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:
Starter motor - brush renewal
Bosch long frame and JF, and
Cajavec types
1 With the starter motor removed from the
vehicle and cleaned, grip the unit in a vice
fitted with soft jaw protectors.
2 Remove the two screws securing ...
Ford VV carburettor automatic choke components - removal,
checking and refitting
Bi-metal housing
Note: A new gasket will be required on
refitting.
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner as described in
Section 2.
3 Release any pressure in ...
Interior trim panels - removal and refitting
Rear quarter trim panel
Removal
1 Unbolt the seat belt from its floor mounting.
2 Pass the belt buckle slide through the panel
aperture.
3 Pull the seat cushion and backrest forward.
4 Extract t ...
