Get REPAIRABILITY OF THE BODYWORK Guide for Audi A3 4 Door 1996-2002

Descriptive and Repair Manual

Audi A3 2000

2. REPAIRABILITY OF THE BODYWORK

The following outlines the characteristics of the most important exterior elements of the vehicle in terms of their

repairability, marketing of spare parts and methods for their replacement. In case of proceeding to repair any of these

Parts will be disassembled as necessary based on the location and extent of the damage.

2.1. FRONT PART

This section analyzes the elements of the front part of the Audi A3 2000 that can be affected the most.

frequency in a frontal impact.

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4

5

8

2

3

6

1

9

1.- Front defense set.

2.- Grill.

3.-Lighthouse.

4.-Fourth.

Figure 10 Front section elements

5.-Radiator Frame.

6.-Front fender.

7.-Chest.

8.- Fender.

9.-Front crossbar.

soul

metallic of

the defense

B r a c k

Guides of

facia

2.1.1. Front defense set

Marketing

F a c e

S p o i l e r

The assembly plant supplies the front bumper assembly.

as illustrated in figure 11.

Figure 11 Marketing of the front defense set

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Grill

Union of the piece

Emblem

Figure 12 details the union of the defense set of-

headlight with the rest of the bodywork.

3 T o r n i l l o s a l

mud guards

4 Grapes

marcodell

radiator

Figure 13 Marketing of the grill

3 T or n i l l o s a l

mudguard

Union of the piece

2 T o r n i l l o s a l

marcode l

radiator

Figure 14 details the connection of the grid with the rest of

the bodywork.

Figure 12 Front defense set joint

1 0 Grapasy 12 guides

a l a f a c i a

Accessibility

The accessibility of the front fascia is not illustrated due to being

of a plastic piece. It is necessary to disassemble it for its repair.

ration.

Figure 14 Union of the grid

Preliminary operations for its replacement or repair

For the replacement or repair of the front bumper assembly

Accessibility

the following elements must be dismantled:

The accessibility of the grill is not illustrated because it is a

Plastic part. It is necessary to disassemble it for repair.

•

Spoiler (20 pressure staples and 2 screws).

Grill (10 staples and 12 guides).

Front fascia.

2.1.3. Lighthouse

To repair the front fascia, it is necessary to disassemble

It is entirely tarred due to being a plastic piece.

Marketing

2.1.2. Grill

Marketing

The assembly plant supplies the lighthouse as a replacement part.

independent action.

Figure 13 shows the marketing of the grill.

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mechanism of

regulation of

Fourth

lighthouse height

Lighthouse

Lented

lighthouse

Protector of

lamp

Figure 17 Marketing of the fourth

Junta

the stanquidad

Union of the piece

Figure 15 Marketing of the lighthouse

The room is connected to the lighthouse by means of 3 guides and 1 retain.

plastic.

Union of the piece

1 R e t e n

3 Guides

Figure 16 details the connection of the lighthouse with the rest of the

bodywork.

2 T o r n i l l o s a l

1 P i j a a l m a r c o

radiator mark

e l i m i n a t o r

Figure 18 Union of the room

1 T o r n i l l o a l

marco del

radiator

Preliminary operations for its replacement or repair

For the disassembly of the room, it will not be necessary to dismantle.

Figure 16 Joining of the lighthouse

no additional element.

Preliminary operations for its replacement or repair

Radiator frame

Forthereplacementorrepairoftheheadlight, itmustbedisassembled.

the following elements.

Marketing

Fourth (3 guides and 1 plastic retaining clip).

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The manufacturer supplies the radiator frame as a part of

independent repair.

Front fascia (8 screws, 4 clips, and 1 connector).

4th

Marco del

radiator

Marketing

The assembly plant supplies the room as a re-

independent faction.

Figure 19 Marketing of the radiator frame

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Union of the piece

Front fender

Marketing

Figure 20 details the joining of the radiator frame.

with the rest of the bodywork.

The marketing of the front fender is illustrated in

Figure 21 as an independent replacement part.

2 tornillos a cada uno

jeweled box

Mud guard

front

3 Tornillos a cada

larger lantern

Figure 20 Radiator Frame Joint

Figure 21 Marketing of the front fender

Accessibility

Union of the piece

The accessibility of the radiator frame is not illustrated by tra-

Figure 22 details the front fender joint.

