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:
Rear shock absorber - removal and refitting
Saloon and Hatchback models
1 With the weight of the vehicle resting on the
roadwheels, work under the vehicle to
unscrew and remove the shock absorber
lower mounting bolt and nut from the relevan ...
Coil - testing, removal and refitting
Testing
All models except 1.6 and 1.8 litre
CVH (R6A type)
1 The coil is located on the left-hand side of
the engine compartment and is retained by a
metal strap (see illustration). It is of high ...
Wash/wipe system components - removal and refitting
Windscreen washer pump
Engine compartment-mounted
reservoir
Removal
1 Drain the washer fluid container.
2 Disconnect the lead and washer pipe.
3 Ease the top of the washer pump away
from the fl ...
