Adjusting Lada Kalina headlights with your own hands, as well as how to remove them for replacement or repair

The headlight is a source of directional lighting on the Lada 1118. It is installed in front of the car, illuminating the road surface and the surrounding area. Due to the huge range of lighting systems to choose from, the elements of which can be installed on the Kalina, lights are often the subject of replacement or modification. To replace the Kalina headlight unit, it is worth first considering its structure. On this model, the car manufacturer installs 2 headlights equipped with 3 sections:

• low beam;
• side and main beam;
• turn signals.

Block headlight of Lada Kalina
When you turn on the low beam, only the low beam lights come on, and when you turn on the high beam on the 1118 model, the low and high beam complex with a power of 55 W each starts to burn. The sections of the front indicators have transparent light diffusers. The 21 W turning lights have an orange glow.

To be able to adjust the headlights on the Lada 1118, the package includes a headlight leveler with an electromechanical drive. The adjustment system has a device that is installed on the dashboard, as well as a connection wire and electric drives pre-installed in the lights.

The plant where Kalina is produced provides for installed lights from two manufacturers:

• Bosch;
• Avtosvet CJSC (Kirzhach).

Kalina front optics

To determine which company is the manufacturer of the lamps on the 1118 model, you just need to carefully inspect the glass. If there are AL symbols on the glass, then the lighting complex was manufactured by Bosch. If the material for the flashlights is polycarbonate, which does not have a low beam lamp cap, then this model is also made by Bosch. However, if a polycarbonate flashlight has a low beam lamp cover, then it is made.

Among the main reasons why it is necessary to remove or replace the lighting system are:

• replacing old components with new ones;
• the need for tuning or adjustment of the device.

Tuning headlights for Kalina

Features of headlights

As standard, Lada Kalina headlights are combined into blocks, which are divided into three sections, providing:

• low beam;
• side and main beam;
• turn indicator.

When turning on the low beam, only low beam bulbs are used. If you turn on the high beam lighting, a complex consisting of high beam and low beam lighting at the same time lights up, each with a power of 55 W. At the front of each section of indicators there are specialized transparent lenses.

The turn signals glow orange and have a power of about 20 watts.

The headlights are adjusted using a specialized corrector. The electric headlight corrector has an electromechanical drive. The standard adjustment system contains a device mounted directly on the dashboard itself and a specialized wire that connects the electrical wires in the headlights. To adjust the electric headlight corrector, you will have to disassemble them.

Replacement or removal of the lighting system occurs for various reasons. Among the most common are:

• headlight tuning;
• installation of a new kit instead of the old one;
• need to adjust the electric headlight leveler.

Before removing a headlight when it needs to be replaced, it is advisable to identify the company that manufactured the part. To do this, you need to carefully examine the glass. If the AL symbols are present on it, this lighting complex was manufactured by Bosch.

Some headlight models from this manufacturer are made of polycarbonate and do not have a low beam lamp cap. If the lamp used for low beam in a polycarbonate headlight is equipped with a cap, it is most likely made.

Next stage

We rotate the headlight unit so that the part of it that is located near the radiator moves closer to the engine.

Care should be taken during this work. Firstly, transparent elements can be damaged. Secondly, one wrong action, and a wrench or screwdriver will damage the paintwork of the body. It can also be damaged by the lighting unit itself, since at this last stage it is literally a few centimeters from the fender and bumper.

When the headlight is deployed and moved closer to the engine, carefully remove the fasteners located below from the seats. Then we take the pre-prepared head. Using it, unscrew the bolts and remove the lower fastenings of the block.

The last operation is to pull out the headlight with a slight movement towards you. A little earlier it was said about the need to be careful. In this case, special attention is required. It is at the last stage that it happens that the driver engaged in repairs damages the paint of the wing. The scratches, however, are small, but still, there is nothing pleasant about it.

Which optics is better to choose

While using the machine, the lights are subject to sudden temperature changes, impacts from stones and small grains of sand. These factors negatively affect glass, reducing its transparency, worsening light characteristics.

