Installing a radiator mesh on Lada Vesta. Recommendations for selection and installation

December 16, 2015 Lada.Online 78 620 3

Anyone who has owned a car for a long time knows that it is cheaper to prevent a breakdown than to fork out money for repairs. An example is the engine radiator, which is located at the front of the car. On the Lada Vesta, the standard radiator grille is a mesh with large honeycombs, which is not capable of protecting the radiator from stones, dirt and midges. Let's find out how best to improve it.

The Vesta radiator grille consists of two parts:

1. top grill;
2. bottom grille.

Available methods of radiator protection:

1. Replace the factory radiator grille with a tuning one, with smaller honeycombs;
2. Install the protective cover over the standard grille;
3. Install a fine metal mesh on the inside of the grill.

In this article we will focus on the last option. That is, you need to buy a metal mesh (price about 200 rubles), cut out the required piece and attach it to plastic clamps on the back side of the plastic grid.

Lada Vesta car owners often encounter...

...with the problem of damage to the radiator of the cooling system. The reason is not the quality of the radiator, but the imperfect design of the upper and lower grilles. Often, at speed, stones, gravel, and crushed stones fly into the engine compartment, thereby damaging the elements of the cooling system.

There are three ways to deal with manufacturing defects:

• install a branded, non-standard Lada Vesta radiator mesh;
• install a homemade structure;
• install universal protection.

The owner of a Lada Vesta chooses the most optimal option for himself, based on his budget and availability of free time. If you are not physically able to install the protection yourself, contact a service station specialist for help.

Radiator hazard

Vesta's radiator grille is distinguished by large slots into which a stone or piece of ice can fly. Such a hit can be critical for the radiator, because the component is not particularly strong. The same applies to the air intake.

Naturally, all this forces many Vesta owners to install protection made of metal mesh, which covers the slots and is able to repel the impact of stones and other debris. In addition, the mesh is fine, which means that insects and other small debris will not settle on the radiator.

An example of what can happen to a radiator if a stone hits it.

Ready-made or homemade protection?

Branded

The mesh is sold in car dealerships, online and at car markets. Installation is carried out from the front side of the grille. The design is represented by four lattices:

• top;
• bottom;
• for the left air intake;
• for the right air intake.

The main material is aluminum, which has high strength and ventilation. The edging is made of ABS polymer.

Homemade

The mesh is made from available materials. Installation is carried out from the back of the bumper with fixation using plastic clips and self-tapping screws. Aluminum is used as the main material, the shape of the structure is rectangular.

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Parameters: cell size from 10 to 15 mm.

Universal type

Installation is carried out from the back of the bumper with fixation using plastic clips or a metal mount. The edging is made around the perimeter from a polymer material.

The required shape is cut out yourself, since the mesh is sold in a standard size of 100 x 100 cm.

Installing proprietary protection

When purchasing an original accessory, installation instructions are included in the kit. If necessary, read the regulations.

The main advantage of the “original” is that there is no need to dismantle the front bumper, which saves time, effort and money.

Installation work is carried out at external temperatures above +10°. The top, middle, bottom are attached in different ways:

• top – on plastic latches (clips);
• middle and bottom - using screw fasteners.

Installation is carried out slowly, carefully, so as not to damage the main perimeter of the radiator grille (hereinafter referred to as RR). The top is installed in the left-to-right direction.

The middle and bottom are installed by analogy, first making holes with an awl for screwing in the self-tapping screw. Then the structure is fixed.

Installing homemade protection

Required materials and tools:

• keys, knobs for “10”, “12”;
• Phillips head screwdriver;
• rags;
• flashlight to increase visibility;
• plastic clamps in the amount of 2 pieces.

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Dressing the car for winter

In winter, in the northern expanses, severe Siberian frosts, the car eats gasoline more actively and freezes faster than you want. It is advisable to insulate the car for winter to feel more comfortable. Attempts to insert a cardboard do not go well; you cannot insert a cardboard into a Lada vesta, and to cover it on top is a “collective farm”. We have to turn to ready-made insulation solutions.

Insulation from YarPlast code: VS-ZIM-Z

lower price: from 550 rub. The top one will cost from 890 rubles.

The winter radiator protection is made of strong black plastic; it fits into the interior of the Lada Vesta and does not disturb the harmony. The engine temperature rises quickly, it cools down more slowly - it uses gasoline more economically. This insulation, like summer insulation, consists of two parts: for the grille and the air intake. When it thaws, it is better to remove the top part if you do not want to drive in the fan. There shouldn't be any problems installing this device; it's fastened with clips and standard bolts. It is recommended to apply adhesive tape or insulating tape to the bumper in the place where the lower part of the shield may come into contact, stripping off the paint.

