Standard seats VAZ 2107, repair, replacement

Damage to the front seat of a VAZ 2107

When talking about seat failure, most often we are talking about a backrest failure. The device provides for changing the angle of inclination. But in the event of a breakdown, the mechanism does not perform this function; the back does not deviate even with pressure on it. If a breakdown occurs in the driver's seat, this may affect the car's handling, which reduces driving safety and comfort.

In order to determine the cause of the malfunction, the chair will have to be removed.

Removal of seats in cases where:

• it can only be repaired after removal;
• it is necessary to soundproof the floor;
• you decide to replace them with new ones.

Most often, the reason the seat falls back is due to worn-out teeth on the latch comb. The old part needs to be replaced. It is sold in any specialized store. The main thing is to take the right comb, right or left).

If it breaks, it is correct to replace the locking screw. The cost of the part is not high, but repairs will take time. The worn-out spare part must be cut out and a serviceable one welded on. You can carry out such repairs in the garage yourself if you have the necessary tools and the skills to use them.

Otherwise, you can contact a workshop or purchase a new seat. If the pillows and cover themselves do not require replacement, then you will only need the frame.

Removal and repair of the rear sofa on Lada 2107

Before removing the rear seat from the seven, you need to understand its design. The sofa consists of two parts - the bottom cushion and the side backrest. The lower cushion is attached to the cross member of the car body floor using two clamps. The side backrest is attached with two types of fastenings:

• The top one is implemented using two metal plates (hooks) and loops in the body shelf.
• The bottom one consists of two wire loops, which are fixed using folding plates.

During operation, a phenomenon such as subsidence of the cushion due to stretching of the springs is observed. The original rear sofa on the seven can hardly be called comfortable, so it is quite normal that drivers prefer to replace the devices with more comfortable ones.

Why might you need to repair the rear seat on a VAZ 2107? The bottom line is that the lower part of the device consists of springs, so when three well-fed passengers board, they are very strongly compressed. It is not possible to restore their integrity. If you frequently transport passengers, you may eventually find significant sagging of the sofa cushion.

If the springs sag significantly, it will be necessary to carry out repairs in the form of upgrading the device on the seven. But some drivers prefer not to restore, but to replace standard devices with comfortable sofas from foreign cars. Let's look at how the rear seat is removed from a 7 and what its repair entails.

1. First you need to disconnect (or remove from the clamps) the bottom cushion. To do this, it is recommended to use the help of an assistant, but if he is not there, then you need to grab one edge of the device and pull it up.
2. On the other side we carry out a similar manipulation. If the work is carried out with an assistant, then on both sides it is necessary to simultaneously pull the bottom cushion, removing it from the latches.
3. After this, it can be removed from the interior of the seven by sliding it forward. This completes the first part of the dismantling process.
4. Next, the side backrest is removed, for which, using pliers, you need to bend the fixing plates in the lower part of the backrest, along the edges (near the door openings). After this, you should remove the backrest from the plates.
5. To completely remove the backrest from the seven, you should push it slightly from the bottom up, thereby disengaging it from the plate brackets.
6. Now you can remove the second side part of the device from the car interior and make the necessary repairs or replacement.

If the removed devices need repair, then the breakdown must be identified and repaired. Often the causes of breakdowns are malfunctions of the springs themselves, so if they malfunction, they must be replaced. If the bottom pad needs to be strengthened, steel wire can be used as an alternative. A special Z-shaped structure is bent from wire and attached on top of the standard springs. To prevent the pillow from creaking, you need to wrap this additional wire with a rubber insulator.

After repairs, the devices should be reinstalled. To do this, perform the steps in the reverse order of removal. If the decision is made to replace the original rear seats of the seven, then we will consider options from which models of foreign cars can install sofas without alterations.

Which rear seats are suitable for VAZ 2107 and foreign cars without modifications?

Many car owners of classic VAZ 2107 models strive to improve interior comfort by replacing all seats. This is not difficult to do, especially considering the fact that some models of foreign cars are equipped with devices without modifications. Why change them on the seven, passengers who are lucky enough to ride in the passenger seat know better. At the same time, there is a desire to make the bottom cushion harder, and if the modification option is not suitable, then you can install a rear sofa from the following foreign car models into the interior:

1. Ford Scorpio.
2. 1993 Toyota Corolla.
3. Ford Escort.
4. Ford Sierra.
5. BMW E34 and E36.

Considering the size and dimensions of the rear seats of the 7, we can say that they fit into the interior of the VAZ 2107 with virtually no modifications. The exception is their fastening, since foreign cars have a completely different fastening. Depending on which model of foreign car the device is selected, modifications to the fasteners are carried out on site.