High-quality headlights that meet safety requirements are installed from the factory. Unofficial replacements are equipped with xenon lenses, “angel eyes” and modified reflector geometry. These lights look beautiful, but wear out faster due to poor quality materials and can fog up in humid weather.

When choosing new optics, it is better to trust the official ones. When purchasing, it is important to clarify the modification of the body and the year of manufacture of Kalina. Depending on the configuration, there are darkened masks or improved lighting characteristics.

Depending on the body type, Kalina has different parts installed:

• sedan, hatchback – standard optics;
• sport, station wagon - are equipped with a more elongated reflector with an increased area to increase the lighting area by 20%.

To connect improved optics to Kalina, you do not need to lay additional wires or change contact connectors. The optics are no different in mounting points and shape.

When purchasing flashlights, you should pay attention to original parts with improved performance. This will improve the characteristics of the beam without interfering with the wiring or altering the standard fasteners.

When buying new PTFs, it is better to choose from original parts. Standard lights are equipped with durable glass and a high-quality reflector that directs the beam in accordance with GOST.

Fog lights for Kalina are produced by:

• Bosch;
• "Kirzhach".

The models differ in the shape of the glass, but there is no difference in quality. The headlights are connected to the standard wiring and installed in the mounts on the bumper. There are no fog lights in the basic trim levels. To connect them, you will have to additionally purchase a button for the interior, a PTF relay, and remove the bumper plugs.

In stores you can find modernized flashlights with lenses for gas-discharge lamps or LED modules. Such products are not certified for use in Kalina because they do not meet transport safety requirements. For such parts you can receive a fine and an order to eliminate the malfunction within 10 working days.

Step-by-step replacement instructions

Each H7 standard bulb has an iron base, which is pressed to the headlamp with a wire clamp. To bend this bracket, just get close to the plane of the headlight from behind. Let's open the hood and see what exactly will bother us.

Engine compartment of Kalina-2 (VAZ-2192, 2194)

Behind the headlight on the right is a washer reservoir. It is dismantled like this: disconnect the electric motor terminals, tighten the plug harder, find one nut and one fastening bolt. The fastening elements are unscrewed with a 10mm wrench, then the tank is placed on the engine. Next we could look at how to remove the headlight on Kalina-2, but in this case this is not required.

Before performing any manipulations with electrical equipment, always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. It is better to connect this terminal last (before closing the hood). Be careful.

Replacement sequence:

1. Remove the rubber cover covering the low beam lamp compartment;
2. Disconnect both terminals from the lamp contacts;
3. The fastening bracket is removed from the grooves by first pressing on it, then the bracket is moved to the side;
4. They take out the lamp, install a new one in its place, and return the bracket to its place.

Next, perform steps “2” and “1” in reverse order. The connection diagram is not important - there are only two contacts, and both go to the filament. Now, if we connected LEDs, then everything would look more complicated.

The bracket presses the cartridge to the plane of the headlight

When installing a halogen light source, you must remember: the surface of the lamp glass must be perfectly clean. Do not allow grease marks to remain on the flask. Installation is carried out using only cotton gloves. The glass of the flask is cleaned with industrial alcohol or Secunda.

What's the result?

As you can see, if the low beam or other lamps on Kalina need to be replaced, the procedure can be performed on the spot with your own hands. The main thing you need to remember is that each lamp (low, high, side light) has its own designation and power. For this reason, only suitable labeling and power solutions should be purchased in advance.

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Replacing the headlight glass of a Lada Kalina will force the technician to work more. For high-quality repairs, you will need to remove the unit itself. Actually there is no problem here, but to gain access you will need to disassemble half of the front fascia of the vehicle.

