General description of the car body Car body COROLLA - load-bearing structure. The bottom, sides, roof and rear fenders are welded together. The windshield of all models from 5/83 of release, the rear window of models from 5/87 of release are glued....
Corolla car body designs Compact (combi) (3 or 5 doors) from 5/83 to 4/87 Liftback (combi) from 5/83 to 4/87 Limousine (sedan) from 5/83 to 4/87 issue Compact (3 or 5 door hatchback) from 5/87 to 7/92 Liftback (combi) from 5/87 to 7/92...
Removal and installation of a forward bumper Removing Remove turn signals . Loosen the bumper mounting bolts on the left and right of the wheel housing. Loosen the bumper mounting bolts at the side members and at the side brackets and remove the bumper....
Removal and installation of a back bumper Model up to 4/87 of release Model since 5/87 All-wheel drive model Removing Loosen the bumper mounting bolts at the beams and wheel arches and remove the bumper. Installation Install the bumper with the help of an...
Removal and installation of the locker of the middle wheel Removing Mark the position of the wheel disc relative to the hub so that the balanced wheel can be reinstalled in its original position. Loosen the wheel nuts from the vehicle that is on the ground. Raise the front of...
Removal and installation of front fenders Removing Remove grille. Remove the front bumper. Remove the locker in the wheel well. Disconnect the antenna from the wing, if any. Loosen hex bolts, see fig. G-4814. Thanks to the protective coating of the bottom and...
Removal, installation and adjustment of a cowl Removing Raise the hood. Disconnect the fluid supply hose to the washer nozzle. Mark the operating position of the hood. To do this, circle the bolts on the hinge with a felt-tip pen. Loosen the hood hinge bolts and...
Removal, installation and adjustment of the tailgate Removing Remove the tailgate trim with a plastic spatula by releasing the clips. For vehicles up to 4/87, the wedged clip inserts must first be pressed out. Disconnect the fluid supply hose to the washer nozzle....
Removal and installation of a facing slip of a roof Removing Only for cars up to 4/87 of release. Open the door and remove the front fixing bolt. Using a steel plate bent at an angle, separate the roof lining from the flange on the underside, first from the front and...
Removal and installation of facing slips of lateral glasses Withdrawal. 3-door Hatchback Use a steel plate bent at an angle or a wide screwdriver to pry off the roof lining at the rear. To protect the body from damage, wrap the tool with adhesive tape. Remove the bottom glass...
Removal and installation of a lateral molding Attention: The moldings are glued at the ends at a distance of 6-8 cm with special glue. The removed molding is no longer glued. It is made from polyvinyl chloride. Do not allow contact with solvents, open flames or hot...
Removal, installation and adjustment of the door Removing Disconnect the power window motor connector, rear view mirror motor and central locking device. For this remove door trim . Knock up pin 1 of the door opening limiter with a hammer and a punch. Loosen the door...
Removal and installation of a rear-view mirror Removing Remove the triangular trim cover from the rear view mirror mounting. Remove 3 screws and remove mirror. If the mirror is electrically adjustable, disconnect the plug connection. Installation Install and tighten...
Restoration of the body paintwork Carrying out work to straighten deformed body elements and restore its paintwork requires knowledge of materials and certain experience. Such experience is acquired, as a rule, over the years. Therefore, only work...
Elimination of minor mechanical damage to the body Repair of minor mechanical damage to the paintwork is recommended to be carried out regularly. Eyu eliminates the appearance of corrosion and, as a result, prevents the need for more serious repairs. Small dents and...
Elimination of body deformations and repair of corrosion damage Small dents in the surface of the body panel can be repaired with special hammers and small hand anvils. In case of through corrosion damage to the body, it is recommended, depending on the extent of the damage, either...
Preparing for paint application Wash the car before applying the coating. Apply the coating at a temperature not lower than +12°C, but not under the rays of the bright sun and not in strong winds. Rust removal Tape around the area to be repaired with...
Applying paintwork To avoid any problems when applying paintwork, the previously applied primer must be of the same manufacturer as the varnish. At the same time, the varnish lays down evenly and does not give bubbles. Attention: It is...