It is made of a plastic piece. It is necessary to disassemble it for its

with the rest of the bodywork.

repair.

3 Tornillos sala

cajaderueda

3 T o r n i l l o s a l a

s a l p i c a d e r a

Preliminary operations for its replacement or repair

1 T o r n i l l o a l

For the replacement or repair of the radiator frame must be^larger

1 T o r n i l l o

a l p i s o

They need to be disassembled the following elements:

1 T o r n i l l o a l

3 T o r n i l l o s a

the face

s o p o r t e d e

spreader

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Front fascia (8 screws, 4 clips and 1 connector).

Speakers (1 screw and 2 connectors).

Lighthouses and quarters together (3 screws and 1 seal of

plastic).

Figure 22 Front fender union

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Chest lock (4 screws).

Lockcable(withpressurein3housing, with

3 pressure staples.

Accessibility

The accessibility of the front fender is not illustrated by

It is a plastic part. It is necessary to disassemble it to

its repair.

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Lock support (2 screws).

Metallic soul of the front defense with brackets (2 tor-

rings each brack).

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Headlight support (1 screw each).

Radiatorsideguides(1 screwand1 guideeach).

Radiator frame.

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Preliminary operations for its replacement or repairAccessibility

For the disassembly of the front fender, it will not be necessary

I need to disassemble no additional element.

Figure 25 details the accessibility of this piece.

Mala

accessibility

2.1.7. Safe

Marketing

Good

accessibility

The assembly plant supplies the hood as illustrated in the ...

figure 23.

Figure 25 Accessibility of the chest

Coffer

Preliminary operations for its replacement or repair

For the replacement or repair of the hood, it must be disassembled

take the following elements:

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Chest opening hook (3 nuts).

Chest foam (24 pressure staples).

4 height templates (threaded).

Safe lift (pressurized).

Clips and plugs (3 pressure plugs).

Safe.

Figure 23 Marketing of the chest

Union of the piece

Figure 24 details the connection of the hood with the rest of

the bodywork.

If the repair of this piece is chosen, it must be disassembled

only take the necessary accessories based on the

magnitude and location of the damage.

2 T o r n i l l o s a

each other

2.1.8. Splash guard

Commercialization

Figure 24 Union of the chest

The assembly plant supplies the fender as a piece of

independent repair.

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Preliminary operations for its replacement or repair

S al p i c a d e r a

Forthereplacementorrepairofthefender,itmustbedes-

mount the following elements:

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Front fascia (8 screws, 4 clips, and 1 connector).

Front fender (9 screws).

Fourth (3 guides and 1 plastic retainer).

Fender quarter (1 push connector).

Fender protection (2 screws).

Guide of the fascia (2 screws).

Noise-proof plate (pressurized inside).

Fender.

Figure 26 Marketing of the fender

Union of the piece

Figure 27 details the union of the splash guard with the

rest of the bodywork.

If you opt for the repair of this part, it must be removed.

take only the necessary accessories, depending on the

magnitude and location of the damage.

1 T o r n i l l o a l a

ca ja de ru e da y

b i s a g r a d e c o f r e

3 Sockets Hall

jaded

Front beam

Commercialization

To rain losal

previously posted

2 T or n i l l o s a l

reported the

jewel box

The marketing of the front longitudinal member is illustrated in the fi-

gura 29.

Figure 27 Union of the fender

The larger one

front

Close of the

complete

larger

front

Accessibility

Refusal

central

Figure 28 shows the accessibility of this piece.

Previous section

dellarguero

foreigner

M a l a

accessibility

Good

accessibility

Figure 29 Marketing of the front beam

Figure 28 Accessibility of the splash guard

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Union of the piece

•

Lower engine protection tray (4 screws and

1 washer for each of the 4 screws screwed to the lar-

In figure 30, the connection of the front beam is detailed wbiltohnde)

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Front fascia (8 screws, 4 clips, and 1 connector).

Front fender (9 screws).

Radiator frame set, core, headlights and parking lights (8 tor-

rings and 4 connectors.

the rest of the body.

Soldier

M I G

the rest of the

larger

4 Points

the alley

Only left side:

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Battery connection box (secured by 5 nuts,

1 connector and 5 spacers.

