How to install silent locks on a VAZ 2107

It is impossible to describe the importance of door locks in the design of a car. They play the role of a “guard” when the car is closed, and while driving they do not allow the doors to open spontaneously. If this happens, cars from the oncoming lane will collide with the open door, and when turning, the passenger will simply fall out of the cabin.

Modern cars are equipped with many different systems to prevent unplanned unlocking. Such devices include a central lock, the task of which is to lock or unlock all locks at the same time. This happens when you turn the key in the ignition. The central locking is also responsible for closing all doors from the passenger compartment (this is done using a special button). Don’t forget about “child locks” that prevent a child from opening the car doors from the inside. Among other things, silent door locks stand out, which appeared on the domestic market quite recently.

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Pros and cons of silent locks

Many owners of domestic cars, in particular the VAZ 2107 model, are well aware of all the shortcomings in the operation of locks. This makes the installation of silent locks on the VAZ 2107 popular among drivers. Any manipulations and adjustments with standard locks will be useless compared to their silent counterparts. Moreover, their cost allows this to be done.

There are many compelling arguments in favor of installing silent locks. Think for a second: now VAZ 2107 owners will not notify the entire yard of their arrival from or to work with a powerful slam of the car doors. This argument puts a big end to all the shortcomings of this mechanism. Now every owner has a great desire to install such a mechanism on his car.

High-quality silent locks will serve you faithfully for many years, as they are durable. You won't have to worry about the mechanisms breaking down after a few months or years. There is no need to do any maintenance, all you have to do is purchase the mechanisms, install them on your “Seven” and forget about loud door slams for a long time. In addition, installation can be carried out on absolutely all car models, regardless of their year of manufacture. Closing the doors will no longer be a nightmare for the owner, and now any trip will bring him nothing but joy.

Removing the front door trim | Repair of VAZ 2106

In order to remove the front door trim on a VAZ 2106, we need only two screwdrivers: a flathead and a Phillips:

The procedure for dismantling the upholstery is as follows.

First, pry off the trim on the inside door handle:

Then we can easily remove it:

Now you can remove the window lift control handle, having first removed the retaining ring:

Then, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the three bolts securing the door closing handle:

And take out the handle:

Now you can use a thin flat screwdriver to pry up the casing from below, carefully removing it - it is attached to plastic pistons.

Carefully pry up the casing from all sides and remove it, since there are no more fasteners holding it in place:

The result of the work done is shown in the photograph below:

The whole process of this work does not take much time and can be completed in 10 minutes.

Is it possible to do it yourself

It is quite possible to make silent locks for a VAZ 2107, you just need to figure out how to cover the pins of the locks on the car. The noise when closing occurs when the latch passes through the fingers, which act as a loop for the latch. You will need a special heat-shrinkable tube (no more than 50 cm), which you can find in a specialized store.

Heat shrink tubing is used to insulate live wires. Among its main qualities are a high shrinkage rate and resistance to aggressive environments.

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Step-by-step production of silent locks

Remove the fingers from the upgradeable latches.
Cut the heat shrink tubing to the required size so that the threaded area remains free.
Having put the cut tube on your finger, heat it up with a regular lighter (you can use a hair dryer).
Wait a few minutes for the tube to cool and stick to your finger.
Place another pipe on top and repeat the procedure with a lighter.
After cooling, trim off any uneven parts.
Reinstall the finger into the lock.

The silent loop is now complete. Sometimes when installing the hinges, the doors may not close tightly. This is due to the installation of a finger that has a non-standard thickness. There is a solution - adjusting the locks. The procedure is simple, but it requires special skills.

Slightly loosen the fastenings of the lock clamp installed on the car body.
Move the lock in the desired direction for normal operation of the door. When the door comes into contact with the body (it rests), the latch needs to be lowered slightly. When the door sag, on the contrary, the latch needs to be slightly raised.

New silent locks are a very useful device that allows you to save the owner’s nervous system and extend the service life of the door. For high-quality and efficient work, it is necessary to periodically adjust the doors and monitor the condition of the locks.

Installation and repair of VAZ 2107 doors

Despite the fact that VAZ 2107 cars appeared a very, very long time ago, many residents of our country still use them. Owners of VAZ 2107 cars often have to repair their cars, including on their own. Thus, car enthusiasts often have to do body repairs on their own, during which sometimes they need to replace doors or carry out other door repair work, and for this you should study the structure of VAZ 2107 doors.

How to remove the front door of a VAZ 2107?

To remove the front door, you will only need basic knowledge about the structure of VAZ 2107 doors, thanks to which most owners of the “Seven” cope with such repairs on their own.

