Standard seats VAZ 2107
If we compare the equipment and appearance of the VAZ 2107 with previous models, it looks much better. By creating this car, the Soviet auto industry tried to make a “luxury” model. This was noticeable in the exterior, as well as in the interior equipment. We will not dwell on all the differences, but will consider only the standard seats.
The difference between the “Seven” and previous VAZ models is that it has front seats with lateral support. The backrests have headrests made in a single body, whereas in previous versions the headrests were inserted into the backrest separately. The peculiarity of the rear sofa is that it has a folding armrest, which improves passenger comfort.
As in any other car, the seats of the VAZ 2107 have a complex design. They are designed to ensure maximum comfort and safety for all occupants.
The seat consists of the following main elements:
- frame - is the base and is made of steel;
- pillow;
- back.
The frame of the front seats can be moved back and forth along special guides. To do this, press the lever and then move the seat to the desired position.
The backrest and cushion of the front seats are hinged. It is possible to set a comfortable backrest angle. The height of the backrest is designed to provide reliable support for the shoulders of a person of average height. The presence of a headrest is responsible for supporting the head. The front seat cushions and backrests have side bolsters that provide a snug fit for the passenger and driver and also hold them in place during cornering. The cushion and backrest of the rear seats are rigidly fixed and there is no way to change their angle.
Springs are attached to the frame. The structure of the pillows and backs is layered. They consist of the following elements:
- foamed polyurethane foam;
- upholstery made of durable fabric. Covers can be used to protect the upholstery.
What seats can be installed?
If we talk about the standard seats of the VAZ 2107, they cannot boast of originality and the fact that they provide an ideal fit. This can be explained simply: the VAZ is a budget car and the manufacturer’s installation of special expensive seats on it would cause a significant increase in the price of the car.
In addition, we must take into account that people have different weights and configurations. A seat that may be comfortable for one person may not be suitable for another. That is why, in order to improve the appearance of the car, as well as to choose the most comfortable seat for the driver, many car enthusiasts install seats from other cars on the VAZ 2107.
Racing
This is the most expensive option and is very rarely chosen for VAZ. Such seats are used by racing drivers, and their price can be comparable to the cost of a “seven”.
When creating such models, fiberglass is used. Their main feature is that the back and pillow have a one-piece design. To perfectly fit the seat to the driver's figure, special inserts are used.
Although the seat is highly durable and reliable and perfectly follows the driver’s figure, getting in and out becomes more difficult. The fact that the backrest and cushion are made of fiberglass makes driving on our roads unbearable. These seats can only be used if the car is racing.
Sports
If we compare racing and sports seats, the latter have backrest adjustment, as well as shoulder rests, hip and back support. They are quite comfortable, which allows the driver to drive the car comfortably. The sports seats are equipped with a four-point belt, which ensures high safety. It should be taken into account that sports seats are comfortable if there is a hard suspension; if it is soft, then such seats are not suitable for long trips.
Which is better to choose?
Let's now look at which of the listed seats is best suited for your car. It should be borne in mind that a lot depends on the availability of a particular seat option. It is not always possible to find a suitable option in good condition and for the best price. It is important to understand that worn-out seats from a foreign car will have worse characteristics than “Zhiguli” ones; take this into account when choosing.
If you have a junkyard nearby where old German cars constantly appear, then you are very lucky. Surely you can find seats from the Mercedes W210. They are not very popular among drivers of modern foreign cars, but they are ideal for the VAZ-2107. Moreover, at showdowns they usually don’t ask for much for them. At the same time, buying such seats secondhand can cost a significant amount.
Front seat malfunctions and repairs
With proper use, the front seats of the VAZ 2107 serve for a long time and reliably. As with any other element of the car, damage to the front seats may occur during long-term use, but in most cases you can repair them yourself.
Removing the front seat
To carry out repair work, you must first remove the front seat. For dismantling and repairs you will need the following tools:
- set of wrenches;
The procedure for dismantling the front seat of a VAZ 2107:
- Move the seat forward all the way.
The back does not lock and does not recline
The impossibility of fixing or reclining the backrest occurs due to the failure of its position lock. Repair consists of replacing the retainer or its comb. It is not difficult to find such parts in the store. Repair sequence:
- Using a grinder, cut off the broken comb.
Video: front seat comb repair
Doesn't move horizontally
If the seat does not move back and forth, then the reason is a broken slide. They consist of the following elements:
- Slide guides.
- Slide sliders.
- Video clip.
- Rubber roller ring.
- Limiter.
- Slide latch.
- Inner slide guide lock.
- Back reinforcement.
- Traction.
- Spring.
- Cotter pin.
- Screw rod with backrest tilt mechanism handle.
- Latch handle for the slide movement mechanism.
- Screw rod bracket.
In a horizontal position, the seat will not move if the slide is clogged with dirt or one of the elements is broken. Repair of the skids will be carried out in the following sequence:
- Remove the spring.
- Release the rod fastening pin.
- Unscrew the slide from the seat body.
