✅ How to remove a panel on a Priora Luxury

Added Mar 30, 2015 to Dashboards

VAZ 2170 is a fairly popular car from the domestic automobile industry. It is popular both among ordinary car enthusiasts and among professional tuners who are involved in radical improvements in all parameters: appearance, interior, driving performance.

In this article we will talk about the process of removing the instrument panel, as well as dismantling the instrument panel itself, that is, the dashboard. There is no need to explain why this may be needed: either for repairs or for tuning. By the way, regarding tuning, as an addition to this guide, we recommend that you read the article: modification of the Priora dashboard.

Removing and installing the center console of the instrument panel on a Priora

The center console trim on cars with “standard” and “luxury” configurations may differ in the size of the cutout for the radio. Otherwise, there will be no difference in fastenings. Moreover, many owners cut a hole out of a regular one for installing a 2-din radio and everything works out quite successfully. So, let’s get closer to the point - if you have a radio installed, you must first remove it, using special removable keys that usually come with it.

After the niche is free, pressing on the button connectors from the inside, we take them out, approximately as can be seen in the photo below.

Then we disconnect the block with wires from the buttons that go to the console.

Next, you need to remove the ashtray by pulling it with a certain force from each edge in the open state, since it is attached along guides in the grooves:

After this, two fastening screws are clearly visible in the recess, which, of course, will need to be unscrewed.

Next, we go to the upper part of the console, and unscrew a few more fastening screws, two of which are located in the upper part of the niche for installing the audio system:

In this case, we are dealing with a 2-din console that has already been cut out, so the two remaining screws are not visible, and only a little lower are the attachment points that were once there visible. In the photo above they are visible - slightly in the recess. If you have everything in factory form, then everything will look like this - a couple of screws are under the cover:

After this, carefully move the console to the side, threading all the wires from the buttons that were disconnected:

Now all that remains is to disconnect a few connectors. The first is from the heater control unit:

Second from standard quartz watches:

And the last one is from the hazard warning button. The most convenient way to do this is with the button already removed from the console body:

Now you can remove the console, since nothing else prevents this.

I think there is no need to explain that if it is necessary to replace this part, from the inside it will be necessary to unscrew and remove the control unit from the heater, as well as the clock and the central nozzles of the heater air duct.

Installation occurs in reverse order. If you need to buy a new console, this may be a problem. It is not so easy to find it in stores and car markets, although the price is not high and is about 700 rubles. You can buy a similar thing at a car disassembly for no more than 400-500 rubles, and the quality is better than “new” ones.

Peculiarities

Despite the fact that removing the element in question is a fairly simple process, you should remember some nuances. Disassembly must begin by dismantling the radio. For this procedure, special pullers are used, which are inserted into the sides of the tape recorder until it clicks. Then you just need to pull the element towards you, and then disconnect all the connectors that appear. The metal niche where the radio was located is removed. Then the two console trim fasteners are unscrewed.

In order not to miss all the fastening elements, it should be taken into account that the console is fixed with two hidden screws under the Open cover and four similar screws under the ashtray and radio. In the upper part, the cladding is secured with additional metal brackets. To remove it you will need to apply some force.

If the center console is dismantled to eliminate an unpleasant squeak, after dismantling the cladding, you need to paste over the edges of the panel with a special insulator, which acts as protection against extraneous noise. In addition, you should treat in a similar way all areas with which the console interacts and make sure that the element is securely fixed and will not rattle after assembly.

Life hack: dashboard of a Lada Priora car, everything you need to know

Priora has several panels, depending on the year of manufacture, plus non-standard ones made specifically for it. Everyone knows how important it is to know the instantaneous status of instruments and machine parameters. The panel, also known as the control panel, on a Lada Priora car is, in fact, brief information about the condition of the car at the moment. It contains all the basic information, from movement speed to indicator readings on malfunctions of the main units and components of the machine. When something in it doesn’t work, it’s immediately alarming, because it’s current information. A description of all the icons and their meaning can be found below in the article. Technology is gradually developing, so the dashboard is becoming more and more technologically advanced. But since the Lada Priora is a low budget car, the panel on it is of the same quality. On the first devices, the backlight often does not light up, or is only half lit. Of course, this doesn’t look good on Priora.

How much do watches cost?

Instead, you can put three options:

Analog – original and with modifications;
Conventional electronic;
Voltmeter and various accessories.

Analog ones are available in parts stores and the aftermarket. Their price starts from 200 rubles - lovers of the classics can get themselves a new device to replace the faulty ones. A factory malfunction may be the result of a breakdown in the electrical wiring or the mechanism itself.

