Exterior bodywork VAZ-21213

Possible body malfunctions, their causes and solutions
Dark spots all over body Cause of malfunction Elimination Method 1. Application for hot water washing (above 80°С). 1. Remove minor damage by polishing, in case of significant...

The device of the frame and its section
The structure of the frame and its sections are shown in fig. 8-1, 8-2 and 8-3. Pic. 8-1. Body: 1 - front reinforcement of the hood; 2 - hood panel; 3 - diagonal amplifiers of the...

Repairing a damaged body
A significant part of the repair work on cars, especially after traffic accidents, falls on the repair of bodies. In most cases, the repair requires checking the geometry of the...

Repair of deformed surfaces of parts
Repair of damaged body parts is carried out by drawing, straightening, straightening with metal shrinkage, cutting out areas that cannot be repaired, manufacturing repair inserts...

Removal and installation of a forward wing
For minor wing damage (small dents, scratches, etc.), without removing it, straighten and paint. After straightening, check the condition of the internal anti-corrosion coating,...

Roof replacement
In most emergency cases with damage to the roof, it is required to replace it. Remove the tailgate, gutters, windshield, upholstery and roof accessories. After pre-marking, cut...

Polishing of the paintwork
To preserve the paintwork of the body and keep it in good condition for a long time, it is necessary to select polishing agents that correspond to the condition of the coating. In...

Repainting the body with synthetic enamel
Wash the body with water and use a spatula or brush to remove the old peeled coating from defective areas. Carry out wet grinding of the surfaces to be painted with sanding sheets...

Painting individual body parts
When replacing individual body parts (wings, doors, hoods, etc.), and also after straightening work on deformed parts, paint the entire outer surface of the part. Before painting,...

Body anti-corrosion protection
Corrosion is most susceptible to hollow body profiles, bottom, lower parts of doors and pillars, as well as joints of body parts, including spot welding spots. Corrosion develops...

Preparation and anti-corrosion treatment of hidden cavities
Due to the use of sophisticated technological equipment and the need for high-quality work, it is recommended that the processing of hidden cavities be carried out only at car...

Restoration of anti-corrosion and anti-noise coating of the bottom of the body and wheel arches
During the operation of the car, the coating on the bottom of the body is exposed to gravel, sand, salt, moisture. As a result, the mastic and soil are damaged and erased. Bare...

Body sealing
Sealing is ensured by the use of rubber seals (pic. 8-9), adhesives, sealing mastics, rubber plugs that cover technological holes, and careful fitting of mating parts. Pic. 8-9....

Removal and installation of a forward door
Open the door all the way and disconnect the door opening limiter by knocking out the pin of the attachment to the A-pillar. Hold the door open with an impact screwdriver 2 (pic....

Disassembly and assembly of the front door
When repairing and replacing components and mechanisms of the door, its disassembly is required. Unscrew the screws securing the armrest, after removing the decorative plastic...

Front door adjustment
Before adjusting, outline the loops on the body pillar. Impact screwdriver 2 ( rice. 8-12 ) loosen the screws 1 fastening the hinges. Set the necessary external clearances,...

Front door lock adjustment
For normal operation of the lock, adjust the position of the body 14 ( rice. 8-15 ) latch of the lock, having previously loosened the mounting bolts. Before adjusting the lock, it...

Removal, installation and adjustment of the tailgate
The tailgate is hung on the body on two hinges 2 (pic. 8-18) and locked with a padlock. In the open position, the door is held by two non-separable gas-filled stops 9. Pic. 8-18....

Removal, installation and adjustment of position of a cowl
Open the hood 3 (pic. 8-20), unpin the axle 1 of stop 2 and disconnect the stop from the hood. While holding the hood, unscrew the bolts 4 of the upper links of the hinges 5 and...

Removal and installation of bumpers
Bumpers (pic. 8-22) are made of an aluminum profile, the front wall of which along the entire length of the bumper is finished with a black rubber lining 8. The ends of the...

Windshield replacement
To replace damaged glass, remove the wiper arms, the seal bezel and, by pressing on the upper corners of the glass, squeeze it out. At the same time, the Assistant must support...

Side glass and tailgate glass replacement
To remove the glass, remove the seal edging and, by pressing on the lower corners of the glass, squeeze it out. An assistant should support the glass from the outside. The...

Glass washers
The scheme of glass washers is shown in fig. 8-25. Pic. 8-25. Window washer diagram: 1 - jet washer glass tailgate; 2 - hose from the pump to the jet; 3 - a washer reservoir of...

Car body VAZ-2131
The body of the VAZ-2131 car is a station wagon type, of a supporting structure, five-door, based on the main elements of the VAZ-21213 car body. The increase in the wheelbase of...