1. Set the car to the handbrake. For the convenience of the master, you can drive the car onto a viewing hole or a special lift - this will make it convenient to work.
2. Remove the positive terminal from the battery.
3. Unscrew the front fastenings of the crankcase compartment protection. In principle, it can be dismantled entirely. If the panel is not in the way, you can simply move it away.
4. Remove the license plate and radiator trim. All fastening elements are not durable. Use a screwdriver and wrenches carefully.
5. Unscrew the bumper and its amplifiers. In this case, you will need to apply force - the bolts often stick.
6. Next, use key No. 10 to unscrew the headlight from its mount and pull the module out of the socket.
7. The glass in the block is attached to 8 plastic clips. The latches are pryed off with a flat screwdriver or similar tool and the part is completely released.
8. Next, you will have to use a stationery knife, a special blade - the glass is seated on the sealant, it needs to be cut off.
9. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

How do you remove headlights?

The lighting system in Kalina includes:

• glass or polycarbonate;
• frame;
• lamp plugs;
• the lamps themselves;
• reflectors;
• wiring;
• decorative inserts.

To replace and adjust the headlights, most often you have to remove the front bumper. Only after this all the screws from below, as well as from above, will become more accessible. Once they are dismantled, you can remove the headlight itself, having first removed all the wires and pads.

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But not every car owner has enough experience to dismantle the entire bumper. In addition, a common problem is the lack of time to change the entire lighting system. That is why replacing lighting without complete dismantling is considered more popular.

To disassemble the headlight with your own hands, you need to prepare the following tools:

• one key for 8 and one for 10;
• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers;
• new lighting system component.

To modernize the lighting on Kalina, you need to take the following actions:

1. Remove the air filter housing and the special coolant unit.
2. Remove the PTF plug using a screwdriver.
3. Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the bolt located underneath the headlight.
4. Remove the bolts located on top of the light blocks. They are located near the radiator. In this case, you need to use the key 8.
5. Remove the screw that secures the light to the car's fender using a large Phillips screwdriver.
6. Rotate the light block so as to move the part near the radiator a little closer to the car engine. This will allow you to remove the fasteners located below from their seats.
7. Remove the lower iron fasteners. To do this, you need to unscrew several bolts with a short head.
8. Remove the headlight by pulling it towards you. Try not to damage the varnish layer, because the lamp is located next to the wing and bumper.

Knowing how to disassemble a headlight, installing another device with your own hands will not be difficult. Install a new headlight by performing the steps in reverse order. Now all that remains is to figure out how to adjust the headlights so that the light from them is directed correctly and illuminates not only the road, but also shines on the sides of the car.

Headlights

Replacing a headlight yourself will require preparation of the car and tools. To work you will need:

• set of wrenches;
• screwdrivers;
• rag;
• gloves to protect hands.

For ease of work, you need to wash Kalina in advance and clean the space in the garage. To replace the headlights, you need to remove the bumper and unscrew several mounting bolts.

Dismantling

Steps required to remove headlights:

1. Open the hood lid.
2. Disconnect the battery terminal.
3. Pull out the clips from the front of the fender liner.
4. Unscrew the radiator grille fasteners and remove it.
5. Unclip all the clips along the contour of the bumper and unscrew the screws.
6. Remove the bumper without scratching the corners of the fenders and headlights.
7. Disconnect the optical power plug.
8. Remove the two screws holding the light on top.
9. Remove the lower headlight bolts.
10. Carefully remove the part.

Before assembling and installing a new headlight, you should check the presence of light bulbs and their functionality. To do this, connect the flashlight to the connector and check all the functionality. When installing a new part, you should not rush; it is important to be careful and not damage the case or glass.

Repair

To disassemble the Kalina headlights, they will need to be dismantled. You can repair the Kalina headlight by polishing the glass, replacing it, washing the internal parts, or restoring the reflector.

To remove the glass you will need:

1. Dismantle the part.
2. Heat the headlights in the box using a hair dryer.
3. Tear off the glass.
4. Carry out all the required work and assemble the lantern using a special sealant.

To disassemble the headlight, it will take several hours, depending on the experience of the car owner. Replacing Kalina's headlight glasses will improve the exterior and increase light transmittance.