It is necessary to clean all parts from dirt and old grease. After this, they determine whether there are any failed elements and, if necessary, replace them with new ones.
Front seat reupholstery
The front seats are usually used more often, so they get dirty faster, especially if they don't have covers. There are situations when the seat upholstery is damaged. In such cases, the chair must be re-upholstered:
- Rip out the sheathing at the seams.
- Dismantle old material.
- Blanks of new fabric are cut out according to the shape of the old sheathing.
Video: replacing seat springs
Rear seats
Removing the rear seat back is very easy. It is attached to the car body using special hooks. It is enough to raise the back slightly up. After this, the clamps will disengage and it can be removed.
To dismantle the lower part, you need to take the seat from one side and sharply pull it up. This releases the spring clips. After this, do the same on the other side and remove the saddle.
Video: dismantling the rear seat
To a large extent, the comfort and convenience of the driver and passengers depend on the seats. That is why special attention must be paid to the choice of this interior element. You can always replace the standard seats of the VAZ 2107 with more comfortable and high-quality ones. Thus, not only the comfort and safety of people in the car improves, but also its appearance becomes more attractive.
Tip 4: How to remove a car seat
There are situations in which a car owner needs to remove the seats from his car. The reason may be repair, cleaning or replacement of seats. It is not always worth contacting an expert with this problem. It is also possible to remove the seat
You will need
- - wrench;
- – screwdriver (phillips).
Instructions
1. Open the car door wide to remove the rear seat . Later, you will find a small handle from the pillow lock. It is located under the pillow on the side. Press this handle without applying much force so as not to break it, because it will be quite difficult to buy the same one anywhere. Take special care when pulling out the pillow, lifting its edge. Then go around the car and do the same on the other side. This is necessary so that all ends of the seat cushion are disconnected from the grooves. Pull the cushions out of the passenger compartment, lifting them slightly.
2. Set the head restraints to the lowest position and, using significant force, pull them up until they stop. In order to remove the head restraints from the back of the rear seat, you need to reach the latch and press it.
3. Look for the release strap on the back of the seat and begin to pull it up. If the seats in the cabin have been reupholstered, you may not be able to feel it the first time. But rest assured, it is there anyway. It is possible that the latch may jam during operation, then try again several times. If the result is still not achieved, lubricate this mechanism with lithol, and then remove all the elements.
4. To remove the front seat of a car, place the lever in the middle position. Unscrew the bolts on both sides of the runners, then press the lever and move the seat as possible, and then immediately up as much as possible. After this procedure, the seat should automatically detach from the runners on which it is attached.
5. Find the bolt connecting the backrest to the seat and unscrew it if you want to remove the seat in parts. After this, unscrew the backrest adjustment wheel from its socket. It is located on the side of the seat. Later, remove this backrest from the grooves of the seat and carefully remove it from the passenger compartment.
Video on the topic
Note! The plates may be in different conditions. If the vehicle has been used for a long time, surface damage is acceptable. Be careful with the force you use!
Useful advice Do not try to lift the pillow from both sides at once when you climb into the cabin.
Repair of front seats of VAZ-2104, 2105, 2107 (the backrest falls)
The essence of the problem and solutions
The back of the front seat of the VAZ classic falls back due to wear and cutting of the teeth of the latch comb. This is the part that will have to be replaced during repairs. You can buy it at an auto parts store; there are right and left combs (do not mix them up). At the same time, you can replace the locking screw.
These brackets need to be replaced
The price is not very high, but the repair itself is complicated: you will need to cut out the old part (it is welded by contact welding) and weld a new one. Therefore, you can take on repairs only if you have a garage equipped with welding, an angle grinder, a drill and other plumbing tools and you know how to use them all.
Another way to restore the retainer is to use a repair (reinforced) comb. It is welded directly onto the broken fastener; there is no need to cut anything off and the repair is faster.
Repair (reinforced) seat back clamp for VAZ-2107
If you don’t have all this, then try looking at auto repair shops for a seat with a well-preserved latch. Even if its cover or cushions are damaged, you can transfer the upholstery from your seat to a new frame. Welding is no longer needed here; anyone can do the job.
Removing the seat
You will need “8” and “13” mm wrenches, preferably socket wrenches with a ratchet. Move the seat to the extreme forward position.
We unscrew the two screws of the rear fastenings and remove them from their sockets.
Unscrew the seat mounting screws
Move the seat to the rearmost position. We unscrew the screw at “8” of the outer fastening at the top and the nut at “13” at the bottom of the seat near the inner fastening. We take the seat out of the car. We turn the seat over and place it on a stand for ease of use. You can simply put it back in the trunk.
Installing a reinforced seat clamp comb
To install a reinforced comb, you need to straighten a worn and broken comb. Protect the seat cushion and the screw with linings made of fireproof materials. Boil cracked parts. Install the reinforced comb, aligning it with the screw and welding it to the bracket.
Installation of a reinforced seat clamp comb VAZ-2107. Arrows indicate welded cracks.
