Exterior elements of the car body Chevrolet Niva 1
Features of the body device The body of the Chevrolet Niva car is a five-door, load-bearing structure, all-metal, welded. Front and rear doors with front hinges, with sliding windows....
The structure of the body frame and its section The structure of the frame and its sections are shown in fig. 8-1, 8-2, 8-3 and 8-4. Pic. 8-1. Body frame details: 1 - floor tunnel; 2 - front right side...
Repairing a damaged body In operation, some cars are damaged as a result of traffic accidents, while the integrity and geometry of the front surfaces, frame and base of the body are...
Repair of deformed surfaces of body parts Repair of damaged body parts is carried out by drawing, straightening, straightening with metal shrinkage, cutting out areas that cannot be repaired,...
Galvanized metal body For parts operating in a corrosive environment, (the bottom of the car), the manufacturer uses one or two-sided galvanized metal. The share of galvanized parts...
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...
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...
Repainting the body with synthetic enamel Note. To achieve high quality painting, it is necessary to use primers, enamels, putties, solvents, hardeners from one manufacturer. This will avoid color...
Painting individual body parts When replacing individual body parts (fenders, doors, hoods, etc.), and also after straightening work on deformed parts, carry out partial or complete 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....
Body sealing Sealing is ensured by the use of rubber seals (pic. 8-6, 8-7, 8-8), adhesives, sealing mastics, rubber plugs that cover technological holes, and careful...
Removal and installation of bumpers Removing the front bumper. Raise the hood of the car, disconnect the terminal «minus» from the battery, remove the license plate. Remove facing of a radiator....
Removing the front bumper for configuration 55 Place the car on a lift. Raise the hood, disconnect the wire terminal "masses" from the battery. Remove three screws 1 (pic. 8-11) upper bumper mount. Pic....
Installing the beam and front bumper for 55 Install the beam and the front bumper in the reverse order of removal, while ensuring uniform gaps in the mating of the bumper with the headlights and front...
Removing the rear bumper assembly for configuration 55 Place the car on a lift. Raise the hood, disconnect the wire terminal "masses" from the battery. Open tailgate, remove caps 1 (pic. 8-27) from the bolt heads,...
Removing the rear bumper beam for configuration 55 Loosen one bolt 1 (pic. 8-35) side mounting of the rear beam 2. Pic. 8-35. Side mount rear bumper beam: 1 - bolt; 2 - bumper beam. Loosen two screws 1 (pic....
Installing the beam and rear bumper for 55 Install the beam and rear bumper in the reverse order of removal, while ensuring uniform gaps in mating the bumper with the rear fenders and lights. The beam...
Disassembly and assembly of the front door Open the front door and lower the sliding glass to the lower position. Disconnect the terminal «minus» from the battery. Pic. 8-39. Removing doors: 1 - door...
Front door lock adjustment For normal operation of the lock, adjust the position of the body 6 of the lock retainer, after loosening the fastening bolts. Before adjusting the lock, it is...
Disassembly and assembly of the rear door Disconnect the terminal «minus» from the battery. Open the rear door and lower the sliding glass to the lower position. Squeeze the latch tabs and remove the...
Dismantling, assembling the tailgate The tailgate is hung on the body on two hinges 7 (pic. 8-49) on the left side of the back and is locked with a lock. Pic. 8-49. Removing the upholstery of the...
Body geometry: gaps, openings, interfaces Pic. 8-135. Dimensions of openings and gaps of mating body parts. Attention: the dimensions of the openings of the side doors, the hood and the tailgate are...
Basic attachment points for transmission units Pic. 8-136. Engine and Suspension Mounting Points: 1; 3 - attachment points of the front suspension; 2 - base holes with a diameter of 20 mm; 4 - attachment...
The front part of the body Pic. 8-137. Hood opening dimensions (view from above). Pic. 8-138. Engine Mount Mounting Points (bottom view).
Tailgate hinge welding Remove knots and details interfering with straightening, welding and painting works. Assemble the upper hinges on the left pillar of the tailgate opening 1...
Side door hinge welding Remove components and parts from the vehicle that prevent straightening, welding and painting work on the body. Remove the door from the body. Remove the...
Welding the studs for fastening the threshold lining Degrease the threshold of the sidewall of the right or left body with mineral spirits or other degreasing agent available at the enterprise. Prepare and apply...