Removal and installation of the “high” instrument panel for VAZ 2108, VAZ 2109, VAZ 21099

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If some VAZ 2109 cars have a high panel, then the other part has a low panel. The diagrams are somewhat different, so we bring to your attention a detailed description of the instrument panel and instrument panel for nines with a low panel.

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How to remove the visor of a high instrument panel without disassembling the entire panel

Sometimes there is a need to remove only one visor on the high instrument panel of a VAZ 2109 without removing the entire panel. Often this point is not described in the manuals; the emphasis is on dismantling the entire dashboard and disconnecting it from the car body. At the same time, to access the instrument cluster, for example, to install LEDs for dial illumination instead of standard lamps or install another instrument combination, there is no need to dismantle the entire instrument panel; it is enough to remove only one visor.
In this article we will look at how you can do this yourself.
Before starting any work on the vehicle's electrical wiring, it is necessary to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery to avoid possible short circuits in the wires.
Remove the headlight/low beam switch button from the panel using a screwdriver. The button is tight, you need to be careful not to damage it.
Disconnect its connector from the button.
In the same way, remove the emergency button. It will be more difficult to pull it out, we also need to be careful.
Disconnect its connector.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws securing the tidy console trim, also called the “beard.”
Having unscrewed the screws, we bend the beard down, holding it from below with another self-tapping screw.
We take out the radio and disconnect all its connectors, or the standard plug if you do not have a radio in your car.
There are 3 metal latches (2) on the top of the visor, and 2 plastic tabs (1) on the bottom edges. To remove the visor, you need to press them out one by one and release the instrument panel visor.
We start with the two top latches, use a screwdriver to press them through the niche for the radio, and slide the visor towards you. Caution is also necessary here as the latches are fragile and can come off.
Next, use a screwdriver to press out the two lower plastic fasteners of the visor and lift the visor up.
Raising the visor, unhook the third upper mounting bracket, located on the left. Well, having disconnected the electrical connectors of the cigarette lighter, its illumination and the emergency signal lamp, we release the visor.
That’s it, access to the instrument cluster is free, just don’t forget that the connectors and speedometer cable are holding it at the back. If you need to remove the instrument panel combination, for example, in order to illuminate the instrument scales from the inside, do not forget to turn off the whole thing.

The interior design of the VAZ-2109 depends on the year of manufacture of the car. In any case, dismantling the panel is a very labor-intensive job that takes a lot of time. Let's figure out how to remove a high or low instrument panel on a VAZ-2109.

Why is a torpedo removed?

over time, the torpedo deteriorates, mechanical damage appears on it (scratches, cracks, erased paint);
to install a noise and vibration isolation system in a car, you also need to disassemble the dashboard on the VAZ 21099;
setting up the operation of air ducts.

To disassemble the torpedo on a VAZ 21099 with a high panel, a pair of hands is enough, but it is better to work with an assistant who will tell you how to connect the wires. This is necessary at the end of re-fastening the torpedo structure, so as not to confuse the connection. But you can get by with a camera.

Low version dismantling procedure

A low dashboard is used in some VAZ-2109 cars, as well as in the Baltika modification. If the situation forced you to disassemble this part of the interior, then do the work like this:

First of all, remove the 3 knobs from the panel for switching stove modes.
Removing the airflow control knob is simple - slightly pull it towards you.
On both sides of the shield, remove the fasteners of the decorative trim, then slide it towards you.
Disconnect the connectors with wires from the fog lights and heated rear window switches. There is another wire going to the latter that needs to be disconnected.
De-energize the hazard light switch and the cigarette lighter illumination.
Now you can begin to remove the cigarette lighter wiring and decorative trim from the stove.
On the stove control element you will see 4 fasteners that will need to be removed.
Next, remove the 2 fasteners from the instrument panel.
Remove the dashboard visor.
Compress the spring clips and remove the housing from the instrument cluster.
Unscrew the speedometer fastener and disconnect it from the drive cable.
On the instrument panel, find the block with white wires and disconnect it from the power.
Find the econometer fitting and remove the hose from it. After this you can remove the cotter pin.
Then disconnect the speedometer from the cable, which is used to record the readings of the device for the day.
Disconnect the red wire from the power supply.
Pull the hydraulic corrector and light switch handles towards you.
Unscrew the two fastening nuts that are located at the hydraulic corrector socket and next to the instrument backlight switch.
Remove the steering wheel, along with the switches that are located under it.
You can only remove the power pads from the ignition switch if you turn it to position 1 with the key.
Remove 2 fasteners and the same number of nuts from the steering column.
Remove the steering column along with the ignition switch.
Pull the choke handle towards you to remove it from the rod. This rod is held in place by two fasteners that need to be removed.
Remove the bolts from the left side and bottom of the instrument panel. Do the same on the right side.
Inside the glove compartment there is another fastener that needs to be unscrewed.
Remove the last fasteners and carefully remove the panel.

