External elements of the car body Mercedes 190 (W201)

General information
The body is all-welded steel and has computer-calculated shock-absorbing areas in the front and back of the car, with a special safety cell in the passenger compartment....

Body and subframe maintenance
The overall condition of a vehicle's body is one of the parameters that determines its value. Body maintenance is not difficult, but it must be done regularly....

Minor body damage — restoration
Restoration of minor car body scratches If only the paintwork is scratched and the metal is not affected, it is very easy to remove the scratch. Lightly rub the scratch...

Restoration of serious body damage
If there is serious damage or a need to completely replace a large number of parts, then such work should be entrusted to a professional. If the damage was due to a...

Hood — removal and installation
Removal 1. Raise the hood to the vertical position by pressing the latch on the left hinge, releasing the strut retainer, and pushing the hood upward. 2. Remove the...

Adjusting the hood
1. With the hood closed, check the gap between the hood and the front fenders on both sides (transverse adjustment), the alignment of the front edge of the hood with the...

Hood hinge — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the hood as described in paragraph 6 . 2. To access the hinge mounting nuts, remove the plastic cover from below the wheel arch. 3. Unscrew the four...

Bonnet Strut — Removal and Installation
Removal 1. Raise the hood to the vertical position by depressing the latch on the left hinge, releasing the strut retainer, and pushing upward until the hinge closes. 2....

Hood release cable — removal and installation
Removal 1. Loosen the retaining pin on the front panel near the stop pillar and remove the lock cover. Note: On vehicles with air conditioning, to improve access, remove...

Hood lock — removal and installation
Removal 1. Loosen the locking pin on the front panel near the stop post and remove the cover on top of the lock. Note: On vehicles with air conditioning, to improve...

Radiator grille — removal and installation
Removal 1. Open the hood and, working from the inside from the front, unscrew the six mounting bolts. 2. Remove the grille trim and grille from the hood. 3. Loosen the...

Emblem on the hood — removal and installation
Removal 1. Working from underneath the bonnet, use heavy duty pliers to pull the spring clip downwards and turn the clip to the left by 90°. Check that the spring clip...

Front and rear bumpers — removal and installation
Front bumper 1. Unscrew one bolt on each side that secures the bumper to the side elements. 2. Remove the two nuts and washers on each side of the front bumper mount to...

Bumpers — disassembly and assembly
1. The front and rear bumpers consist of a protective strip, a porous unit, a decorative overlay and a reinforcing element assembled as a sandwich. Disassembly of both...

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190 (W201) (1982-1993)