How to remove the dashboard of a VAZ 2112

Instrument panel - removal and installation

The repair manuals for the Lada 112 car indicate that to remove the instrument panel it is necessary to almost completely disassemble it.
This is not always convenient, so this section discusses removing the instrument panel without disassembling it. 1. Prepare the car for work (see “Preparing the car for maintenance and repair”).

2. Remove the decorative linings of the steering column (see “Decorative linings of the steering column - removal and installation”).

3. Remove the steering wheel (see “Steering wheel - removal and installation”) without removing the horn contact plate.

4. Remove the steering column switches (see “Steering column switches - removal and installation”) without removing their connector.

5. Disconnect the ends of the two wires from the connector of the steering column switches (see “Steering column switches - removal and installation”).

6. Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the headlight hydraulic adjustment control knob.

21mm deep socket wrench

unscrew the nut securing the headlight hydraulic corrector and recess its rod into the hole in the instrument panel.

8. Open the cover of the mounting block (see “Mounting block - replacing fuses and relays”).

9. In the niche of the relay and fuse block, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the self-tapping screw securing the left inner bracket of the instrument panel.

10. Disconnect the ignition switch wiring harness block (1) and use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the self-tapping screw securing the diagnostic connector bracket (2).

11. Disconnect the ends of the two wires from the brake signal switch (located on the brake pedal bracket).

12. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two self-tapping screws securing the left console trim. By sliding the cover back, we remove its front part from engagement with the bracket and remove the cover.

10 mm socket wrench

unscrew the nut securing the panel to the console bracket (under the nut there are lugs of three ground wires).

14. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw securing the instrument panel and air duct, if necessary, holding the screw nut with an 8 mm wrench.

When performing the next part of the work, it is necessary to disconnect the wiring harness connectors located under the instrument panel. And although these blocks have different shapes, different colors and different numbers of pins, to simplify assembly, mark the paired blocks with a marker before separating them.

15. By pulling out the fixing bracket, we disconnect the block of the instrument panel wiring harness.

16. Using a thin slotted screwdriver, press the latch and disconnect the two connecting blocks of the wires coming from the immobilizer sensor.

17. Using a slotted screwdriver, unscrew the three self-tapping screws securing the right console trim.

10 mm socket wrench

Unscrew the right nut securing the instrument panel to the console bracket.

19. Disconnect two pairs of cigarette lighter wire connectors.

20. Disconnect the wiring harness block from the fog light relay.

21. In the niche of the glove box, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the self-tapping screw securing the right inner bracket of the instrument panel.

22. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the right one.

. and left screws for the lower fastening of the instrument panel.

23. Remove the seal from the flange of the front left pillar.

24. Using a wide slotted screwdriver, pry up and remove the plastic trim holders from the holes in the stand and remove the trim from the stand.

25. Similarly, remove the trim of the right windshield pillar.

26. Using a thin slotted screwdriver, pry off both sides of the instrument panel and remove the ventilation

front door window vents.

10 mm socket wrench

unscrew the two nuts of the upper fastening of the instrument panel, located under the ventilation grilles.

28. Move the instrument panel 15-20 cm into the interior.

29. Behind the instrument panel, we disconnect the nine connecting blocks of the wiring harnesses (seven connectors (1) at the left door pillar and two connectors (2) near the steering column).

30. After making sure that all the connectors of the instrument panel wiring harness are disconnected from the on-board power supply connectors, remove the instrument panel from the car interior through the opening of the left front door.

Install the instrument panel in reverse order.

Step-by-step steps for removing the instrument cluster

To remove the instrument panel, you will only need a Phillips screwdriver and pliers. After removal, read the article about repairing the instrument panel.

1. As before any other repair work on a car, disconnect the wire with the “?” from the battery.

2. Next, you should remove the plastic trim of the instrument panel: unscrew two screws at the top and bottom with a Phillips screwdriver.

3. Then, using your hands, carefully remove the external lighting switch and disconnect the connector from it.

4. We carry out a similar procedure on the right side of the instrument panel trim, only there we disconnect the connectors of the heated rear window and rear fog light switches.

5. Having completely removed the plastic cover and put it aside, you need to begin dismantling the instrument cluster itself - unscrew one of its screws on each side.

6. Now you should use pliers to straighten the two upper legs that hold the car’s instrument cluster.

7. Pull the instrument cluster towards you and disconnect the two connectors with wires.

After repairing this unit, install it back in the reverse order of removal.

