All articles about the device and repair of external elements (exterior) of the body and frame of VAZ-2104 Zhiguli (station wagon) and their modifications.
Description of body structure The body of the car VAZ-2104 - all-metal, welded, supporting structure (frameless). The body frame consists of the following main elements: the front end of the body, the front...
Body — cleaning drainage holes and lubricating rubbing parts Cleaning of drain holes and lubrication of rubbing parts must be carried out according to the frequency of maintenance every 10,000 km. To perform the work, you will need a thin...
Facing of a radiator — removal and installation Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair "). 2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the four screws for fastening the...
Hood — removal and installation An assistant is required to complete the work. Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair "). 2. Open the hood. 3....
Hood lock and lock cable — removal and installation Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair "). 2. We mark the position of the lock relative to the body bracket. 3. With a...
Front bumper — removal and installation We remove the bumper to replace its parts or perform body repairs on the front of the car. Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance...
Rear bumper — removal and installation We remove the bumper to replace its parts or perform body repairs on the rear of the car. Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance...
Mudguard — removal and installation Removing 1. We install the car on a viewing hole or overpass (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair "). 2. socket wrench for 8 mm unscrew four screws A of the side...
Windshield washer reservoir — topping up the fluid level The windshield washer reservoir on a car with a carburetor engine is located in the engine compartment on the left side (on a vehicle with an injection engine - on the right side)...
Windshield wiper blades — replacement If the rubber of the brush has lost elasticity or cracked, then the brushes must be replaced. To ensure traffic safety, it is recommended to change the brushes at least once a...
External rear-view mirror — removal and installation Removing 1. We prepare the car for operations (see " Vehicle preparation for maintenance and repair "). 2. We lower the door glass and use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the...