Design and features of bumpers on Lada Priora
Previously, bumpers were made of metal; they were durable, but easily scratched. Nowadays, metal elements are installed mainly on SUVs and sports cars. The basic configuration of the Lada Priora uses plastic bumpers, which serve more of a decorative than a protective function. Therefore, the likelihood of damage is higher.
The front bumper is fixed at sixteen points, the rear bumper at only ten. The original part is marked 217 04-280 30 15-10. Starting from the second release of the Priora, it comes without an internal grille. Therefore, instead of a built-in grille, the original spare part should have a burr-free slot. Another difference from analogues is that all the holes for the bolts coincide with the slots in the body.
On Priora 2, the original grille comes with black honeycombs. There is no reinforcement for the brand logo badge that was present on older models. If dismantling is carried out, the bumper is often removed along with the amplifier - an additional metal beam that gives the structure strength. This part is always curved and must match the shape of the grille. The design of the amplifier depends on the year of manufacture; if desired, it can be removed and not put back. However, it performs a protective function and reduces damage in the event of an accident.
One of the types of amplifiers for the front bumper of a Priora
Bumper replacement is required in the following cases:
- after an accident;
- in case of cracks in the plastic caused by severe frosts;
- bad parking;
- tuning cars.
The main reasons for changing the grille
Another design option
Tuning and grille removal are necessary to give the car an original appearance. Car owners should know how to replace a part if cracks appear on it. It should be noted that this design has:
- resistance to large temperature changes;
- individuality;
- low price.
Tuning the Priora se involves installing an “aggressive” grille. This model will give the vehicle a sporty look by increasing radiator cooling. Some Lada owners prefer to tune the factory model. For this you can use chrome strips and moldings. They stick easily to the ribs.
Tools you will need:
The radiator grille of the Priora se can be easily tuned with your own hands. To do this, you will need to cut out the VAZ badge using a hacksaw. Then you will need 2 moldings, which are first placed on the plane, marked and cut to size. This element is attached to the grille with tape. Moldings must be wrapped with masking tape in advance. This will prevent damage to the main element.
The next step is to dilute the epoxy glue in a container. Moldings and radiator grille are coated with it. Then the strips are applied, pressed down and held for some time. After the glue has dried, the edges are trimmed. A file is used for this.
How to remove the front bumper on a Priora
The operation is simple, it will take no more than ten minutes; Naturally, provided that the bolts and screws are not stuck. On sedans, station wagons and hatchbacks, removal is carried out in a similar way. If the element is severely worn, dismantling the amplifier may be necessary.
The first step is to disconnect the negative cable from the battery. If fog lights are installed, disconnect their wires before carrying out the operation. To do this, you need to find a plug in the engine compartment. There are such plugs near each headlight; they need to be pulled out.
To turn off the fog lights, you need to remove the plug with wires from each of them
The Lada Priora of the latest configuration has parking sensors. Parking sensors are installed in both bumpers. Therefore, you will have to turn them off on both sides.
Removal begins with the fender liner, unscrewing three screws on each side. During this process, it is recommended to turn the left wheel to the right and the right wheel to the left to make it easier to unscrew the lower bolts.
Next, the hood opens and two plastic trims located above the headlights are unscrewed. They are held in place by 4 bolts. Then the pads are removed.
Removed trim
Next, you need to unscrew the two central screws from the protective casing in the radiator fan area.
Advice!
You can unscrew these two bolts not completely, then after all subsequent manipulations it will rest on them and will not fall when the lower bolts are unscrewed. Then all that remains is to unscrew these bolts and calmly remove the bumper.
Next, you need to go down under the car and use a 10mm wrench to unscrew the 5 nuts that hold the bumper on the bottom of the body.
Finally, all that remains is to unscrew three screws on each side located under the front wings.
Now you need to carefully remove the bumper. It is recommended to start from the side of the fender liners, carefully moving the bumper in this part towards you. Once this part is disengaged, the bumper can be easily removed.
Advice!
It is not recommended to snap off the bumper using rough and sharp objects such as screwdrivers, pry bars, steel rods, etc. It is recommended to do everything by hand. If you cannot manually snap off the bumper, it is recommended to wrap the screwdriver with a cloth or electrical tape so as not to damage or scratch the car’s paint.
