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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Engine/automatic transmission assembly - reconnection and refitting
1 Reverse the removal procedure described
in Section 12, noting the following points.
2 Check that the engine adapter plate is
correctly positioned on its locating dowels.
3 As the torque converte ...
Oil pump - dismantling, inspection and reassembly
Note: A new pressure relief valve plug and
pick-up tube gasket will be required for
reassembly.
Dismantling
1 If oil pump wear is suspected, check the
cost and availability of new parts and the c ...
Sunroof components - removal, refitting and adjustment
Sunroof panel
Removal
1 To remove this type of glass panel, pull the
sun blind into the open position and have the
sliding roof closed.
2 Wind the sliding roof handle in an anticlockwise
directi ...
