Replacing the front door handle on a Lada Granta. self-adjustment of the lock gap

Often, after time has elapsed on a Lada Granta car, the doors begin to open and close with some effort. To fix the problem in question with this car produced by AvtoVAZ, you have to contact a service station. In this case, you need to purchase door closers and door stops for Lada Granta.

Sometimes the owners of the Lada Granta Liftback, produced by the famous AvtoVAZ company, have to deal with various modifications after purchasing the vehicle. This happens for the reason that after even a short mileage, minor breakdowns or problems often appear at first, and if they are not eliminated in time, they develop into more serious ones. Many owners consider the most common defect to be the fact that the front door locks do not function well and open with great difficulty.

You can, of course, buy Lada door closers and door stops and make repairs in accordance with the instructions. But this operation can be performed in a more productive way. To carry it out you need:

A common symptom of a broken lock is that a loud sound appears before the door opens/closes. The design of the front door lock is made in such a way that the metal can sometimes rattle. In order to eliminate this problem, you need to remove the lock itself and put rubber tubes of the required size on the levers. Immediately all sounds coming from ahead will disappear. When closing the doors, only a bang will be heard, and all sharp and loud sounds will be a thing of the past.

If jamming and play are observed, they should be eliminated. Moreover, all this must be done at once. You can also buy limiters for the trunk lock. Before purchasing Lada door closers or door stops, you should first consult with a specialist. Having received the necessary and important information, you can choose the highest quality limiters. Problems with the operation of the lock can be solved by making a quality adjustment. To do this, certain actions must be taken.

Most often, the reason for poor lock performance is the difference in the radius of curvature of the upper door frame. If you look at it in detail, you can see that when simultaneously adjusting the locks at the rear of the car, they always touch the top of the sealing rubber differently. Tight opening compresses it much more in the closed position. To adjust the locks, you can use the following method.

Adjustment process

If the gap is smaller, lower the glass all the way down. Then close it with one click, take it by the top edge and push it towards you a couple of times with a little effort. And if the gap on the front door turns out to be wider, then you need to open it with the window down and, resting your foot on the trim, pull the door to the inside several times. Then it will be possible to move on to the main problem associated with the poor functioning of the lock.

• special screwdriver;
• Silicone Grease;
• limiters.

When there is a slight bulging outward, you need to put a soft and durable gasket in the opening and on the central post, in the place where the hinges are, and then try to close the door. If the door is slightly recessed relative to the body itself, then you need to support the outside with your knee in the hinge area and pull the open door towards you. By making such adjustments to the rear doors, you can achieve soft operation without various side effects.

Rear doors don't open well

Be it Lada Kalina or Lada Granta - both of these cars are now very popular among Russian car enthusiasts. However, on some models during operation, a malfunction such as rear doors that are difficult to open is observed.

And this happens because the doors or locks were poorly adjusted at the factory. This deficiency can be eliminated by contacting an official dealer, or you can fix everything yourself.

Door adjustment process

While adjusting the door

Before you start work, first inspect all the gaps for the correct geometry of the body, on the sides, top and bottom, and depending on where the inaccuracy is found, you should start working.

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Tools required: Impact screwdriver and socket set

Adjusting the bottom of the door

1. Open the car window.
2. Apply light blows with your palm to the bottom of the door.
3. In order for you to understand more clearly what we are talking about, we bring to your attention a video about how a similar issue is resolved at the Renault plant.

Adjusting a door with a large gap at the top

1. We lower the window completely. Depending on the configuration, we use either a mechanical handle or a window lifter for this.
2. We close the door until it clicks.
3. Pull the top edge of the door away from you or toward you.

Door lock adjustment

1. First of all, loosen the three bolts that secure the lock in place.

Door locking mechanism (shackle adjustment)

Three door lock bolts

Operations for removing the outer handle of a Lada Granta

1. Remove the door trim (see the article “Removing the door trim of a Lada Granta”)

2. Use a screwdriver to pry up the plastic end of the lock switch rod and move it out of engagement with the lock switch lever.

3. Using a screwdriver, pry and disconnect the lock drive rod from the outer handle lever.

4. Unscrew the nut that secures the front handle to the door panel.

5. Remove the rear bolt securing the outer lock drive handle to the front door.

6. Pull forward in the direction of vehicle travel and remove the outer lock drive handle from the opening in the outer door panel.

7. Remove the outer lock drive handle.

8. If it is necessary to replace the switch mechanism, use a screwdriver to press the lock cylinder latch and remove it from the handle.

9. Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

Rice. 1. Location of the lock (D), lock drive rods, outer (B) and inner (8) front door handles (A): 1 - outer panel of the front door; 2 — lock switch rod; 3 — external handle of the lock drive; 4 — door glass; 5 — door lock switch button; b - door trim; 7 — rod of the lock switch button; 8 — door lock; 9 — internal handle of the lock drive; 10 — rod of the internal drive of the lock; 11 — guide of the lock switch button; 12 — rod of the external handle of the lock drive; 13 — nut securing the external handle of the lock drive to the outer panel of the door; 14 — lock fastening screw

The front door lock on a Lada Granta car is removed for its repair or complete replacement, as well as when carrying out various works in which its presence will interfere with the progress of their implementation. Prepare a standard set of tools and perform the following sequence of actions:

• Remove the decorative door trim.
• After that, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screw and remove the inner handle of the lock.

• We disconnect the drive rod from the handle and remove it from the plastic holder on the door panel.
• Disconnect the drive rod from the outside handle and the lock switch.

• Disconnect the lock lock button rod holder from the door panel.
• Pull out the plastic holder of the wiring harness and disconnect the connector from the lock.

• We unscrew the screws securing the lock to the door frame and lower it into the niche.

• Having disconnected the rod of the inner handle from it, remove it.
• Make the necessary repairs, then install in the reverse order.

At this point, the repair work to remove the front door lock on the VAZ 2190 has been completed.

Removing the outer front door handle on a Lada Granta car is done to replace it with a new one in case of failure or to carry out repair and restoration work. Prepare a standard set of tools and perform the following sequence of actions:

How the central lock works

Central locking is a system that, when given a certain command, performs the function of opening or closing an object. For ease of use, this operation is performed remotely. Some car enthusiasts choose the function of closing all doors after a certain period of time. It is very convenient for those cases when the driver does not have time or forgets to close the car door.

As a rule, using a long-range remote control you can control both the trunk and the hood, close and open the windows. The most common way to control the remote control is by pressing one button, after which all the locks on the car are activated. If the remote control does not work for some reason, then you need to insert the key into the door lock and turn it clockwise.

If an accident occurs, the car's security system is activated automatically and all locks open. At the heart of the central locking mechanism are incoming sensors located in the structure itself. These are microswitches and door switches (limit switches), actuators and a control unit.

The limit switch must maintain the door position and this information must be transmitted to the control unit. The switches fix the structural part of the door lock. The front doors of the car are equipped with a cam device. To fix the cam, the front doors are equipped with microswitches: there are two parts for each mechanism.

Blocking the lock is formed by one switch, and unlocking is formed by the second. There are two more microswitches used by the central locking mechanism. A fifth switch is installed on the lever device in the lock drive. It serves to determine the door position: when the door is open, the switch contacts close and the central locking system is deactivated.

The electronic mechanism (unit) receives the signal from the microswitches and sends information to the central control. In order to open an object, the central device sends a signal to certain control units, thereby activating the mechanisms in the locks.

Sequence of actions when replacing the front door handle on a Lada Grant

1. We place the car within the perimeter of the repair area and provide priority safety measures.
2. Open the front driver's door and raise the window to the top position.

1. Unscrew the three screws that secure the upholstery at the bottom.

1. We carry out dismantling on the right side by analogy.

1. We unscrew the little soldier - the door lock lever.

1. Use a screwdriver to pry off the plastic plug.

1. Additionally, we unscrew the screw that secures the upholstery in the middle part of the door card.

1. We unscrew the screws in the armrest niche.

1. Unscrew the handle fastening (two self-tapping screws).
2. We insert a flat-head screwdriver between the metal body and the plastic upholstery.
3. Squeeze out the plastic.
4. We remove the card from the seat.

1. Disconnect the block with wires from the locking lever.

1. By analogy, we disconnect the contacts from the electric window drive.

1. We remove the upholstery.

1. Use a screwdriver to pry up the power window control unit and remove the switches.

Let's proceed to the second stage: dismantling the side view mirror

1. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the three screws that secure the mirror frame to the body.

1. Using pliers, remove the locking bracket.

1. We remove the mirror and remove the hinges through the diagnostic hole.

1. Using an “8” socket, unscrew the bolt that secures the outer handle to the end of the door.
2. In the inner tunnel, unscrew the second bolt holding the handle.
3. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry up and remove the rods from the lock.
4. We remove the handle from its seat, turning it slightly from side to side.

Front door lock device of Lada Granta

In conclusion, we carry out troubleshooting, inspect adjacent parts and mechanisms, and replace them with new ones as necessary. Replacing the front door handle on the Lada Grant is completed.