Video about removing the instrument cluster on a Lada Granta:

But some people remove this part and then use a computer to change the mileage on the instrument panel, see how:

If you like tuning, then you have the opportunity to buy a ready-made colorful instrument cluster for VAZ cars (FLASH X3 “price about 6800 rubles”):

Removing and installing a torpedo on a VAZ 2110 with your own hands

The need to remove and replace the dashboard on a VAZ 2110 car may arise when repairing devices and parts located under its surface. In particular, it is with the removal of the dashboard that the car’s air intakes are inspected. Sometimes they can become clogged and prevent your heating or air conditioning systems from working properly. The process of removing and replacing the dashboard on a VAZ 2110 is not particularly simple. To carry it out, you will need to be patient and master the skills of masterly working with instruments.

In today's article we will tell you how to remove, replace, install, modify and improve the dashboard on a VAZ 2110 with your own hands. In addition to all this, we will give you a photo report of the work done and show you an interesting thematic video.

What should be considered when replacing a torpedo on a VAZ 2110

Replacing the torpedo on a VAZ 2110 will not only add some charm to the car, but can greatly improve the ride comfort not only for the passenger, but also for the driver. After all, you can replace the dashboard with a torpedo. When replacing it, the following points should be taken into account:

What exactly does the car owner want to achieve with a replacement? This could be an increase in space in the cabin in front of the front seat.
Just to give, so to speak, an expensive look to the car.
Organize a place to install additional devices - radios, screens, and so on.

In any case, you can get the most beneficial effect from such an undertaking.

The first thing to consider when selecting a torpedo for a VAZ 2110 is its size and the shape of the car’s interior.

It is also worth considering the category of people, passengers, who will be in the car. This will sometimes improve the safety of the vehicle.

Once the type of torpedo is determined, it is worth thinking about what additional functions it should perform. This could be the installation of additional equipment, space for mobile phones, space for a car audio system - speakers, or a radio.

The next stage is choosing a coating. It is best to get it as universal as possible and try to install torpedoes with the following coatings:

Plastic. The torpedo is made entirely of plastic without unnecessary inserts.
Plastic with wooden or leather inserts.

These are the two most popular types of torpedoes for the VAZ 2110, which are the most practical to use and will best suit almost any type of interior.

Replacement step by step

Now, the most important section is how to change the oil? I share my experience on how to change the oil in the power steering.

First you need to loosen the clamps on the pipes (suction and return) of the expansion tank of the system and move them a little.
Then I unscrew the tank mounting bolts. To drain the oil, prepare a jar in advance and line the belt drives under the hood.
The next step is to tilt the expansion tank and remove the return pipe from it. Then I put the jar under the tank and drain the working fluid. I thoroughly wash the dismantled tank and rinse it with plenty of plain water. When it becomes completely dry, I put it back in place.
Now the hydraulic booster, namely, I put the suction pipe on its pump, put the return pipe on the tank fitting, and attach a hose (you can use any one that fits in size).
Next, to ensure easy turning of the front wheels, I lift the front of the car with a jack. Then I fill the power steering oil to the maximum mark and turn the steering wheel all the way left and right.
The principle is this: when the steering wheel is turned all the way, old fluid is poured into the substituted jar, and new fluid comes from the tank. When clean oil comes out, don't stop what you're doing until everything comes out. Then fasten the expansion tank back and attach the outlet pipe, tighten all the clamps, and again fill to the maximum mark.
Finally, I start the engine, turn the steering wheel right and left all the way, after I turn off the car, I check the level again, and if necessary, add more, this is very important.

How to remove the dashboard on a VAZ 2110 with your own hands - step-by-step instructions + photo report

In order to remove a torpedo on a VAZ 2110, you must perform the following procedure:

Unscrew 2 screws on the right and 2 on the left on the central tunnel.
Next, remove the covers on both sides.
Remove the plug near the handbrake.
Unscrew the screws on the left and right of the central tunnel.
Unscrew the screws at the back of the central tunnel.
Removing the plastic of the central tunnel.
Disconnecting the cigarette lighter wires. Mark so as not to get confused when connecting to the assembly.
Remove the gearshift knob cover.
Using a wrench, unscrew the interior heating air duct.
Removing the air duct.
Unscrew the fastenings of the central panel from the front.
Unscrew the fastenings of the central panel at the back.
We finally remove the panel.
We unscrew the screws of the glove compartment.
We remove the glove compartment.
Disconnect the glove box light wires.
We unscrew the screws inside the space in place of the glove compartment.
Unscrew the remaining screws on the sides of the torpedo.
Unscrew the torpedo bolts as follows as in the photo.
Removing the air duct.
Unscrew the nut on the dashboard under the air duct.
We lower the torpedo from the pins.
We disconnect the wires from the front panel and mark them so as not to get confused during assembly.

