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:
Steering column adjuster - dismantling and reassembly
Note: A new adjuster locknut and washer
must be used on reassembly.
Dismantling
1 To dismantle the adjuster assembly,
proceed as follows.
2 Remove the locknut and washer securing
the adjuster th ...
Engine - refitting (automatic transmission in vehicle)
1 Reverse the procedure described in
Section 9, noting the following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels.
3 As the torque converter is only ...
Turbocharger- removal and refitting
Note: New gaskets and new tabwashers must
be used on refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Disconnect the turbocharger inlet and
outlet air hoses and the hoses from the was ...
