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SPARK PLUG
In this nomination, the "leader" is the Japanese Nissan. To get to the candles on the HR16 (Tiida, 1.6 L) and MR20 (Qashqai, 2.0 L) engines, you need to disassemble a half-motor: dismantle the valve cover plate, throttle assembly, adsorber valve and intake manifold (ЗР, 2010, Nos. 1 and 12). You will not envy a traveler who is forced to do this in the field. Even with spare candles and all the necessary tools, you can stay on the go due to damaged gaskets. Formally, they are disposable, and although experience has shown that they can withstand two-time dismantling, it is highly recommended that you have spare ones with you.
Of course, changing candles to V6 is also not easy. But so that difficulties arose in a row "four" …
Of course, changing candles to V6 is also not easy. But in order for difficulties to arise on the in-line Quartet … Of course, changing candles to V6 is also not easy. But so that difficulties arose in a row "four" …
According to the regulations, after replacing the candles, it is necessary to connect a proprietary scanner and set the idle speed. Of course, for several cycles of starting and warming up the engine, they themselves will return to normal, but until this happens, the speed will float, which is not good for either the machine or the variator. With all this, even platinum candles are officially changed after 30 thousand km, and a set of original ones costs about 4 thousand rubles.
After replacing the candles, dealers must adjust the idle speed (as a rule, they turn out to be overpriced). The engine must be warm to operating temperature
After replacing the candles, dealers must adjust the idle speed (as a rule, they turn out to be overpriced). The engine must be warm to operating temperature. After replacing the candles, dealers must adjust the idle speed (as a rule, they turn out to be overpriced). The engine must be warm to operating temperature.
SALON FILTER
Look into the eyes of designers who had hidden the filter on the Ford Focus II, Fusion and Mondeo (ЗР, 2008, No. 3; 2009, No. 6; 2011, No. 3). To replace, you need to remove the gas pedal by unscrewing three difficult nuts. They are with a crimped shoulder, so they do not go by hand, and you can’t crawl to them with a direct extension cord - you need either flexible or with a cardan. Accuracy is also necessary, since there is a high risk of breaking off the studs, and in order to replace them, you will have to remove the entire pedal assembly. It is not recommended to disconnect the gas pedal connector - the needle contacts are too delicate there, so the pedal hanging on the wiring prevents the screws from turning out of the hatch.
Ford Focus II: in the automatic version, replacing the cabin filter is a little easier - there are only two pedals, but an experienced mechanic spends about an hour here. To facilitate the task, the filter hatch is sometimes fixed with one self-tapping screw instead of three
Ford Focus II: in the automatic version, replacing the cabin filter is a little easier - there are only two pedals, but an experienced mechanic spends about an hour here. To facilitate the task, the filter hatch is sometimes fixed with one self-tapping screw instead of three. Ford Focus II: in the automatic version, replacing the cabin filter is a little easier - there are only two pedals, but an experienced mechanic spends about an hour here. To facilitate the task, the filter hatch is sometimes fixed with one self-tapping screw instead of three.
The situation with “Mazda-3” is not better (ЗР, 2009, No. 11) - you will need to remove the sills, the instrument panel covers, the glove compartment, the engine control unit, having previously de-energized the car, and after assembly, train the windows in automatic mode. So there are two “heroes” in this discipline.
Not everyone will decide to change the filter on their own Mazda-3 (a model of the previous generation). Against the background of "devastation" the filter element itself is almost invisible, therefore one of its halves is shown by an arrow
Not everyone will decide to change the filter on their own Mazda-3 (a model of the previous generation). Against the background of "devastation" the filter element itself is almost invisible, therefore one of its halves is shown by an arrow. Not everyone will decide to change the filter on their own Mazda-3 (a model of the previous generation). Against the background of "devastation" the filter element itself is almost invisible, therefore one of its halves is shown by an arrow.
Against their background, replacing the filter at the Priora with Kalina, where they remove the frill and the janitor's leash, does not look complicated at all.
ATTACHED DRIVE BELTS
It is not easy to change belts on “fords” with a 1.6 liter engine (ЗР, 2008, No. 3; 2009, No. 6) - there is no tension roller there, while the units are tightly fixed to the engine and are unable to move. We simply cut the old belt, and start the new one on the pulleys with the help of mandrels and soap. Even experienced mechanics sometimes work together for more than an hour. I am glad that the claimed resource is large (200 thousand km), but in reality they don’t live that much: the pulleys wear out, the belt itself lengthens and, whistling, begins to slip much earlier. And pull it up - nothing. Other craftsmen put U-shaped plates under the attachment planes of the units, thereby pulling the belt, but this solution is still for the amateur.
Even experienced mechanics change the belt together: one starts a branch on the entrance of the device and turns the pulley with a key, the other at this time helps the installation to put the belt on streams
Even experienced mechanics change the belt together: one starts a branch on the entrance of the device and turns the pulley with a key, the other at this time helps the installation to put the belt on streams. Even experienced mechanics change the belt together: one starts a branch on the entrance of the device and turns the pulley with a key, the other at this time helps the installation to put the belt on streams.