Useful video instructions:
Sequential steps for replacement
Body-matched grille
For the work you will need a screwdriver and an awl. Auto mechanics distinguish 2 methods for dismantling the grille.
- The bumper is removed.
- The bumper cannot be removed.
At the first stage, the ground wires are disconnected from the battery. Then the engine mudguard is removed. To do this, you will need to unscrew the 3 bolts from below that attach the bumper to the protective covers. The next step involves removing:
- screws securing the bumper to the front of the body;
- 2 screws for fixing the left and right headlight housings;
- 2 screws on the right and left side of the arches, they attach the bumper to the front fenders.
How to remove the rear bumper on a Priora: hatchback, sedan, station wagon
The steps are approximately the same as when removing the front bumper. The main dismantling method is described below.
First, use a screwdriver to unscrew the fender liners, which are held on by three screws: 2 at the bumper and 1 at the mudguard.
Next, you need to open the trunk and, depending on the type of body, unscrew a certain number of fasteners.
- U Priory sedan you need to unscrew 6 bolts: 4 in the center and 2 on the sides (in some models - only two, on the sides).
- In the Priora Hatchback, you will need to unscrew 4 bolts: the 2 central ones are unscrewed with a 10 key, and the two outer ones with a 13 key.
- For bumper on Priore station wagon You will need to unscrew 5 bolts.
Next, you need to move under the car and unscrew 2 nuts on the sides of the bumper and 4 more screws along its length (the number of nuts and screws may vary depending on the version of the car, but they are all located there).
Everything is unscrewed, all that remains is to take the rear bumper on either side of the wheel arches and, as in the case of the front, pull it towards you.
To make everything go faster, you can use the following tools:
- Screwdriver. Use it to unscrew the bolts at the rear wheel arches.
- Head with extension . She unscrews the bolts of the upper bumper fastenings. They also unscrew the nuts on the bottom.
Useful videos with examples of rear bumper removal:
How to get rid of chips and cracks
1. You will need liquid plastic that matches the type of plastic on the bumper.
2. Decide whether you will need to remove the bumper or whether you can do it without it.
3. Wipe the bumper with a plastic care product. Special polishes are sold in stores.
4. Again you will have to pick up the sandpaper and lightly walk over the surface of the bumper.
5. You will need to use a drill to create a groove, then apply fiberglass tape to the bumper and apply a mixture of putty and thickener to it.
6. Again you need to clean the surface and sand it, then apply liquid plastic.
7. After the plastic has hardened, you need to sand the bumper and then paint it.
Every car enthusiast, at least once during the entire operation of the car, has encountered the problem of removing scratches from the bumper. An awkward exit or drive onto a curb, careless parking, small stones hitting the bumper at speed, emergency situations or deliberate damage to the car by ill-wishers - all this can cause scratches on it.
If the scratch is not serious, and the bumper is made of plastic and is not badly damaged, then you can restore its aesthetic appearance yourself. The photo and video instructions below will help you figure out how to do this.
Tips and tricks
The Priora's bumper is attached on the sides only to the fender liner, as in many foreign cars. At the joints the element simply fits into the grooves. This greatly simplifies the dismantling process. But sometimes you additionally have to remove the protection from the motor. After unscrewing the bolts, simply pull out the bumper.
To unscrew the lower screw that holds the fender liner in place, it is better to unscrew the wheel to the side in advance. If this is not possible, you can reach the hard-to-reach area using a small short screwdriver. When the bolts do not budge, they must be pre-treated with WD-40 lubricant.
The bumper contains upper and lower radiator grilles, as well as headlights. If replacement is necessary, all these elements can be easily removed. The grille is held on by metal latches. These latches can be pryed with a screwdriver and removed using pliers. The grille will then detach. The headlights are held on by self-tapping screws and can be easily unscrewed in one or two minutes.
