Vehicle body specifications Tightening torques for threaded connections Nm Elements of fastening of a seat belt - 25 Sliding side door fastening elements: End stop of the lower bearing element - 8 Bracket of the central bearing element - 20
General provisions on the car body The car is offered in two body styles. This «van» And «minivan». The body is assembled from steel stamped panels. Most elements are joined together by welding, but in some places structural adhesive is used. The front...
Service — body and subframe The overall condition of the bodywork is a factor that largely determines the value of a car. Although maintenance is an easy procedure, it should be done regularly. Neglect, especially after minor damage, can lead to...
Minor body damage — repair Removing minor scratches on the body If the scratch is superficial and does not reach the metal of the body, the repair is very simple. Lightly rub the area of the scratch with a refinishing agent or a very fine...
Serious body damage — repair In the event of serious damage or the need to replace large areas due to oversight, it will be necessary to weld entire new panels. It is better to entrust this to professionals. If the damage is the result of a...
Front bumper — removal and installation Note. It is recommended to use two people to remove and install the bumper. Release models prior to September 2002 Removing 1. Fully apply the parking brake. Raise the front of the vehicle and securely jack stands under...
Rear bumper — removal and installation Note. It is recommended to use two people to remove and install the bumper. Removing 1. Place wheel chocks under the front wheels. Raise the rear of the vehicle and securely jack stands under it (see « Lifting and...
Hood — removal, installation and adjustment Removing 1. Open the hood and ask an assistant to support it. Then, with a pencil or marker, trace around each hinge to mark its position relative to the hood to ensure correct installation. 2. Disconnect the supply...
Lock and cable for unlocking the hood — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the grille as described in paragraph 25 . 2. Turn out two bolts of fastening of the lock of a cowl to a basic frame of a radiator (pic. 9.2). Remove the lock and disconnect the unlocking cable from...
External rear-view mirrors and mirror glass — removal and installation Outside rearview mirror Removing 1. Turn off the ignition. 2. Remove the inner door trim panel as described in paragraph 11 , and then carefully remove the mirror trim panel (pic. 19.2). Pic. 19.2. Carefully remove the...
Exterior trim elements — removal and installation Lockers Front wheels 1. Fully apply the parking brake. Raise the front of the vehicle and securely jack stands under it (see « Lifting and placing the car on supports »). Remove the corresponding front wheel. 2. Lockers...
Bonnet grille panel — removal and installation Removing Release models prior to September 2002 1. Open and support the hood. 2. Remove the wiper arms as described in chapter 12 . 3. Turn out the screw of fastening of the right panel of a lattice of a cowl. 4. Using...
Radiator grill — removal and installation Removing Release models prior to September 2002 1. Open and support the hood. 2. Remove the direction indicators as described in chapter 12 . 3. Release the outer plastic trim fastening clips under the direction...