How to disassemble the side mirror of a VAZ 2107
Replacing a side mirror is not a complex, skilled job. The only tool required is a Phillips screwdriver. The order of operations is as follows:
- use your fingers to unscrew the locking washer, which is located at the base of the mirror adjustment lever;
- Unscrew the screw securing the decorative trim using a Phillips screwdriver;
- know the plastic decorative trim;
- remove the rubber gasket located under the lining;
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the bolt securing the rear-view mirror (at the same time, you should support the mirror so that it does not fall);
- remove the mirror.
To install the side rear view mirrors on a VAZ 2107 on a car, you must perform the operations in the reverse order.
Tuning
The mirrors on the VAZ 2107 are not very functional and have a good design, so the owners of the “Seven” often upgrade them or replace them with mirrors from other cars. This achieves several goals at once: the appearance of the car and the viewing angle in the mirrors are improved, the functionality of the side mirrors is increased (the ability to fold when parking, electric drive, heating). Below we will look at examples of upgrading rear-view mirrors with our own hands.
REAR VIEW MIRRORS VAZ 2107
Rear view mirrors (RVR) are designed to monitor the traffic situation around the car. With their help, the driver sees the situation in adjacent lanes when changing lanes, overtaking and reversing.
The standard mirrors of the VAZ 2107 do not meet the needs of modern car owners:
- Mirrors have a small viewing area and many dead spots.
- In order to see the desired section of the road, the driver is forced to bend and turn.
- The mirrors do not have a visor to protect from rain. As a result, they get very dirty, and in cold weather ice freezes on the reflective surface.
- The mirrors are not heated.
- The mirrors have an outdated appearance.
In the seventies, cars were equipped with one side mirror on the driver's side. Traffic in those years was not as dense as it is now, and one mirror was quite enough. The rapid increase in the number of road users has led to the appearance of a second mirror. A modern car has three rear-view mirrors, two of which are installed on the outside of the doors, and one in the interior on the windshield.
The first batches of cars were produced with one side rear view mirror
The ZZV was constantly modified. Their size increased, their sphericity changed, heating and an electric drive appeared. Nowadays, side mirrors are an important component of car design, and the mirror in the cabin has become multifunctional - a clock, additional monitors, video recorders and navigators are built into it, the function of auto-dimming from the headlights of vehicles behind, etc. is added.
A modern driver can no longer do without a right hand guard. The practice of its use is already included in the training program of all driving schools. Without a right mirror, it is almost impossible to park a car in courtyards and parking lots of shopping centers. Reversing with one side mirror is also fraught with trouble.
If you observe the actions of drivers, many of them, especially the older generation, still turn their heads when reversing, or even turn half a turn back, to keep an eye on the road. This is the result of the practice of past years, when mirrors did not play such an important role, or the result of driving a car with inconvenient mirrors. Even if you now try to learn how to use mirrors when reversing, it will be very difficult to do this with low-quality mirrors.
Disassembling mirrors
Disassembly example
You can disassemble a car mirror in several ways.
There are several ways to remove the mirror element from the housing:
- Pressing on the central part of the mirror from the inside, unclip it using a curved screwdriver. In this case, you need to be as careful as possible so as not to accidentally break the mirror element itself.
- The second method is more risky, but no less effective. To get the mirror, you need to not forcefully, but sharply hit the mirror body on some soft elastic surface.
Removing the mirror housing from the triangular mount is quite simple; you just need to unhook the spring, unscrew the adjusting rod and remove its pin.
The rear view mirror is assembled and installed in the reverse order.
How to disassemble and repair a rear view mirror?
It often happens that the rear view mirror mount becomes loose and the mirror does not hold well or falls off (perhaps someone caught it while driving).
It happens that the side mirror is broken or cracked - it needs to be replaced. The mirror angle adjustment drive may need to be repaired. You can contact a car service center and they will attach the mirror in place. But if there is no service nearby, you will have to act independently. The rear view mirror is extremely important on the road: the driver can monitor the situation on the roadway in the viewing area behind the rear fenders and rear bumper. Mirrors on different brands of cars are different: interior mirror and side mirrors, regular, folding, electric and others. When removing and disassembling any mirror, you need to be extremely careful not to damage the mirror itself.
- What is needed for disassembly
- How to remove a mirror
- How to disassemble a mirror, 2 ways
- Repair rules
What is needed for disassembly
In order to disassemble the mirror, you will need the following tool:
• 2 flat screwdrivers (they are used to release the latches).
• A thin, long screwdriver and a piece of soft cloth (to wrap the screwdriver).
• 10mm star wrench or regular screwdriver with interchangeable bits.
