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:
Engine - removal leaving automatic transmission in vehicle
Note: Refer to the warning at the beginning of
Section 5 before proceeding. A suitable hoist
and lifting tackle will be required for this
operation.
1 Proceed as described in paragraphs 1 to 21
o ...
Bonnet lock - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Extract the three securing screws from the
lock and lower it until the cable can be
disconnected.
2 Withdraw the lock from below the top rail.
Refitting
3 Refit by reversing the remova ...