Step-by-step removal of the torpedo

Remove the trim from the steering wheel.
Screw the nut on the lock of this wheel and leave it in position so that its side is next to the side of the column shaft.
The location of the steering wheel should be marked according to its location to the shaft, since it is tightly attached to the shaft splines. If you turn the wheel lock nut instantly, it may jump out of the splines and cause injury.
Using the marks, remove the steering wheel from the splines.
Tighten the nut and remove the wheel completely.
Remove the screws on the steering column from the lower casing socket.
Remove this cover on the steering column along with the ignition switch.
Then remove the top casing.
On the switch under the steering wheel at the base, loosen the bolt on the mount.
Remove the main part from the shaft and disconnect the two signal wiring blocks.
Disconnect the wiring at the washer and windshield wiper control lever.
To avoid confusion with the wiring later, it is better to color-code the pads and wiring.
Also disconnect the wiring at the turn signal and headlight switch.
On the air cap, move the carburetor lever toward you to create draft, then remove it.
On the panel where the instruments are located, remove 2 screws from the trim.
Remove the console itself.
Remove the cartridge from the cigarette lighter hole.
Remove the ashtray.
Remove the heater fan control lever.
Using a screwdriver, remove the heater control switch.
Under the heater console, disconnect the wiring from the heater switch.
Remove the wiring from the backlight bulbs on the stove control panel.
Remove the headlight hydraulic adjustment switch by pulling it towards you.
Remove the switch on the instrument lighting button in the same way.
Remove the mounting nut from the instrument light switch.
Also remove the mount on the headlight hydraulic corrector.
Push the backlight switch on the instruments and the headlight hydraulic corrector into the panel.
Use a screwdriver to remove the side nozzles from different sides of the instrument panel.
From the same sides, remove the mounting screws from the lining (tighten one from each side).
Remove the external lighting switch from the dashboard.
Disconnect the wiring from it and push it inside the instrument panel.
Take out the tape recorder and remove its mounting socket.
Unscrew the mounting screw from the dashboard trim.
Push back the latches with a screwdriver and lift the trim.
Disconnect the wire connectors from the cigarette lighter and its light bulbs.
Disconnect the wires from the switch bulb and the emergency light switch itself.
Completely remove the trim from the dashboard.
From the left side of the instrument panel, press down and pull out the loudspeaker parts.
Remove the wiring from the rear door window heating switch.
Disconnect the block with wires from the fog lights.
Tighten the mounting screws on the instrument system.
Pull out the instrument panel combination, remove the fastening element from the speedometer and unfasten the cable.
Disconnect the block with the red wires from the dashboard system.
Unfasten the entire on-board tracking system.
Unfasten the white wire connector from the instrument panel.
Disconnect the power supply wire from the ignition relay.
Remove the wire from the ignition relay that goes to vehicle ground.
Remove the wiring from the air damper control lamp.
Remove the bottom screw from each side of the instrument panel.
Unscrew the glove compartment light bulb.
Unscrew and lower the heater control panel.
Unscrew the mounting screws from the air damper rod.
Remove the screws from the mounting sides on the top of the panel.
Unscrew the plugs from the sides of the panel. Unscrew the fastening screws from the panel.
Remove the main mounting screw.
Remove the entire instrument panel from the dashboard.

Independent dismantling and replacement of the VAZ-21099 stove

The most common malfunction of the interior heating system in VAZ 99 model cars is its depressurization. This is exactly the case when, unexpectedly for yourself, sitting behind the wheel of your favorite “swallow”, you discover how coolant begins to drip or even pour from under the dashboard. What to do in this case, and how to remove the stove on a VAZ-21099 to repair or replace it, we will consider in this publication.

