Reference data about the body Threaded connections of body parts are made of ordinary carbon steel bolts. For critical connections, heat-treated bolts made of alloyed chromium steel are used, marked with the symbol «X» on the...
Description of body structure The car body is all-metal, welded, supporting structure (frameless). Removable body elements: front fenders, hood, doors, bumpers. Window regulators of doors can be both with a mechanical and with an...
Checking the technical condition of the body To perform the work, an inspection ditch or overpass is required. 1. We prepare the car for work (« Preparing the car for maintenance and repair »). 2. We inspect the car from the outside for paint...
Body maintenance Lubricating the hinges and door stops, and cleaning the drain holes, should be performed at each periodic maintenance of the vehicle (every 15,000 km). Door keyholes should be lubricated 2-3 times a...
Front bumper — removal and installation The front bumper must be removed with the grille. Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (« Preparing the car for maintenance and repair »). 2. Remove the license plate. Using a 10mm socket wrench,...
Hood lock — removal, installation and adjustment Access to the lock is hindered by the radiator grille. Execution sequence 1. Remove the front bumper with grille. We mark the position of the lock with a marker. 2. Using a 13 mm socket or spanner...
Front fender liner — removal and installation Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (« Preparing the car for maintenance and repair »). 2. Remove the front wheel (« Wheel - replacement »). 3. Using the TORX T20 key, unscrew the three...
The lower facing of a windshield — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the windshield wiper arms (« Wiper - removal and installation »). 2. Using the TORX T20 key, we unscrew the seven screws for fastening the cladding (The leftmost screw is not...
Battery shelf — removal and installation Removing 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 Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (« Preparing the car for maintenance and repair »). 2. Using a 7 mm socket wrench, unscrew the nut 1 of the plug leash. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew...
Rear bumper — removal and installation Comment. It is more convenient to work with an assistant. You can also remove the rear wheels for ease of use (« Wheel - replacement »). Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (« Preparing the car...
The switch (larva) of the luggage compartment lock — replacement Removing 1. Having opened the luggage compartment lid, use a screwdriver to hook and disconnect the rod from the lock switch. 2. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the switch....
Luggage compartment lock — replacement and adjustment Replacement 1. Disconnect the rod from the lock switch (see « Switch (larva) lock - replacement »). 2. Using an 8 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two bolts securing the lock. 3. Remove the lock from...
Body cleaning and washing During operation, the car is constantly polluted. Road dirt, dust and other contaminants settle on the body. The paintwork becomes dull and untidy. In addition, dirt penetrates into microcracks in...
Body polishing Periodic polishing of the body is necessary not only to improve the appearance of the car, but also to protect the body from corrosion and destruction of the paintwork. The fact is that during the...
Wheel care Wheel maintenance is not limited to regular tire pressure checks. Wheels must be washed and treated with special products, since a large amount of dirt accumulated on the disk and tire leads to wheel...
Additional car exterior accessories Car manufacturers, in addition to the basic options, offer a large number of different additional accessories and retrofit kits to improve driving performance, comfort, interior and exterior of your...