How to install a protection grid

Step by step guide:

1. We place the car over the inspection channel, open the hood, remove the engine sump protection and license plate.
2. We gradually unscrew the fasteners of the upper, middle, and lower contours.
3. We remove the headlight units from the seat.
4. Then we move on to the wheel arches and unscrew the bolts.
5. After the front bumper is completely freed from the fasteners, dismantle it.
6. Let's start making the protection. We apply a metal mesh on the back side and draw the outline with chalk. We cut out the trim to the shape we need, not forgetting the holes for the screws.
7. We unscrew the bolts, remove the standard mount, apply the mesh, and screw it on.
8. On the left and right in the central part we fix the cover with plastic clamps, since the design does not provide holes for self-tapping screws.

Installation is complete, let's start installing the front bumper in its original place.

Grill installation

Installation of plastic products requires adherence to technology and accuracy. The process is long and labor-intensive. An assistant will be required to complete the work.

Algorithm of actions

1. Remove the bumper and place it on a soft surface to prevent damage;
2. Remove the six retaining bolts. In the upper part, remove the small bolts - six pieces, the large bolt in the center of the oval;
3. Remove the grille, do not forget about the plastic latches;
4. Install the mount on the new element;
5. Use two bolts to connect the new plastic grille to the inside;
6. Attach the resulting structure to the main part;
7. Secure with the six removed bolts;
8. Install four small bolts, the large bolt in the middle.

Conclusion

The process of installing a mesh on the radiator grill of a Lada Vesta is not complicated; the task is doable even without experience in servicing equipment. It is necessary to strictly follow the regulations and avoid mistakes.

As for the modification of the protection and the method of its manufacture, this is a “personal matter.” The car owner takes into account the cost of the accessory, budget, and availability of free time.

Obviously, purchasing a ready-made kit with subsequent installation will significantly simplify the process. But not all drivers agree with the high cost of the kit.

A homemade protective mesh costs several times less, but does not always meet the established quality. The choice is up to the vehicle owner.

Review of product prices for LADA Vesta

Price is an important criterion when choosing parts for tuning; it often affects the quality of the product and its durability. Let's consider the most optimal products in terms of price-quality ratio.

1. YAROPLAST winter grilles consist of two elements. One of them is for the lower grille, the other for the upper protection.

Cost – 600 rub. and 900 rubles, respectively. This is a high-quality product that allows you to completely block the oncoming flow of air masses for the radiator. If the air temperature drops below 3-4 °C below zero, it is better to remove the upper part of the structure so that the cooling fan does not turn on too often.

1. Icarus-VENERA.

Designed for top-end vehicles, installed in place of the factory design. All other configurations can be upgraded with a product with article number 8450008876. The cost is about 1,700 rubles.

1. Chromed bottom trims.

For manufacturing, they use polished stainless steel, which is not susceptible to corrosion, and it can be installed on top of the standard system. A quality product costs about 5,000 rubles.

1. External mesh for radiator.

An alternative solution for those who decide to abandon metal mesh. You can install it yourself on the inside of the bumper in just five minutes. For the edging of the protection, soft black plastic is used, secured with clamps. A high-quality bottom set will cost 2,300 rubles, an upper set will cost 3,300 rubles, a winter set for the bottom costs 650 rubles, and an upper set will cost 1,000 rubles. Winter covers can only be installed on protective nets.

1. Linings produced by FERRUM-GROUP.

High-quality products that have many positive reviews. Cost from 1850 rub. up to 2850 rub.

1. Another stylish tuning is an emblem for the Vesta radiator grill; it will cost from 300 to 1000 rubles.

*prices are current as of October 10, 2018.

Experts do not advise purchasing the cheapest goods, since they are not of good quality; it is better to choose an average cost and a trusted manufacturer. For example, products produced by FERRUM-GROUP have good characteristics.

List of online stores

https://ladatuningshop.ru/reshetka-radiatora-lyuks-bez-znachka-dlya-lada-vesta

Yaroslav: “I needed a radiator grille for Vesta, tuning - I decided to buy it in this store. I was pleased with everything - the price was reasonable, the goods arrived whole, not broken.”

Max: “Problems with delivery, they promised to send it right away, they sent it in a week. I called and asked what the reason was - they said they were out of stock and were waiting for delivery.”

Sergey: “Quality product, good material, but it came to me with two scratches on the left side of the part.”

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Artem: “On weekends it is impossible to contact the store - this is very inconvenient, since on weekdays there is simply no time for conversations.”

Alexander: “The product fit perfectly - I talked to the seller by phone, he helped me choose the size of protection, told me all the characteristics - a good store.”

Nikita: “A large selection of different parts for Vesta, I found not only protection, but also many other things necessary.”

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Dima: “I’ve already ordered goods for my car from this store twice, they always arrive quickly, the delivery is good, and the quality is excellent.”

Matvey: “I ordered a Lada Vesta radiator grill here and decided to do the tuning. It arrived beautiful, good, I can’t say anything, but the price turned out to be higher than what I later saw in our car market.”

Denis: “I am satisfied with the speed of delivery, the speed of order processing, the quality of the goods - there are no complaints about the seller.”

