Do-it-yourself repair of the bottoms of VAZ 2110 12 doors

We disassemble the front door to replace parts and the door itself

Removing the outside rear view mirror

We pry off the plug of the mirror control knob

Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw securing the handle and remove it.

Use a screwdriver to pry up the inner mirror cap and remove it.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the three self-tapping screws securing the mirror and remove it.

Install the mirror in reverse order

How to replace door hinges on a VAZ 2110 car

If you need to replace the hinge on the front door of a VAZ 2110, then in addition to dismantling the door, you also need to remove the front fender. Then:

A workplace is prepared, preferably a table, which is covered with a soft cloth to preserve the paintwork. This is not necessary for major renovations.

• Replacing door hinges on a VAZ 2110 begins by cutting off the old hinges at the base.
• Rust is cleaned and removed from the installation site of new hinges.
• New hinges are screwed to the car body pillar.
• The door is installed in the opening.
• Fixed in the correct position relative to the body. In this case, you need to monitor the gaps along the threshold and between the roof and the adjacent door.
• The door is pre-fixed using any method.
• The wing is put in place.
• Gaps are controlled.
• The wing is removed.
• The hinges are welded to the door.
• All additional fixations are removed.
• The correct installation of the doors is checked. To do this, you need to open and close them several times.

How to replace door hinges on a BA 2110 is clearly visible in the video.

In exceptional cases, namely, if it is necessary to repair the door or completely replace it, you will first need to remove it from the car. The whole process is quite simple and does not take much time, but you should definitely have tools such as:

• Ratchet handles: large and small
• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
• Extension Cords
• Socket heads for 10 and 13 mm

Where are the mounting points for the sheathing?

Almost any kind of skin is attached to one-time-use pistons, but in some places it is also held on by screws; the mounting locations vary depending on the skin, that is, the rear skin is attached in slightly different places, unlike the front; for clarity, we have given two photographs below, on the left they showed the trim of the front door and the arrows indicate the places where the pistons hold it, respectively, in the right photo everything is the same, but only the trim is no longer on the left, but on the right, by the way, the blue arrows show the places where the screws secure them, you remember all these places, because the casing needs to be bent and it needs to be bent exactly in those places where the pistons are located.

Why do doors sag?

There are several reasons that affect the reliability of door fixation and sagging:

• The hinges and axles are badly worn. The door of the vases began to close poorly, and when opening it required considerable force.
• The fastening has become loose and a metallic creak is heard when driving on uneven roads.
• The pairing of the door fixing elements was broken: the hinges were skewed, and cracks formed in the door body. This leads to uneven gaps and the appearance of water in the cabin after rain.
• The door was hit in an accident.
• The doors have not been installed or adjusted correctly.

How to fix sagging doors

Advice: Before carrying out work, it is necessary to determine the cause of the sagging.

Why the door sagged, a small test can help:

• With both hands you need to grab the bottom of the door and, with slight loosening, check the gap in the vertical plane. Play in the VAZ 2110 door hinge is not allowed.
• The door is grasped with hands from above and below. Then you need to try to turn it in a horizontal axis; there should be no movement of the door, no gap is allowed.
• A visual inspection is made of the places where the door hinges are fixed to the car body on a VAZ 2110 car, the hinges of the sagging door are compared with the same elements of a working one, the differences in them are determined and a conclusion is made.

Once the cause of the sagging is identified, repairs can begin. It could be:

• If the door sag due to excessive wear on the hinge axis, it is necessary to replace the pin in the VAZ 2110 door hinge.
• If the entire mechanism has signs of wear or wear, then the VAZ 2110 door hinge assembly needs to be replaced, then the price will be less than installing several new parts simultaneously with heavily worn elements.

After replacing failed parts, it is necessary to adjust the door position. For this:

Tip: To make the adjustment procedure easier, it is better to remove the mating part.

• The door is closed and its best vertical position is visually determined.
• If the door line runs parallel to the body, and the door itself is shifted down or up, it is necessary to slightly loosen the fixation of the upper and lower hinges and raise or lower the door. After this, secure the position with a fixing screw.
• If the corner of the door, the end of which is equipped with a lock, is located slightly below the desired level, while the door hinges on the VAZ 2110 are working properly, the fixation of the lower hinge is unscrewed and the door position is leveled. To do this, thin metal plates or washers are placed under the loop itself, as shown in the photo.

If the edge on which the door lock is located is pulled up strongly, then the fixation of the upper hinge is unscrewed, and the adjusting plates are placed under it.

Replacement options

Drivers have several options for replacing door trim, each of which has its own advantages and is chosen based on taste:

• Eurocard;
• European cladding;
• panels from the manufacturer;
• independent re-upholstery.

Factory trims from AvtoVAZ are replacement kits for the original trim. They are made of plastic and additionally covered with decorative inserts. The advantages are the exact overall dimensions, ease of installation of clips, and compliance with the door dimensions. Frequently used sheathing kits Lux 1 or Lux 2.

With European cladding, the door lining is made of high-strength polymers and comes in a variety of colors. Manufacturers are small companies specializing in car tuning.

Self-upholstery does not require large investments and is within the capabilities of every driver. The material you can use is textiles, natural, artificial leather, velor, etc.

Fastening

The cost of one door trim piston is from 3 rubles. AvtoVAZ produces plastic fasteners in its workshops. Product code 2108-6302015, 21080630201500, width, clip length 1.5 cm.

The mount has a simple shape and holds the door panel trim using a plastic skirt. The manufacturer claims high quality parts, but in practice, when disassembling the door card, two of the six required clips break. When installing Euro sheathing, on average one clip breaks, this is worth taking into account.

