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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Centre console - removal and refitting
Models up to 1990 Full length console 1 Where applicable, prise the electric window switches from the front upper console panel and disconnect the wiring. 2 Remove the three securing screws from ...

Expansion tank and coolant level sensor - removal and refitting
Removal 1 With the engine cold, slowly unscrew the expansion tank cap to release any remaining pressure from the cooling system. Remove the cap. 2 Place a suitable container beneath the expansio ...

Rear brake backplate (drum brakes) - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1. Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models 1 Remove the rear brake shoes. 2 Disconnect the handbrake cable from the backplate by extracting the U-clip. ...