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:

Manual gearbox oil level check (Every 12 000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months)
1 Place the vehicle over a pit, or raise and support it at front and rear. The vehicle must be level for an accurate check. 2 If the gearbox is hot after a run, allow it to cool for a few minutes. ...

Carburettor (Pierburg 2V type) - fast idle speed adjustment
1 Check the idle speed and mixture adjustment. The idle speed must be correct before attempting to check or adjust the fast idle speed. 2 With the engine at normal operating temperature, and a ta ...

Reference
General dimensions and weights Dimensions Overall length: Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4467.0 mm (176.0 in) Hatchback: ...