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:

Rear roadspring (Van models) - removal and refitting
Removal 1 To remove the single leaf type rear roadspring from the Van, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely under the body members (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”). Support th ...

Engine - refitting (automatic transmission in vehicle)
1 Reverse the procedure in paragraphs 1 to 10 of Section 6, noting the following points. 2 Check that the engine adapter plate is correctly positioned on its locating dowels. If necessary, a cable ...

Automatic transmission operation (if equipped)
Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal is depressed. If you can ...