Review of spare parts prices

*prices are current as of November 27, 2018.

Recommendations for choosing and replacing door handles

When choosing spare parts, always give preference to original ones. Good, high-quality parts are always 10 - 15% more expensive than analogues. At the same time, by purchasing a factory part, you can count on a long service life of the mechanism.

A cheap counterfeit does not provide even a third of the required resource. The final choice is up to the owner of the technical device. The deciding factor is the budget.

Adjusting the front left (right) door lock on the Lada Granta

In the process of systematic use of the door, its frequent opening and closing, the lock and adjacent elements wear out. As a result, the door closes with a distinct knocking sound.

Often knocking occurs after an accident due to changes in body geometry. The functionality of the lock can be restored by partially repairing it, and in case of deformation, by completely replacing it with a new one.

• screwdrivers, set of auto tools;
• lubricant;
• liquid WD-40.

Sequencing

1. We inspect the gaps around the entire perimeter of the door. We mark areas with deviations. The factory standard is 2–3 mm, anything higher or lower is a defect.
2. Using a screwdriver, unscrew the screws securing the hinge to the body. If necessary, use an impact screwdriver.
3. Move the hinge a few millimeters up and down and check the tight fit of the door to the body. If you hear a rumble when closing, lower the hinge; if you hear a dull knock, raise it.
4. We carry out a control measurement and tighten the bolts.

By analogy, we adjust the lock on the opposite side.

Rear doors don't open well

Be it Lada Kalina or Lada Granta - both of these cars are now very popular among Russian car enthusiasts. However, on some models during operation, a malfunction such as rear doors that are difficult to open is observed.

And this happens because the doors or locks were poorly adjusted at the factory. This deficiency can be eliminated by contacting an official dealer, or you can fix everything yourself.

Door adjustment process

While adjusting the door

Before you start work, first inspect all the gaps for the correct geometry of the body, on the sides, top and bottom, and depending on where the inaccuracy is found, you should start working.

Read more: When turning left you

Tools required: Impact screwdriver and socket set

Adjusting the bottom of the door

1. Open the car window.
2. Apply light blows with your palm to the bottom of the door.
3. In order for you to understand more clearly what we are talking about, we bring to your attention a video about how a similar issue is resolved at the Renault plant.

Adjusting a door with a large gap at the top

1. We lower the window completely. Depending on the configuration, we use either a mechanical handle or a window lifter for this.
2. We close the door until it clicks.
3. Pull the top edge of the door away from you or toward you.

Door lock adjustment

1. First of all, loosen the three bolts that secure the lock in place.

Door locking mechanism (shackle adjustment)

Three door lock bolts

Reviews

Conclusion If the need arises, you can replace the door handle on the Lada Grant yourself. The process is not complicated, and the principle of operation is intuitive.

When selecting and purchasing consumables, give preference to parts with factory catalog numbers. When contacting a service station, request a quality guarantee for the work performed.

Advice from car enthusiasts and recommendations from experts

I have already removed the card several times myself, laid out the wiring, no complaints. The fit is tight, the first time I broke one pin, I installed a new one. No complaints.

Michael

https://remont-avtovaz.ru/snyat-obshivku-s-dverej-na-lade-grante-liftbek/

The car is not even six months old, but I have already removed the cards twice and sealed the joints. You can hear knocking and vibrations on the paving stones. Additionally, I pasted over the noise reduction. I can't recommend the quality.

Ivan

https://remont-avtovaz.ru/snyat-obshivku-s-dverej-na-lade-grante-liftbek/

Now the clips on the doors are different. cone with latch. When removed, all the clips came off without breaking (I removed the trim on all 4 doors). And these black brushes keep the cover in the trunk, after removing them I had to throw them away (they didn’t fit back tightly and the petals were partially covered) and buy them from foreign cars.

Alex

https://club-lada.rf/granta-remont/181-snyatie-obivok-dverey-granta.html

On my new Grant, the handle mount was not like on the nines and classics; you need to bend the ring from the round washer and pull the locking ring in the direction opposite to the direction of the handle.

Alexander

https://ladakalinablog.ru/snyatie-obshivki-zadnej-dveri/

I haven’t yet met people who have had difficulty removing door trim from Granta’s doors.

Zhenya

https://1ladagranta.ru/remont/snyat-obshivku-dveri.html

The process of removing the trim from the front and rear doors of the Lada Granta is simple, so even an inexperienced motorist can cope with it. In order to deal with one door, it is enough to spend 10–20 minutes, it all depends on your qualifications.