Many car enthusiasts are puzzled by the side mirrors on the Lada Vesta, many are interested in the question of whether they are a sphere or not. Do they fold, how do you take them apart? The developers tried to make revolutionary spherical mirrors on the Lada Vesta, by which the Lada Vesta can be distinguished from other AvtoVAZ cars. Reading numerous reviews about side mirrors on websites and forums, drivers identified both visible shortcomings and obvious advantages. Read the article and find out everything about it!
Advantages of side mirrors of Lada Vesta over other VAZ cars
Let Vesta not create a show effect like the Lamborghini Huracan. It must be admitted that the domestic geniuses of the automotive industry managed to combine all the wishes of regular customers in the side reflectors of the Lada Vesta:
- good location/good view;
- built-in turn signal and hazard warning repeaters;
- successful design of the repeaters (with a bend), which allows you to see the turn signal on in the reflector;
- heated rear view reflectors;
- electronic adjustment of the side mirrors;
- the ability to bend in the opposite direction, which prevents their breakage when they come into contact with obstacles (while driving backwards);
- possibility of folding manually.
Disadvantages of side rear view mirrors of Lada Vesta
The last point of advantage can be immediately renamed into a disadvantage, including:
- lack of an electronic adjustment mechanism for folding side mirrors;
- creaking during folding;
- reduction in the information content of the reflection when the car is moving, which causes rattling and shaking at speed or on a bad road;
- fogging of turn signal repeaters and hazard warning lights;
- if the LEDs of the turn signal repeaters fail, the entire assembly should be replaced;
- detachment of the mirror element at low temperatures during folding.
Almost all defects are eliminated by the manufacturer during the warranty period.
Adjusting the side mirrors of a Lada Vesta car
There are four control buttons on the driver's door control unit. For adjustment, there is a slider that has three positions (middle, far left and far right), which must be moved in the desired direction. After this, you can adjust them to the individual characteristics of the driver using the joystick, which is located above the slider. After adjustment, the slider must be returned to its original position, and the indicator lights should go out.
Removing the outer and inner rear view mirrors
Rear view mirrors are an integral part of the car. Even those drivers who have equipped their “swallow” with a monitor or camera cannot do without mirrors. Therefore, keeping them in good condition is the primary task of every car owner. Before moving on to the procedure for dismantling the mirrors, we will list the tools that we will need for the job.
How to disassemble an external mirror
It is advisable to dismantle the exterior mirrors in a certain sequence.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the locking bracket to which the mirror angle adjuster is attached.
The side mirror retaining bracket is removed using a Phillips screwdriver. - Use the same screwdriver to remove the fastening screws.
There are only three of them. Be sure to hold the mirror while removing these screws. The screws holding the side mirror are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver - After removing the screws, the mirror is removed.
To do this, you need to slightly pull it towards you. After removing the screws, the mirror is removed manually
How to properly remove the interior mirror
Changing the rear view mirror in the cabin is a little more difficult. Work must be carried out in the following sequence:
- The plastic plugs above the interior mirror mounting screws are carefully pryed off with a flat screwdriver and removed.
- The mounting screws are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver.
The mounting screws for the interior mirror are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver. - The mirror is carefully removed.
How to remove a mirror from a windshield
Dismantling a glued mirror does not require any special skills. Proceed as follows:
- In some modern cars, the bracket with the interior rear view mirror is glued directly to the windshield. To remove it, you must remove all plastic plugs from the bracket (if any).
- After this, the mirror is turned counterclockwise with both hands and removed from the socket.
The glued mirror rotates 90 degrees and is removed manually
How to disassemble a side mirror on a Lada Vesta
To disassemble the side mirror at 2180, you need to do several simple manipulations. Since the Lada Vesta turn signal indicator is an electrical device, when removing the reflector it is necessary to remove the negative terminal from the battery. It is necessary to remove the trim from the car door pillar by first unclipping the upper and two lower latches. After this, you need to disconnect the wires and unscrew the three screws that secure the rear view reflectors to the door.
Once the reflectors are removed, their disassembly is almost complete:
1st step: turn the mirror element to the side until it stops to remove it (the reflector heating wires do not need to be disconnected);
Step 2: use a flat-head screwdriver to unclip the mirror element from the housing;
Step 3: To release the colored plastic trim clips, use a flat-blade screwdriver and then slide the trim to the side.
If you remove the side mirror, you can get to the mechanism that provides electrical power to the repeaters. After replacing the relevant parts, installation proceeds in the reverse order.
Removing the outer and inner rear view mirrors
Rear view mirrors are an integral part of the car. Even those drivers who have equipped their “swallow” with a monitor or camera cannot do without mirrors. Therefore, keeping them in good condition is the primary task of every car owner. Before moving on to the procedure for dismantling the mirrors, we will list the tools that we will need for the job.
How to disassemble an external mirror
It is advisable to dismantle the exterior mirrors in a certain sequence.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the locking bracket to which the mirror angle adjuster is attached.
The side mirror retaining bracket is removed using a Phillips screwdriver.
- Use the same screwdriver to remove the fastening screws. There are only three of them. Be sure to hold the mirror while removing these screws.
The screws holding the side mirror are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver
- After removing the screws, the mirror is removed. To do this, you need to slightly pull it towards you.
After removing the screws, the mirror is removed manually
How to properly remove the interior mirror
Changing the rear view mirror in the cabin is a little more difficult. Work must be carried out in the following sequence:
- The plastic plugs above the interior mirror mounting screws are carefully pryed off with a flat screwdriver and removed.
