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:

    Fuel pump - removal and refitting
    Removal 1 The fuel pump is integral with the fuel level sender unit in the fuel tank (see illustration). 7.1 Integral fuel level sender unit/fuel pump - 1.4 CFI engine A Fuel pump B Sender unit ...

    Rear wheel bearings - renewal
    Saloon, Hatchback and Estate models With rear drum brakes Note: There are two types of bolts used to secure the rear hub carrier to the lower arm (see illustration). 14.1a Alternative types of ...

    Crankcase emission control filter renewal - CVH engines (Every 24 000 miles or 2 Years)
    Carburettor and Central Fuel Injection (CFI) engines 1 Where fitted, the crankcase ventilation filter is located in the base of the air cleaner. 2 The filter can be renewed by pulling it out of t ...