Tightening torques for threaded connections Tightening torques Nm Tailgate Hinge Nuts 14-16 rear door support mounting nuts 11-15 Tailgate Hinge Bolts 11-15 Tailgate Lock Screws 14-16 Tailgate Latch Screws 14 -16 Hood hinge bolts 6-7 Hood lock bolts 6-7 door...
General description of the body The range of models described includes five-door Hatchback and Estate versions, three-door Van models and two-door Pickup models. The body is made of stamped steel. Most of its components are welded on, but the front...
Service — body and bottom Car wash 1. The general condition of the car body significantly affects its estimated value. Servicing the body is simple, but you need to do it regularly. Failure to follow these procedures, especially after minor...
Minor body damage — restoration Note: More detailed information regarding body repair is given in a special book called «Body repair manual». This edition includes detailed information on aspects such as the treatment of corroded areas. painting...
Significant body damage — restoration If serious damage has occurred, repairs are best left to professionals. If the damage is caused by a collision, the geometry of the body must also be checked, which can only be carried out by specialists using special...
Front fenders — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the side turn signal lamp ( see Chapter 13 Section 12 ). 2. Remove the front bumper ( see chapter 8 ). 3. Remove the hood ( Chapter 9 ). 4. Remove the front door ( see chapter 16 ). 5. Remove the nine...
Front body panel — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove headlight blocks ( see Chapter 15 Section 12 ). 2. Turn off four bolts of fastening and remove the forward panel of a body (see photo). Installation 3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Bumpers — removal and installation Pic. 11.2 Fastening the front bumper 1. Front bumper; 2. Nut; 3. Spring washer; 4. Washer; 5. Bolt; 6. Support post; 7. Nut (is in the bumper); 8. Reinforcing element of the bumper. Pic. 11.3. rear bumper mount 1. Rear...
Hood — removal, installation and adjustment Removing Note: This procedure will require the assistance of an assistant. 1. Open the hood and place a thick layer of a rag under each of its rear corners to protect the paintwork from damage. 2. Draw around the hood...
Hood lock and opening mechanism — removal, installation and adjustment Note: Opening the hood lock if the cable of its drive has burst is quite difficult. Attempting to access from the front of the vehicle will most likely result in damage to the radiator. A more reliable approach is to...
Windshield, rear side windows and tailgate glass These glasses are planted in the seals of the body openings with a special glue. Replacing such a non-rolling glass is a difficult and time-consuming task that is hardly within the power of a car enthusiast. Without...
Tailgate — removal, installation and adjustment Removing Note: This work will require the assistance of another person. 1. Open the tailgate, and remove the shelf from the rear window. 2. Remove interior trim panel ( Chapter 22 ) and a polyethylene membrane. 3. Where...
Support legs of the tailgate — removal and installation Removing 1. Open the tailgate, and support it with a piece of wood. 2. Release the spring clips (photo) at the ends, and remove the rack from the mounts. 3. Racks are sealed and filled with gas; do not try to...
Tailgate lock components — removal and installation Removing Lock 1. Open the tailgate, remove the interior trim panel ( Chapter 22 ) and a polyethylene membrane. 2. Carefully separate the ball joint, disconnect the lock rod from the lever (photo). 3. Move the lock...
Doors and hinges — removal, installation and adjustment Removing Door 1. Support the door with a bar; protect the stain with a piece of cloth. 2. Disconnect the door travel stop by removing the pin, do not lose the protective end cap. 3. Using a suitable punch, push the roll...
Door lock and handle components — removal and installation Pic. 11.4. Front door lock and handle components 1. Lock lock button; 2. External handle; 3. External handle lock; 4. Rod connecting the outer handle to the latch control mechanism; 5. Rod connecting the lock button to...
Door glass and power window — removal and installation Pic. 11.5. Door glass and power window components - show front, rear similar 1. Window/glass; 2. Seal; 3. External seal; 4. Internal seal; 5. Sealing channel power window; 6. Power window channel; 7. Power window...
Mirrors — removal and installation Removing Mirror glass 1. Using a screwdriver, carefully separate the mirror glass from the casing (photo). Outside mirror unit 2. Remove the adjustment knob, and unscrew the locking ring of the mirror adjuster (photo)....