4 Points

the closure

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Battery protection (under pressure).

Battery (1 screw and 2 nuts).

Battery support (4 screws to the beam cover and

1 screw to the filter.

Figure 30 Union of the front beam

•

Battery ground cable (1 nut and 1 clamp).

Remove electrical installation (1 clamp, 1 nut and 1 co-

Accessibility

The accessibility of the front beam tip is null.

due to having a closed configuration.

•

Relay box (2 screws to the cover of the beam).

Front longline.

Only right side:

Close of the

larger

•

Canister (fixed by 2 screws).

Windshield washer water reservoir (2 screws).

Remove electrical installation (3 staples).

Front large

Larger

I ask for

Larger

right

Figure 31 Accessibility of the front beam

Preliminary operations for its replacement or repair

For the replacement or repair of the front beam it must-

They should be disassembled the following elements:

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2.2. CENTRAL PART

In this section, the external elements of the central part of the Audi A3 2000 that may be affected are studied.

a lateral impact.

1

1.- Door.

2

2.- Stirrup.

Figure 32 Elements of the central part

2.2.1. Door

Marketing

Union of the piece

The door is attached with 1 screw to the upper hinge and

The assembly plant supplies the complete door and the mar-

2 to the lower hinge. The upper and lower hinges are joined.

door code as independent spare parts.

to the bodywork using 2 screws each.

Door

1 T o r n i l l o a

the laboratory

superior

2 T o r n i l l o s a

the target

inferior

Figure 33 Marketing of the door

Figure 34 Door Union

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Handlesupportand lockcylinder(1 stapleand

1 connector)

Lock (2 screws, 1 electrical connector and 1 connector)

tire).

Locking plate (pressure type).

Upper rear door frame (to pre-

session on a pivot.

Accessibility

Figure 35 shows the accessibility of the door for

its repair.

•

M a l a

accessibility

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Exterior sleeve (7 staples).

Upper outer frame (stuck).

Lower outer frame (2 screws and 7 staples).

Impact absorber (stuck).

Side protection bars (2 screws each).

Two soundproof plates (stuck).

Electrical installation (7 staples, 1 cable pass and pass the

cables through the hole).

Good

accessibility

•

Clips and plugs (7 pressure support rubbers).

Door.

Figure 35 Accessibility of the door

If you choose to repair this part, it must be disassembled.

Preliminary operations for replacement or repaironly take the necessary accessories based on the

magnitude and location of the damage.

from the front door

For the replacement or repair of the door, it must be...

assemble the following elements:

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Handle frame (1 guide and 1 screw).

Interior handle (press and 1 staple).

Door cover (4 screws, 2 connectors, and 7 guides)

deras).

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Soundproofing for glass lift motor (under pressure).

Mirror housing (pressure fixed).

Mirror soundproofing (under pressure).

Door frame.

Remove electrical installation (2 connectors and 5 clips).

Remove inner handle cable (1 clip).

Safety rod (1 staple).

Mirror soundproofing (3 pressure pivots).

Lock protector (pressure at 2 points and 1 spacer)

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Door handle with grip (1 staple and 1 pin).

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Elements of the door:

1.-Crystal.

17.-Side mirror.

2.-Glass frame.

Door frame.

18.-Mirror support.

19.- Mirror housing.

Impact absorber.

5.-Anti-impact bar.

6.-Outer sleeve.

20.-Soundproofing rubber of the mirror.

21.-Interior frame of the mirror.

22.-Folio.

Lock.

23.-Motor of the glass elevator.

24.-Glass elevator guides.

25.-Door cover.

8.-Upper door frame.

9.-Handle and lock support.

10.-External handle.

11.-Outer handle frame.

12.-Cylinder.

13.-Cylinder with drive.

14.-Lower door frame.

15.- Lower hinge.

16.-Upper hinge.

26.-Glove compartment cover.

27.-Interior handle.

28.-Lower grip frame.

29.-Handle.

30.-Inner Cañuela.

31.-Mirror support.