During operation, it is important to follow safety precautions, do not leave the hair dryer unattended and use gloves.

Fog lights

PTFs for Kalina are installed only on expensive trim levels. However, all wiring is installed from the factory and there are “ears” for mounting on the bumper. To install headlights, you will have to purchase a power button, frames in body color and a relay.

Installation of fog lights:

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the plugs under the PTF.
2. Screw the lights into the standard recesses.
3. Snap frames to hide excess cavity.

Lada Kalina Cross uses matte black plugs that do not require painting. When installing on your own, you should buy bolts for fastening the headlight in advance.

How to connect the electrical part

Connecting the PTF to the standard wiring does not take much time. To search for the braid, you should inspect the area of ​​the spar at the entrance of the main beam. The PTF plug is taped to the wires with electrical tape.

Fog lights Kalina 2 are often equipped with detailed instructions and an additional switch that must be installed instead of the old module to turn on the light. Connecting to pre-laid wiring does not take much time and does not require laying additional contacts.

If there are no power cables in the braid, you will have to independently pull the wires into the cabin, connect them to the connector, fog lights with plus and minus, and connect them through a relay. A detailed description of the connection is included with the part in the form of a diagram.

During the installation process you will need:

• insulating tape;
• copper wires;
• corrugation;
• connectors suitable for lamps.

When installing wiring, disconnect the battery and strictly follow the instructions.

Maintenance and replacement of the rear light

To replace the lamps in the rear light of Kalina 2 station wagon and hatchback, you need to remove the entire headlight unit. To do this you need:

1. Unclip the plug next to the seat belt bolt.
2. Unscrew the nut.
3. Open the seal window and unscrew the remaining fasteners.
4. Pull out the flashlight.
5. The lamps are pulled out by turning the base counterclockwise.

When replacing lamps in a hatchback body, carefully remove the nuts so that they do not roll under the trim. The missing part will rattle while driving and you will end up having to disassemble the entire luggage compartment.

The Kalina sedan has special compartments in soft upholstery for access to the nuts. There is no need to remove additional plugs.

To keep your car in excellent condition, you need to periodically replace lamps, clean optics, or install new ones. Removing front, rear headlights and foglights in Kalina does not require expensive tools or special knowledge.

We remove the headlight, having previously dismantled the bumper on the Lada Kalina

There are two ways to remove the Kalina headlight and then disassemble it. First, the bumper is removed first, second, the operation is performed without removing it.

In any case, you will need tools such as 8 and 10 mm wrenches, screwdrivers: flat and Phillips. Of course, you need to take care of spare parts in advance when it comes to lighting system components.

Drivers who do some work on their own know that there are open-end, socket and ring wrenches. If space allows, it is best to hold the nut with a socket or cap. Then all its sides are grasped. This ensures that the edges, if difficult to rotate, will not be damaged.

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It is advisable to have heads as well. It is best if you prepare a ratchet. The fact is that in some places it is quite difficult to operate a simple key, since it turns at a small angle.

The first thing you need to do when dismantling the headlight and removing the bumper is to use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the four screws that secure the fender liners. After this, you need to find a couple more screws. They are below, one on the right and one on the left. To avoid mistakes and waste time, it is better to use an inspection hole.

If it is not there, then you can perform the operation lying on a pre-prepared mobile plane or on the floor, covering it with improvised material. When these two lower screws are also unscrewed, unscrew the three bolts also located at the bottom.

Now you can easily remove the radiator grille and unscrew the bolts that secure the bumper to the body. The next operation is to remove the decorative grille. It is made of plastic and is located under the license plate. There are two bolts there. They are easy to find. After they are unscrewed, you just need to pull the grill towards you.

You need to pull harder. The fact is that the grille has additional fasteners - clamps. They are quite durable, and therefore there is no need to be afraid that a breakdown will occur.

The last step is to unscrew and remove the two screws under the license plate. Then we grab the edges of the bumper and, pointing it towards ourselves, tear it off the latches. The Kalina bumper is light. You can remove it from the latches and hold it suspended without an assistant.

