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.

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Rear shock absorber - removal and refitting
Saloon and Hatchback models 1 With the weight of the vehicle resting on the roadwheels, work under the vehicle to unscrew and remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt and nut from the relevan ...

Throttle cable - removal, refitting and adjustment
Removal 1 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 2 Working inside the vehicle, remove the lower facia panel from the driver’s side. 3 Prise off the securing clip and disconnect the end of the thro ...

Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) components - removal and refitting
Electronic modules 1 Refer to Section 6. DIS coil 2 Refer to Section 4. Engine speed sensor Removal 3 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 4 Disconnect the sensor wiring plug (see illustratio ...