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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Maintenance - bodywork, underside and fittings
The general condition of a vehicle’s bodywork is the one thing that significantly affects its value. Maintenance is easy but needs to be regular. Neglect, particularly after minor damage, can lead ...

Battery terminal check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
Caution: Before carrying out any work on the vehicle battery, read through the precautions given in “Safety first!” at the beginning of this manual. 1 The battery fitted as original equipment is ...

Door window glass and regulator - removal and refitting
Front door window glass - models with manual windows Saloon, Estate and Van models Removal 1 Remove the door trim panel, as described in Section 11. 2 Carefully peel back the waterproof sheet f ...