So, to remove the front door from the car, you will need to purchase a special impact screwdriver. With this tool, you can easily loosen tightly tightened screws on the door. In addition, to remove the front door you will need a ten-size wrench. Finally, before starting work, you will need to find an assistant - the fact is that the VAZ 2107 door is quite heavy and you definitely won’t be able to hold it without help.

First of all, you will need to remove the door opening limiter, and to do this you will need to use a hammer to knock down the locking pin, after which you will need to pull it out of the seat using pliers.

After this, take an impact screwdriver and use it to loosen the screws securing the door hinges. This is done quite simply: the screwdriver itself is installed in the desired position, after which it will be necessary to hit it several times with a hammer. Sharp blows of the hammer are repeated until the screws are unscrewed.

It is important not to completely unscrew the screws before an assistant comes to help - he will have to hold the door and help remove it.

To install the door in place, repeat all of the above steps in reverse order. Please note that before installing the door, be sure to lubricate the threaded connections of the screws.

How to remove the door trim of a VAZ 2107?

Often, owners of VAZ 2107 cars need to remove the interior door trim - this is done before starting work on the window lifters or door lock mechanism. If you know the structure of the VAZ 2107 door, then you already know what the upholstery is = it is a sheet of fiberboard, which is covered with leatherette on top.

What needs to be done to remove the door trim? First you will need to remove the armrest. To do this, you will have to use a Phillips screwdriver - with its help you will need to unscrew the three screws that secure the armrest. Note that the screws are covered with decorative plugs; you can remove them using a flat-head screwdriver by slightly prying them up.

Then you need to remove the window lifter drive handle - it is fixed with a plastic retainer, which must be released using a flat screwdriver. After this, the handle can be easily removed with the lock.

Now you will need to slightly pry the handle with which the door opens with a screwdriver - it can be easily removed.

The upholstery itself is attached to the door using plastic clips - they should be pressed out with a screwdriver, and this should be done so that the clips come out of the holes that are on the door panel. It is important to remember that the clamps are made of plastic, so you need to work with them very carefully. When reinstalling the door trim, you may have to replace the clips, as they may no longer hold the trim in place too well.

Types of mechanisms for the "Seven"

Neither adjustments nor lubrication can eliminate the noisy operation of a classic lock. The mechanisms definitely need to be changed. There are two options - the installation of locks from AvtoVAZ modern models or foreign cars, or an element designed specifically for this classic model.

If you choose the first option, the car enthusiast will be faced with the task of preparing the car door so that the lock installs normally and works. The second option is much simpler, but more expensive. Also, the silent lock on the VAZ-2107 is not highly reliable, as motorists say in reviews. The only advantage is that it works silently.

Operation of silent locks on classic VAZ models

This type of mechanism works like a latch. The advantage is the absence of any resistance in the operation of the mechanism. If you install such a lock on a “classic”, you will no longer have to slam the door. It will close simply and easily with the effort applied by your little finger. This system closes with two clicks.

As for maintenance, practice shows that it is not required. Despite their poor reliability, they have proven themselves well. By installing a set of silent locks on the VAZ-2107, you can once and for all solve the problem with the door closing tightly. It is enough to adjust the mechanism once - and it will work properly for many years without the need for additional adjustment.

Features of adjusting the gap, hinges and lock

You can configure the door in several ways:

Loosening screws and hinge fasteners using hammer blows.
Leveling the gap. While the hinges are loosened, the structure rises up and down to its optimal position. Then the fasteners are tightened.
Adjusting the lock. The key loosens the lock, you can move it up or down. Checks whether the actions were performed correctly. If the door closes with a loud click, then you need to move the latch outward a little more. If the closure occurs well, but the element is loose, go inside.

When the closing mechanism jams and the door sags a little, the hinges or bolts are tightened. If displacement has occurred, a slight tap with a hammer on the body part where the bracket is located will solve the problem.

Tools and accessories

So, let's look at how to install silent locks on a VAZ-2107. The process will require minimal financial investment and a small set of tools. You will need a set of locks with Euro type external handles. It is best to purchase products from well-known manufacturers.

You will also need a lock mechanism with a latch, the part of the lock that is installed inside, fixing bolts (it is better to purchase the longest ones), a bolt for the stand, and a tap for cutting threads. Additionally, you will need a cable of one and a half millimeters, drills of 8.5 mm, 9 and 10 millimeters.

Step-by-step installation

The installation of silent locks on the VAZ-2107 is carried out in several stages. Using a grinder, remove the flag from the door. Next, the old locking mechanism and rods are removed. However, it is too early to throw away the old lock.

Using a drill, the lower hole (the one on the left) is drilled out so that the upper bushing of the new mechanism can be placed into it. To do this, a new element is applied from the inside and the approximate diameter is marked with a pencil. After drilling, the irregularities are removed with a file.