LAMPS IN LANTERNS
In recent years, we have been accustomed to the fact that the lights for replacing lamps often need to be removed. The complexity of the task depends on the number and grip of additional latches. The Chevrolet Lacetti with the hatchback (ZR, 2007, No. 11) and Nissan-Tiida (ZR, 2010, No. 1) turned out to be the most toothy. I remember even tormented in four hands, although at the same time they watered the assistant’s palms with sweet tea so that they became sticky. Only then, by sliding strokes on the diffuser, was it possible to move the lamp from its place.
Additional clamps of the flashlight “Tiida” are unnecessarily powerful, they can often not be handled without an assistant. If the lamp burns out in winter, pull it to a warm garage and let the plastic warm up properly, otherwise it may crack
Additional clamps of the flashlight “Tiida” are unnecessarily powerful, they can often not be handled without an assistant. If the lamp burns out in winter, pull it to a warm garage and let the plastic warm up properly, otherwise it may crack. Additional clamps of the flashlight “Tiida” are unnecessarily powerful, they can often not be handled without an assistant. If the lamp burns out in winter, pull it to a warm garage and let the plastic warm up properly, otherwise it may crack.
LAMPS IN HEADLIGHTS
Here, places in the “kalosh” went to the Chevrolet Lacetti and Lade Priora hatchbacks with optics from Kirzhach (ZR, 2007, No. 11; 2011, No. 8). "Korean" summed up the elementary oversight of the designers: to take out the turn signal cartridge, a few millimeters are missing - the cartridge rests on the body bracket. I have to remove the headlight, and before that - the grille and bumper, spending a lot of time. And all that was needed was to position the bulb at an angle.
“Prioru” was finished off by technologists: in order to unify, the fixing plate on both headlights rotates in one direction. If it is convenient on the right, then on the left - no. In addition, there is no clear fixation, which makes the plate easy to drop into the headlight cavity. What happened to us.
Due to the unreliable fixation of the bracket of the H4 lamp "Priora" this piece of iron (arrow) does not cost anything to drop. Well, if on the ground, but more often it falls into the headlights
Due to the unreliable fixation of the bracket of the H4 lamp "Priora" this piece of iron (arrow) does not cost anything to drop. Well, if on the ground, but more often it falls into the headlights. Due to the unreliable fixation of the bracket of the H4 lamp "Priora" this piece of iron (arrow) does not cost anything to drop. Well, if on the ground, but more often it falls into the headlights.
FUEL FILTER
On most gasoline engines, a filter is integrated in the submersible fuel pump. The lack of a separate hatch in the floor for access to it, as in the Ford Focus and Mondeo, is not the best solution. But here, at least you don’t have to change the filter element at each maintenance - for 120 thousand km it is usually enough. Another thing is diesel, where not only the replacement interval is shorter, but also the water from the sump must be drained periodically. To do this at “San Yong-New Aktion” (ЗР, 2011, No. 9), you need to remove the battery, engine control unit and the filter itself, disconnecting the fuel lines. A more complex case has not yet been met.
The fuel filter at New Action is located very poorly. Even to drain the condensate from the sump, you need to remove the battery and, having turned off the fasteners, shift the engine control unit. But with the quality of our diesel fuel you have to merge often
The fuel filter at New Action is located very poorly. Even to drain the condensate from the sump, you need to remove the battery and, having turned off the fasteners, shift the engine control unit. But with the quality of our diesel fuel you have to merge often! The fuel filter at New Action is located very poorly. Even to drain the condensate from the sump, you need to remove the battery and, having turned off the fasteners, shift the engine control unit. But with the quality of our diesel fuel you have to merge often!
ACCUMULATOR BATTERY
At each MOT, the battery does not change, however, in severe cold, someone prefers to remove it and bring it to a warm room for the night. The most difficult thing is with Volga-Cyber (ЗР, 2009, No. 5) - first, please dismantle the front left wheel and the always dirty fender liner. (It turns out that they also carry home?) Yes, and the battery itself is not simple, with conclusions on the side. To find such even in Moscow helped only the seventh call to the shops. As you know, the deficit dictates the price, so it’s almost double for the Cyber’s battery.
Perhaps for Americans this arrangement of the battery on the Chrysler-Sebring is acceptable, but for the Russians on the Volga-Cyber, an analogue of the overseas car, it is clearly not suitable
Perhaps for Americans this arrangement of the battery on the Chrysler-Sebring is acceptable, but for the Russians on the Volga-Cyber, an analogue of the overseas car, it is clearly not suitable. Perhaps for Americans this arrangement of the battery on the Chrysler-Sebring is acceptable, but for the Russians on the Volga-Cyber, an analogue of the overseas car, it is clearly not suitable.