As you noticed, if you follow our instructions, the process becomes much easier. You can remove the VAZ 2110, 2111, 2112 torpedo with your own hands, but it is better to do it with an assistant.

Installing a torpedo on a VAZ 2110 - step-by-step instructions

In order to install the instrument panel of a VAZ 2110 (torpedo), you must perform the following steps:

Install the instrument panel so that the guide pins fit into the holes on the instrument panel.
At the same time, move the steering column adjustment knob into the hole on the instrument panel.
Using a screwdriver, drive the threaded rods into the holes on both sides of the panel.
Install the foot warmer air duct so that the air duct fits into the hole in the air distributor housing.
Connect all terminals to wires in reverse order. Secure the panel and reinstall all components that were removed during disassembly. After completing the work, check the operation of all devices.

Improvement and tuning of the dashboard on the VAZ 2110

One of the most popular ways to improve the dashboard on a VAZ 2110 is its sound insulation. In order to do this, you must perform the following steps:

We remove the tidy, I already told you how to do this earlier
Next we foam, but under no circumstances should you pile up a huge pile of foam at once, it won’t dry out in a week.
Don’t forget to try it on so that later it doesn’t turn out that your steering wheel touches it, or it’s just too high.
In principle, all the work consists of two things, you cut, foam, cut again and so on many times.
Next, we apply the cheapest putty we could find.
Next we cover the dashboard with Shumka.
We install the torpedo back.

You can modify the dashboard of a VAZ 2110 in different ways, someone covers it with leather, someone inserts an LCD monitor into it, in tuning a car it all depends on you and your fantasies and desires.

What types of overlays are there?

If you just need a Euro pad, then there are two options:

Euro-1 rubber, another name for which is Caprice. It has the same instrument cluster as the VAZ 2110, the only thing is that there is no shelf on the passenger side;

Panel trim VAZ 2110 Euro-1

Panel trim VAZ 2110 Euro-2

There is also a Euro-3 overlay on sale. But it is for later and more advanced VAZ cars - Priora, Kalina. The fact is that this version provides more devices, for example, there is a unit for climate control, which is not observed in the top ten. Although, in principle, if desired, installing this option is also possible.

Panel trim VAZ 2110 Euro-3

Any Euro pad mentioned above is a quality product, unless, of course, it is a cheap fake. It is softer and even, according to manufacturers, less traumatic, like the old one. In addition, after its installation, the supply of warm air to the side windows should improve.

How to remove a torpedo on a VAZ 2110 with your own hands

VAZ 2110 owners pay attention not only to timely maintenance and vehicle serviceability. Appearance, interior trim, and instrument panel play an important role. Sometimes it becomes necessary to disassemble the front inner lining of the car. The article will help car enthusiasts independently remove, replace individual elements, change the interior, torpedoes of a VAZ 2110 car, and perform the necessary repair and maintenance work.

Types of torpedoes on the VAZ 2110

The VAZ automobile plant produces a number of different modifications of the VAZ 2110. The differences concern not only the power unit, transmission, systems, and mechanisms. The surroundings of the cars are undergoing changes. The main options for completing the front panels are known.

Basic old sample. Simple strict design. The instruments are located opposite the steering wheel.

Export solutions Euro-1, Euro-2, Euro-3. Management and control bodies have been changed.

Overlay panels "Chestnut":

with a standard layout (reminiscent of the first issue);
The dashboard is in the center, to the right of the steering wheel.

Home craftsmen contribute to the decoration and replace the cladding using spare parts from other car models. The landing mounts of the released panels and torpedoes match. It remains to pay close attention to the wiring and establish the correspondence of the signals.

Preparing to remove the torpedo on a VAZ 2110

To work you will need:

standard set of wrenches (open-end, socket, ratchet wrench with a set of heads),
flat blade screwdriver, Phillips head,
mount,
marking tags (sign connectors),
attentiveness, patience (there is delicate, painstaking work ahead).

It is necessary to remove the driver's, passenger's seats, and steering wheel.