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The main options for improvements from craftsmen are the backlighting of numbers and hands, as well as a black bezel instead of the original gray

It will become easier to tell the time at night, but note: according to statistics, in order to tell the time, a person looks at an analog device much longer than at an electronic one. This can play a key role in a traffic situation, because according to traffic rules it is not recommended to be distracted from the road

Regular electronic watches are sold in 2 versions: assembled and in parts. Collected ones can cost from 450-500 rubles. They come in a variety of colors, with tinted glass, but most sellers only offer the original gray bezel, so aesthetes will have to paint this part black themselves. You can assemble this simple device yourself: tint the glass, connect the electrical, set the time. The whole set will cost about 400 rubles.

The voltmeter and various modifications are the result of an engineer’s wild imagination; these specimens deserve attention.

Standard instrument panel - article number and price

The original car tidy exists in three types.

the first is an option for a pre-restyling car;
the second panel is for a restyled car;
and the third is the “Lux” option for the restyled one, which has become faintly similar to all previous torpedoes.

Each of them contains standard elements such as a tachometer, so their functionality does not decrease. . Who wants to do tuning of the instrument panel, this option is for them.

Priora first generation

The instrument cluster for the first generation Lada Priora received catalog number 2170-3801010. Cost – about 6,000 rubles. Everything is standard with it - from left to right there are four arc scales with red arrows: odometer, speedometer, coolant temperature, fuel level. Below the speedometer there is a small on-board computer display, and above the arches are all the indicators, including the direction indicators.

Priora 2

For the Priora “Lux” variation there are two more “subtypes” - with or without a CAN bus. Different subtypes were made so that the panel could be connected to any car. Catalog number – 2170-3801010-50 without tire, 2170-3801010-60 with tire. It is distinctive in that it contains an elongated display with a screen that can highlight the navigator.

The catalog number of the combination for the “Norma” assembly is 21720-03801010-20. Cost – 6,500 rubles. Like the “Lux” version, it received a brighter speedometer and odometer, and the coolant temperature along with the fuel level indicator is hidden at the bottom of the speedometer and odometer. The base will not create a route on the display, but will show all the information in color.

Do-it-yourself dashboard overexposure

You will need: remove and disassemble the instrument cluster, SMD LEDs (unsoldered from LED strip or LED lamp), soldering iron.

The process of replacing LEDs on the instrument panel board consists of unsoldering the standard SMD LED and soldering a new one in its place. During such tuning, there are several important points to consider:

take your time so as not to damage the conductive traces of the board;
observe the polarity (SMD LEDs have a bevel on one side, install a new LED in the same position);
do not overheat the LEDs; high temperatures may cause them to fail;

After soldering the required LEDs, it is recommended to check the backlight. To connect the instrument cluster at home, you need to apply +12V to pins 19 and 21, and ground to 17. You can also verify that the installed LEDs are working properly using a multimeter in “tester” mode, connecting the probes to the LED according to the polarity (red probe is plus) :

If all LEDs are installed successfully, reassemble in the reverse order. Relighting the instrument cluster of Grants or Kalinas is a great way to make your car more individual and stylish. It is noteworthy that there are a lot of options for implementing such panel tuning, but which style suits you best? Participate in the survey, share video materials and photos of your improvements.

Let us remind you that the website presents other modifications to the instrument panel, for example, you can reflash it and install an outside air temperature sensor.

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Icons on the factory dashboard

All indicators should light up like a Christmas tree for three seconds when the engine starts. If some icon remains, it means the system is signaling a breakdown. To make it easier to understand all the indicators, here is a schematic picture:

1,5,9,10 are already known scales that display the main parameters that can change. 19 – on-board computer display. Further:

2 – Icon indicating the operation of the braking system.
3 – Battery condition. If the light remains on, the battery is discharged or the charge level is too low.
4.7 – Doublers for direction indicators (“turn signals”).
6 – Oil level (indicates low level).
8 – Handbrake. Lights yellow when the lever is tightened.
11 – “Gasoline light bulb.” Lights up when there are only 10 liters left.
12 – Button for switching on-board computer modes.
13 – “Emergency”.
14 – Electric power steering (indicates a breakdown).
15 – High beam on.
16 – Side lights/low beam.
17 – Airbag condition (malfunction).
18 – Immobilizer (if you hear a beep and the icon itself blinks, the immobilizer is faulty).
20 – Seat belts not fastened.
21 – Unsatisfactory condition of the service brake system.
22 – Disabling the airbag.
23 – ABS malfunction.
24 – “Check”, “Check Engine” - engine failure.

