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:

    Front suspension strut - removal, overhaul and refitting
    Note: A spring compressor tool will be required if the strut is to be dismantled. Removal 1 Loosen the relevant front roadwheel nuts, apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the vehicle and sup ...

    Specifications
    General System type: 1.1 litre OHV engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical contact breaker and coil 1.1 litre CVH engines up to 1986 . . . . . ...

    General information and precautions
    General information The system is best described by dividing it into four separate sub-systems: air, fuel, engine management (EEC IV system), and ignition. Air system The air system consists of ...