Procedure for removing the torpedo

If you decide to start replacing the torpedo on a VAZ 2110, then follow these steps:

Unhook the torsion bars from the front under the seat (take them out of the fixing brackets, pry them up with a pry bar);
unscrew the four nuts;
remove two fasteners, release the front stop;
from the rear seat side, using a 10mm ratchet wrench, unscrew the three bolts securing the seat to the runners;
push back, tilt the seat back;
unscrew the 2 front bolts securing the guide skids;
remove the seat from the car, do the same with the second seat;
pick up and remove the silver “Lada” plate on the steering wheel;
unscrew two self-tapping screws;
remove the top cover;
lock the steering wheel;
Using a 24 mm socket wrench, unscrew the nut in the center of the column;
Lightly tapping the wheel from bottom to top with the heel of your palm, swaying left and right, remove the steering wheel from the splines. The salon is ready.

Step-by-step instructions for removing the VAZ 2110 dashboard

If you decide to start working on removing the torpedo with your own hands, then first read the step-by-step photo guide; if you have any questions, below there is a description of the steps in text.

Work that involves tampering with the vehicle's electrical wiring (disconnecting connectors, devices) begins with disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery.
Remove the steering column trim, disconnect the steering switch plug, remove the switch, ignition switch, block with wires.
Disassemble the floor tunnel:

On the left and right of the tunnel, facing panels with slots are secured with four self-tapping screws (through them warm air is supplied to the feet of the driver and front passenger). Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the cladding elements.
There is a rectangular plastic plug between the handbrake and gearshift levers. Using a flat blade screwdriver, carefully pry and remove the tunnel cover part.
Remove four self-tapping screws securing the tunnel lining, in pairs, two on the right, 2 on the left.
Lift the facing box from the rear edge and move it back a little.
Disconnect the cigarette lighter and window controls (if the car is equipped with an electric window system) from the on-board power supply (plastic connectors), and mark them.
Turn the cover to one side and, from the inside, disconnect the fastener holding the gearshift lever housing. Place the lid aside.
Using a wrench, unscrew the nut securing the metal air duct to the floor on the passenger side. Remove the heat pipe.
The base of the tunnel is held in place by four nuts: two in the middle, the rest in the rear. A 10mm socket wrench will help remove the fastening. Remove the box from the car.

Remove the glove box.

Unscrew the self-threaded fasteners on the hinge brackets with a screwdriver.
Disconnect the backlight wires, hold the structure from below, and remove the box.

Remove the mounting block.

Press the latch button and easily fold the fuse box down.
Unscrew the self-tapping screw and remove the latch.
Lift, turn the block over, disconnect the wires, take it out. Don't forget about labeling.
Detach the compartment door.

Removing the torpedo.

In the depths of the opened niches, screws are visible that secure the instrument panel. Remove them with a screwdriver with a cross on the end. Do the same with the lower side screws.
The instrument panel is screwed to the controller bracket with two screws. While holding the head from turning with a screwdriver, unscrew the nuts with an 8-mm open-end wrench.
Pry and remove the grilles of the side air exchange nozzles in the cabin.
Two nuts secure the panel at the top. Using a ratchet wrench and a 10mm socket, remove the fasteners.
Using both hands, remove the structure from the studs and bring it into the salon.
Arm yourself with marking material, sequentially disconnect and mark the pads.
Unhook the headlight hydraulic adjustment.
Remove the dashboard.
Use a tool to separate the air duct from the air distributor.
Carry out the necessary work. Assembly occurs in reverse order. Plastic latches require careful handling. Tighten the screws gently. Lubricate threaded connections.

How to remove a panel on a VAZ 2110

We will not understand the reasons why you decide to disassemble the instrument panel on your “ten”. It’s better to talk about how to properly remove the instrument panel on a VAZ 2110.

The procedure is quite labor-intensive, but if you have free time and patience, you can do the work in your own garage with your own hands without any problems.

Components

When purchasing, you will receive what is included in the kit, namely:

Europlate;
Inserts for switches (buttons) of devices;
Finishing on the device panel;
Since the composition of your devices may differ from those whose installation is provided structurally, there should also be 6 plugs, they can be inserted instead of buttons;
The buttons themselves and two pads for them:

How to remove the entire dashboard europanel on a VAZ 2110, 11, 12

Enjoy watching everyone, I hope my video helped someone with their choice or technical issues) Spare parts.

Replacing backlight bulbs for VAZ 2112

This video will help you understand the panel

devices.

Dual – for low beam and dimensions;

To turn on the fog lights;

Air ducts;
Block and wiring harness designed to connect a double button for side lights and low beam;
Brackets securing the instrument panel.
In addition, if you are not entirely satisfied with this combination, and you need more buttons for other devices, then they, as well as the pads for them, can be purchased separately.

