Tightening torques for threaded connections Tightening torques for threaded connections Nm Hood lock: Locknut of a finger of a striker of the lock 15 Bolts of fastening of a plate of the striker of the lock 8 Mounting bolts 8 Hood bolts 15 Door hinge bolts 70...
General information about the car body The car body is composed of stamped steel sections. Most body parts are welded together. A special adhesive is used to fasten the individual components. The hood, doors and some other sections that are particularly...
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 care procedures are extremely simple, but should be performed on a regular basis....
Upholstery and carpet care Every three months, remove carpets and mats and clean interior upholstery panels. If necessary, this procedure can be performed more frequently. You can use a stiff brush or broom to pick up debris, as well as to clean...
Repair of minor damage to body panels Repairing easily scratched paintwork If the scratch is superficial and does not affect the metal of the body panel, the restoration of the paintwork is extremely simple. To remove loose paint particles and wax, lightly...
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...
Replacing the front fenders Front fender (arrows indicate the location of the mounting bolts) 1 - Fixing bolt; 2 - Wing; A and B - Places for applying sealant The front fenders are attached to the body frame with eight M6x16 bolts. The bolt holes...
Removal and installation of a forward bumper Front bumper installation components 1 - Bolts; 2 - Nuts; 3 - Amplifier; 4 - Bumper; 5 - Overlay; 6 - Nut; 7 - Washer; 8 - Amplifier; 9 - Bolt; 10 - Bolt Typical components of a front bumper installation are shown in...
Removal and installation of a back bumper Rear bumper installation components 1 - Bumper; 2 - Plug; 3 - Nut; 4 - Washer; 5 - Washer; 6 - Nut; 7 - Overlay; 8 - Towing eye cover Typical rear bumper installation components are shown in the illustration. Removing...
Removal, installation and adjustment of a cowl Lock hammer adjustment 1 - Drummer; 2 - Spring; 3 - Locknut; 4 - Hood; 5 - slot Removing 1. Open the hood and place a rag under both of its corners to protect the paintwork of the body panels. 2. Circle the loop straps...
Removal and installation of a drive cable of release of the lock of a cowl Hood release drive 1 - Axis; 2 - Lever; 3 - Bushing; 4 - Rope sheath; 5 - Cable; 6 - Loop; 7 - Castle Removing 1. Remove the hood latch assembly (see Section Removal, installation and adjustment of assembly of the lock...
Removal, installation and adjustment of assembly of the lock of a cowl Removing 1. Open the hood, then remove the three bolts securing the lock assembly to the front cross member. 2. Release the lock assembly from the rear of the cross member, then release the drive cable end retainer and...
Removal and installation of external rear-view mirrors and components Rearview Mirror Assembly Components 1 - Housing; 2 - Mirror glass; 3 - Mounting screws; 4 - Decorative trim panel; 5 - Nut; 6 - Protective cover; 7 - Screw Mirror assemblies with manual adjustment 1. Typical components...
Removal and installation of body trim elements Wheel arch lockers and underbody protection panels 1. To protect the bottom of the car from aggressive environmental influences, various kinds of panels and screens are used, the fastening of which is carried out using...