Body Specifications For models of later model years, see Appendix at the end of the Manual ( Section 13 ). Tightening torques, Nm Mounting the air conditioning compressor to the...
General description of the body The body is a steel, all-welded construction, heavily treated on all sides for effective corrosion protection. An unusual feature of this model is that the...
Technical service 1. Perform the following procedures at intervals as described in section Regular Maintenance , at the beginning of this guide. 2. Lubricate the door hinges,...
Body and subframe — maintenance The condition of your car's bodywork is very important because its resale value depends on it. It is much more difficult to repair a neglected or damaged body...
Repair of minor body damage Repair of minor scratches in the body structure If the scratch is superficial and does not penetrate the body metal, the repair is very simple. Lightly rub the...
Body repair — serious damage Where there is serious damage, replacement parts and welding are necessary - leave it to the professionals. If the damage was caused by a collision, then it is...
Hood — removal and installation 1. While holding the hood open, apply protective covers (rag or cardboard) below the corners of the hood and over the front fenders to avoid damaging the...
Trunk lid — removal and installation 1. Open the trunk lid and mark the position of the bolts on the hinges with a pencil (photo). 2. On models equipped with a rear spoiler, disconnect the air...
Rear door — removal and installation 1. Open the back door. 2. Disconnect the racks by removing the spring clips from the outside with a lever (photo). 3. Remove trim panel ( Chapter 10 ). 4....
Rear door trim panel — removal and installation 1. Open the rear door and remove the speakers by disconnecting the wires and removing the screws with a socket wrench (photo). 2. Remove the screws and remove...
Radiator grill — removal and installation 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the top fixing screws (photo). 3.Push the base of the grille inward to pull it out of the front bumper, then remove it (see photo).
External door handle — removal and installation 1. Remove the door trim panel as described in Chapter 12 . 2. Disconnect the rods. 3. Remove the mounting bracket and remove the outer handle (photo). 4....
Front door lock cylinder — removal and installation 1. Remove the door trim panel ( Chapter 12 ) and outside door handle ( Chapter 15 ). Pull back the plastic membrane shroud as far as required. 2. Remove the...
Door lock — removal and installation 1. Remove the door trim panel ( Chapter 12 ). Pull out the plastic membrane cover as far as required. 2. Disconnect the links from the lock and, on 1988...
Door — removal and installation 1. Remove the door trim panel ( Chapter 12 ) and outside door handle ( Chapter 15 ). Pull back the plastic membrane shroud as far as required. 2. Remove the...
Front door window — removal and installation 1. Remove the door trim panel (Chapter 12). Pull out the plastic membrane cover as far as necessary. 2. Remove the window regulator by unscrewing the bolts,...
Rear door window — removal and installation 1. Remove the door trim panel ( Chapter 12 ). Pull out the plastic membrane cover as far as necessary. 2. Remove the window regulator by unscrewing the bolts,...
External door mirror — removal and installation 1. Remove the screw cap from the outside using the lever (photo). 2. Remove the screw and remove the brackets from the plastic cover (photo). 3. Hold the...
Rear side window — removal and installation 1. Remove the trim strip from the base of the side window. 2. Remove the trim panels and the rear seat belt guide from the car interior. If necessary, also...
Fixed rear door window — removal and installation 1. Remove the door trim panel ( Chapter 12 ). Pull out the plastic membrane cover as far as necessary. 2. After lowering the window, unscrew the middle and top...
Bumpers — removal and installation Front 1. Raise the front of the car with a jack and install axle stands. 2. Where equipped, disconnect the wiring from the front fog lights and the outside air...
Luke — general information 1. Details of sunroof are shown in Fig.1. 11.9 and 11.10. Pic. 11.9 Main sunroof parts (Chapter 29) 1 safety glass 2 Gasket 3 Coating 4 Coating (bolted to...