2

3

1

6

29

28

4

7

27

9

5

8

26

10

11

30

31

12

13

25

14

23

24

16

22

15

17

21

20

18

19

Figure 36 Elements that make up the door

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2.2.2. Stirrups

Marketing

Accessibility

The accessibility of the stirrup is null, due to the fact that it presents

a closed configuration. Figure 39 shows a

stirrup section.

The stirrup is also part of the set of posts, auto-

partially curling its substitution.

SECTION A - A'

C o s t a d o

A

S t r i b o

A

Post

foregoing

Figure 39 Accessibility, section and shape of the abutment

Figure 37 Marketing of the stirrup

Preliminary operations for replacement or repair

.

For the replacement or repair of the stirrup, it must be disassembled

bring the following elements:

Union of the piece

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Front post brace (1 screw and 3 staples).

Stirrup strap (6 staples and 2 guides).

Door contour seal.

Upper frame part of the stirrup (glued).

Remove floor carpet from the cabin.

Stirrup.

Figure 38 details the connection of the stirrup with the rest of

the bodywork.

•

4 points at the

lower back pain

the cost of

5 points

refuge

distribution

1 3 Points

a l p i s o

1 3 Points to the

refugee of the

e s t r i b o

Cordon M I G

3 Points to Strengthen

inferior of the position

front

4 Points to the

reaffirm interior

from the coast

7 Points to the

rejection of the

e s t r i b o

Cordon MIG

1 Point to Strength

inferior in the position

foremost

1 5 Points to it

closed of the floor and

1 5 Points to the

refuge of the

distribution

e s t r i b o

Figure 38 Union of the stirrup

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2.3. BACK PART

This section analyzes the exterior elements of the rear of the Audi A3 2000 that may be affected in

a rear-end collision.

6

7

2

5

4

1

3

1.- Rear defense set.

2.- Skull.

8

3.-Rear fender.

4.- Escape hopper.

5.- Skull Silo.

6.-Trunk cover.

7.-Side.

Figure 40 Exterior elements of the rear

8.-Rear beam.

Union of the piece

2.3.1. Rear defense set

Marketing

Figure 42 details the union of the defense set

it will be with the rest of the body.

The manufacturer supplies the rear bumper assembly a³s ^Tit ^{o r n i l l o s a l a}

lateral guide of

the pancake maker

illustrated in figure 41.

6 T o r n i l l o s a l

used of the

f a c i a

3 T o r n i l l o s a

the guide

side of the

Lemonade

f i j a c i ó n d e

support

Supported

facial

Supported by the soul

s picader

metallic of the

Moldura

inferior

the skull

defense

Superior sauce

delafacia

5 Velcro straps

the interior of the face

the facade of

2 T or n i l l o s a l a

escape

F a c i a

defense set

lateral guide of

the carpet

Lateral guide of the

lower party

the skull

S p o i l e r

Figure 42 Union of the rear defense set

Figure 41 Marketing of the rear defense set

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3 Grapes

slow

Accessibility

The accessibility of the rear defense set is not illustrated due to

it is a plastic part. It is necessary to disassemble it to

its repair.

4 Turtles

the base of

skull

Preliminary operations for its replacement or repair

For the replacement or repair of the rear bumper assembly

the following elements must be disassembled:

Figure 44 Skull Union

Preliminary operations for replacement or repair

Remove the rubber from the edge of the trunk lid.

Top cover of fascia(2 screwsandVelcrotype adhesive).

Mounting plate of the support (6 screws).

Spoiler (8 screws and velcro type adhesive).

Rear fascia.

•

For the replacementor repair of the skull, only ...

It is necessary to first remove the back cover of

side.

2.3.3. Rear fender

2.3.2. Skull

Marketing

The manufacturer supplies the rear fender as a part.

The manufacturer markets the skull as a replacement part.

independent replacement.

independent action.

Mud guards

tracer

Carcass

junta

standing

Lent

Figure 45 Marketing of the rear fender

Figure 43 Marketing of the skull

Union of the piece

Figure 46 details the connection of the rear fender.

with the rest of the bodywork.

Figure 44 details the union of the skull with the rest

of the bodywork.

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3 T o r n i l l o s a l a

drawer

Union of the piece

Figure 48 details the connection of this piece with the rest.

of the body.