If you want to install sofas from new models of foreign cars, then you cannot do without alterations. In any case, if you often have to carry passengers, or you want to tune the interior of the Seven, then you will need to replace the rear sofa. You can find its analogues at a disassembly site, it is not difficult, and the cost will not be much higher than a new seat for a VAZ 2107. After replacing the interior, the VAZ 2107 car will be transformed for the better, and the passengers will be grateful to the driver for such a pleasant alteration.

Now you can find out the cause of the breakdown

Repairing a broken seat back

The backrest mount breaks due to a worn-out bracket, due to which the device moves, fixes and changes position. The bracket is the most vulnerable spot of the front seat of the VAZ 2107.

To carry out repairs, you will need a working comb.

Next you need

• remove and turn the seat over. At the bottom of the pillow you will see an adjustment mechanism;
• remove the retaining ring;
• unscrew the adjusting pin;
• prepare the place for welding by cleaning it with a grinder;
• screw the pin into place;
• weld the comb.

Before welding, remove the sheathing or place a galvanized sheet on it.

Disassembly and assembly of front seat adjustment mechanisms

1. Repair manuals
2. Repair manual for VAZ 2107 (Zhiguli) 1982.
3. Disassembly and assembly of front seat adjustment mechanisms

Disassemble and reassemble mechanisms on removed seats.

Rice. 9–22. Front seat adjustment mechanisms: 1 — slide guides; 2 — slide sliders; 3 - roller; 4 — rubber roller ring; 5 - limiter; 6 — slide latch; 7 — retainer for the internal guide of the slide; 8 — back reinforcement; 9 - traction; 10 - spring; 11 — cotter pin; 12 — screw rod with the handle for the backrest tilt mechanism; 13 — latch handle for the slide movement mechanism; 14 — screw rod bracket

Disconnect spring 10 (Fig. 9–22) and knock out rod pin 9. Unscrew the bolts securing the slide to the seat and remove them. Remove the cotter pin 11 and the screw rod 12 from the bracket 14. Sliding the sliders 2 along the guides 1, remove the rollers 3 and the limiter 5, remove the sliders from the guides.

Reassemble in reverse order.

How to fit and weld new parts

To carry out the work, follow the steps:

• bring the backrest into a sitting position and mark the position of the part;
• grab the comb in two places;
• weld the part;
• after the welding has cooled, clean the seams using a grinder;
• cover the part with paint and anti-corrosion mastic.

Installing a reinforced seat clamp comb

In order to install a reinforced comb, you will need to straighten the old one. Protect the cushions and screw with non-burning pads. Boil the damaged part. Afterwards you can install the comb, aligning it with the screw. Then weld it to the bracket.

How to solve the issue with “subsidence”

With the seat cushion removed, you can check the condition of the springs.

“Sagging” occurs because the springs break off from the sides of the chair, causing it to collapse under the weight.

To solve the “sagging” problem, you need to strengthen the seat. To do this, you should weld the metal plates and reattach the broken springs. Notice the wires that hold the seat springs together. If they are lost, install new ones.

If you want to make the seat harder, install a sheet of fiberboard and place it on top of the springs.

Front seat reupholstery

If covers were not initially installed on the chair, they will quickly become dirty.

When the upholstery is damaged, you need to re-tighten the seat:

• spread the sheathing along the seam;
• remove material;
• cut the workpiece according to the shape of the removed skin;
• inspect the structure - if necessary, replace the foam rubber and repair the springs;
• secure the new casing with thread, glue and heat sealing.

Installing the chairs does not require any special skills. The sequence of actions is the reverse of what you did when withdrawing.

Before installing the chair, be sure to lubricate the slides and other moving parts. You can use motor oil for this.

What seats can be installed in a VAZ 2107 car?

Initially, the car was equipped with inexpensive seats, since the car belongs to the “economy” class. However, the seats of the “seven” have a number of advantages compared to earlier car models.

They added:

• lateral support;
• headrests in a single body with the backrest;
• folding armrest in the rear seats.

In some cases, due to personal preference or necessity, drivers replace the basic seats.

Seats from foreign cars

Often, VAZ drivers choose seats from foreign cars for their cars.

The following options are suitable for the 2107 and will not require major modifications:

• Mercedes W210;
• Toyota Corolla.

A Volkswagen seat will do. However, in this case, the seating position is too high and is only suitable for short drivers.

If you want to install a seat from a Peugeot or Nissan car, you will have to spend time on installation, since the fastenings are different. For reliable fastening it is necessary to make additional holes.

Drivers often use seats from SKODA or Fiat cars.

Racing seat

Expensive option. Sometimes the cost of the seats is equal to the price of the car itself.

The main feature is the one-piece design of the back and pillow. The model uses fiberglass. These seats are chosen by racing drivers. Since the chair can be adjusted exactly to your figure. To do this, modeling inserts are installed in the seat.

Despite the robust design and comfortable ride, getting into and out of a car with racing seats becomes more difficult. The seat, made of fiberglass, makes driving absolutely uncomfortable on our roads. Such seats should only be installed when participating in racing; they are not suitable for other purposes.

