This section provides information related only to general body and body panel maintenance and repair procedures that you can carry out yourself.
Body maintenance and repair 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 trim — maintenance 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...
Upholstery and rugs — care Remove floor mats and clean car inside every three months (if necessary, do it more often). Vacuum upholstery and rugs to remove any remaining dirt and dust. Leather upholstery requires special attention. Stains should...
Repair of minor body damage Repair of small scratches 1. 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...
Repair of significant damage to the body 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! The work is done in pairs. Removal and installation 1. Open the hood and cover the fenders and air intake grille with a rag. 2. Outline the hood hinges. 3. Disconnect all hoses and wires that may interfere...
Hood latch and drive cable — removal and installation Latch 1. Outline the latch and unscrew the bolts securing to the front cross member. Remove the latch. 2. Disconnect the cable from the latch. 3. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Drive cable 1....
Front grill — removal and installation Front grill screws (FJ80) Removal and installation 1. The front grille is secured with clips and screws. Loosen the screws and remove the latches. 2. Slide the grill out and remove it from the vehicle. 3. Installation...
Front fender — removal and installation 1. Raise the front of the car and remove the wheels. 2. Remove the front bumper. 3. Remove the direction indicator assembly with the side repeater. 4. When removing the fender on the passenger side, remove the antenna...
Side mirrors — removal and installation 1. Pry and remove the decorative mirror trim. 2. Turn away bolts (or screws) fasteners and remove the mirror. 3. Disconnect connector (if provided). 4. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
Steering column cover — removal and installation Attention! Deactivate the airbag before starting work (see subsection 11.23 ). Removal and installation 1. Remove the steering wheel. 2. Turn away screws of a casing of a steering column. 3. Disconnect the casing...
Front trim panels Details of the dashboard and front trim of the car FJ60 1, 33. Side ventilation nozzle; 2. Radio tape recorder; 3. Instrument panel; 4, 7. Side air duct 3; 5. Side air duct 4; 6, 31. Side air duct 2; 8. Handle; 9....
Middle floor section — removal and installation 1. Turn away handles of levers of management of transmission and distributing box. 2. Take out the plastic plugs (indicated by arrows) fixing screws for the middle floor section (provided for parts of cars). 3. Loosen...
Front interior trim panel Fastening of facing of a panel of devices on cars FJ60, 62 Bolts of fastening of the forward panel on cars FJ60, 62 Bolts of fastening of the forward panel on FJ80 cars 1. Disconnect the battery from the ground. 2....
Front and rear seats — removal and installation Front seat 1. To access the mounting bolts, move the seat forward until it stops, and then back. 2. Remove the pads (indicated by arrows) and unscrew the mounting bolts. 3. Tilt the seat and disconnect all connectors....
Bumpers — removal and installation 1. Disconnect any wires that may interfere with bumper removal. 2. Place struts under the bumper, or have an assistant hold it up. 3. Loosen the bolts on the back of the bumper (indicated by arrows) front bumper to...