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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Fuel tank - removal and refitting
The procedure is as described in Part A of
this Chapter for carburettor engines. ...
Front brake disc pad check (Every 6000 miles or 6 months)
1 Place a mirror between the roadwheel and
the caliper and check the thickness of the
friction material of the disc pads (see
illustration). If the material has worn down to
the specified minimum ...
Ignition switch and lock barrel - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 For improved access, remove the securing
screws and unclip the lower and upper
steering column shrouds.
3 Insert the ignition key and turn to pos ...
