Interior & Comfort

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Seat covers — fitment and pricing — Generation differences: front seats are identical between restyle and pre-restyle models. Rear seats differ: pre-restyle has a split seatback (2 pieces) with a solid… (104 sources)
Water leaks — sunroof and roof drains — Sunroof/roof drain channel clog — repair: water leaking into the cabin via roof/sunroof vents despite dry weather can be caused by (1) clogged roof drain channels that… (76 sources)
Water leaks — footwell diagnosis and A/C drain — Passenger-side floor water — multiple candidate sources: water entering the passenger-side floor can come from several independent points: the A/C drain-tube angle (can… (59 sources)
Water leaks — trunk and rear door — Water in the trunk lid through the clip holes: after repainting the trunk lid, one owner found water entering specifically through the holes where the chrome-trim… (59 sources)
Sunroof drive mechanism — part number and pricing — Sunroof drive mechanism (full guide-rope-and-frame assembly) part number: 5CA069830. Needed when the drive cable and plastic guide wear out or suffer freeze-damage.… (58 sources)
Shift knob and center console — Manual transmission (МКПП) shift-knob removal: the gear-shift knob on manual-transmission X80s is fixed and cannot be easily hand-unscrewed — it rotates freely in place… (56 sources)
Water leaks — door seals and body sealing — Silicone sealant along hood/window/door seams — simple DIY prevention: apply silicone sealant (specifically VMPAUTO 2401 silicone, 30ml bottle) along the hood edges,… (45 sources)
Trunk / interior LED lighting — Trunk LED light tape sourcing: LED light tape for trunk illumination is available via Ozon: https://ozon.ru/t/JTOdgil (Besturn X80 trunk LED strip). It is also available… (40 sources)
Water leaks — cowl and hood intake drains — Hood air-intake water ingress through drainage ports: water leaks into the cabin through the hood intake ("жаба") due to blocked drainage holes between double-wall metal… (33 sources)
Water leaks — fender and cabin ingress — Cabin water leaks are very common on the X80 and rarely have a single cause: the sources reported by owners are the fender technical drain hole, the cowl (жабо) and hood… (30 sources)
Floor mat attachment and securement methods — Stock X80 floor mats come with adhesive tape strips and side clips. For enhanced securement, owners report: applying larger adhesive tape pieces and sewing the mats to… (27 sources)
Automatic air recirculation — disabling — The X80 automatically switches the air intake to recirculation mode when reversing (to prevent exhaust-fume inhalation) and when the washer fluid is activated (to… (26 sources)
Trunk cargo floor — plywood replacement — The factory plastic cargo floor degrades and cracks over time. DIY replacement: use 12 mm plywood (chosen over 10 mm since the price was about the same at time of… (20 sources)
Interior trim removal — tools and technique — Cheap plastic trim-removal tool sets (~200 RUB, RU market, September 2024) from Wildberries or Ozon work well for interior panel removal; plastic doesn't scratch trim… (20 sources)
Interior door handle cap and ear repair — A replacement interior door-handle cap/plug (заглушка, sold on AliExpress) can be installed without disassembling the whole door. Installation notes: (1) the cap must be… (19 sources)
Roof drain blockages and interior water leaks — Reference guides shared by the community. Two Drive2 articles are repeatedly referenced for roof/sunroof drain problems: (1) a general roof drain inspection and… (18 sources)
Component locations — interior-comfort — Cigarette lighter / power socket — removal: the cigarette lighter (power socket) on the FAW Besturn X80 cannot be removed on its own — there's no quick-release or simple… (17 sources)
Center armrest with cup holders — A custom armrest with built-in cup holders can be installed on the FAW Besturn X80. At least one owner reports a successful DIY (кустарный/homemade) installation, though… (16 sources)
Gauge-cluster fabric overlay repair — The upper gauge-cluster fabric overlay (the trim bezel wrapped around the instrument cluster, part number 5CA059415) commonly falls off because the factory adhesive is… (12 sources)
Common rattle and vibration sources — Multiple owners independently report the same set of minor rattle/ vibration sources on the X80, suggesting these are common to the platform rather than individual… (10 sources)
