This chapter only provides information related to general maintenance and repair of the body and repair of the body panel, which you can carry out yourself.
Body maintenance and repair The condition of your car's body is very important because it has a large impact on its resale value. It is much more difficult to repair a run down or damaged bodywork than mechanical parts. Body cavities such as the...
Repair of small scratches on the body If the scratch is superficial and does not affect the metal of the body, the repair is very simple. 1. Lightly rub the scratched surface with a fine polish to remove loose paint and wax. 2. Rinse the surface with clean...
Body dent repair 1. During a dent repair, the first thing to do is straighten the dent so that the damaged area is as close to its original shape as possible. 2. It makes no sense to try to completely restore the original shape, since...
Repair holes for rust or cracks 1. Remove all paint from the damaged surface and from the surrounding metal within a radius of approximately 2.5 cm using sandpaper or a wire brush on a drill. 2. If they are not available, this work can be done...
Body filling and painting There are a large number of body repair fillers available these days, however, to be honest, a body repair kit that contains filler paste and a tube of resin hardener is best for the repair job. You will need a wide...
Repair of significant damage to the body Significant body damage must be repaired at service stations that have body repair equipment. If extensive damage occurs, the body geometry must be checked. They can also affect the handling characteristics of the...
Hood — removal, installation and adjustment Removal and installation Attention! The work is done in pairs. 1. Open the hood and cover the fenders and air intake grille with a rag. 2. Disconnect the washer hoses. 3. Outline the hood hinges. 4. Place a rag under...
Hood lock latch and cable — removal and installation Attention! Take measures to prevent airbag deployment (see subsection 11.44 ). 1. Remove the front grille. 2. Outline the latch on the radiator strut and unscrew the mounting bolts (indicated by arrows). 3. Release the...
Front grill — removal and installation Fixing the plastic grid The plastic grille is fastened with plastic latches (arrows), which are pressed into the through bushings of the radiator strut. Metal front grille and fasteners 1. Lattice 2. Bumper pad Plastic...
Bumpers — removal and installation Bumper 1. Wing apron bracket, left; 2. Side bracket, left; 3. Turn signal, left; 4. Direction indicator, right; 5. Buffer panel; 6. Bumper; 7. Side bracket, right; 8. Wing apron bracket, right; 9, 10. Front brackets...
Outside mirror — removal and installation 1. Remove the mirror cover. 2. Loosen the mirror mounting screws (indicated by arrows) and disconnect the connector (if electric drive is provided). 3. Remove the mirror. 4. Installation is carried out in the reverse...
Front fender — removal and installation 1. Raise the front of the car and remove the wheel. 2. Remove direction indicators. 3. Disconnect any lights that may interfere with wing removal. 4. Remove the front grille if the lighting housings are built into it,...