Reasons for disassembly

So, we have already almost indicated the first reason - I don’t like it. This may also be necessary in the following cases:

For tuning. That is, when we try with all possible forces to correct the “face” of the car, which everyone sitting in the cabin is staring at, that is, the torpedo. To improve comfort and overall aesthetic appearance, you can install new linings, of which there are quite a few types today. The following linings are perfect for the VAZ 2110: • Euro 1, also known as Caprice. It looks nice, but it doesn't have a shelf on the passenger side;
Panel trim VAZ 2110 Euro-1
• Euro 2 – similar to the previous one, but with a passenger shelf;
Read also: What to do if the windows on the Lada Granta do not work
Panel trim VAZ 2110 Euro-2
• There are trims that are installed directly on top of the instrument panel. Installing them yourself is not at all difficult. Among these, one of the most popular is Chestnut;

Panel trim VAZ 2110 Kashtan

Panel trim VAZ 2110 Kashtan

Panel trim VAZ 2110 Kashtan
• In addition, you can order an exclusive trim that makes the interior similar to that of the Nissan Primera, with the instrument panel in the center.
Trim Chestnut panel VAZ 2110 (dashboard in the center)
Trim Chestnut panel VAZ 2110 (dashboard in the center)
In order to get to the wiring, change some wire in it, or maybe a complete replacement of the entire wiring harness is necessary;
To install a new stereo or video system, as well as supply other equipment that is necessary, but not provided for by the designers;
Replace, fix or clean air ducts;
When you need wind and noise insulation, since the standard one on the VAZ 2110 leaves much to be desired. Let’s not argue that tens of them are always making noise and rattling, and I really want to get rid of it.
Interior sizing Bimast Bomb

Sizing with Splen on top of Bimast

Interior sizing Bimast Bomb

Perhaps car owners will also find other reasons to replace the dashboard.

Possible faults

The instrument cluster does not always tell the truth, and sometimes its readings can mislead the driver - they may seem absurd. For each common malfunction, a brief commentary will be given on the possibility of eliminating them:

The fault lamp does not light up (check the lamp);
the lamp is on - check the sensor, reset the error via the diagnostic connector.

If none of the above measures help resolve the problem, carefully inspect the wiring - damage to it may cause the light bulb to activate or deactivate.

THERE ARE TWO DIFFERENCES

To be a “ten” driver, and not to be left in the past. Today there are many so-called “time machines”, which take you back several decades.

In the late 80s, Audi, Citroen, and Rover cars with their dashboards with large keys along the edges were very popular. In terms of ergonomics, the VAZ-2110 is not designed very well - the steering wheel is covered by indicator lamps on the keys.

If the steering wheel were a little smaller, maybe it was planned to do this earlier, but they were late with the power steering, but the unified steering wheel arrived on time. As a result, we received fewer expenses, but no increase in convenience. In addition, most of the VAZ-2110, produced last year, were equipped with a similar arrangement of instruments, similar to the panel of the Priora, but of course with a different panel with no keys on the visor.

Car VAZ-21104. having undergone preparation before sale, we are visually distinguishable from the “ten” cars that we sometimes drove to the editorial office. We usually had to set the maximum recommended castor, install a brace, between the supports of the front struts. Thus, control was normalized and the steering was reactively strengthened. When testing a car, you may be surprised by such a slow reaction and large play in the steering wheel, because VAZ test drives are supposed to go like this.

Pinout of the instrument panel of a Priora car

The panel pinout looks quite complicated, but there is a more simplified diagram that will help you figure out the wires connected inside:

EUR
"emergency light"
Engine oil
Handbrake
Immobilizer
Airbags
Headlights and dimensions
Right turn signal
Left turn signal
Electronic control unit
Pad wear sensor
Seat belts (closing sensor)
ABS
Reset button
Brake system, brake fluid
ABS
High beam headlights
Torpedo shield lighting
"Weight"
Thirtieth terminal
Fifteenth terminal
Fuel consumption
Forward key
Back key
Ambient temperature sensor (minus)
Ambient temperature sensor (plus)
Fuel level
Speed sensors
Coolant temperature
Odometer
Diagnostics of the shield (service)
Generator regulator

How to enable self-diagnosis of the instrument panel

Using the panel you can “dig into the brains” of the Priora:

Hold the button under the fuel gauge and turn on the ignition. The display should indicate the start of the test.
Press the button again. The display should show the operating system version.
Click again. The system should show error codes:

(2) – High voltage level;
(3) – DT malfunction;
(4) – DTOZH malfunction;
(5) – DTV malfunction;
(6) – Motor overheating;
(7) – Low oil level;
(8) – Malfunction of the brake system;
(9) – Battery discharge;
E – Brain error, EEPROM.

