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:
Tailgate/boot lid lock and cylinder - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Remove the trim panel as described in
Section 32.
2 Extract the lock cylinder retaining clip,
disconnect the control rods and remove the
cylinder.
3 Undo the three screws and detach th ...
Pistons and connecting rods - examination and renovation
1.8 litre (R2A type)
1 Examine the pistons for ovality, scoring,
and scratches. Check the connecting rods for
wear or damage.
2 The gudgeon pins are an interference fit in
the connecting rods, an ...
Central door locking components - operation, removal and refitting
Note: If a central locking solenoid or motor is
to be renewed due to jamming or overheating,
the central locking relay must be renewed at
the same time even if it is believed to be
working correct ...
