Bodywork and fittings
The body is of welded steel construction available in 3 or 5-door Hatchback, 3 or 5- door Estate, soft-top Cabriolet, or Van configurations.
The body is of monocoque construction and is of energy-absorbing design.
See also:
Flywheel/driveplate - removal, inspection and refitting
Note: New flywheel securing bolts must be
used on refitting.
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Refer to Section 26, Chapter 2, Part A but
also note the following points.
2 The flywheel/driveplate securing b ...
Heater - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Refer to Chapter 11 and remove the centre
console.
3 Working within the engine compartment,
disconnect the coolant hoses from the heater
pipe st ...
Steering intermediate shaft and flexible coupling - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Apply the handbrake, jack up the front of
the vehicle and support on axle stands.
2 Working in the engine compartment,
unscrew the bolt securing the intermediate
shaft to the inner colu ...
