The body includes front and rear impact crumple zones with a safety cell in the centre of the vehicle.
Front bumper absorbs energy from a frontal impact up to a speed of 8 km/h and at the same time restores its shape. In a frontal impact at a higher speed, the impact energy is absorbed by longitudinal body reinforcements with a variable degree of deformation along the length. During repairs, the deformed part of the reinforcements can be replaced without using welding.
In the event of an impact to the rear of the body at a speed of up to 15 km/h, the energy is completely absorbed by the body, which also restores its shape rear bumper.
When the rear of the car is hit at a speed of up to 50 km/h, only the trunk is deformed, while the doors do not jam.
Composite reinforcements built into the body frame provide protection against side impacts.
Almost all bodywork components and parts can be installed and removed using a standard set of tools. When disassembling and assembling, special precautions must be taken to avoid damaging the seals and anti-corrosion coating applied at the factory.
It is recommended that body repairs be carried out in specialized workshops, where they can replace bolted fenders, front panel, doors, hood, trunk lid, as well as large panels - roof and sides.
Before working on the instrument panel, doors or any electrical equipment, remove the ground wire from the battery.
When performing welding or other work involving strong sparks near the battery, be sure to remove the battery.
It is prohibited to weld, hard or soft solder parts of a filled air conditioner. This also applies to those parts of the car, the welding of which can cause heating of the air conditioner parts. When carrying out repair and painting work in the drying chamber or in the area of its heating, the temperature should not exceed +80°C.
Warnings: Before disconnecting the ground wire from the battery, make sure you know the correct receiver code that restores its functionality. If you enter the wrong code after connecting the ground wire, the receiver will turn off.
To maintain a secure ground connection and prevent damage due to corrosion, do not disconnect wires from the body. Disconnect wires only from the battery, engine, or transmission.
Before connecting the wires, clean all contacts. Make sure that the wires are securely connected to the ground.
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