Self-upholstery

Before directly reupholstering, it is recommended to check the condition of the inner door panel, remove pockets of corrosion, check or replace sound insulation, replace rubber seals, so the doors will open better. For VAZ 2110, the service life of door seals is up to 3 years.

The process of re-covering a door part yourself step by step:

1. Clean the outside of the card. You can sand it with fine-grain emery for better adhesion of glue and leather.
2. Attach the door card to the material, cut around the perimeter, leaving at least 7 cm around the edges.
3. Treat the outer surface with glue and the inside of the future cladding with glue. Apply glue according to the manufacturer's recommendations. If an adhesive composition is used, then after coating you need to wait up to 10 minutes.
4. Place the vinyl on the door card, constantly heating the material with a hairdryer, and level the surface so that the leatherette fills all the curves of the part: the space for the speaker, for the central panel, the recesses for the handles.
5. Cut out all the holes that are covered with vinyl in the door card from the center and not reaching the perimeter, carefully wrap it on the wrong side, making sure that the edges of the fold do not exceed 2-3 cm. Trim off the remaining vinyl.
6. After gluing the card, trim off the remaining vinyl, leaving at least 3-5 cm on the inside of the card perimeter.

After the glue has completely dried, install the door card on the car in the reverse order, having first changed all the clips.

Installation of a ready-made kit

Re-upholstering the cladding yourself does not always help save time or money. If you don’t have time to do this yourself, then you can use ready-made cladding.

The set of door elements Lux 2 from AvtoVAZ has additional sound insulation, a set of standard fasteners, mesh for speakers and screws. Installing a finished panel takes up to 20 minutes for an inexperienced driver. When choosing a casing, choose original replicas; if the set contains only four panels, then the speaker grids, caps and screws must be purchased separately.

The lower part of the door trim needs to be screwed in only with long screws; if the standard kit offers short ones, then you need to change the screws yourself.

Installation of Lux 2 cladding in steps:

1. Remove the old card.
2. Attach a new panel, check the gaps and the alignment of the fastener locations.
3. If the car is equipped with a mechanical window lift, then the panel needs to be modified. Lux 2 does not have a hole for the handle of a mechanical lift.
4. Secure the trim to the clips.
5. Tighten all the bolts and secure the outer trim panels.

How is installation done?

Reupholstery begins with replacing the plastic latches from the previous set. In most cases, this procedure is carried out simply if a high-quality upholstery set is purchased. Even if the seller assures the buyer of the high quality of his products, it is best to disassemble the door first and go shopping for new upholstery with one of the stock clips. This will help you select the most similar fastening elements.

When disassembling, you must remember that the self-tapping screws on the VAZ 2110 trims are different. The mounting screws for the bottom of the trim are usually longer, so it is advisable to place them separately from other hardware. European panels can be secured with the same screws if they do not spoil the appearance of the updated upholstery.

The stock audio preparation of the VAZ 2110 provides openings for speakers with a diameter of 13 cm. This is a good reason to replace the speakers with new ones, since the old ones will spoil the overall appearance. Of course, they can be covered with black protective mesh caps if it is not possible to replace them with new ones.

When purchasing an upholstery kit, you need to consider the type of window regulators on your vehicle. The panels are different for power and manual windows. If your car has a manual type of lifts, and you were unable to find upholstery for such doors, reupholstering can still be done. To do this, you will need to slightly alter the trim panels by cutting out a small opening for the window lift handle.

This process is simple because the upholstery has a soft backing that can be cut through with a small knife. Don't forget to mark with a pencil. Remember that the hole must be smaller than the diameter of the handle. Otherwise, it will fall inside the casing.

Cost and types of finished skins

At a specialized service station, the cost of reupholstering a door trim starts from 3,000 rubles. excluding the cost of the door card.

Depending on the model, in 2022 the following prices for ready-made kits for the VAZ 2110 will remain:

• factory replicas from AvtoVAZ and KAMAZ - from 2300 rubles;
• Luxury cladding panels – from RUB 3,200;
• door cards Lux 2 for 16.8 cm speaker – 3500 RUR;
• plastic trim linings - from 300 rubles. thing.

Clips and nets for speakers must be purchased separately.

Tools and materials

To reupholster yourself you will need to prepare:

1. Sheathing material.
   

   Experienced drivers recommend using vinyl, but keep in mind that the material shrinks significantly. Before purchasing, you must take measurements and leave at least 10 cm for allowances and internal bends. If genuine leather or suede is used, allow up to 5 cm for allowances.

2. Scissors with a long blade.
3. Glue. For repairs they use Moment, Master, Titan.
4. A construction knife with a small blade and a sharp end.
5. Construction or household hair dryer. It is not recommended to use a heating lamp as it may deform the material.
6. Glue brushes: thin, wide.
7. Set of clips.
   

   For the VAZ 2110 they produce special sets of fasteners, the cost of a set of 10 clips is 30 rubles. Each door will require 8 clips. It is recommended to buy latches with a reserve. During installation, several clips often break, since the fasteners are consumer goods and the quality of the fasteners is not regulated.

8. Self-tapping screws. If you use independent re-upholstery of the cladding on the old casing, then use standard short self-tapping screws; when installing factory casing or Eurocard, purchase a set of long self-tapping screws.
9. Crosshead screwdriver.
10. A thin screwdriver with a wide blade.

Lux 2 panels and Euro casings have standard places for speakers with a diameter of 17 cm. If the standard Lada audio system has smaller speakers, then you will need to select it to fit the size of the hole or add a rubber or plastic insert to the part to fit the speaker tightly to the mesh.