The final stage of work

The high panel of the VAZ is dismantled carefully, since there are latches on the left that quickly break. After disconnecting the block from other elements, the entire instrument cluster is dismantled. The final step involves disconnecting the cable from the speedometer. If the Europanel is equipped with additional equipment, then you need to be even more careful. Tuning a torpedo involves disconnecting the block from the following units:

on-board control system;
ignition relay;
remaining panel instruments;
backlight lamps.

You will need to unscrew the screws for the lower fixation of the torpedo on both sides. Using a screwdriver, pull out the plug and unscrew the screws for the side fixation of the torpedo. The europanel is removed at the final stage. Installation of a new structure of this type is carried out in the reverse order. Upon completion of this procedure, the operation of the switches is checked.

Often, tuning a VAZ torpedo involves dismantling the plastic and removing the panel board. In this case, you will need the following tools and materials:

Initially, you will need to remove the old europanel, remove the glass and the existing edging. The insert and arrows are carefully pulled out. Particular attention should be paid to the new insert. It is recommended to make holes with some margin. This will prevent the arrows from sticking.

Further tuning is based on dismantling the standard backlight. This may break the plastic. Initially, the board is dismantled. Experts advise first drawing on paper the existing connection diagram and connections.

The standard lighting is replaced with neon lamps. Neon is glued to the panel. A plastic protection is fixed on top. In this case, you need to check whether this structure is securely held. The block with which the neon lighting is controlled should be glued to the europanel. To do this, you can use glue or double-sided tape.

Step-by-step tuning steps

Before dismantling the VAZ 21099 panel, you will need to remove the terminals from the power supply by hand. Then the decorative steering wheel trim is removed. The nut should be unscrewed so that its end is flush with the similar element of the steering column shaft. You can’t turn it away right away. Then tuning the VAZ 21099 panel involves removing the steering wheel.

After unscrewing the 6 screws that secure the lower casing, you will need to remove it. The ignition switch trim is removed. The next step involves loosening the bolt that secures the base of the switches. The last element is removed from the shaft, and 2 blocks with the corresponding wires are disconnected.

In this case, you will need to label the washer and wiper switches. The block with wires is disconnected from the corresponding levers and direction indicators. The choke should be pulled out so that a draft occurs. At the same time, the handle of the first unit is pulled towards itself. Then the bolts securing the console trim are removed from the panel and the trim itself is removed.

The cigarette lighter cartridge and ashtray are pulled out of the socket. The VAZ torpedo is equipped with a heater fan that will need to be removed. To do this, it is recommended to use a screwdriver. The block and two wires are disconnected from the fan switch. They illuminate the europanel.

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You also need to disconnect the handles for the hydraulic headlight adjustment and the light switch. After unscrewing the nuts, the corresponding switch is pushed inside the panel. The side nozzles are removed with a screwdriver. The high panel provides for turning away the bolts for fixing the linings. The last elements are located on both sides of the torpedo.

Subsequent tuning is carried out taking into account the removal of the radio socket. Existing audio equipment is pre-dismantled. Then, using a screwdriver, the latches are removed and the cover is raised. The block and wires are disconnected from the cigarette lighter. A similar step is carried out in relation to the backlight and alarm switch.

Beautiful modifications to the VAZ 2109 panel

Every driver of a domestic car wants to make the instrument panel of his VAZ-2109 as bright and original as possible. Here is one of the options for how beautifully you can modify this element of the machine.

You will need a soldering iron. Next you need to buy numbers and a scale panel. It is important that they are translucent from the inside. You should also purchase an ultraviolet lamp. It is powered by 12 volts. Therefore, nothing needs to be changed.

You will also need a fluorescent marker or paint. It will change color if exposed to ultraviolet light. This technique is often used in modern nightclubs. You will also need ordinary light bulbs with sockets, like those in the “tidy”. There is no need to change the LEDs; they will remain in place. Everything you need is there, you can get started.

First you need to remove the plastic, then the dashboard. Also, don't forget about the black plastic that surrounds the glass. We disassemble the standard insert, as well as the arrows. Most often, there are no holes in the new insert. Therefore, you will have to do them. For the arrows, the holes will be needed wider than in the standard trim. Otherwise, the arrows will start to stick.

Next you need to dismantle the lighting that is installed. The work should be done carefully so that the plastic is not damaged. We take out the board with the light bulbs. We install a neon light bulb instead of the usual ones, and stick a plastic protection on top. It used to have factory bulbs screwed in. Don't forget about the control unit for the new neon light bulb. Be careful not to reverse the polarity at all times.