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:
Temperature gauge sender unit - removal and refitting
Note: Suitable jointing compound will be
required on refitting.
Removal
1 With the engine cold unscrew the pressure
cap on the thermostat housing or expansion
tank as applicable, then refit it. T ...
Washer nozzles - removal and refitting
Windscreen and rear window
washers
1 To remove a nozzle, carefully prise it from
its location using a thin-bladed screwdriver.
Disconnect the washer hose and withdraw the
nozzle.
2 To refit, rec ...
Cigar lighter - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2 On pre-1986 models remove the ashtray
then undo the screws and withdraw the
ashtray housing. On 1986 models onwards,
refer to Section 21 and ...