3 screwdrivers

larger

1 4 Points a l

the refueling

t o l v a d e c a l a v e r a s

inferior

3 points

delatolva de

skulls

3 points to the

inferior

Figure 46 Rear fender union

delatolade

skulls

1 Point to the refuge

delatolva

escape to evade

skulls

1 Point to the

refuge

the fall

escape to lava

decalavers

Preliminary operations for replacement or repair

9 Points to the

twelve mixers

For the disassembly of the rear fender, it will not be necessary

it is necessary to dismantle any additional element.

6 points to the

largo

9 Points to the

26 points on the floor

cajuela

twelve of calaveras

4 Points to the

larger

2.3.4. Escape funnel

Figure 48 Union of the exhaust hopper

Marketing

Themarketingoftheescapehopperisillustratedasapiece

independent repair.

Accessibility

The closed configuration that forms the escape hopper with the

the rest of the adjacent pieces makes it unavailable for access

for its repair.

Refusal of the toll

d e e s c a p e

In union with

I refuse

M a l a

accessibility

Good

accessibility

Tolvade escape

Figure 49 Accessibility of the escape hopper

Figure 47 Marketing of the escape hopper

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Preliminary operations for replacement or repair2.3.5. Skull hopper

For the replacement or repair of the exhaust hopper it must be

They should be dismantled the following elements:

Marketing

•

Object tray (2 pressure hooks and 2 guides).

Cargo area carpet (pressure-fit).

Spare tire (1 screw).

Trunk lid contour seal (pressure type).

Rear net supports (2 screws each).

Escape funnel flap (4 screws).

Lower the rear seat.

The manufacturer markets the skull hopper as a part.

independent spare parts.

Tolvad

skulls with

b o t a a g u a s d e

Tolva de

skulls

Join the edge of the fin.

costado

Side supports of net (2 screws each).

Side rear covers (1 hook each).

Lower brackets of front posts (1 screw and

2 staples each.

•

Stirrup frames (6 staples each).

Pressure seat cushion.

Side brackets (8 staples, 2 guides, and 1 connector)

each one.

Figure 50 Marketing of the skull hopper

•

Back molding side quarters (2 conec-

stores and 1 clip each.

Rearsidemoldings(3staples,1screwand

4 guides each.

•

Pressurewheelboxcarpetinteriorpart.

Trunk lid lock strike (2 nuts).

Sockets (4 nuts, 1 connector and putty each).

Rear defense set.

Rear defense set support.

Metallic soul of the rear defense.

Lowerframeof skulls(fixedwith 2 screwsand

2 guides)

Soundproofing plate (stick-on).

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Upper reinforcement of the exhaust hopper.

Escape hopper.

If you opt for the repair of this piece, you must disassemble

only carry the necessary accessories based on the

magnitude and location of the damage.

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Assembly of the part

Accessibility

Figure 51 details the joint of the skull hopper with

the rest of the body.

Figure 52 shows the different accessibility zones.

ladder of the skulls.

1.-9 Points to the exhaust hopper.

2.-1 Point for reinforcing the escape hopper.

Good

accessibility

3.-2 Points to the lower reinforcement of the skull hopper.

4.-4 Points to the lower reinforcement of the skull hopper and

upper reinforcement of the exhaust hopper.

M a l a

accessibility

5.-1 Point at the lower reinforcement of the skull hopper.

6.-2 Points to the upper reinforcement of the skull hopper.

7.-3 Points to the lower reinforcement of the skull hopper.

8.-1 Pointto the upperand lowerreinforcementof the hopper.

Figure 52 Accessibility of the skull hopper

lavers.

9.-5 Points to the upper reinforcement of the skull hopper.

10.-1 Point to the hopper, drip edge, and upper reinforcementof the hopper.

Preliminary operations for replacement or repair

go of skulls.

11.-3 Points to the hopper of the boot water.

For the replacement or repair of the skull hopper of-

the following elements will be dismantled:

12.-2 Points on the side.

13.-5 Points to the upper reinforcement of the skull hopper

and I lay on my side.

•

Object tray (2 pressure straps and 2 guides).

Trunk floor carpet (pressure type).

Spare tire (1 screw).

Trunk lid contour rubber (pressure type).

Rear network supports (2 screws each).

Hopper exhaust valve (4 screws).

Lower the rear seat.

14.-14 Points on the side.