If necessary, reset the error: hold the button for three seconds.
Release the button. Click again. All indicators should light up.
Leave all the buttons. After 30 seconds, the self-test will automatically complete.

Connecting a new

Installation of a new audio device is carried out in the standard mounting hole. When using alternative equipment that has a different configuration of the front part, transition frames are used to allow the unit to harmoniously fit into the interior of the car. For switching, adapters are used to ensure compatibility between the wiring harness on the car and the connector on the player body.

On Priora 2 cars, the standard configuration did not include a standard radio; in its place there was a trapezoidal pocket that could accommodate a 1 din head unit. But additional sealing of the resulting cracks or the manufacture of a decorative frame is required.

Many owners place the radio in place of the plug located below the standard mounting socket. Algorithm of actions:

Remove the rubber mat in the niche located below the climate control controls. Remove 2 screws.
Pry up and remove the decorative cover of the gear shift knob, under which there are 3 more screws.
Remove the lower part of the console, providing access to the lower mounting points of the front cover of the instrument panel console.
Remove the plastic cover above the control buttons, under which there are 2 more screws.
Remove the decorative frame.
Remove the cover and modify the seat to a size sufficient to install the guide shaft.
Install and secure the shaft in the console, and then insert the radio into it.

After installing the shaft, it is necessary to mount all the removed parts in the reverse order. The same scheme is used to replace the original radio on Priora 2 cars.

Step-by-step instruction

1. Set the steering wheel to the lower position.

2. Next we need to remove the instrument panel trim. It is secured with four Phillips screws.

Unscrew the 2 screws on top.

In order to get to the lower mounting screws, you need to remove the plastic from the bottom of the steering wheel.

To remove, turn the three latches counterclockwise half a turn.

After turning the clamps from above, pry up the plastic with your hand and remove it.

3. Unscrew the 2 lower screws securing the instrument panel trim.

4. Using both hands, remove the cover. Let's start from the top.

Be careful not to break the latches.

5. Unscrew the 2 screws securing the dashboard using a Phillips screwdriver.

6. After unscrewing the screws, pull the dashboard slightly towards you.

7. Next you need to remove the connector that goes to the dashboard. The connector comes with a clever lock.

Press the latch in the indicated place below with a flat-head screwdriver.

After pressing, use a screwdriver to move the lock back. There is a boss on the latch that a screwdriver hooks onto and you can pull the latch back.

After the lock is removed, the connector can be easily removed from the instrument panel by hand.

8. We remove the instrument panel and perform the necessary operations, for example, replacing the panel backlight lamps.

9. We perform assembly in reverse order.

How can I set up my radio to receive calls from my phone?

A special feature of the installation is the ability to communicate between the radio and the telephone. This function is available through the existing Bluetooth system. Connecting a mobile phone to the system is not difficult. The work takes about 10 minutes, and it is performed according to the following scheme:

1. Bluetooth is activated on the mobile device.

2. On the radio panel, press the button with the handset (left or right).

3. After the device name is displayed on the radio screen, you need to connect by pressing the confirmation button on the mobile phone itself and entering the code “0000”.

4. The PIN code is changed by pressing the Scan button on the radio, entering a new combination and confirming using button 8.

5. To make a call, enter the subscriber’s name on the numeric keypad, select his number and press the left button with the phone icon.

6. The right button with the image of a handset ends the conversation.

To receive a call when Bluetooth is activated, the driver must press the button on the radio panel with the handset lifted. The connection may take about 5 seconds, but there will be no problems with subsequent communication.

In the improved Lada Priora, the standard radio transmits sound from the phone to standard speakers. Speakerphone allows the driver to be minimally distracted from the driving process, not break the law by talking on a mobile phone while on the road, and at the same time conveniently answer important calls. This system is attractive and is present in most modern foreign cars.

The high-quality equipment of the model allows you to get maximum comfort when buying a domestic car. But the standard Priora 2 radio is installed only on the “Lux” modification.

In other configurations, the owner will have to carry out modifications independently. And instead of a standard audio system, if desired, you can install a more expensive, but also more functional device.

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