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...
Repair of small scratches If the scratch is superficial and does not affect the metal of the body, the repair is very simple. 1. Lightly rub the scratched surface with a fine polish to remove...
Body dent repair During a dent repair, the first thing to do is straighten the dent so that the damaged area is as close to its original shape as possible. It makes no sense to try to...
Repair holes for rust or dents 1. Remove all paint from the damaged surface and from the surrounding metal within a radius of approximately 2.5 cm, using sandpaper or a wire brush worn on a drill. 2....
Body filling and painting There are a lot of body repair fillers available these days, however, to be honest, a body repair kit that has filler paste and a tube of resin hardener is the best for...
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...
Removal and installation of a cowl Hood (on the insert - lock lubrication points) 1, 7. Buffer; 2. Bracket; 3. Vibration damper; 4, 6. Sealant; 5. Heat-shielding layer; 8. Rack; 9. Rope shield; 10....
Hood adjustment 1. Loosen the hinge bolts and move the closed hood until the gap is aligned with the fenders and bulkhead. 2. Open the hood and align completely. 3. Tighten the bolts to...
Bumpers — removal and installation Front bumper 1. Towing bar; 2. Facing; 3. Ambient temperature sensor; 4. Bumper Rear bumper 1. Reversing lights; 2. Bumper Removal and installation 1. When removing the...
Front facing grille The grille is fastened with latches and screws. On some vehicles, the fastening screws are located on the front cross member or screwed into the front brackets of the...
Exterior mirrors Outside rearview mirror 1. Facing; 2. Bracket; 3. Mirror If the optical element is damaged, it can be replaced at a car service. If the mirror housing is damaged, then...
Front antenna — removal and installation Typical Antenna Cable Location 1. Drawer lock; 2. connector; 3. Nut pad; 4. Facing the lower sidewall of the cabin Typical Antenna Mount (1992-98) 1. Dirt deflector; 2....
Removal and installation of the wing Front fender (1983-91) (on the inserts - places of lubrication with EC-870 glue (up), applying sealant 8531 to the upper edge of the wing (section A–A), gluing the edge...
Body supports (attachment to chassis) Construction and details of the supports of the 4-door body (1992-95) 1, 2. Bolt; 3, 8, 9. Washer; 4. Pillow support from the side of the body; 5. Pillow A; 6. Sleeve;...
Spare wheel holder Spare wheel holder parts 1. Nuts; 2. Spare wheel; 3. Holder Removal and installation 1. Turn away nuts of fastening and remove a spare wheel. 2. Turn away 6 bolts and...