In VAZ cars, there is such a problem as roof corrosion, and it can be eliminated only by removing the skin. By itself, the sheathing is not difficult to remove, you just need to be patient and perform all the actions in the correct sequence.
Necessary
- - set of screwdrivers;
- - pliers;
- - key "17".
Instructions
Step 1
When starting work, remove the sun visors, roof rails, rearview mirror, front and center lights, and the air temperature sensor. Once you have removed all interfering parts, remove the two plugs that are located behind the door. After the plugs, remove the rubber seal from the doorways.
Step 2
Then, using a thin screwdriver, pry the front pillars in the passenger compartment and carefully remove them. Next, remove the existing plugs from the upper mounts of the rear seat belts. Then take the key "on17" and unscrew the bolts securing the belts to the rear pillars. After freeing the struts from the belts, pry the pads with a screwdriver and carefully remove them.
Step 3
After removing the pads, go directly to the removal of the car roof sheathing. Use a thin flat blade screwdriver to pry the three round retaining clips on the rear mount. Grasping the cap of the retainers with your fingers or pliers, remove them from the nests, and then remove the holders themselves. Then, from under the upper linings of the central pillars, carefully remove the trim and remove it. You can immediately discard the clamps as they are disposable. Visit your nearest specialty store and buy new retainers.
Step 4
To remove the trim from the car, lower the backrests of the front seats and pull them out through the rear door. In the future, it will be necessary to "assemble" the roof in reverse order, taking into account each connection.
