General information about body maintenance 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...
Vinyl body trim Never clean vinyl trim with detergents, caustic soaps, or kerosene-based cleaners. Simple soap and water work just fine, and a soft brush can easily remove stubborn grime. Wash your vinyl trim as often as you clean your...
Minor body damage Repair of small scratches If the scratch is superficial and does not affect the metal of the body, the repair is very simple. Lightly rub the scratched surface with a fine polish to remove loose paint and wax. Rinse the...
Significant body damage 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 Attention! Work should be done by two people. Removing 1. Open the hood and cover the adjacent body panels with a blanket. 2. Disconnect all wires that may interfere with the removal of the hood, as well as the wiper...
Bonnet lock and lock cable Attention! Wiring and connectors of the pneumatic safety system (SRS systems) are yellow in color and must not be moved or connected to test devices. Lock 1. Outline the contours of the hood lock, remove the plastic...
Decorative bumper panels Front bumper 1. Raise the car and put it on stands. 2. Disconnect the negative and then the positive terminal from the battery and wait at least 2 minutes. 3. On Camry models, remove the bumper panel mounting bolt and...
Front fender — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the car and remove the wheel. 2. Remove the front turn signal/parking light (see subsection 1.3.5.2. ). 3. The protective panel is fastened with bolts, screws and plastic latches (arrows). 4. Loosen...
Rear-view mirrors — removal and installation Exterior mirrors 1. On vehicles with power mirrors, remove the door trim and water shield (see subsection 11.16. ). 2. Pry and remove the mirror trim from the inside of the door. 3. Disconnect the motor connector. 4....