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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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 ...

Glove compartment - removal and refitting
Pre-1986 models Removal 1 Open the glovebox lid and extract the screws which hold the glovebox to the facia. 2 Remove the latch (two screws). 3 Remove the single screw inside the top of the glov ...

Tailgate (Hatchback and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Note: On Hatchback models made before 1990 with an integral heated rear window/radio aerial, note that the radio aerial lead is routed through different openings to that of other models in the rea ...