General information about the body The body of the cars considered in this Guide has a load-bearing structure. Its main element is a floor panel with spars, to which body panels, front and rear suspension elements and other mechanical elements are...
Body — service 1. The main factor determining the cost of a used car when selling it is the condition of the body. Repairing a neglected or damaged car body is much more difficult than repairing mechanical parts. Concealed body areas...
Plastic body parts (front and rear bumper covers) — repair The following repair procedures are for minor scratches and dents. More serious damage should be repaired by the dealer's service department or another bodyshop. The following is a list of the equipment and materials...
Steel body panels — repair Removing minor scratches on the body 17. If the scratch is superficial and does not reach the metal of the body, the repair is very simple. Lightly rub the area of the scratch with a refinisher or a very fine abrasive...
Repair of dents and holes resulting from corrosion or holes Dent Repair 20. If there are deep dents on the body, the first task is to straighten the dent to such an extent that the damaged area of the body approaches its original shape. There is a small nuance in trying to...
Application of putty and spraying of primer and enamel 30. There are many types of automotive fillers. But for such repairs, kits consisting of a container with a filler are better suited (resin) and a tube of hardener. To level the surface of the putty and give the correct...
Significant damage to the body — repair 1. Repair of serious damage to the body should be carried out in a specialized service station, which has all the necessary equipment to ensure the proper quality of work. 2. In case of extensive damage to the body,...
Hood — removal, installation and adjustment Note. The hood is quite bulky, and therefore it is recommended to remove and install it with at least two people. Removal and installation 1. Open the hood and install protective covers on the fenders and the area in...
Latch and cable for unlocking the hood — removal and installation Latch 1. Outline the hood latch to make it easier to align its position during installation, and then remove the bolts securing the latch to the radiator support (pic. 9.9). Remove the latch. 2. Disconnect the hood...
Bumpers — removal and installation Front bumper 1. Apply the parking brake. Raise the vehicle and place secure supports under it. 2. Remove the lower engine protection. 3. Remove lockers (pic. 11.3). Pic. 11.3. Detach the main poker section secured with...
Front fender — removal and installation 1. Loosen the front wheel nuts. Raise the vehicle, securely jack stands under it and remove the front wheel. Attention! If the vehicle is equipped with electronically controlled air suspension, turn off the suspension...
Radiator grill — removal and installation 1. Open the hood. Loosen the fasteners along the top edge of the grille (pic. 13.1). Pic. 13.1. Upper Grille Mounts 2. Using pliers, squeeze the plastic tabs located at the top corners on both sides of the back of the...
Bonnet panel and air box reflector — removal and installation 1. Remove the wiper arm ( see chapter 12 ). 2. Remove the hood panel fasteners (pic. 14.2). Pic. 14.2. Remove the hood panel fasteners Note. Use a small screwdriver to press on the center pins of the plastic retainers,...