15.-11 Points to the lower reinforcement of the skull hopper.

•

16.-1 Point to the wheel box and trunk floor.

17.-2 Points to the trunk floor.

18.-1Sidepoint, wheelboxandconnectionreinforcement

•

between the crossbar and wheel arch.

•

19.-7 Points to the reinforcement of the escape funnel.

•

Fin contour joint.

20.-5 Points on the side.

Side network support (2 screws).

Rear cover of the side (1 screw).

Rear molding quarter of the side (2 connectors)

and 1 clip).

Rearframeoftheside(3staples,1screw,and4guides).

Inner wheel box carpet (pressed).

Skull (4 nuts and 1 connector).

Rear defense set.

10

11

9

8

12

7

13

14

6

•

5

15

16

4

3

17

18

19

2

Rear defense set support.

1

Lower frame of the skull (2 pegs and 6 guides).

Lower side guide of the skull (2 screws).

Side guide of the side (4 screws).

Backpressure valve (4 staples).

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Figure 51 Union of the skull hopper

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To rain the

hinge

•

Network mount support fixing bracket (4 screws).

Electrical installation (4 staples).

Pneumatic installation (4 staples).

Section the reinforcement of the exhaust hopper (only

for the canvas).

•

MIG cord (for the panel only).

Lower bracket of the front post (1 screw and 2 gra-

step).

•

Stirrup frame (6 staples).

Pressure seat cushion.

Side strip (8 staples, 2 guides, and 1 connector).

Skull pit.

Figure 54 Union of the trunk lid

Accessibility

Figure 55 shows the accessibility of the trunk lid.

Trunk lid

Marketing

M a l a

accessibility

The manufacturing plant sells the trunk lid as a part.

independent spare parts.

Good

accessibility

Tapachula

Figure 55 Trunk Lid Accessibility

Preliminary operations for replacement or repair

Forthereplacementorrepairofthetrunklid,itmustberemoved.

assemble the following elements:

•

Trunk lid cover (2 screws and 7 staples).

Interior frame molding (8 staples).

Cleaning arm cover (pressurized).

Rear wiper arm (1 nut).

Cleaning arm motor (1 electrical connector, 1 conec-

water tower and 3 nuts.

Figure 53 Marketing of the trunk lid

Union of the piece

•

Trunk lid handle (2 screws, 2 nuts and 2 co-

connectors).

Opening mechanism and handle (4 staples, 1 connector)

electric and 1 tire.

The trunk lid is attached to the body using two bolts.

the hinges to each hinge and these with a nut to the body.

•

Brake light (1 connector, 1 screw and 1 guide).

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7 points

refuerzo de

costado

1 9 points to the

refugee

•

Two height regulation templates (4 rivets).

Two support templates (2 screws).

9 Points to the

I refuse

inferior de

costado

Cord

costa do

M I G

Cordon MIG

Electrical and pneumatic installation (5 staples, 2 screws,

9 Points to the

b o t a a g u a s

2 6 Points to the

twelve chests

1 point to the

6 Points to the Floor

1 cable pass and 1 connector.

Four emblems (stuck).

Soundproofing of the license plate (stuck).

Medallion (stuck).

Staples and plugs (3 staples).

Trunk lid dampers (2 clips and 2 pressure).

Trunk lid.

5 Points to the

refusal of the

e s t r i b o

•

C o r d ó n M I G

p i s o y t o l v a

d e c a l a v e r a s

4 Closing Points

d e l e s t r i b o

1 Point to the box

the way to love

decals

5 Closing Points

of the distribution, of the

strength of the floor

e s t r i b o

4 Points to the

c a j a d e r u e d a

1 P o i n t t o

larger or floor

Ifyouchoosetorepairthispart,itmustbedisassembled.

only the necessary accessories based on the mag-

magnitude and location of the damage.

Adhesive

structural a la

cardboard

1 3 Points to the

large box

the dew

seller of the box

d e r u e d a

2.3.7. Side

Marketing

Figure 57 Side union

Accessibility

The marketing of the side is illustrated in figure 56 as

independent spare part.

Figure 58 shows the different accessible areas.

dad on the side.

