Body - this is the main element in the construction of any car. Components of the undercarriage and the chassis are mounted to it. This reduces the weight and the height of the vehicle, as well as the center of gravity, making the car more stable. The body consists of a frame, front side, bumpers, floor and sidewalls of the body. Sidewall of the body consists of internal and external panels.

The outer sidewalls are considered one piece, with central and back and openings for side windows. According to the design the internal body panels combine the outer rear wheel arches and pillars enhancers. Directly behind the amplifier at the right sidewall is an installation niche, which will capture gasoline fumes, grooves and flanges for the doors and windows compressor.

The sidewall is considered an outside body element, and the direct access to the welds of this part is not possible, because the roof panel and the rear panel are welded on its top. If you try to replace the sidewall, by disconnecting the welds, it would take too much time. That is why it will be much easier and cheaper if you would cut out all the sidewall together with the threshold, and leave only a small space to fit the new part.

If in case of an accident or for some other reason you should replace the sidewall of your car, we will be happy to assist you. In our online store you can find sidewalls for all types of vehicles. Everything you order will be delivered to you in a very short time. You can also order other spare parts for the car, such as brake pads, window lifters, flywheel and the stabilizer.

What is necessary to know about mouldings replacement: lifetime limits, common defects and their signs, tips and recommendations.

Manufacturers do not specify mouldings lifetime limit. The components are considered defective at deformation and mechanical damages. Necessity of car door moulding replacement can be noticed by untight adhesion of the part, appearance of deep scratches and cracks on its surface. Diagnostics of the component lies in visual inspection of its condition.

Part replacement algorithm depends on its location and type of fastening to the car body. So, the door mouldings can be fastened with a help of glue. For their replacement it is necessary to disconnect them from the adhesive layer. This can be done with a help of a special compound. After demounting of a defective moulding, mounting location is cleaned from glue residues, deoiled, and after that a new part is installed. If the moulding is fastened with a help of plastic clips or screws, then, in order to gain access to them you will need to demount the door trim cover. Then a new part is installed and new fasteners are used during this.

In order to perform replacement of the bumper mouldings, the car needs to be set on a lifting platform, and the replacement should be done on the principle noted above, according to type of components fasteners. In some cases, demounting of the bumper may be required. That is why, performing replacement of the bumper cover, use car technical documentation and instruction, provided with the components.