Then the entire mechanism is assembled and put in its original place. If the door does not close, use a round file to enlarge the hole on the right. As a result, the outer part will “sink” and will not rest against the rack. The door will close freely.

Then the outer part is removed from the lock and the two bushings on it are ground off using the same file. The bushings are located on the side of the mechanism that presses against the door. But you shouldn't remove them completely.

Using the same file, they grind down the corner on the lock and the caps on the connectors, thanks to which the entire structure is connected. The hats are ground flush. Then the structure is reassembled, and the rods are connected to the door handles. So that the car door can open freely, the place where the rod is attached is turned in the other direction. The rods are also connected on all other doors. Next, all that remains is to check the functionality of the mechanism.

Vehicle inspection and preparation for work

Incorrect position of the front door, as well as the rear door, can cause it to not be locked correctly. The adjustment begins with a thorough inspection of the car, which is performed in the following order:

The door closes with a slight push; if the lock does not work completely, this indicates that the receiving part is in an incorrect position.
Using a regular ruler, we measure the gaps between body parts; in opposite parts they should be the same.
We stand at some distance along the path of the VAZ 2107 car and look along the side surface. From this angle, the failure of the part relative to other parts or, on the contrary, its bulging, is clearly visible.

Door adjustment involves correcting identified deficiencies by slightly shifting the part in the hinges and aligning the lock and its receiving plate. To perform this operation, you will need an impact and regular Phillips screwdriver, a hammer and a “10” open-end wrench.

Locks without drilling

Sets of silent locks for the VAZ-2107 without drilling are available for sale. Let's look at what makes them special.

No changes are made to the mounting of the electric drive. As for the rods, they will do - they can be used. But installation of additional traction will be required. After all, such a locking mechanism is controlled by an external handle.

It is fixed to the locking mechanism using special clamps. To install the lock according to this scheme, only spare parts from AvtoVAZ, manufactured at the factory, are used. Also, the scheme does not provide for the use of cables, wires, twists, or drilling of racks.

Locks are mounted on doors without the possibility of movement. The rods on the mechanism are adjustable and can be quickly removed if desired. The element used to open the lock from the handle from the outside is installed using special clamps. You just need to press the rod against this clamp using pliers - and everything will be securely fixed.

It is adjustable: you can set the optimal length. In this way, the accuracy of the mechanism is adjusted. This rod is secured to the locking mechanism using a factory lock. This results in the most reliable, as well as simple and fast connection.

External handles and solving problems with them

If there is no external damage, then you will have to disassemble the element. To work you will need a number 20 screwdriver. Step by step instructions:

The plug is removed. It is pryed off with the edge of a screwdriver.
The screw is unscrewed. It is located at a depth of 6 cm. It is important to make no more than four turns clockwise.
Carefully remove the handle, behind which the latch wire is pulled.
The part is disconnected from the wiring. They are attached to each other by a plug.

After disassembly, the internal parts are cleaned and, if necessary, individual elements are replaced. Collection occurs in reverse order.

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Adjustment

We learned how to install silent locks on a VAZ-2107. Now let's find out how to regulate them. Problems with closing are usually due to the fact that there is no clearance between the lock and the pillar or the position of the lock relative to the bolt on the body is incorrect.

The gaps are adjusted as follows. They remove the lock, disassemble it and grind down the elements so that it does not stick out from the door so much. The mechanism is then carefully moved by tapping a hammer through a wooden spacer.

To correctly get the exact location for the bolt hole and install it, you need to snap the outer part of the lock two clicks and use chalk to mark where this part will press against the rubber seal. This mark is used to determine the optimal location.

Next, drill a hole for cutting an M10 thread, cut the thread, screw in the bolt so that it does not rub the door. Then they check the functionality. It is better to additionally fix the bolt with epoxy glue. Further adjustment consists of shifting the position of the lock - simply loosen the bolts and move the lock.

When adjustment is needed

Certain symptoms will indicate that door adjustment 2107 is needed:

The door may sag, sag, or move to the side.
The appearance of serious gaps along the entire perimeter of the body part.
Difficulty closing. This action does not occur with a dull sound, but with a loud feedback.
If the lock does not close well, then the reason is not necessarily the mechanism of this device. Incorrect operation of the closing device is sometimes caused by incorrect door position.
Displacement of the lock and latch.
Raising or lowering the structure when closing.
Poor locking in the closed position due to the latch inside the handle.
Random door opening while driving.

To visually determine the need for adjustment, you can inspect the car; if there is a problem, it will stick out a little. In order not to rely only on your eye, you can take measurements; they should be the same on both sides.