And now the bumper is removed.

All that remains is to dismantle the headlight. To do this, remove the bumper power beam. Then remove the bolts securing the headlight. To find them, you need to tilt the beam a little to the side. These bolts are best removed using an 8mm socket equipped with a ratchet.

There are two more bolts at the top. We unscrew one with an 8 key, the second with a Phillips screwdriver. After this, disconnect the power plugs. It must be remembered that the fixation of these connectors is ensured by latches. Where they are located can be determined even by touch. The plug can only be disconnected by bending the latch. Now we just grab the headlight housing (take it with both hands) and remove it.

How to remove a headlight without removing the bumper on Kalina

The second way to remove a headlight on a Kalina is when the bumper is not removed. By the way, the first option is considered more difficult. It is recognized that you can only remove the bumper yourself if you have some experience. In addition, this operation takes a lot of time.

To dismantle the headlight without removing the bumper, first remove the device with coolant. It is usually called the expansion tank. You also need to remove the air filter housing. We remove the PTF plugs using a screwdriver.

Now nothing interferes with access to the lighting unit. True, due to the tightness, some things will have to be done by touch. This is how you need to find the lower fastening element of the headlight. There's a bolt there. It's easy to unscrew it. When this is done, we simply stick our hand into the PTF hole. There are bolts at the top of the lighting unit. They are located near the radiator. To unscrew them, you need to use an 8 key.

The headlight is screwed to the fender. He turns it off with a Phillips screwdriver. Condition - these screwdrivers have different sizes, so you need to select one that matches the slots on the screw head.

Lada Kalina (Bosch headlight) Smooth clear polycarbonate glass for headlight 1 pc

Smooth clear polycarbonate glass for headlight for Lada Kalina cars Bosch headlight

Full transparency and light transmittance - the level of transparency fully corresponds to glass. Weather resistant. Lightweight – almost twice as light as glass. Excellent strength (shockproof) qualities - the sheet is almost impossible to break. It is much stronger than glass.

Price for 1 piece.

If desired, DCR E22 can be hot-stamped on the inside of the glass for marking under the xenon lens. Marking costs 300 rubles/set

In our online store PTFR.RU we have smooth polycarbonate headlight glass for installing bi-xenon lenses for Lada cars

Installing smooth glass headlights can be done by a person who does not have special knowledge, skills and tools.

You only need smooth Lada polycarbonate headlight glasses, butyl rubber sealant, and a little time. The savings are obvious. In our online store PTFR.RU you can buy inexpensive left and right smooth glass headlights for Lada cars with delivery throughout Russia (cash on delivery). The catalog of headlight glasses for Lada is widely presented.

In our online store PTFR.RU we have smooth polycarbonate headlight glasses for installing bi-xenon lenses on most cars.

Using the smooth glass of a polycarbonate headlight, you can independently convert the headlight to xenon.

Recently, tuning the headlights of cars with your own hands has been popular to save money and give the car individuality. Installing a lens in the headlight instead of halogens improves road illumination and increases driving safety at night. You can buy lenses for xenon in our store PTFR.RU.

The procedure for replacing the front headlight glass is to remove the headlight from the vehicle, remove the old glass and, using butyl rubber (for the headlight) sealant, install the new headlight glass.

Examples of self-replacement of Lada front or fog lamp glass here

Our online store PTFR.RU has been operating since 2011.

From us you can purchase new glass for repairing front or fog lights of cars of recent years.

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Purchase methods:

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Replacing PTF glass can be done by a person who does not have special knowledge, skills and tools.

