General description
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.
Rust and corrosion protection is applied to all new vehicles and includes zinc phosphate dipping and wax injection of box sections and door interiors.
All body panels are welded, including the front wings, so it is recommended that major body damage repairs are left to your dealer.
See also:
Carburettors (all types) - dismantling and reassembly
1 A complete strip-down of a carburettor is
unlikely to cure a fault which is not
immediately obvious without introducing new
problems. If persistent carburation problems
are encountered, it is re ...
Fuel evaporative emission control system components (Central
Fuel Injection/CFI engines) - removal and refitting
Carbon canister
Removal
1 The carbon canister is located behind the
bumper, under the front right-hand wheelarch
(see illustration).
5.1 Carbon canister location (wheelarch liner removed) - CFI ...
Minor body damage - repair
Repair of minor scratches in
bodywork
If the scratch is very superficial, and does not
penetrate to the metal of the bodywork, repair is
very simple. Lightly rub the area of the scratch
with a pa ...