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Stas: “I called a store representative, received high-quality advice, they advised me on both the size and characteristics of the product - I was pleased with the seller’s work.”

Egor: “The materials and products are really high quality, worth the money. The seller actually sends original parts, verified.”

Grigory: “I waited for delivery for two weeks - that’s quite a long time, although in the conversation they promised that the goods would be available tomorrow, in fact it arrived five days after the conversation.”

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

How to remove the radiator grille on Lada Vesta

How to remove the radiator grille on Lada Vesta

Like previous AvtoVAZ cars, the Lada Vesta has two engine radiator grilles (upper and lower) in the front bumper. They serve as decorative elements and also protect the radiator from dirt and damage. Let's look at the features of the fastenings of these plastic grilles, as well as how to replace them.

In the Vesta repair and operation manual they write that to remove the radiator grille you need to remove the front bumper. However, from the experience of owning previous Lada models, it is known that there is an easier way without removing the bumper:

• Remove the six screws of the upper bumper mounting (No. 1);
• Bend the upper part of the bumper along with the grill towards you;
• Unscrew the radiator grille mounting screws using a short screwdriver, inserting your hand into the resulting hole. Be careful not to break the plastic;
• Remove the radiator grille by pulling it towards you.

Installation of the grille is carried out in reverse order. It is worth noting that not everyone can perform such a replacement. Difficulties may arise for owners with large hands.

It is unlikely that you will be able to gain access (from below or from above) to the fastenings of the lower radiator grille. In this case, you will first have to remove the bumper assembly, and then dismantle the lower radiator grille. Mounting diagram:

The radiator grille is, in a way, the face of the car, along with the optics, bumper and air intake. And in the case of Vesta, whose full face is decorated with chrome moldings in the shape of the letter “X,” this moment is more than relevant. However, for the sake of beauty, functionality is often brought in, which is noticeable not only in the Russian model, but also in many others, including foreign ones.

Total

Insulation of the front end has a positive effect on fuel consumption, throttle response and heat generation of the cabin heater. A sober approach to the issue consists of three steps:

• -10°C – close bottom.
• -20°C – cover the top 75%.
• -25°C – limit air cooling to 100%.

Wide windows in the radiator grille allow you to install plugs in each of them. Material – isolon or a travel mat of a suitable color. Flex tubes will help you quickly resolve the issue, and patterns for covers made of dermantine or raincoat fabric will help you master the creation of barriers.

Winter package

Winter protection for the Lada Vesta radiator is presented in the form of plastic plugs for the upper and lower parts of the radiator opening. They retain engine heat and protect the car from the unwanted effects of snow and reagents. Unlike homemade cardboard and fabric analogues, the plastic product is waterproof and does not deform from moisture. On store websites, winter radiator caps are sold separately for different parts of the opening. The average cost of the top plug is 1000 rubles, the bottom one – about 600.

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The lower part of the winter radiator protection kit for the Lada Vesta car will prevent warm air from being blown out of the engine compartment and the engine cooling too quickly.

The upper part of the winter radiator protection kit for the Lada Vesta car will prevent warm air from being blown out of the engine compartment and the engine cooling too quickly.

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Winter protection for Lada Vesta will prevent the engine from cooling down in severe frosts. It will also protect the radiator from dirt during a thaw. Now there is no need to use cardboard, which spoils the appearance of the car.

Attention! The kit is recommended to be used at ambient temperatures below -5°C. In warm weather, to prevent the engine from overheating, remove the top section and use only the bottom

Set: 2 parts (top and bottom)

Weight, kg: 0.55 Dimensions, cm: 100 x 27 x 11 Volume, m3: 0.02970

There are still disputes among motorists...

... regarding the advisability of insulating the engine compartment in winter.
Many drivers are guided by the climatic features of the region in which the vehicle is operated. If the average temperature does not exceed -15°, then the winter grille does not need to be installed. When the temperature drops below, insulation is mandatory.

Also, installation of a “winter plug” is necessary in case of long trips on country roads, when temperature changes are possible literally at every kilometer.

Insulating the radiator for the winter is an individual choice of the driver. Analyze the mode of use of the car and make a decision.

Design features of the front bumper of Lada Priora Lux

The Priora front body kit is made of durable polypropylene, which allows you to reliably protect the car body in collisions with hard objects. The Lada Priora Lux 2022 body kit is an individual design consisting of a plastic base to which the lower bumper grille and cooler grille with additional decorative elements are attached.

The upper part of the body kit contains elements for fixing the hood of the car, presented in the form of holes for the hood lifting handle. The protection itself is attached to the car body through special mounting holes.

Bumper of the updated Lada Priora

An important functional part is the upper frame of the radiator, which allows the flow of air from the external environment to the internal mechanisms of the car, being part of the air cooling of the engine. In addition, the upper grille also serves to protect the vehicle’s cooling system from mechanical damage caused by foreign objects.

In addition, this part of the bumper is one of the main elements of the exterior design of a luxury car, as it is located in the place of greatest visibility.