Exterior elements of car body VAZ-2112

Body — general information
Body - all-metal, welded, supporting structure (frameless). Removable body elements: front fenders, hood, doors, bumpers. Bumpers are made of plastic and painted in body color....

Body maintenance
Lubrication of hinges and door stops, cleaning of drain holes should be performed at each periodic maintenance (every 15000 km). Door keyholes should be lubricated 2-3 times a...

Radiator grill — removal and installation
Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (see " Preparing the car for maintenance and repair "). 2. Open the hood and socket wrench by 8 mm unscrew the two screws of the upper...

Hood gas struts — replacement
Advice. Bonnet lugs should be replaced one at a time. If the stops are loose enough to be unable to hold the hood, secure it in the open position by any means available. Removing...

Hood upholstery — removal and installation
Advice. To remove the soundproof lining of the hood, it is better to use a special tool for removing the upholstery holders Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (see "...

Hood — removal, installation and adjustment
An assistant is required to complete the work. Advice. It is better not to remove the gas stops or do it after removing the hood. Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (see "...

Hood lock — removal, installation and adjustment
Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (see " Preparing the car for maintenance and repair "). 2. Remove the grille (see " Radiator grille - removal and installation "). 3. For...

Bonnet lock link — lubrication and replacement
To replace the rod, you will need an assistant and, in addition, a nylon cord at least 5 m long, a plastic body of a ballpoint pen and a piece of thin steel wire 10 cm long or a...

Air intake grille of the ventilation system — removal and installation
Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (see " Preparing the car for maintenance and repair "). 2. Remove the battery (see " Battery - removal and installation "). 3. Remove the...

Front fender liner — removal and installation
Comment. The work is shown on the example of the left wing liner. To perform the work you will need a jack, a stand. Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (see " Preparing the...

Front bumper — removal and installation
To complete the work, you will need an assistant, a viewing hole or overpass. Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (see " Preparing the car for maintenance and repair "). 2....

Threshold — removal and installation
Removing 1. Remove the mudguard of the front wing (see " Front fender liner - removal and installation "). 2. Prying with a slotted screwdriver, remove the three plastic holders...

Front fender — removal and installation
Removing 1. Remove the front fender liner (see " Front fender liner - removal and installation "). 2. Remove the front bumper (see above " Front bumper - removal and installation...

Mudguard of the engine — removal and installation
To perform the work, a viewing hole or overpass is required. Comment. The mudguard of the engine is fixed in front with five nuts (1), from the sides with four self-tapping screws...

Engine compartment mudguards — removal and installation
Comment. The work is shown on the left panel. The right shield is removed and installed in the same way. You will need a jack and stand to get the job done. Removing 1. We prepare...

Upholstery of the engine compartment — removal and installation
Comment. The noise-insulating upholstery of the engine compartment consists of two parts. Each part can be removed separately. Removing 1. Remove the air intake grille of the...

Battery shelf — removal and installation
Removing 1. We prepare the car for work (see " Preparing the car for maintenance and repair "). 2. Remove the battery (see " Battery - removal and installation "). 3. Remove the...

Additional equipment — installation of engine crankcase protection
Advice. The engine crankcase protection must be made of metal with a thickness of at least 2.0 mm, otherwise it will not perform its function. Depending on the design, the...

External rear-view mirror — removal and installation
Comment. Some of the vehicles are equipped with side mirrors with electric drive. When removing such mirrors, it is necessary to disconnect the electric drive wire blocks....

Fuel filler manhole cover — removal and installation
Removing 1. Cross-tip collar (or Phillips screwdriver) unscrew the two screws securing the cover to the body and remove the cover. Installation Install the cover in reverse order.

Rear bumper — removal and installation
An assistant is required to complete the work. Removing 1. socket wrench by 10 mm with a deep head, unscrew the two nuts of the lower bumper mounting (one nut on each side of the...