Disassembling the pillow
If you decide to install a new factory-made bracket, you will have to remove them to avoid burning the foam and other parts of the seat cushion when cutting and welding the bracket.
To do this, remove the covers, if any, and use a flat screwdriver and pliers to bend the metal tabs around the perimeter of the seat.
Bend the trim tabs
Carefully unhook the trim and remove the pillow.
Removing the worn-out bracket
We take out the wire retainer of the screw and turn the screw out of the socket. To avoid interference, it is better to remove the seat slide from the side of the bracket by unscrewing the two fastening screws.
Remove the stopper and turn out the screw
To remove the old part, you need to drill out the welding points with a drill of about 5 mm. Where this is inconvenient, you will have to use a grinder and a chisel.
We adjust and weld new parts
Set the backrest to the “sitting” position and mark the position of the new part.
We grab the comb at two points and check once again for correct installation.
We finally boil the part.
After cooling, we clean the seams with a grinder and cover them with paint or anti-corrosion mastic.
We weld the backrest clamp bracket
We check the condition of the springs, solve the problem of “sagging”
While the seat cushion is disassembled, another problem can be solved. The springs often break off from the sides of the seat and it begins to sag greatly under your weight. Weld metal plates of suitable replacement in place of the broken ones and fasten the springs in place. You also need to return the wires that connect the springs to each other. If they are lost, then look for a suitable replacement.
Torn spring mount
For those who like a firmer seat, we can recommend cutting a lining from a fiberboard sheet to a size slightly smaller than the pillow and, when assembling the seat, placing it on the springs.
Assembling the seat and installing it in place
Screw the slide into place, using a socket wrench to tighten all screws securely. Also tighten the screws on the second slide.
Replace the adjusting screw and install the wire retainer.
Place the pillow in place, secure the cover to the tabs and fold them in.
Lubricate all moving parts with any liquid lubricant. VD-40 and analogues, motor oil, etc. are suitable.
Place the assembled seat in place by first tightening the front and then the rear screws.
Fastener repair video
Repair of the driver's seat on the VAZ 2107 model is most often carried out for two reasons. The first is that the position adjustment mechanism on the slide in the chair is broken. The second is that the backrest lock in the vertical position breaks. Removing the seat is quite simple and is done using two keys - No. 13 and No. 8.
Removing the front seats
The seat needs to be pushed all the way forward, after which you can see two mounting bolts on the slide that need to be unscrewed. After this, the chair is moved back as much as possible, the two fastenings at the front are unscrewed. In this case, you need to unscrew the nut on the left with a No. 13 wrench. After these steps are completed, the chair can be easily removed from the interior, making it possible to repair it.
The front seat adjustment mechanisms are known to jam quite often, so they can also be disassembled for the following work:
- cleaning from dirt,
- applying lubricant,
- repair, repair
- replacing worn parts.
The VAZ skid consists of a limiter, a bracket for a screw rod, a lock for the internal guide, a rod, guides, sliders and a roller with a rubber ring, a spring, a latch, a back reinforcement, a cotter pin, a handle for the latch from the mechanism for moving the skid, and other parts.
To carry out the work, you need to dismantle the spring, remove the pin from the rod, unscrew the bolts from the mounting of the slide on the VAZ seat and remove the slide. After this, the cotter pin/screw rod is unscrewed (removed from the bracket), the sliders are moved along the guides, the rollers with limiters are removed, and the sliders are removed. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.
If the lock for the backrest position of the chair is broken, then in the store you need to purchase a spare part such as a lock comb, or the lock itself. Now you should cut off the broken part with a grinder and weld a new one, having previously covered the chair in places close to welding with a wet cloth so as not to burn it. If the repair is supposed to be done in a workshop, then car owners are advised to remove the seat trim, take out the foam rubber, springs and give only the frame, since the welder does not always work carefully. By the way, the seat upholstery can be washed or cleaned at the same time.
Tuning the interior of the "Seven"
It would be a good idea to reupholster the updated chair yourself. To do this, the old seat upholstery must be carefully ripped apart at the seams, moistening the places where it is glued to the cardboard elements with gasoline. The removed covering is used as a pattern, on the basis of which a blank is made from a suitable fabric. It is assembled using glue, thread or heat sealing. The foam elements and springs are updated, and new upholstery is put on the seat.
The rear seats often require updating of the upholstery precisely due to its wear and tear, since children or pets are usually placed here. The seat at the back is a sofa consisting of a back and a saddle, which are attached to special elements so that the entire structure is in one position.
Installing a new seat
To install, you need to have new or repaired seats, standard or from a foreign model.
First of all, after removing the old seats, it is necessary to clean the dirt from the places on the bottom where they stood. If there is rust, clean it and coat it with an anti-corrosion compound.
Before installing non-standard seats, you should make sure that the fasteners match where they are based.
The above describes how to dismantle the chairs. Installation is carried out in the reverse order, but first the slides must be lubricated with a thick special lubricant.
