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.

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AM/FM stereo/cassette
Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off. Turn control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, ...

Speedometer cable - removal and refitting
Removal 1 On models fitted with a trip computer, remove the speed sender unit. 2 Remove the instrument panel. 3 Pull the cable through the bulkhead into the engine compartment, and where applicab ...

Fuel tank - removal and refitting
Caution: Refer to the precautions in Section 1 before proceeding. 1 Run the fuel level as low as possible before removing the tank. 2 Disconnect the battery negative lead. 3 Remove the tank fill ...