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.
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Engine - refitting (automatic transmission in vehicle)
1 Reverse the procedure described in Section
10, noting the following points:
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels.
3 As the torque converter is onl ...
Cylinder head - removal and refitting (engine in vehicle)
Note: Refer to the warning in Section 8 and
the note at the beginning of Section 21 before
proceeding.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Drain the cooling system.
3 Disconnect th ...
Rear hub bearings - adjustment
Note: A new hub nut split-pin must be used
on refitting.
1 Raise and support the rear of the vehicle on
stands. Release the handbrake.
2 This adjustment will normally only be
required if, when th ...