M a l a

accessibility

C o s t a d o

Good

accessibility

M a l a

accessibility

encostado

law

Good

accessibility

Figure 56 Marketing of the side

Figure 58 Accessibility of the side

Preliminary operations for replacement or repair

Union of the piece

Figure 57 details the junction of the side with the rest of

the body

For the replacementor repairof the side, it must be disassembled.

to bring the following elements:

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Gasoline deposit (only right side).

Gasoline tank cap (2 screws) only side

law.

Staples and plugs (5 plugs and 3 staples).

Soundproof plate (adhesive).

Spare tire (1 screw) only on the right side.

Side.

Backrest (under pressure).

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Cushion (pressure).

Side joint.

Side cover (8 staples, 2 guides, and 1 connector).

Central post bracket (2 screws and 2 staples).

Seatbelt(2screws,1nut,1cap,

2 screws and 1 connector.

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Door contour joint.

Door lock strike plate (2 screws).

Stirrup frame (stuck).

Bottom side frame (4 staples).

Side frame (stuck).

Outer frame of central post (3 rivets pre-

sion).

Side crystal (2 nuts, 2 screws, and 2 rivets).

Object tray (2 pressure straps and 2 guides).

Trunk floor mat (pressure fit).

Trunk lid contour seal (pressure type).

Right side rear network support (2 screws).

Left side rear network support (2 screws).

Exhaust hopper flap (4 screws).

Side network support (2 screws).

Rear side protection cover (1 handle).

Rearsideprotectioncompartment(3staples,1tor-

nillo and 4 guides).

If you choose to repair this part, it must be disassembled

only take the necessary accessories based on the

magnitude and location of the damage.

2.3.8. Rear beam

Marketing

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The marketing of the rear girder is illustrated in the figure.

RA 59 as an independent spare part.

P o i n t o f t h e

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tracer

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tracer

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Wheel box carpet (pressure) inner part.

Skull (4 nuts and 1 connector).

Rear fascia.

Lower skull frame (2 screws and 2 guides).

Side guide (2 screws) lower part of the skull.

Side guide (4 screws).

Back pressure valve (4 staples).

Upper rear frame of the awning (4 staples and 3 guides).

Side flap (6 staples).

Rear belt (1 connector and 3 screws).

Fuel tank cap (2 guides and 2 screws) only

right side.

3 soundproof sponges (under pressure).

Side impact absorber (under pressure).

Electrical installation.

Pneumatic installation (14 staples).

Posterior leg of stirrup (3 screws).

Fenders (6 screws).

Figure 59 Marketing of the rear beam

Union of the piece

Figure 60 details the connection of the rear beam with the

rest of the bodywork.

2 points

the box of

r u e d a

Soldier MY G

restaurant

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6 Points

a l p i s o

jewel

5 Points to the

pigeon

2 Points to the

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I refuse

interior of the

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6 points to the

s o p o r t e

lateral

4 points to the

pisco sour

4 Points to the

tolvade

escapes

Figure 60 Union of the right rear beam

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Accessibility

Only for right beam:

The accessibilityof the rear beam is null due to the fact that pre-

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Spare tire (1 screw) only on the right side.

Side support for the network (2 screws).

Back protection cover on the side (2 connectors and

1 clip).

Lower brace of the front post (1 screw and 2 nuts)

step).

it is a closed configuration.

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SECTION A-A'

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tracer

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Floor

Cajuela

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Entrance door frame (6 staples).

Pressure seat cushion.

Side bracket (8 staples, 2 guides, and 1 connector).

Side edge quarter (3 staples, 1 screw and

4 guides).

Inner wheel well carpet (press fit).

Gasoline deposit (right side only).

Right rear beam.

A

A´

Figure 61 Accessibility and section of the right rear beam

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SECTION A-A'

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P i s o

c a j u e l a

tracer

Only left crossbar:

A

Noise-reducing plate (adhesive) only on the left side.

Exhaust pipe (10 screws and 2 clips) only left side

I want.

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A'

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Left rear beam.

Figure 62 Accessibility and section of the left rear beam

Preliminary operations for replacement or repair

For the replacement or repair of the rear beam, it is necessary to

dismantle the following elements:

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Tray for objects (pressure clips and 2 guides).

Trunk floor mat (pressure).

Trunk lid contour seal (snap-on).

Rear network support (2 screws for each one).

Hopper exhaust flap (4 screws).

