The car has a load-bearing body. The bodywork is made from forged and welded parts, including front and rear crumple zones and a rigid center section.
Safety measures during welding Be sure to remove the battery when carrying out welding or other work involving strong sparking near the location of the battery. It is forbidden to carry out welding and hard and soft soldering of the parts of the...
Body care and washing Attention! After washing the car, dampness reduces the effectiveness of the brakes. It is recommended to dry the brake discs by briefly pressing the brake pedal at the beginning of the movement. Checking the condition...
Repair of minor body damage Body scratch treatment If the scratch is superficial and does not reach the metal, wipe the area around the scratch with paint refresher or fine grit abrasive paste. Rinse the surface with clean water. Apply a thin...
Repair of severe damage to the body In case of significant damage to the body and the need to replace a significant part of the parts, work must be done at the MOT station. If the bodywork is damaged as a result of a strong impact, it is necessary to...
Hood — removal and installation Removing 1. Open the hood and support it in this position. 2. Using a marker, mark the position of the hinges on the hood. 3. Place a clean rag under the corners of the hood to protect the vehicle's paintwork when the...
Front bumper — removal and installation Front bumper and elements of its fastening 1 - radiator grille; 2 - headlights; 3 - front direction indicator; 4 - lower latch; 5 – a control lamp of turns; 6 - bumper pad; 7 - bumper retainer; 8 - side bumper mount; 9...
Rear bumper — removal and installation Rear bumper and elements of its fastening on cars with a body "sedan" 1 - backlight; 2 – lateral fastening of a bumper; 3 - upper bumper retainer; 4 - air duct; 5 - bracket; 6 - bracket; 7 - bumper amplifier; 8 - bumper...
Exterior mirrors An arrangement of an electric socket and bolts of fastening of an external rear-view mirror A - electrical connector 1. Using a screwdriver as a lever, remove the inner decorative mirror trim. 2. Disconnect the...
Radiator grill — removal and installation 1. Unscrew bolts of the top fastening of a radiator lattice. 2. Lift the grille up and out of the vehicle. 3. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.
Mudguard of the engine — removal and installation 1. Raise the front of the car and secure it on stands. 2. Unscrew the mounting bolts, lower the engine mudguard down and remove it from under the car. 3. Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.