1. To replace the fog lamp glass, you need to find out how the PTF is attached to the bumper or to the car body? As a rule, the headlight is attached to the bumper with screws or nuts. The most convenient way is to partially or completely remove the bumper from the car. There is nothing complicated about this; to make the process easier, use the instructions for repairing your car.
2. Then disconnect the PTF terminals from the on-board network.
3. Inspect the removed fog lamp, determine the integrity of the reflective surface of the headlight.
4. Remove old glass. This can be done simply by breaking the glass, then using pliers and a screwdriver, remove the remaining sealant and glass carefully without damaging the PTF housing. Attention! Use safety glasses and gloves!
5. Degrease the PTF glass and headlight rim. For better adhesion, acetone, solvent or the like is necessary. degrease the PTF glass and the headlight rim where the adhesive-sealant is applied. Let dry.
6. Apply a sufficient amount of adhesive-sealant to the dry, grease-free rim of the headlight so that the layer of sealant fills the entire space between the glass and the headlight housing; you can use any water-heat-resistant adhesive-sealant that meets the operating conditions of the PTF: temperature from -45°C to +150 °C
7. Press the glass firmly against the headlight body (you can use a clamp for a better result) until the sealant is completely dry. That's the whole procedure for replacing PTF glass.
8. Now install the light bulb, attach the PTF to the bumper, connect the terminals and put the bumper back in the reverse order.

Total four hours of dirty time and 450-500 rubles. for glass + glue.

Examples of PTF glass installation

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Replacing head lamps

Each lamp has its own resource, the value of which depends on many factors. Over time, devices break down and require replacement. And then the question arises: how to disassemble the headlight?

The replacement procedure is simple, but before that you need to choose the right lighting devices from the mass of products offered on today's market. Although sometimes all you need is to replace the headlight glass.

So, if the headlights are purchased, then we change:

1. Remove the protective cover from the headlight housing. It's rubber, so it's easy to pull off if you pull on one of the three tags.
2. Disconnect the power connector.
3. Release the spring clip.
4. How to remove the headlight? We take out the lamp and install a new element in its place.

Attention! When replacing a halogen lamp, avoid touching the bulb with your hands. This may damage the device. Over time, greasy fingerprints will cause the glass to darken, causing the lamp to overheat and eventually burn out.

1. If contact occurs, it is necessary to wipe the surface of the flask with a cloth moistened with alcohol.
2. Changing side lamps
3. We also remove the cover and disconnect the corresponding cartridge from the on-board network.
4. We remove the lamp and install a new one in its place.

Dismantling and repair

In the event of a minor traffic accident, when the headlight housing is not damaged, only the glass can be replaced. To do this you will have to dismantle the element. How to do it?

1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Disconnect the connectors of the wires supplying power to the headlight.
3. Unscrew the lower fasteners.

Unscrew the lower headlight mount

Unscrew the top fastenings of the headlight unit

After installing the headlight in place, be sure to re-adjust it so as not to blind oncoming traffic and not “shine into the milk.”

Glass repair will take a maximum of half an hour.

We take out the headlight towards ourselves

So, let's move on to the sequence of actions.

1. Carefully remove the rubber seal.
2. As practice shows, it is glued and to dismantle it you will have to cut through it with a thin knife.
3. When the glass and the body are separated, it is necessary to clean off the old seal and glue residues.

Disconnecting the headlight housing and glass

The repair has been completed and the headlight can be installed in the reverse order.

Headlight range control: device and malfunctions

A device that monitors and regulates the position of a car's lighting devices is called a headlight range control. It is possible to adjust the headlights on Kalina using:

• Kalina manual headlight leveler;
• electric headlight corrector.

The principle of operation in both cases is similar, the difference is one. The first option involves making the correction using a regulator installed inside the car. The driver himself changes the tilt of the car lighting. The electric corrector works automatically: depending on the location of the machine, the device changes the angle of inclination of the optics.

In 45% of cases, failure of optical devices is due to the fact that the corrector on the Lada Kalina does not work.

Possible problems:

1. Sensor inaccuracy. Failure of the bracket leads to a failure of the tracking element synchronizer performance.
2. Souring of contacts. Due to the reduced conductivity of the electrical wire, the device begins to malfunction.
3. Factory defect. The regulating element falls out of the electric corrector.

