Bodywork and fittings
General information
The model range includes 4-door Saloon, 3 and 5-door Hatchback, 5-door Estate, and 2- door Pick-up body styles.
Each body is of all-steel welded energyabsorbing monocoque construction, with a separate load-bearing rear chassis frame on P100 Pick-up models. Corrosion protection is applied to all new vehicles, and includes zinc phosphate dipping of the body panels, and wax injection of box sections and doors.
All models have flush direct-glazed fixed glass panels, and integrated polycarbonate bumpers.
All body panels are welded, including the front wings, so it is recommended that major body damage repairs are entrusted to a dealer.
A wide range of interior equipment and trim options are available depending on model.
The procedures given in this Chapter apply to original equipment fitments, and do not cover after-market products.
See also:
Weber 2V carburettor - removal and refitting
Note: Refer to the warning at the end of
Section 1 before proceeding.
XR3 models
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Remove the air cleaner as described in
Section 2.
3 Disconnect ...
Steering column - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
2 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
3 Remove the driver’s side lower facia trim
panels.
4 Remove the screws and withdraw the
s ...
Rear suspension leaf spring (P100 models) - removal and refitting
Note: All self-locking nuts and spring washers
must be renewed on reassembly.
Removal
1 Chock the front wheels, jack up the rear of
the vehicle and support on axle stands placed
under the side me ...
