External elements of the car body Mercedes 190 (W201)
General information The body is all-welded steel and has front and rear zones to sew up, absorbing shocks in the event of a car collision, calculated on a computer, with a special interior...
Body and subframe maintenance The general condition of the vehicle body is one of the parameters that determine its value. Body maintenance is not difficult, but it should be regular. Neglect of this...
Minor body damage — restoration Restoration of minor body scratches If only the paintwork is scratched, and the metal is not affected, repairing the scratch is very simple. Lightly rub the area of the...
Repair of serious body damage If serious damage has occurred or a large number of parts need to be completely replaced, then such work should be entrusted to a professional. If the damage was due to...
Hood — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the hood to a vertical position by depressing the latch on the left hinge, releasing the strut holder, and pushing the hood up. 2. Remove the retainer...
Hood adjustment 1. With the hood closed, check the gap between the hood and the front fenders on both sides (transverse adjustment), alignment of the front edge of the hood with the...
Hood hinge — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the hood as described in paragraph 6 . 2. To access the hinge nuts, remove the plastic trim from below under the wheel arch. 3. Turn away four nuts of...
Thrust strut hood — removal and installation Removing 1. Raise the hood to a vertical position by depressing the latch on the left hinge, releasing the strut holder, and pushing up until the hinge closes. 2. Remove...
Bonnet opening cable — removal and installation Removing 1. Loosen the locking pin on the bulkhead next to the stop post and remove the lock cover. Note: On vehicles with air conditioning, to improve access, remove...
Hood lock — removal and installation Removing 1. Loosen the locking pin on the front panel next to the stop post and remove the cover on top of the lock. Note: On vehicles with air conditioning, to improve...
Radiator grill — removal and installation Removing 1. Open the hood and, working from the inside in front, unscrew the six mounting bolts. 2. Remove grille trim and grille from hood. 3. Loosen the pin fasteners...
Emblem on the hood — removal and installation Removing 1. Working from below the hood, using heavy-duty pliers, remove the spring retainer downwards and turn the retainer 90°to the left. Check that the spring clip...
Front and rear bumpers — removal and installation Front bumper 1. Remove one bolt on each side securing the bumper on the side to the side elements. 2. Remove the two nuts and washers on each side of the front side of...
Bumpers — disassembly and assembly 1. The front and rear bumper are composed of a protective strip, a porous assembly, a decorative trim and a reinforcing element, assembled by a sandwich. Disassembly of...