External elements of the car body Mercedes C-Class (W202)
General information about the body and safety The Mercedes body is self-supporting. The base parts, side parts, roof and rear fenders of the car are welded together. The windshield and rear windows are glued....
Outside mirror / mirror glass — removal and installation Removing 1. Tilt the outside mirror back. To keep the mirror in this position, you need to insert a suitable piece of wood 35 mm long. This will greatly facilitate the...
Front bumper — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the inner fender of the car. 2. Unscrew the holder bolts on the right and left side. 3. Disengage the tow hook cover on the right side of the bumper...
Rear bumper — removal and installation Removing 1. Open the cutouts over the luggage compartment trim bolts. 2. Unscrew the two side nuts on the left and right, as well as one middle nut (arrows) from the...
The inner wing of the car — removal and installation Removing 1. Mark with paint the position of the front wheel in relation to the hub. As a result, the balanced wheel can be mounted in the same position. Loosen the wheel...
Car fender — removal and installation Removing 1. Remove the front bumper. 2. Remove the turn signal lights. 3. Remove the inner wing. 4. Remove trim strips (moldings) by hand or with a wide plastic spatula....
Engine hood pull — removal and installation Removing 1. Disconnect the cover under the lock of the engine hood, for which press the upper part of the spring clips with a screwdriver upwards from the transverse...
Covering under the windshield — removal and installation The grate cover must be removed, for example, before installation work on the heating. Removing 1. Open the engine hood. 2. Remove the seal (1) windshield. 3. Peel off...
Air supply unit for interior heating 14, 15. Bolt; 16. Hook; 17. Hex nut B 10/5. Outside air temperature sensor; In 10/5x1. Temperature sensor plug Removing 1. Remove the cover under the windshield. 2....
Water collector — removal and installation 4. Water collector; 5. Rubber wiper mounts; 6. Bolt on the right; 8. Water drain hose; 10. Channel for pipelines 4. Water collector; 7. Air access device clamps; 9....
Paintwork — damage repair Straightening and varnishing work on a car body requires knowledge of the material and its processing. Such knowledge is acquired over many years of practice. Therefore,...
Body metal corrosion Approximately 70% of the value of the car is determined by the condition of the body. And it, in turn, depends on whether the car has been in an accident and, most...
Body care products You have probably noticed how impressive a wet, freshly washed car looks. Covered with drops of water, it sparkles and shimmers in the light, like new. Unfortunately,...
Search and elimination of squeaks and vibrations One of the most important indicators of the comfort of the car is the level of acoustic noise inside the cabin. It is known that driving brand new, just off the assembly...
Purpose and types of sunroof "Keep your feet warm and your head cold", - this popular expression is known to many, but not everyone adheres to it. But doctors strongly recommend that motorists take...