When disassembly is required

There are several reasons why car owners want to remove the tidy:

It is damaged by mechanical shocks, as a result of hitting potholes, etc. In fact, the strength of the standard dashboard leaves much to be desired, so damage is not uncommon for dozens;
There are scratches and abrasions on the surface of the device, the paint has peeled off somewhere, and there are signs of wear. That is, the appearance of the panel leaves much to be desired, so to correct the situation it needs to be removed;
The desire to transform the interior of the car. Many VAZ 2110 owners decide to get rid of the old dashboard in order to put something more modern, original in its place, and change the backlight to LED lights.

If you connect something incorrectly and reassemble the panel without checking, you risk not only having to re-disassemble the dashboard, but also encountering non-functioning devices, short circuits and even worse consequences.

Now let's talk specifically about how to remove the panel on a VAZ 2110. To do this, it is enough to follow a certain sequence that will allow you to dismantle the unit correctly and quickly without unnecessary risks.

Removing the lining

Many motorists, being confident in their own abilities, ignore recommendations and do not follow instructions. At the same time, they remove the panel, while simultaneously dismantling another half of the interior.

The step-by-step guide we offer will allow you to avoid unnecessary manipulations, save time, effort and nerves.

Buy special self-adhesive pieces of paper. The type that they stick on products in stores. You will also need a marker, pen or just a pencil. Each element to be removed should be marked so as not to get confused later when reassembling the elements. Write down the sequence on a piece of paper, or have your assistant do it under your dictation.
Removing the front seats will make access to the instrument panel much easier. You won’t have much time to sit on them, and in order to get to certain fastening elements, the chairs may simply get in the way.
There are screws on the sides that will allow you to remove the tunnel. Moreover, the upper part is removed first, and only then the lower. The order is not important, you can try in reverse order. Only then will it be frankly inconvenient for you to work. Tested by many craftsmen when disassembling the dashboard.
Remove the steering column cover. This way you can remove the cover itself, as well as the steering wheel. To perform this task, three self-tapping screws and four fixing screws are removed. The steering wheel will sit on the splines quite firmly, so you will have to remove it with force. You can shake the steering wheel to the sides, tug. Just take care of your face, because with a sudden force the steering wheel can fly out of its seat and fly right at you.
The steering column switches must be removed.
Remove the glove compartment fasteners and remove it from its seat.
After that, proceed to the mounting block. You have to remove not only the cover, but also remove all the connectors and relays.
Now it’s time to figure out how to remove the VAZ 2110 panel trim and pillar trims. This is done quite simply, given that all fasteners are not hidden. Be sure to unscrew the fasteners of the headlight hydraulic corrector and push it inward.
Now comes one of the most important moments - removing the screws that hold the instrument panel. They connect the panel to the body of your car. Unscrew the screws and two studs. It is not difficult to find them, since these studs are located under the cover of the air supply tunnel to the side windows.
Having completed all the specified procedures, only the lower air duct and the steering shaft will hold the panel. After this, you can begin the planned repair or modernization of the car, which required the mandatory removal of the dashboard.

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Cheers to everyone again)

As soon as the touch-up of the body was finished (THANK THE GODS), I got to the global alterations in the interior. For as long as I can remember, the most hellish nightmare

for me it was removing the front panel on absolutely any car. If you took it off, it means you have balls dude... This is how a boy becomes a man, this is how character is tested, this is how nerve cells are tempered)))

Why remove it at all and is there any point in it? The work is not easy

I answer: - yes there is! There is, and what kind of one! I’ll write a little more at the end!
The reason I don’t like basins is because of their disgusting interiors. Not so much for the interior itself, but for the noises, squeaks and rattles... The interior is built on snot. When driving on our roads, all the plastic becomes loose and the interior begins to be held together by snot and with God's help. And on old cars that have already seen life and these roads with God's help on old dried up snot. I was always bothered by extraneous sounds in a car, rattling, clanging. This is how you drive with friends or with a girl in a car - such a roar is as if we were driving a cart in a harness. I endured it. But when my eye began to twitch and my hair turned gray, I realized that I'm ready. I understood perfectly well that it would never be a foreign car, no matter what you do with it...But! The goal of all this in general is to assemble a VERY NON-STUPID TAN, in which it would be PLEASANT to be in, so that it would not look like a wreck and in general would clearly demonstrate that even a Lada can be quite a pleasant car if you put your hands on it, I wanted to assemble a beautiful, thoughtful and well-organized car, to collect for it all the best that I could, so that I AND MY PASSENGERS WOULD LIKE IT
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My salon was already half spread out. It was a matter of little things... a matter of courage... I had no idea what could be waiting for me there... Cockroaches, 6 kilograms of wires, plugs, twists... A corpse.