Disassembling lanterns

To disassemble headlights of any brand on a Lada, you will need:

• hair dryer (household or industrial);
• flat screwdriver;
• stationery knife.

To separate glass or polycarbonate, you will need to remove the material's fastening brackets. After this, heat the sealant that holds the glass or polycarbonate in place with a hairdryer. Next, the softened sealant can be cut off. This makes it possible to remove the glass with a flat screwdriver.

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Reasons for adjusting headlights

Headlight position during final adjustment

Many car enthusiasts do not understand why and how to adjust headlights. According to regulation No. 699 of the “International Automobile Convention” of December 12, 1999, there are basic rules for the use of light at night. It states that car light must fall at a certain angle, offset to the right for left-hand drive cars, and to the left for right-hand drive cars.

It is for this purpose that headlight correctors are installed on the car. If they are not enough for full adjustment, then you need to adjust the light manually by adjusting the headlights using the mounts.

Another reason is the load on the car, the curb weight, as well as the number of passengers who regularly drive the car.

How does the Lada Kalina headlight work and what functions does it perform?

What the Kalina headlight is, what its functions are, how replacement and repair are carried out - such questions arouse the interest of motorists. A machine is a well-coordinated mechanism with thousands of parts. And it is difficult to name the main or secondary one.

In particular, the headlight unit provides directional light and illuminates the route and the surrounding area at night, which is very important for traffic safety.

Adjustment features

Since Lada Kalina is a representative of the budget segment, it is equipped with a minimum of required lighting devices. Here we focus on head optical devices. Headlights allow the driver to have sufficient visibility when driving, and also serve to identify a specific car on the roadway.

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Adjustment of the Lada Kalina headlight beam is carried out using a specialized device during a technical inspection. Mechanics advise owners to periodically check the correct beam and adjust the headlights (if necessary) and if necessary, know how to adjust the headlights yourself. The indicated procedure can be carried out independently.

The settings of the Lada Kalina lighting devices are interconnected with the condition of the load-bearing elements of the chassis, lamps and tire pressure. Before adjusting the lighting devices, it is recommended to check the points indicated here to ensure they are in good condition and that the indicator (pressure) is correct. If there are deviations from standard values, then the identified deficiencies should be eliminated immediately. For example, the pressure parameter should be the same on both sides of the car. Darkened lamps will also need to be replaced with new analogues.

To adjust the optics in the Lada Kalina, the owner will need the following tools:

• cardboard sheet;
• five-meter tape measure;
• "hexagon" (6 mm).

Adjustments should be made in a dark box or at the appropriate time of day. Also one of the main conditions is the presence of a vertical wall. We install the car on a level area five meters from the designated structure. We adjust the corrector to the zero position.

A cardboard sheet is required to periodically block the beam of headlights. The adjustment process itself is carried out using a hex key with a dimension of 6 mm. The light beam of each headlight is individually compared with a special circuit. Here it is necessary to achieve the correct direction of the beam, which will allow the driver not to dazzle oncoming traffic participants in the dark.

Scheme for adjusting headlights on Kalina

If the headlights on Kalina do not shine well, you can act according to different schemes. First, you need to drive up to the wall and stop, maintaining an interval of 2 m. Then mark the center of the car on the wall, place the axial parts of the lamps according to the optimal markings, and mark the distances from the road surface to the necessary lighting fixtures. From the center of the light flux, mark the distance to the center of the car; the line should be made a few centimeters below the first one.

Drive the car away from the wall to 7 m. Connect the points that correspond to the central areas of the headlights using straight lines. Supplement it with several vertical segments. Once the marking work is completed, begin adjustments.

It is best to carry out work against the wall - it will be easier and more accurate.

How to adjust headlights on Kalina in height

To improve the height of the light, you need to measure the distance from the floor to the central areas of the headlights. Then, taking into account the data obtained, a line is drawn on the screen with an indentation of 60 mm, and a second one is made. Additionally, vertically placed line segments are drawn along the centers of the spotlights, and another line is drawn at an equal distance from both of them.