Steering wheel heater — aftermarket installation — An aftermarket steering wheel heating kit (available on the Ozon marketplace) can be integrated as follows: (1) locate the steering wheel connector — on the test vehicle… (10 sources)
Interior alcantara (suede) cladding installation — Installation. One owner successfully covered the entire interior — dashboard, headliner, and door panels — with alcantara fabric, using contact adhesive (not… (9 sources)
Interior sound insulation — installation guide — A multi-layer soundproofing system reported for the X80: (1) first layer — 4 mm vibration-damping material (SGM Альфа 4) for floor, hood, roof, doors; (2) second layer —… (9 sources)
Central dash air vent deflector — Central air-vent deflector part number 5CA064930 can be sourced from multiple suppliers via zzap.ru… (8 sources)
Door trim panel removal — To access the window regulator, glass seals ("бархатка"), and door-latch wiring, remove the door trim panel: (8 sources)
Rear seat removal — procedure and fuel pump access — Rear seat removal procedure: rear seat cushions and backrests remove easily without removing the front seats. The rear seat bottom simply lifts up; backrests can be… (8 sources)
DIY sunglasses holder from a FixPrice glasses case — A DIY overhead sunglasses/eyeglass holder can be made from a FixPrice glasses case (~300 RUB, RU market, August 2026), motivated by wanting a fixed spot instead of… (8 sources)
Water intrusion under floor mats — Water pooling under the driver's and front-passenger floor mats is one of the most frequently repeated complaints in the community, but it does not affect every car and… (8 sources)
Windshield interior sun shade — model and dimensions — An interior windshield sun shade model FW-X80-VCS fits the X80 windshield precisely. Dimensions: inner working area 1350 × 965 mm; outer base width 1406 mm . (7 sources)
Door panel interior-light pocket — FAW X80 door panels have a pre-molded window/pocket on the trim intended for interior-light illumination, but the factory does not install any wiring or lamp there —… (6 sources)
Glovebox microlifter replacement — The glovebox microlifter/damper strut (опора/микролифт — the small mechanism that stops the glovebox door from dropping open too fast, see also the cabin air filter… (6 sources)
Steering wheel cover — seasonal price — Steering wheel covers are available on Yandex.Market for 500 RUB (RU market, November 2024), described as a synthetic-leather/dermantine alternative for winter use — a… (6 sources)
Interior trim panels — clip-only attachment — A-pillar and dashboard trim panels on the X80 are attached with plastic clips only — no fasteners . This design allows easy removal for maintenance but requires careful… (5 sources)
Sound insulation (шумка) — mold risk — Sound-damping material ("шумка") installed in the trunk or floor can trap moisture and cause fungal/mold growth if: (1) drainage holes are blocked; (2) the… (5 sources)
Eco-leather (dermantin) seat care — Material identification: X80 seats are eco-leather (a synthetic material, "дерматин"/dermantin), not genuine leather. This matters for choosing the correct care products… (4 sources)
Instrument panel rattle — drainage channel — Symptom: a vibrating/rattling sound coming from behind the instrument panel (щиток приборов), most noticeable over small bumps — enough vibration to trigger it — and… (4 sources)
Interior noises and squeaks — Common noise complaints (2024-05 report). X80 owners report a cluster of minor interior/mechanical noises that recur across the community: clicking/popping sounds when… (4 sources)
Steering column / dashboard bezel squeak — The plastic bezel frame around the gauge cluster (tachometer and speedometer) can squeak due to vibration and a loose fit. Symptom: squeaking is heard when pressing the… (2 sources)
Rear cabin dome light — removal technique — To remove/access the rear cabin dome light (плафон): pry the lens with a small flat screwdriver from the rear side of the fixture. The fixture has small protrusions that… (2 sources)
Stuck rear seat belt — child-seat lock mode — A rear seat belt that will not retract may simply be in child-seat lock mode, which engages when the belt is pulled all the way out. To clear it, push the belt fully… (2 sources)
Electric seat — mechanical backup lever — X80 models with electric seat adjustment have a mechanical backup adjustment built in. A long lever/tube mechanism under the seat can be pulled upward to move the seat… (1 sources)