BRAKE SHOES
With front troubles, UAZ-Patriot has more troubles (ЗР, 2008, No. 11). The point is an asymmetric plate, pressing pads. The developers did not provide for "protection against the fool, " and this useful piece of hardware can be put in two ways. If you make a mistake, it will work to the detriment, additionally wearing pads.
Install the pressure plate pads on the "Patriot" can be done in two ways, but only one position is correct. And it was worth providing a key - and you will not be mistaken, even if you want
Install the pressure plate pads on the "Patriot" can be done in two ways, but only one position is correct. And it was worth providing a key - and you will not be mistaken, even if you want. Install the pressure plate pads on the "Patriot" can be done in two ways, but only one position is correct. And it was worth providing a key - and you will not be mistaken, even if you want.
The rear mechanisms are more or less acceptable. Except for the parking brake. The Lifan-Solano distinguished itself here: to compensate for the extension of the cables, it will be necessary to remove the instrument panel overlay, an ashtray, a heater control unit, a center console with an armrest and a glove compartment. It is justified to coincide with the overhaul (ЗР, 2011, No. 11).
Getting to the nut that compensates for the lengthening of the parking brake cable is most difficult on the Solano - the half-cabin must be disassembled. In our opinion, a plug in the casing of the tunnel would be very helpful
Getting to the nut that compensates for the lengthening of the parking brake cable is most difficult on the Solano - the half-cabin must be disassembled. In our opinion, a plug in the casing of the tunnel would be very helpful. Getting to the nut that compensates for the lengthening of the parking brake cable is most difficult on the Solano - the half-cabin must be disassembled. In our opinion, a plug in the casing of the tunnel would be very helpful.
OIL IN KP, COOLANT
There is no equal to the Citroen-C4 (ZR, 2010, No. 2): in the mechanical gearbox and in the machine there is neither a stylus nor a control plug. If, say, oil leaks, then how much should be added? Well, at least, the resource of MCP oil is large: according to European regulations, it is “eternal”, and according to Russian regulations it must be replaced after 100 thousand km. In the automatic transmission, the first replacement is provided for the 15th thousand, and the subsequent ones - every 90 thousand km. The procedure, to put it mildly, is boring: when the engine is stopped, we unscrew the cork from the bottom of the unit and the glass-foot, which follows. After draining the oil, return the parts to the place and fill in fresh oil through the breather. We start the engine and remove excess oil through the inverted drain plug. Isn't it easier to provide a control plug on the side of the crankcase? There is no drain plug in the cooling system on C4: to drain the antifreeze, it is necessary to remove the lower radiator pipe. And although such a solution is not uncommon, it is important here after refueling the system not to forget to drive out the air plugs through the two spools provided for this.
Citroen-C4 does not have control plugs on the crankcases of the manual gearbox and automatic gearbox, as well as a drain plug on the radiator. This greatly complicates the replacement of fluids. And in the no less French Renault, at least in mechanical boxes, there is
Citroen-C4 does not have control plugs on the crankcases of the manual gearbox and automatic gearbox, as well as a drain plug on the radiator. This greatly complicates the replacement of fluids. And in the no less French Renault, at least in mechanical boxes, there is. Citroen-C4 does not have control plugs on the crankcases of the manual gearbox and automatic gearbox, as well as a drain plug on the radiator. This greatly complicates the replacement of fluids. And in the no less French Renault, at least in mechanical boxes, there is.
OIL IN ENGINE
There are no obvious outsiders in this exercise - if you have a viewing ditch or flyover, you will at least cope with any of the machines. Nevertheless, the Land Rover snatched the victorious “galosh” from the competition: there is no oil dipstick on the Discovery 4 diesel engine (ЗР, 2010, No. 9). The level is controlled by the electronic pointer in the instrument panel, and, on the one hand, it is convenient: you can not open the hood. However, when changing the oil, I would like to track the level on the dipstick - it’s more familiar and calmer on the soul, since the electronics can lie (cases are known). The probe tube, closed by a plug, is on the motor, therefore it is not clear what prompted the rod to be removed. Such savings on cars for 3 million rubles look strange.
Do not look for the probe; it is not here (Discovery 4). When changing the oil, dealers use their own, and if you are servicing the machine yourself, we advise you to make one of your own, for example, from an old speedometer cable, marking the tip in accordance with the electronic pointer in the instrument panel
Do not look for the probe; it is not here (Discovery 4). When changing the oil, dealers use their own, and if you are servicing the machine yourself, we advise you to make one of your own, for example, from an old speedometer cable, marking the tip in accordance with the electronic pointer in the instrument panel. Do not look for the probe; it is not here (Discovery 4). When changing the oil, dealers use their own, and if you are servicing the machine yourself, we advise you to make one of your own, for example, from an old speedometer cable, marking the tip in accordance with the electronic pointer in the instrument panel.
