All articles about the device and repair of external elements (exterior) of the body and frame of VAZ-2115 cars (Lada Samara 115, sedan) and their modifications.
Body design features The body of the car VAZ-2115 is a sedan type, four-door, of a supporting structure. The bodies of VAZ-2113 and VAZ-2114 cars are of the hatchback type, respectively, three-door...
Possible body malfunctions Cause of malfunction Remedy Dark spots all over body Application for hot water washing (above 80°С) Remove minor damage by polishing, in case of significant damage, repaint the...
Removal and installation of forward fender liner You will need: key «for 8», end head «at 17», collar. 1. Install the car on a lift, remove the front left wheel bolts, raise the car and remove the wheel. 2. Remove the two screws...
Removal and installation of a forward bumper You will need: key «at 13», key «on 10», screwdriver. 1. Remove the front fenders (see « Removal and installation of forward fender liner »). 2. Remove both fog lights (see « Fog...
Removal and installation of a back bumper The removal of the rear bumper is shown on the example of a VAZ-2114 car. For a VAZ-2113 car, removal is carried out in the same way. Note. On a VAZ-2115 car, the rear license...
Removal and installation of facings of a radiator You will need: keys «on 10», «at 13», screwdriver. 1. Remove the two screws securing the inner lining of the radiator to the cross member of the body and the two screws fastening...
Removal and installation of a forward wing You will need: keys «on 10», «at 13», screwdriver. 1. Remove front fender moldings (see « Removal and installation of moldings »). 2. Remove the front sill trims (see « Removal...
Removal and installation of moldings You will need a screwdriver. 1. Carefully, so as not to damage the paintwork of the front fender, remove the front molding mounting clip from the hole in the fender. 2. Pulling...
Removal and installation of facing overlays of thresholds You will need: screwdriver, pliers. 1. Remove the right wing molding (see « Removal and installation of moldings »). 2. Remove the piston fastening the front decorative sill to...
Removing and installing spoiler (hatchback) The spoiler is attached to the outer panel of the tailgate with two pressure plates and two brackets. You will need: socket head «on 10», collar. 1. Turn away nuts and remove...
Removing and installing spoiler (sedan) This is how the rubber plugs of the nuts and bolts of the spoiler are located. You will need: screwdriver, socket head «on 10», collar. 1. Remove the four rubber plugs from the...
Replacement of an external rear-view mirror You will need a screwdriver. 1. Remove the mirror handle by pulling it towards you. 2. Carefully wring out the edge of the decorative trim.. 3.... and remove the trim. Note. The...