General description The body has a steel structure. There are two body styles, a sedan with four doors and a station wagon with five doors. There are a number of trim options for...
Body and subframe — maintenance 1. The car body is a thing that greatly affects the ppic. Maintenance must be regular. Neglect, especially after minor damage, can lead to further...
Minor damage to the body — repair Elimination of scratches on the body If the scratch is shallow and does not reach the metal of the body, the repair is very simple. Lightly rub the scratched...
Severe damage to the body — repair In case of serious damage, work must be entrusted to professionals. If the damage is due to a collision, it is necessary to check the alignment of the body...
External door handle — removal and installation 1. Remove the door trim group as described in Chapter 6 . 2. Carefully remove the plastic insert using a screwdriver. 3. Disconnect linkage links, unscrew two...
Doors — removal and bulkhead 1. Remove the trim group, door lock and outer door handle as described in Chapters 6 , 7 And 8 . 2. Disconnect the wiring connector on models with power...
Doors — removal and installation 1. Remove the trim group as described in Chapter 6 . 2. If the same door will be installed, make a mark around the hinges on the door to make adjustment...
Hood — removal, installation and adjustment 1. Keep the hood open. 2. Disconnect the windshield washer hose, separate the wiring for the engine compartment light (photo). Disconnect the wiring at the...
Hood holder rack — removal and installation 1. Keep the hood open. 2. Remove the bracket from the holder, open the top pin and remove it. 3. If the bottom pole mount has a plastic socket, move the...
Trunk lid — removal, installation and adjustment 1. Keep the trunk lid open. 2. Separate the braid of the electrical wiring and the vacuum hose, as necessary, mark the location of the hinges with a pencil...
Trunk lid lock — removal, installation and adjustment 1. Open the trunk lid, unscrew the two bolts, remove the lock cylinder from the trunk lid (photo). 2. Turn the lock to release it from the connecting rod and...
Hatch — general description Steel sunroof with mechanical or electrical control, can be installed on all models. The sunroof is not a serviceable device, but any adjustment or removal and...
Bumpers — removal and installation Front bumper 1. If equipped, remove the front fog lights and/or direction indicators from the bumper. 2. Tuck in the bezel along the top edge of the bumper...