Regardless of the make of the car, the door is an integral part, but the correct operation of the door mechanisms is no less important. Over time, the door and lock need to be adjusted due to the formation of wear. Otherwise, locking becomes problematic and sometimes even impossible. All work on the door element can be done in a garage with a minimum set of tools.
- How to remove a door
- How to adjust the door
Video: door adjustment using the example of a VAZ 2106
- Door lock VAZ 2107
Working principle of the door lock
- Door lock adjustment
Video: adjusting door locks on a “classic”
- The door does not lock
- Replacing the larva
- External door handle
Which ones can be supplied?
- How to remove the handle
- Video: installing a central lock using the example of a “six”
What you will need to complete the work
To carry out work on changing handles, you need to stock up on a standard set of tools. The changeover procedure is not particularly difficult, but it will take a lot of time. After all, in order to carry out the replacement work, you will need to remove the door trim, and after that begin the dismantling process.
In addition to the standard set of tools, you will also need to purchase new mechanisms and cylinders to replace the front door locking device. Let’s take a closer look at what the procedure for removing and installing them on the “seven” is.
Changing the external handle on a VAZ 2107
Removing the external door handle on the “seven” is carried out by performing the following manipulations:
- First, you need to dismantle the door trim from the door on which you need to change the mechanism.
- Once access to the inside of the door is gained, you will need to disconnect all the rods and drives of the mechanism inside.
- Now you need to unscrew the two nuts with a 10mm wrench, which secure the device from the inside.
- After the nuts are unscrewed, you can dismantle the device. In a similar way, both the front and rear mechanisms for opening doors on the VAZ 2107 are removed.
- After the door handles on the outside are removed, new ones can be installed. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, so there will be no problems.
When installing new products, we also recommend changing the rubber seal, which should be supplied with the new devices. This seal prevents water from penetrating inside the door.
Features of replacing the internal handle on the seven
Now let’s pay attention to the issue of replacing the interior handle on a VAZ 2107. We replace the inside door handle on the “seven” in cases where it jams and does not work to open, but more often than not it just breaks
The removal process looks like this:
Iron (eternal) door handle
- Initially, the upholstery is dismantled.
- To remove the product located inside, you need to use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two mounting screws.
- After unscrewing the bolts, the product should be taken inside.
- A rod is attached to the product, which can be removed only after the handle is removed from the inside of the door.
- After removing the rod, you must put it on the new device in the same way. For this purpose there is a special fixing rubber insert.
- A new product with a fixed rod is inserted from the inside, after which it is fixed with the same two screws.
- Finally, you should install the casing in place and enjoy the work done.
Replacing the larva
There is another important element in the front door, which is called the lock cylinder. This is a device through which it is possible to lock the door from the outside with a key, which prevents it from being opened by third parties. The cylinder requires replacement only when it fails or gets stuck when opening, and it is not possible to lock the car.
On the VAZ 2106 and VAZ 2109 car models, the cylinders are built into the handles themselves, while on the “seven” this product is located below the door opening mechanism, so its replacement is carried out separately.
To dismantle and change the larva, you will need to perform the following manipulations:
- The upholstery and other elements from inside the car door are removed.
- It is necessary to disconnect the rod from the cylinder, through which the lock is blocked when the key is turned.
- Using pliers you need to remove the locking bracket.
- The mechanism itself is removed, together with the seal ring.
Installation of a new device is carried out in the reverse order of removal. All VAZ-2107 handles are changed in a similar way, and after the change process it is necessary to check their performance.
The serviceability of the devices in question on a VAZ 2107 car is very important. If the products are faulty, it is quite problematic to get into or out of the car (if the mechanism is jammed from the inside). Many owners know how unreliable the mechanisms in question are in domestic cars. At the first sign of a malfunction, it is necessary to immediately carry out diagnostics and, if necessary, lubricate or replace the part. Often it is not possible to repair (both internal and external) the device, so it is better to immediately buy new ones. As an option, you can install euro handles.
Final door adjustment
Adjusting a door after replacing pins or hinges is about aligning the locks to the normal level for precise closure of the catch. If you plan to replace them, then it is better to focus on the so-called silent locks. They cost slightly more, but allow the closing mechanism itself to not wear out so quickly. When installing them, you can select any level. They work on the principle of a classic latch. At the moment of closing, they do not create additional resistance, so the door will close even with a slight push. The lock will no longer be able to open while moving.
After installing the hinges or fingers, you need to use a building level to check whether the VAZ door is level.
If yes, you can start adjusting. It is best to do this from a clamp. Everything with it is quite simple - we move it a little higher and towards the cabin. You can do this a few millimeters at a time until the closing force is minimal.
Before replacing pins or hinges, you should determine exactly what is causing the doors to be beveled. It may be enough to just make an adjustment, or maybe you will have to completely change the fasteners.
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.
Door hinge repair options
Failure or severely deformed hinges are repaired using the following methods:
- Complete door replacement. It is complicated by the fact that it is not always possible to find new VAZs for old ones. You have to buy old elements that are partially worn out.
Replacing door hinges, as well as fingers, is the most rational option in this case. It's inexpensive and relatively easy to do. If necessary, additional equipment can always be rented at a service center or automotive supply store. The cost of the hinges themselves for the VAZ 2110 and similar models is only about 300-500 rubles. You can also find old, used ones for sale. You will have to pay less for them. But new VAZ 2110 doors will cost several thousand rubles. And they are sold, as a rule, without glass and cladding. Their installation is an additional waste of money.
Adjusting door locks
Before adjusting the lock, it is recommended to outline the outline of the lock on the body pillar.
1. If the door closes too tightly, loosen the fastener bolts, move it outward and tighten the bolts. If the door closes poorly, move the lock inward. In this case, there should be no protrusion or retraction of the door relative to the body.
2. If the door goes down when closing, lift the lock. If the door rises when closing (sagging in the open position), lower the latch.
3. If the door is difficult to unlock with the internal handle, then the position of the internal handle of the lock drive is adjusted. To do this, loosen the screws securing the handle bracket and move the handle together with the bracket to the desired position. Then tighten the screws.
Making a door card for VAZ 2107
The old sheathing should be used as a template for marking out the new one. You just need to attach it to a sheet of plywood and, using a pencil, mark the outline of the door card and the holes for the handle fastenings, the door opening lever and under the window handle axis. The latter need not be done if the car has (or will be installed) electric windows. Particular attention should be paid to the correct marking of the mounting holes. If you make a mistake, the door trim will not hold well and knock when the body vibrates.
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Installing silent door locks
Installation will require preparing a room where there is an outlet and a vice. Required tools:
- wrench;
- overlay;
- open-end wrench;
- drill;
- hammer;
- drill;
- file;
- pliers;
- metal files;
- hardware;
- Screwdriver Set.
In addition to the lock, a special lock is purchased that will be attached to the door post. Additionally, latches for the lock are purchased, since when removing the casing, the factory elements often break. Algorithm of actions:
- Unscrew the handle.
- Remove facing material.
- Disconnect electrical wiring.
- Gain access to the lock after removing the rod.
- Dismantle the old mechanism and install a new one.
After the new device is inserted, the fasteners are fixed. Using a drill, a small hole is drilled in the end of the door to install the adjustment. It is secured with long bolts. Sometimes filing of the edges is required. After the fasteners are tightened, the functionality of the lock is checked.