How to remove a mirror
How to remove the electric side mirror (assembled):
1. Remove the triangular trim from the front door.
2. Disconnect the mirror wiring connector. Do not damage the mirror heating wiring!
3. Holding the mirror, remove the 3 mounting screws.
4. Remove the mirror assembly.
5. We install the mirror in the reverse order.
Removing the side rear view mirror with a mechanical drive:
1. Remove the mirror adjuster locking bracket.
3.We remove the mirror.
4. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
How to remove a rear view mirror in a car
The most common option for fastening the rear view mirror to the windshield is 2 bolts. Such fasteners are found on domestic cars. To remove the interior mirror, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the caps on the bolts (if any).
2. Holding the mirror, unscrew the mounting bolts.
3. Remove the mirror.
4. Wipe the area where the mirror meets the windshield with alcohol.
5. When installing the mirror, you need to make sure that the mirror “sits” in the same place (the spot on the windshield).
On a foreign car, the rear view mirror is glued to the windshield. To remove the mirror from the windshield, follow these steps:
1. We remove all the plastic plugs with our hands.
2. Moderately pull the mirror up (toward the ceiling).
Apply proper force (when pulling the mirror up). If you overdo it, the windshield may crack. If the mirror has already moved out of place (has come out of the runners of the bracket), and you are still pulling it with force, then you can accidentally cut through the upholstery on the ceiling with a sharp edge. On some car models there is a special lock in the form of a button (you need to press it).
How to disassemble a mirror, 2 ways
To replace a cracked mirror, you need to know how to disassemble a rearview mirror. You can only disassemble the removed mirror: it is both convenient and safe for the mirror itself. Disassembling the rear view mirror can be done in two ways:
• Having previously removed the mirror from the door or windshield. This disassembly method is safer for the entire mirror unit.
How to improve the rear view of the VAZ-2107 “Classic”
The standard rear-view mirrors on the VAZ-2107 are very small and do not allow you to see blind spots behind the car, which creates great risks in modern urban driving conditions. Let's look at some improvements that will help us improve our review.
Firstly, this is an overview spherical rear view mirror, which is mounted on top of a standard salon one; it significantly improves side visibility, and is very convenient when overtaking and changing lanes - the rear hemisphere is fully visible.
Although, at first there are slight difficulties, since the mirror is spherical, it moves objects behind and it is difficult to get used to assessing the distance to them, but over time the eye quickly adapts to this.
Secondly, replacing factory mirrors with more advanced ones, for example, Politex mirrors - they have a better view and are more convenient to adjust. It is better, of course, to install them immediately with heating.
Thirdly, there are small additional mirrors on the side, they are also spherical, they are attached with ordinary double-sided tape and can be easily removed. We adjust them to the view of the rear wheels - they help not to run into a curb or other obstacle when reversing, and they are also good for assessing the lateral distance to cars when ahead of them and when driving through narrow places.
How to disassemble a side rear view mirror
It is necessary to disassemble the mirror to repair it. Often this operation is performed if the mirror element needs to be replaced. In this case, the plastic case does not change. Also, the mirror element must be removed if you plan to paint the side mirror housing.
Disassembling the side mirror is carried out as follows:
- The mirror element in the mirror body is secured with plastic latches (2 or 3 latches on each side). To carefully and safely remove the mirror from the case, it is recommended to heat the plastic latches with a simple household hairdryer. In this case, it is important to distribute the heat over the surface of the mirror, and also not to use high heat with a hair dryer. Ignoring this rule may lead to melting of the housing and latches.
- Once the latches become softer, you can remove the mirror. This is done using plastic spatulas or a flat screwdriver, which is pre-wrapped with electrical tape (protection from scratches on the body and on the mirror itself);
- To remove the mirror, insert a piece of soft rag into the gap between the mirror part and the body, after which you can insert a spatula or screwdriver. The result is a lever that can be used to move the mirror;
Other ways to remove a car mirror
If the side mirror is structurally simple or the mirror element is already damaged and requires replacement, to remove the mirror element it may be sufficient to do the following:
- a soft lining is placed on a flat surface;
- then you should not hit the lining too hard with the mirror body;
As a rule, in this case the mirror element “jumps off” from the latches, without damage (this is important for entire rear-view mirrors that are disassembled for repair). Then all that remains is to remove the element completely and carry out repairs.
However, on simple side mirrors (without heating and electrical adjustments), this method of removing the mirror element can significantly save time and simplify the procedure (if done correctly).
How to disassemble a side view mirror
Today, when I got out of work, I found the rear-view mirror in a non-standard position - slightly closed, I opened it and realized that some “bad asshole” had hit it hard. At the same time, the plastic is intact, the mirror is intact, the electrics work. But the mirror body has a decent amount of play in relation to the car body. Looking at our bumps will give you a headache. I know that I will have to take it apart and look, but I would like to know what to be prepared for. Has anyone encountered anything like this?
Andersen
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Richter
Yes, something happened inside the triangle. I don’t even know how to take it apart yet.
