General information about the body The body of the cars considered in this Guide has a universal design, the supporting element of which is a floor panel equipped with front and rear spars and forming a kind of frame, to which, in turn, body panels,...
Car body and underbody care 1. It should be remembered that the main factor determining the selling price of a used car is the condition of its body. Body panel care procedures are extremely simple, but should be performed on a regular basis....
Repair of minor damage to body panels 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 border, drill or hammer small holes at...
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...
Servicing car hinges and locks Every 5000 km (3000 miles) mileage, or once every three months, the hinges and assemblies of the lock latches of the doors, hood and luggage compartment lid should be lubricated with a few drops of liquid oil, or with a...
Windshield and other fixed glass replacement Windshield and other fixed vehicle glass replacement requires one of the special fast-curing adhesives or sealants. In addition, this work cannot be done properly without the use of some special tools and without some...
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 overlays of forward and back bumpers 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 fenders 1. Loosen the nuts on the appropriate front wheel. Jack up the front of the car and place it on jack stands. Remove the wheel. 2. Remove the front bumper cover (see Section Removal and installation of overlays of...
Removing, installing and adjusting the luggage compartment lid Note. The lid is quite heavy, so it would be wise to enlist the help of an assistant. Removal and installation 1. Open the trunk lid and lock it securely in the up position. Cover the painted luggage compartment edge...
Removal, installation and adjustment of doors Attention! Wear gloves to protect your hands from cuts when performing procedures through the access holes in the door frame. Car doors are heavy, so it would be wise to enlist the help of an assistant. Removal and...
Removal and installation of door glasses Front door glass 1. Remove the door trim panel and splash screen (see Section Removal and installation of panels of an internal upholstery of doors ). 2. Fully lower the window. 3. Raise the glass so that access to its...
Removal and installation of rear-view mirrors Exterior mirrors 1. On models equipped with power exterior mirrors, remove the interior upholstery panel and door splash screen (see Section Removal and installation of panels of an internal upholstery of doors ). 2....
Removal and installation of a forward fairing 1. Remove wiper arms (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment ). 2. Release three clamps and remove the fairing panel from the car. The rubber seal can be left attached to the fairing cover. 3. Installation is carried...