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 damage is due to impact, it will also be necessary to completely check the alignment of the bodyshell structure. Due to the principle of construction, the strength and shape of the whole car can be affected by damage to one part. In such instances the service of a dealer with specialist checking jigs are essential. If a body is left misaligned, it is first of all dangerous, as the car will not handle properly, and secondly uneven stresses will be imposed on the steering, engine and transmission, causing abnormal wear or complete failure. Tyre wear may also be excessive.
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Rear parcel shelf - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Open the tailgate fully and disengage the
parcel shelf lifting strap loops from the tailgate
retaining knobs.
2 Lift out the parcel shelf pivot pins from their
notches in the support br ...
Distributor components (CVH models) - removal and refitting
1 The distributor fitted to the CVH engine is
unlike any conventional distributor, in that it
has no main body and no adjustments are
possible. The distributor is used purely to
distribute HT volt ...
Brake fluid renewal (Every 36 000 miles or 3 years)
Warning: Brake hydraulic fluid
can harm your eyes and damage
painted surfaces, so use extreme
caution when handling and
pouring it. Do not use fluid that has been
standing open for some time, as ...
