Exterior (external elements) of the car Toyota Corolla 5 (E80)

General description of the car body
The COROLLA car body is a load-bearing structure. The bottom, sides, roof and rear fenders are welded together. The windshield of all models from 5/83 onwards, the rear window of models from 5/87 onwards are glued. In...

Corolla Car Body Design Options
Compact (combi) (3 or 5 doors) from 5/83 to 4/87 of release Liftback (combi) from 5/83 to 4/87 Limousine (sedan) from 5/83 to 4/87 release Compact (3-door or 5-door hatchback) from 5/87 to 7/92 of release Liftback...

Removal and installation the front bumper
Removal Remove the turn signals . Loosen the bumper mounting bolts on the left and right side of the wheel arch. Loosen the bumper mounting bolts at the side members and side brackets and remove the bumper. Installation...

Removal and installation the rear bumper
Model up to 4/87 year of release Model since 5/87 All-wheel drive model Removal 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 the middle wheel liner
Removal Mark the position of the wheel disk relative to the hub to enable subsequent installation of the balanced wheel in its original position. Loosen the wheel nuts from the vehicle while it is parked on the ground....

Removal and installation front fenders
Removal Remove the radiator grille. Remove the front bumper. Remove the wheel well liner. Disconnect the antenna from the wing, if there is one. Remove the hex bolts, see Fig. G-4814. Thanks to the protective coating of...

Removal, installation and adjustment of the hood
Removal Raise the hood. Disconnect the fluid supply hose to the windshield washer nozzle. Mark the working position of the hood. To do this, circle the bolts on the hinge with a felt-tip pen. Loosen the hood hinge bolts...

Tailgate — device
Hatchback Liftback (combi) Combi (station wagon)

Removal, installation and adjustment of the tailgate
Removal Remove the rear door trim with a plastic spatula, detaching the clamps. For cars manufactured before 4/87, you must first press out the wedged inserts of the clamps. Disconnect the fluid supply hose to the...

Removal and installation roof trim
Removal Only for vehicles up to 4/87. Open the door and remove the front mounting bolt. Using a steel plate bent at an angle, separate the roof trim from the flange on the underside, first from the front and moving...

Removal and installation side window trim panels
Removal. 3-door Hatchback Using a bent steel plate or a wide screwdriver, separate the roof trim panel at the rear of the body. Wrap the tool in adhesive tape to protect the body from damage. Remove the lower glass trim...

Removal and installation side molding
Attention: 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 of polyvinyl chloride. Contact with solvents, open flame or hot water is not...

Removal, installation and adjustment of the door
Removal Disconnect the connector of the window lifter electric motor, rear view mirror adjustment electric drive and central locking device. To do this remove door trim . Knock out pin 1 of the door opening limiter with...

Front door — device
Front door

Rear door — device
Back door

Removal and installation the rear view mirror
Removal Remove the triangular cover of the rear view mirror mount. Unscrew the 3 screws and remove the mirror. If the mirror has an electrically adjustable position, disconnect the plug connection. Installation Install...

Restoration of body paintwork
Carrying out work on straightening out deformed elements of the body and restoring its paintwork requires knowledge of materials and a certain amount of experience. Such experience is usually acquired over the years....

Elimination of minor mechanical damage to the body
It is recommended to repair minor mechanical damage to the paintwork regularly. This eliminates the occurrence of corrosion and, as a result, prevents the need for more serious repairs. Small dents and traces of impact...

Elimination of body deformations and repair of corrosion damage
Small dents on the surface of the body panel can be removed using 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...

Preparation for paint application
Wash the car before applying the coating. Apply the coating at a temperature not lower than +12°C, but not in direct sunlight or strong wind. Rust removal Cover the area to be repaired with tape to protect it from...

Application of paint and varnish coating
To avoid any problems when applying the paint coating, the previously applied primer should be from the same manufacturer as the varnish. In this case, the varnish will lay evenly and will not bubble. Note: It is...

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