Cover the lamp with a cardboard sheet and turn on the low beam. Start adjusting the directions of the light beams from the open headlights, alternately changing positions (it is convenient to use a Phillips-type screwdriver).

Good high beam is determined by height adjustments

How to adjust the headlights on Kalina horizontally

Deviations of light beams from headlights that occur in horizontal planes are adjusted using crossbar holes located in the longitudinal direction of the car axis. By rotating the screw on the housing, the height of the light beam is adjusted.

The upper area of ​​the spot must clearly coincide with the second line of the screen, the break zone of the light beam must coincide with the centered line of the headlight in the vertical direction. The positions of the spots of the other headlight are set in the same way. Turn on the low beam again and check that the actions are performed correctly.

Adjusting the headlight beam

Correctly adjusting headlights can only be done in a service station. However, let's look at how this operation is performed by experienced craftsmen.

Kalina-2 block headlight, correct adjustment of the beam direction

There are two adjustment screws on the back wall of the unit called the headlight unit. The first of them, located closer to the radiator, allows you to deflect the light beam “up and down”, and the “horizontal” direction is adjusted with the second screw. Ideally, this should happen: when the car is 5 meters from the screen, the border of the light spot touches line “2” (see figure). Line “1” is spaced from the ground at a distance equal to the height of the centers of the headlights. The second line is drawn 65 mm lower.

When making adjustments, the corrector switch is moved to position “0”. Of course, you only need to turn on the low beam. We also note that the headlights are adjusted one by one (the “excess” light source is covered with a cloth).

Here are a couple more tips that will be useful:

• The centers of the beams should be on lines AE, BE;
• Line “0” has the following meaning: it intersects with line “1” at one point, so the border of the spot should pass exactly through this point;
• The caps of the plastic adjustment screws are compatible with a hex screwdriver. However, a Phillips screwdriver will also work.

So, we have fully examined how to adjust the headlights on Kalina-2. Of course, replacing lamps with subsequent adjustment is a less labor-intensive operation than connecting a radio. However, accuracy is important here. And the special equipment used to perform the settings is only available at service stations.

Removing the headlight from the car

The particular difficulty of removing the headlight on a Priora to replace the glass is that the lower edge of the headlight unit is covered with a bumper, and it also controls the glass, and under it there are two lower mounts for the headlight itself. Therefore, whatever one may say, for a trivial replacement, you will have to remove the entire bumper.

Removing the Priora bumper to repair or replace headlights

This action will require both effort and tools. In general, you will need the following equipment:

• Phillips screwdriver;
• flat screwdriver;
• socket wrench with a “10” head.

First you need to unscrew the lower mounting screws. They are located along the lower edge of the bumper and along the edge of the front part of the wheel arch. The Priora has 6 mounting bolts on each side: three on the bottom and three on the fender liners. Next, unscrew the 4 bolts securing the bumper to the upper front part of the body wall - the cross member, and the 2 bolts securing the headlight casing. Carefully inspect the fog lights in the bumper, if installed, for repair or replacement. Remove and set aside the bumper.

Removing the headlight to replace the glass

On top of the front light there is a plate covering it - a casing. It is secured with 3 screws to the upper cross member of the engine compartment. After removing it, you will have access to the upper mounting bolt of the Priora headlight. Since the bumper has already been removed, all that remains is to unscrew the top and 2 bottom screws. That's it, you can carefully move the headlight forward and disconnect the control wire harness from the connector. The Priora headlight has been removed. You can disassemble and replace the glass.

Useful tips

The main and fog headlights are often configured according to a single scheme, although these options have their own characteristics and require an individual approach. For independent adjustments, the help of a second person is desirable and a level surface is required.

Marking a wall is not fun, it is mandatory. Without markings, it is virtually impossible to make precise adjustments. At the end, be sure to check the adjustment screws on the optics.

Sometimes problems in Kalina are caused by the light module - it’s worth checking it