General information about the car body Warning! The car models covered in this manual may be equipped with an additional security system (SRS). Before doing any work near the airbag units, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS to avoid injury...
Body specifications and dimensions Dimensions See Specifications to the head Controls and techniques for the safe operation of the car . Control body dimensions See illustrations below. Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm Connection type Meaning...
Car body and underbody care It should be remembered that the main factor determining the selling price of a used car is the condition of its body. Body panel maintenance procedures are extremely simple and should be performed on a regular basis....
Repair of minor damage to body panels Repairing easily scratched paintwork 1. If there is no access to the rear side of the body panel to knock out the dent, it should be pulled out with a sliding hammer. At the deepest point of the dent, or along its...
Repair of seriously damaged body panels Such repairs are usually carried out using welding equipment and should be carried out in a car service workshop. In case of extensive damage, first of all, it should be checked whether there has been any displacement...
Removal, installation and adjustment of position of a cowl Removal and installation Note. The hood panel has a decent weight, so you should enlist the support of an assistant. 1. Open the hood, then cover the fenders with special pads or just old blankets to protect them from...
Removal and installation of a decorative grille of a radiator Warning! The car models covered in this manual are equipped with an additional security system (SRS). Before doing any work near the airbag unit, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS to avoid injury if...
Removal and installation of front and rear bumpers Note. During the removal and installation of bumpers, the help of an assistant will be useful. Front bumper Front bumper installation details 1 - block headlight; 2 - Decorative grille; 3 - Front marker light; 4 -...
Removal and installation of external rear-view mirrors 1. Remove the triangular panel of decorative furnish of a support of a door mirror and turn out the fixing bolts located under it, at the corresponding complete set disconnect an electroconducting of a drive of a...
Removal and installation of front fenders Warning! The car models covered in this manual are equipped with an additional security system (SRS). Before doing any work near the airbag unit, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS to avoid injury if...