Design that absorbs impact energy in a frontal collision The shock-absorbing body structure of the new Corolla Verso can effectively reduce the consequences of a frontal or side impact. Thanks to the use of reinforcements and cross members, which minimize the deformation of...
Side impact absorbing design Pic. 8.3. Side impact absorbing design To reduce interior distortion, side impact energy is effectively dissipated by the following structural elements: B-pillar outer reinforcements, door inner reinforcements, side...
Body protection against corrosion Corrosion resistance is enhanced by the use of corrosion-resistant sheet steel, anti-corrosion treatment, wax-containing materials, protective coatings and the application of anti-gravel paint to parts subject to...
Body vibration and noise reduction products Efficient use of vibration-damping and noise-insulating materials reduces the penetration into the interior of the engine hum and the noise that occurs when the car is moving. Noise-absorbing and vibration-damping...
Front bumper replacement Note. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly. In this case, only additional points that are important during installation are described. Note. If no tightening torque is specified for the bolt,...
Rear bumper replacement Note. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly. In this case, only additional points that are important during installation are described. Note. If no tightening torque is specified for the bolt,...
Replacing the rear window seal of the front left door Note. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly. The sequence of actions is the same for the right and left sides of the car. Note. If no tightening torque is specified for the bolt, refer to the...
Removal and installation of a windshield Removing Pic. 8.23. Windshield Seal Cut Lines Note. In order not to damage the glass, proceed as follows - cut the seal with a knife along the lines shown in Figure 8.23. Remove the rest of the seal by hand. Pic. 8.24....
Hood adjustment Note. Centering bolts are used to fasten the hinges and the hood lock. The hood and hood latch cannot be adjusted with the center bolts installed. When adjusting, the centering bolts should be replaced with standard...
Front door adjustment Note. Before adjusting the position of the door in vehicles equipped with side airbags and curtain airbags, you must disconnect the negative (–) terminal from the battery terminal. After adjustment, check the operation...
Tailgate adjustment Note. Centering bolts are used to fasten the hinges and the hood lock. The hood and hood latch cannot be adjusted with the center bolts installed. When adjusting, the centering bolts should be replaced with standard...