Remove rear seat (by pressure).

Rear crystal contour gasket.

Rear defense set.

Metallic soul of the rear defense.

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2.4. MECHANICAL SETS

This section analyzes the mechanical sets that can be affected in collisions. Sometimes it is necessary

carry out the disassembly of them to effect the repair and/or replacement of the vehicle's body elements.

2.4.1. Radiator-condenser set

Union of the piece

The radiator and the condenser are closely joined, allowing for their disassembly as indicated below.

Substitution method

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Uncouple the air conditioning pipe from the condenser

sad

Disconnect the electrical harness from the electric fans

and the thermostat (fixed by 2 connectors).

Uncouple the radiator cooling connection

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Download the gas from the air conditioner.

Remove the lower engine protective tray (fixed-

gives for 4 screws).

Dismantle the fascia (secured by 11 screws on the right and

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(top right corner).

12 the left.

Remove the rubber from around the front headlights.

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Disconnect the horn's electrical harness (2 connectors).

Uncouple the lock cable from the trunk.

Front (fixed by 2 screws).

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Remove staples from the front (14 staples).

Remove the headlights and turn signals (secured by 3 screws and

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Extract the radiator-condenser set.

1 staple.

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Disconnect electrical harness.

Remove the front fascia assembly.

Soul of the defense (secured by 3 screws).

Remove the lower side protection trays (fi-

jaws for 2 staples and 1 screw each.

Drain the antifreeze.

For assembly, follow the previous steps in reverse order.

mentioning the following:

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Fill and bleed the cooling system.

Check that the fan turns on.

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Uncouple the cooling connection from the radiator and

remove staples.

Figure 63 Radiator and condenser

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2.4.2. Engine-transmission-front suspension assembly

Union of the set

Once the multiple accessories detailed below are disassembled to remove the mechanical assemblies, it will be necessary

extract 4 screws from each transmission support (2 from each side), 2 engine mounting screws with the body support

Left side, 4 securing screws on the bottom of the body cradle (2 on each side) and 2 nuts for each shock absorber.

McPherson tower guide.

Substitution method

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Remove the chest.

Remove the top protective cover of the engine (attachfoedr.2 screws).

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Remove the protective grille from the water box (secured

for 4 nuts).

Empty the air conditioning circuit.

Remove radiators.

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Disconnect two windshield wiper diffusers and tube-

water channels of the diffusers.

Remove the connector from the UCE (right side).

Remove the channel cover from the cable pass-through the gap of the

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Remove air filter (secured by 2 screws).

Disconnect a connector and remove the clamp from thew-ater box motor (disconnect 1 connector from the

intake duct.

gutter).

Transfer the calculator installation to the engine compartment.

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Remove the fuse box, located above the battery. •

Remove the battery (secured by 2 terminals and•1 sDcrieswco)nnect the starter motor electrical harness and

support). reverse switch.

Remove the battery bracket (fastened by 4 screws•). Unplug the connector from the flow meter.

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Remove the electrical harness.

Remove the windshield wiper arms (secured by

1 nut each.

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Unplug the service injection connector, situate-

on top of the starter motor.

Disconnect the power steering pump connector.

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Figure 64 Engine-transmission-front suspension assembly

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Remove the ground cable beneath the battery box•. Remove the cover under the pedals.

Disconnect the positive from the battery.

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Uncouple the address column (fixed by 1 screw).

Remove the protective box from the lambda sensor connector.

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Remove wheels.

Remove brake lines.

Remove the DBS connectors.

Remove the exhaust pipe from the central section to the exit

Remove the throttle cable.

Uncouple the fuel lines (secured by

2 quick connections

Disconnect the pipe from the canister to the intake manifold.

of the catalyst (secured by 2 screws).

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session (set by 1 clamp).

Uncoupletheheatingpipes(fixedby1clamp-

slide each one.

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Remove front mechanical assembly.

For assembly, follow the previous steps in reverse.

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Uncouple the vacuum pipe from the brake boosters.aying:

Uncouple the cooling pipe.

Remove the power steering reservoir (secured by•1 bColot-oling system purge.

nillo).

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Check fluid levels.

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Remove the pipe from the clutch pump.

Remove the gear lever (secured by 3 screws).

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