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:
Major body damage - repair
Where serious damage has occurred or
large areas need renewal due to neglect, it
means that completely new sections or panels
will need welding in, and this is best left to
professionals. If the d ...
Brakes
Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled
maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance.
Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate a
performance concern with ...
Fuel pump - removal and refitting
The fuel pump is integral with the fuel level
sender unit in the fuel tank. Removal and
refitting are as described in Part C of this
Chapter for models with the CFI system. ...