Sports option

Unlike the racing version, the sports seats have adjustable backrests and shoulder rests. Added hip and back support feature. This is the most comfortable seat option.

This type of seat is equipped with a special belt to increase safety. Sports seats are recommended to be installed exclusively in cars with rigid suspension. If the suspension is soft, long-distance driving will not be comfortable.

Anatomical chair

For those who prefer a quiet ride, an anatomical chair will be the best solution. This type of seat stabilizes the body when turning, providing a comfortable fit.

Changing the adjustments will allow you to customize the position of the chair to suit you. Some models have added heating and vibration massage functions.

An anatomical seat is suitable for those who drive often and for a long time. This will be a solution for those who experience back and neck pain during long journeys.

Auto mechanics assure that this model can be equipped with a seat of almost any type and from any other car. The main thing is that the dimensions are respected and welding can be carried out.

Removal and repair of the rear sofa on Lada 2107

Before removing the rear seat from the seven, you need to understand its design. The sofa consists of two parts - the bottom cushion and the side backrest. The lower cushion is attached to the cross member of the car body floor using two clamps. The side backrest is attached with two types of fastenings:

• The top one is implemented using two metal plates (hooks) and loops in the body shelf.
• The bottom one consists of two wire loops, which are fixed using folding plates.

During operation, a phenomenon such as subsidence of the cushion due to stretching of the springs is observed. The original rear sofa on the seven can hardly be called comfortable, so it is quite normal that drivers prefer to replace the devices with more comfortable ones.

Why might you need to repair the rear seat on a VAZ 2107? The bottom line is that the lower part of the device consists of springs, so when three well-fed passengers board, they are very strongly compressed. It is not possible to restore their integrity. If you frequently transport passengers, you may eventually find significant sagging of the sofa cushion.

If the springs sag significantly, it will be necessary to carry out repairs in the form of upgrading the device on the seven. But some drivers prefer not to restore, but to replace standard devices with comfortable sofas from foreign cars. Let's look at how the rear seat is removed from a 7 and what its repair entails.

1. First you need to disconnect (or remove from the clamps) the bottom cushion. To do this, it is recommended to use the help of an assistant, but if he is not there, then you need to grab one edge of the device and pull it up.
2. On the other side we carry out a similar manipulation. If the work is carried out with an assistant, then on both sides it is necessary to simultaneously pull the bottom cushion, removing it from the latches.
3. After this, it can be removed from the interior of the seven by sliding it forward. This completes the first part of the dismantling process.
4. Next, the side backrest is removed, for which, using pliers, you need to bend the fixing plates in the lower part of the backrest, along the edges (near the door openings). After this, you should remove the backrest from the plates.
5. To completely remove the backrest from the seven, you should push it slightly from the bottom up, thereby disengaging it from the plate brackets.
6. Now you can remove the second side part of the device from the car interior and make the necessary repairs or replacement.

If the removed devices need repair, then the breakdown must be identified and repaired. Often the causes of breakdowns are malfunctions of the springs themselves, so if they malfunction, they must be replaced. If the bottom pad needs to be strengthened, steel wire can be used as an alternative. A special Z-shaped structure is bent from wire and attached on top of the standard springs. To prevent the pillow from creaking, you need to wrap this additional wire with a rubber insulator.

After repairs, the devices should be reinstalled. To do this, perform the steps in the reverse order of removal. If the decision is made to replace the original rear seats of the seven, then we will consider options from which models of foreign cars can install sofas without alterations.

Which rear seats are suitable for VAZ 2107 and foreign cars without modifications?

Many car owners of classic VAZ 2107 models strive to improve interior comfort by replacing all seats. This is not difficult to do, especially considering the fact that some models of foreign cars are equipped with devices without modifications. Why change them on the seven, passengers who are lucky enough to ride in the passenger seat know better. At the same time, there is a desire to make the bottom cushion harder, and if the modification option is not suitable, then you can install a rear sofa from the following foreign car models into the interior:

1. Ford Scorpio.
2. 1993 Toyota Corolla.
3. Ford Escort.
4. Ford Sierra.
5. BMW E34 and E36.

Considering the size and dimensions of the rear seats of the 7, we can say that they fit into the interior of the VAZ 2107 with virtually no modifications. The exception is their fastening, since foreign cars have a completely different fastening. Depending on which model of foreign car the device is selected, modifications to the fasteners are carried out on site.

If you want to install sofas from new models of foreign cars, then you cannot do without alterations. In any case, if you often have to carry passengers, or you want to tune the interior of the Seven, then you will need to replace the rear sofa. You can find its analogues at a disassembly site, it is not difficult, and the cost will not be much higher than a new seat for a VAZ 2107. After replacing the interior, the VAZ 2107 car will be transformed for the better, and the passengers will be grateful to the driver for such a pleasant alteration.