Location of the radiator grille to bumper mounts
Metal elements under the bumper can quickly rust, so it is recommended to remove it along with the body kits. Parts must be cleaned of dirt and thoroughly washed in warm water. To avoid the formation of rust, it is advisable to treat the body with a protective compound. To do this, its surface is cleaned with a solvent, after which the anticorrosive agent is applied with a brush.
What to do after replacing the bumper
When parking or driving in a traffic jam, you can easily damage the headlights or scratch the body. Therefore, it is better to install the bumper in its old place as soon as possible. Until the repair is completed, the motorist has the right to drive without a bumper. Traffic police officers can impose a fine only if the person has removed the part permanently and deliberately changed the design of the car. They have the right to fine you if you don’t have a rear bumper, since it must hold license plates.
Installation of a repaired old or new bumper is done using self-tapping screws. If a skirt or a tuned bumper is added, these elements are secured with screws. Before installation, it is important to ensure that there is a thread for the towing eye. Cars produced since 2011 have such a thread. The eyelet can be used either the original one or any other one that is suitable in size.
How to protect a plastic bumper from chips and scratches
There are several types of car bumper protection from scratches and chips that you can do yourself:
- Kenguryatnik is a metal grill that is installed on the front or rear bumper. Made from metal pipes. Depending on the design, it can protect not only the car bumper, but also part of the underbody of the car;
- Molding is a plastic strip that is glued to a car bumper and protects it from minor damage. Can be secured with self-tapping screws or glued;
- Masking tape and wrapping film - this method protects more from dirt and small insects than from actual damage;
- The liquid cover is a special silicone gel that can be used to treat your car bumper before long trips. The coating protects against minor damage, but it is ineffective during impacts and collisions with obstacles.
As you can see, even an inexperienced car owner can restore a scratched and damaged plastic bumper to a normal aesthetic appearance with his own hands.
I decided to combine two events, a chip received on the way back from the dacha and scratches on the rear bumper, which I caused while reversing in my own yard.
Since there is no official repair kit for my color yet, I ordered a kit for repairing chips according to paint code (J5N) from a specialized service center.
This is a chip on the anti-gravel in the area of the rear door threshold. It's not noticeable until you bend down to look. I got such a chip while driving through a hole, the rain washed away the road slightly and the rear of the car slightly slid into the hole and landed on the right rear threshold.
And this is what it looks like after I touched it up a little. The process is simple: degrease, carefully apply several layers of paint, letting each one dry, then a couple of layers of varnish.
And now the most unpleasant place is the rear bumper. The pavement turned out to be too high, I thought it would fit under the mudguard, but no ;(.
I was a little upset, of course, but quickly got ready and went to the store, bought some cheap chemicals (anti-scratch), a couple of rags, some sandpaper and got started.
For ease of work, a jumper mat from my velor carpets came in handy under the knees; I did not put it in the cabin, but put it in the trunk. How I knew it would come in handy.
Well, here is the very result of my manipulations with all this chemistry. I did this, first washed off the dirt with a rag dampened with water, then took sandpaper with 2000 grit and sanded the necessary areas. I washed and degreased again. And he began the jewelry work of painting over the scratches, which is very convenient to do, since the brush is like a woman’s nail polish. Again, I painted it in several layers, letting each one dry, and the same with the varnish. The final stage is anti-scratch. I took the rag mitten I bought and applied the product according to the instructions. I polished the whole thing and this is what came out in the end.
Thank you for your advice and help in finding a place to order Pavloc paint.
Conclusion
Removing the bumper does not require special knowledge from the driver; the most important thing is to remember which bolts need to be unscrewed. Even in minor accidents, it is this part that often suffers, so information on how to dismantle it will always come in handy. This operation does not require an assistant, but when installing a new part, it is better to ask a friend for help. This is due to the fact that it is difficult to fit a new element alone.
How to remove the front and rear bumper on a Priora hatchback, sedan, station wagon
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Replacing such an element as the Priora radiator grille often arises in the minds of owners of a Lada car of this model. This car's grille doesn't have the most attractive appearance. To improve the appearance of the car, car owners often resort to tuning. Designers of automobile corporations never cease to amaze us with new forms and models of vehicles. Small details play an important role in the overall appearance. The radiator grille is no exception.
