Exterior (external body parts) Lada Granta 1

Body reference data
Threaded connections of body parts are made with bolts made of ordinary carbon steel. For critical connections, heat-treated bolts made of alloyed chromium steel are used, marked with the symbol "X"...

Description of the body structure
The car body is all-metal, welded, load-bearing structure (frameless). Removable body elements: front fenders, hood, doors, bumpers. The door window lifters can be either mechanical or electrically...

Checking the technical condition of the body
To carry out the work, you will need an inspection pit or overpass. 1. Prepare the car for work (" Preparing the car for maintenance and repair "). 2. Inspect the outside of the car for paint chips...

Body maintenance
Lubrication of door hinges and stops, as well as cleaning of drainage holes should be performed at each periodic maintenance of the car (every 15,000 km). Door keyholes should be lubricated 2-3 times...

Front bumper — removal and installation
The front bumper must be removed with the radiator grille. Removal 1. Prepare the car for work (" Preparing the car for maintenance and repair "). 2. Remove the license plate. Using a 10 mm socket...

Hood lock — removal, installation and adjustment
Access to the lock is obstructed by the radiator grille. Sequence of execution 1. Remove the front bumper with the radiator grille. Mark the position of the lock with a marker. 2. Using a 13 mm...

Front fender liner — removal and installation
Removal 1. Prepare the car for work (" Preparing the car for maintenance and repair "). 2. Remove the front wheel (" Wheel - replacement "). 3. Using a TORX T20 key, unscrew the three screws securing...

Lower Windshield Trim — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Remove the windshield wiper arms (" Windscreen wiper - removal and installation "). 2. Using a TORX T20 key, unscrew the seven screws securing the trim (the leftmost screw is not visible...

Battery Shelf — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Partially drain the coolant so that the liquid level is below the expansion tank (" Coolant - Replacement "). 2. Remove the battery (" Battery - Removal and Installation "). 3. Remove the...

Fuel filler cap — removal and installation
Removal 1. Prepare the car for work (" Preparing the car for maintenance and repair "). 2. Using a 7 mm socket wrench, unscrew nut 1 securing the plug leash. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the...

Rear bumper — removal and installation
Note: It is more convenient to perform the work with an assistant. Also, for convenience, you can remove the rear wheels (" Wheel - replacement "). Removal 1. Prepare the car for work (" Preparing...

Trunk lock switch (cylinder) — replacement
Removal 1. Open the trunk lid, use a screwdriver to pry up and disconnect the rod from the lock switch. 2. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the switch. 3. Remove the switch....

Trunk lock — replacement and adjustment
Replacement 1. Disconnect the rod from the lock switch (see " Switch (cylinder) of the lock - replacement "). 2. Using an 8 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two bolts securing the lock. 3. We remove the...

Cleaning and washing of the body
During operation, the car constantly gets dirty. Road dirt, dust and other contaminants settle on the body. The paintwork becomes dull and untidy. In addition, dirt penetrates into the microcracks of...

Car body polishing
Periodic polishing of the car body is necessary not only to improve the appearance of the car, but also to protect the car body from corrosion and destruction of the paintwork. The fact is that...

Wheel care
Wheel care is not limited to regularly checking the air pressure in the tires. Wheels must be washed and treated with special products, since a large amount of dirt accumulated on the disk and tire...

Additional accessories for the car exterior
In addition to the basic options, car manufacturers offer a large number of different additional accessories and retrofit kits that can improve the performance, comfort, interior and exterior of your...