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:
Throttle body - removal and refitting
Note: A tachometer and an exhaust gas
analyser will be required to check the idle
mixture on completion. A new gasket must be
used when refitting the throttle body.
2.0 litre SOHC models
1 Discon ...
Electronic modules - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to Section 1 for precautions to be
observed when working with electronic
modules.
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
All ESC modules except ESC
(early “Economy” models)
2 All mo ...
Modulator drivebelt (antilock braking system) - removal and
refitting
Note: Whenever an ABS modulator adjuster
bolt is slackened or removed, the bolt threads
should be lightly coated with grease to
prevent the possibility of bolt seizure. Take
care not to contaminat ...
