Description and operation
Body Closures
Doors
All doors comprise of an inner and outer panel, spot clinched and bonded together to form a
door assembly. Both panels incorporate extensions bonded together to form a cheater
assembly and a sealant is applied in cosmetic bead form to all spot clinch joints.
The doors are conventional latch to striker plate design with the strikers located on the body
pillars.
A joint-less single profile bulb seal is installed on each door together with a water shedder and
separate vacuum formed speaker cup. Upper and lower door hinges and multi-stage check
arms require no lubrication throughout the vehicle life.
Luggage Compartment Lid
The luggage compartment lid comprises of an inner and outer panel spot clinched and bonded
together to form a complete assembly.
The luggage compartment lid is a conventional lock to striker plate design with the striker
located centrally on the edge of the load space floor.
Hood
The hood assembly consists of a one piece inner and outer panel, spot clinched and bonded
together with a bead of sealant applied to each clinch joint. The hood opens from the front and
is secured by two hood latches and a secondary safety catch.