Elements of body and interior of car Mitsubishi Colt 4 and 5

Body and interior maintenance
Body maintenance The condition of the car body has a big impact on its value. Maintenance is simple but should be done regularly. Neglecting to eliminate minor damage...

Repair of minor body damage
If there is damage to the bodywork, remove nearby decorative trim parts, then tap the damaged area with a hammer. Now remove the paint from the damaged area using...

Repair of minor body scratches
If the scratch is not deep and does not penetrate the metal, body repair is not difficult. Treat the scratched area with a repair agent or a very fine polishing paste to...

Body dent repair
If a dent has appeared in the body of the car, the first step is to squeeze it out to restore the original shape of the body. There is some difficulty in giving the body...

Repair of rusted places and holes in the body
Remove the paint from the damaged area and from the surrounding metal at a distance of about 2.5 cm, using sandpaper, a wire brush or a drill attachment. Once the paint...

Body repair — puttying and painting
Before reading this section, read the previous sections of this chapter. There are many types of putty, but the most convenient to use is one that contains a jar of...

Side molding — removal and installation
Removing The side protective molding is fixed with clips, to release which use a wide spatula or screwdriver. Molding can be additionally glued. Separate the adhesive...

Hood — removal and installation
Removing Open the hood and place a clean rag under the corners of the hood. If there is a light in the engine compartment, disconnect the electrical connector from the...

Front fender — removal and installation
Removing Remove the headlight front bumper, side fairing. Unscrew the self-tapping bolts and remove the splash guard (1). Remove side turn signal (2). Unscrew the bolts...

Doors — adjustment
If the gap between the door and the body is uneven, stick the protective tape on the contact surface of the door and the surface around the door hinge on the body. Then,...

Doors — removal and installation
Door elements A - front door; B - back door; 1 - door limit switch; 2 - cover; 3 - latch; 4 - lower loop; 5 - top loop; 6 - door; 7 - pin; 8 - wire connector. Removing...

Rear-view mirror (side) — removal and installation
Rear view mirror elements 1 - connector; 2 - mirror; 3 - body; 4 - gasket; 5 - outer cover; 6 - frame; 7 - cover; And - a mirror with manual control; B - electric...

Front seats — removal and installation
Removing Remove the rear floor console assembly. Using a screwdriver blade as a lever, remove the heated seat switch (1) (vehicles equipped with heated seats). Remove...

Rear seat — removal and installation
Removing Remove the headrest (1) from guides (5). Raise the rear seat cushion, remove the seat hinge bolts and remove the seat cushion (2). Loosen the screw at the...