Removable body components Plastic parts Two types of plastics are used in the manufacture of parts: thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics. Thermoplastics are materials that become plastic and soft when heated. The advantage of plasticity is...
Precautions for Repairing Plastic Body Parts Note. When repairing, use personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles and respirators). Wear non-electrifying clothing when performing repairs on SMC composite materials. Remove the part to be repaired to make sure...
Repair of plastic parts Body plastic repair kit When repairing plastic parts, the kit listed below is used: orbital sander; angle grinder or abrasive belt cleaner; drill; drill with a diameter of 4 mm; sandpaper P80 - P240; sanding paper...
Pliers for removing upholstery and trim holders Flat tip pliers with a bevelled edge provide access under the retainers and latches of the holders without damaging them. Most retainers removed with these pliers can be reused for installation. Removing headliner,...
Repair of cracks in the plastic element of the body Wash the part in soapy water and then in clean water. Clean the area to be repaired with a lint-free cloth soaked in antistatic solvent. Wipe the surface with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Drill a hole at the end of...
Method for welding plastic body elements (cracks, holes) Note. Thermoplastics (except «Noryl»). Wash the part in soapy water and then in clean water. Clean the area to be repaired with a lint-free cloth soaked in antistatic solvent. Wipe the surface with a clean, dry,...
Repair of holes on the plastic element of the body Wash the part in soapy water and then in clean water. Clean the area to be repaired with a lint-free cloth soaked in antistatic solvent. Wipe the surface with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. Make chamfers on the outside...
Repair of the fixing tab on the plastic element of the body Make chamfers on both sides of both parts of the mounting foot with an angle grinder. Clean and blow out the inner outer surface of the element with a cleaner. Apply the adhesive base to the outer and inner surfaces of...
Method for welding a fastening tab on a plastic body element Note. Thermoplastics (except «Noryl»). Wash the part in soapy water and then in clean water. Clean the area to be repaired with a lint-free cloth soaked in antistatic solvent. Wipe the surface with a clean, dry,...
Front fenders Front end Place the car on a lift. Remove the front wheel. Remove: screws (1); clamps (2); front wheel arch screen. Rear end Remove: screws (5); clamps (6); rear wheel arch shield. Before installation, check the...
Front bumper Place the car on a lift. Remove the front wheels. Remove the wheel arch shields. Remove the top air duct (1). Disconnect the bumper harness connector (2). Loosen the bottom bolts (3). Loosen the side bolts (4). Loosen...
Radiator Support Bracket Disconnect the battery gas pipe at the connecting rod of the radiator installation bracket. Loosen the mounting bolts (1) connecting rods of the bracket for installing the radiator. Loosen the mounting bolts (2) bracket...
Front Bumper Buffer Remove fender liner, front bumper and horn. Disconnect the wiring harness. Loosen the screws (1) and remove the front bumper buffer.
Front body panel Remove: front fenders; front bumper; front bumper buffer; headlights; front bumper bracket; capacitor; engine cooling radiator. Disconnect the engine cooling fan. Remove the hood latch. Remove: screws (2); clamps (3);...
Side bracket front body panel Loosen the screws (1) and remove the side bracket of the front body panel. Loosen the screws (2) And (3), nut (4) and remove the lock lever (A). Note. Additionally, replace the front body panel mounting element and the...
Air intake grille Remove the windshield wiper arms. Remove seals (1). Remove the windshield lower trims (2), by slightly turning the top lock in the direction of the arrows (3) And (4). Remove the grille of the air intake niche at the...
Box under the grille of the air intake niche Remove bolts (1), marking them according to their length and reinforcing stretching (2). Disconnect: Wiper Motor Wiring Harness at Point (3); holder (4); spare connector (5). Disconnect the windshield wiper motor...
Front fender Place the car on a lift. Remove: front fenders; front bumper; decorative trim on the lower part of the windshield opening. Remove the front fender trim (1). Remove the front fender panel (2). Remove headlights. Loosen...
Hood — general information This operation can be performed in two ways. Removal without hinges: performed when replacing the hood. Hinged Removal: Allows initial adjustments to be made and avoids damage to paint between hinge and inner hood...
Filler manhole cover Disconnect the fuel tank filler cap at the point (1). Remove the fuel tank filler cap at the point (2).
Rear fender liner Place the car on a lift. Remove the rear wheel. Remove plastic nuts (1). Remove: plastic nuts (1); screws (2); rear fender. Before installation, check the condition of the plastic nuts and, if necessary, replace them.
Rear bumper Place the car on a lift. Remove: partially tailgate seal; rear wheels; rear fenders; taillights on fenders. Remove the buffers (1) and holders (2). Loosen the bottom mounting bolts (5). Partially detach the rear bumper...
Front door protective strip Remove the plug (1) and remove the bolt underneath. Remove the protective pad of the front door by pulling it out first in the direction of the arrow (2), then arrow (3).
Rear door protective strip Loosen the screw (1). Remove the protective pad of the rear door by pulling it out first in the direction of the arrow (2), then arrow (3).
External decorative overlay of a rack of a forward door Remove: external rear-view mirror; outer window sill seal of the front door; upholstery of the front door; door sealing film; front door glass. Partially remove the front door glass guide groove at the point (1). Note....
Exterior trim strip rear door pillar Remove: upholstery of the rear side door; door seals. Remove the rear speaker. Remove the glass from the rear side door. Loosen the screws (4) and remove the rear door pillar outer trim. Replace the parts included in...
Roof protection strip (Fluence 4-door body) Carefully remove the roof protection strip using the lever (Sag. 1363), starting from the back (1). Remove the front roof guard (2). Remove the roof guard completely. Check the condition of the holders (3), replace them...