Tightening torques for body elements Connection tightening torques Name N·m Hood and tailgate hinges 24 trunk lid 10 Bumper nuts 10 Bolts of fastening of a forward seat 38 Rear seat back stopper bolts 30...
General information about the body 1. For all models, the body and its lower frame part are all-welded steel construction. There are special crumple zones at the front and rear of the body designed to...
Body and bottom maintenance The general condition of the vehicle body is one of the parameters that determine its value. Body maintenance is not difficult, but it should be regular. Neglect of this...
Repair of minor body damage Restoration of minor body scratches If only the paintwork is scratched, and the metal is not affected, repairing the scratch is very simple. Lightly rub the scratch area...
Repair of serious damage to the body If serious damage has occurred or it has become necessary to restore significant sections of the body due to their malfunction, then in this case completely new body...
Removal and installation of bumpers Withdrawal Front bumper - pre-1996 models 1. Apply the parking brake, raise the front end and place it on stands. 2. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring (in the presence of)...
Removal and installation of a radiator grille Withdrawal 1. Lock the hood in the open position. 2. On late models, pull out the three latches and remove the panel surrounding the hood latch (see Fig.7.2, a, b). 3....
Removal, installation and adjustment of a cowl Withdrawal 1. Open the hood and lock it in the open position. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 3. Release the clips on the insulator located on the underside of...
Cable and hood opening lever Withdrawal 1. Open the hood, disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. From inside the passenger compartment, remove the facing from the middle pillar and pull out the...
Removal and installation of glass of a back door Withdrawal Windshield (with manual window) 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the panel of internal facing of a door ( paragraph 11 ). 3. Remove the...
Removal and installation of a door Withdrawal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Turn out screws of the limiter of opening of a door. On the front door, it is fixed with two screws, on the rear...
Removal and installation of an external mirror Withdrawal 1. On models with power mirrors, disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the cover, remove the screw and remove the pivot glass trim from the front...
Removing and installing the trunk lid Withdrawal 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and open the trunk lid. 2. On the right hinge, remove the trim and separate the wiring from the hinge arm. Pull out...
Removal and installation of trunk lid lock components Withdrawal Lock cylinder - production models up to 1996 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. After opening of a cover remove facing of a luggage space from its...
Removal and installation of a door of a back Withdrawal Hatchback 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Open the door. 2. The door can be removed by removing the bolts from the hinges and leaving the hinges in...
Windshield and fixed windows 1. Windshield and rear window on all models as well as the windows located on the sides of the car in its rear part (station wagon models), are fixed with special...
Removal and installation of moldings and stickers Withdrawal 1. Slip a strong thread or fishing sand under the molding or emblem. Pull the thread, as if sawing the element separated from the body, to destroy the...
General information and sunroof adjustment 1. The hatch should open freely, without jamming. When closed, the sunroof panel must be flush with the roof panel. 2. If adjustment is needed, open the sun shield...