- The mounting screws are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver.
The mounting screws for the interior mirror are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver.
- The mirror is carefully removed.
How to remove a mirror from a windshield
Dismantling a glued mirror does not require any special skills. Proceed as follows:
- In some modern cars, the bracket with the interior rear view mirror is glued directly to the windshield. To remove it, you must remove all plastic plugs from the bracket (if any).
- After this, the mirror is turned counterclockwise with both hands and removed from the socket.
The glued mirror rotates 90 degrees and is removed manually
How to turn on heated mirrors
Starting in 2021, AvtoVAZ has equipped the 2180 with the additional function of “electric drive and electric heating of side reflectors.”
This function is activated only after starting the engine (so as not to damage the battery) and switching on the heater to the window blowing mode (windshield and side). After this, you need to press the button on the climate console, which is responsible for heating and blowing the reflectors, rear and windshields.
To activate this function on the luxury version of Lada Vesta, you need to press the leftmost button at the bottom on the car’s climate control unit with the inscription “MAX”.
At 20-degree frost (which is usual for an Eastern European winter), the following happens:
- after 1 minute the ice on the reflectors begins to melt;
- after 2-3 minutes the ice melts completely;
- after 4 minutes the mirror is clean and dry.
Other (accessories) Lada Vesta
Products from the Dustershop77 range on the topic of the article:
| Name | Manufacturer | Price | Availability | Add to cart |
| DC495 | Discount card (Dusterclubs.ru, Dustershop77.ru) | 700 / 500 rub. Discount: 500 rub. | >10 | |
| DC1024-V117 | Windshield and roof edge seal | Duster-Guard | 500 / 400 rub. Discount: 300 rub. | >10 |
| DC959 | Seal under the hood of Duster / Terrano / Kaptur / Arcana, etc. | 800 / 500 rub. Discount: 400 rub. | >10 | |
| DC511-94520 | Cloth with adhesion activator 3M 94520 | Original | 400 / 200 rub. Discount: 150 rub. | >10 |
| DC694 | Keyhole plug (lock cylinder) | Original | 500 / 450 rub. Discount: 400 rub. | 4 |
| DC020 | Set of door, hood and trunk seals | 6500 / 4500 rub. Discount: 3900 rub. | >10 | |
| DC534-263216 | Teroson adhesive-sealant for installing glass, spoilers and other body kit (cylinder) | Original | 1500 / 1000 rub. Discount: 900 rub. | 9 |
| DC152 | 3M adhesive tape for installing plastic parts 6mm x 5m | Original | 500 / 400 rub. Discount: 300 rub. | >10 |
| DC155 | Wide 3M tape 12mm x 5m | Comfort | 600 / 500 rub. Discount: 400 rub. | 7 |
| DC1556 | Door seal instead of the standard one (price for 1 doorway) front=rear, left=right | 900 / 600 rub. Discount: 500 rub. | >10 | |
| DC1768 | Keyhole plug (lock cylinder) analog A2107660056 color black | Analogue | 200 / 100 rub. Discount: 50 rub. | >10 |
| DC877 | Keychain Renault (rhombus) original | Original | 700 / 400 rub. Discount: 300 rub. | 4 |
| DC1727 | Door seal RKI-19 (2 pcs.) | 1200 / 800 rub. Discount: 700 rub. | 8 | |
| V090 | Trim filter mesh LADA Vesta | ArmAuto | 1000 / 450 rub. Discount: 400 rub. | >10 |
| DC1769 | Keyhole plug (lock cylinder) analogue A2107660056 white | Analogue | 200 / 100 rub. Discount: 50 rub. | >10 |
| DC980-749329187R | Ring for securing cargo in the trunk original 749329187R | Original | 700 / 600 rub. Discount: 500 rub. | 7 |
| DC1357 | ABRO MASTERS silicone gasket sealant (up to +260°C) (85g) transparent | Original | 300 / 200 rub. Discount: 150 rub. | >10 |
| DC1726 | Door seal instead of the standard one (price for 1 doorway) front=rear, left=right (original Lada, Renault) | 1200 / 900 rub. Discount: 700 rub. | 8 | |
| DC509-PU8590 | Adhesive-Sealant Teroson PU 8590 kit for installing glass, spoilers and other body kits | Original | 2500 / 1900 rub. Discount: 1600 rub. | 3 |
| DC2086 | Sealing gasket for license plate (self-adhesive 2 pcs.) | Original | 400 / 250 rub. Discount: 200 rub. | >10 |
| DC1626 | Silicone frame for numbers (black) (1 piece) | 600 / 350 rub. Discount: 250 rub. | 3 | |
| DC1130 | Scale model Renault Duster 1/43 | Original | 1900 / 1300 rub. Discount: 1000 rub. | 3 |
| DC1744-8201531497 | Original ring for securing cargo in the trunk with bolt 8201531497 (set of 2 pieces) | Original | 1000 / 900 rub. Discount: 700 rub. | 3 |
| DC098 | Frames for numbers are anti-vandal (white) | 1500 / 1000 rub. Discount: 900 rub. | 5 | |
| V114-1420501 / LVE112802 | Radiator grill LADA Vesta (Luxe, Exclusive) | Pt GROUP | 6200 / 5800 rub. Discount: 5100 rub. | 1 |
| DC1266-8200257684 | Duster 10 - wing turn signal (L=R) original 8200257684 | Original | 600 / 400 rub. Discount: 300 rub. | 2 |
| DC2110 | Rubber seal on the frill along the windshield Duster 2021- | 1100 / 600 rub. Discount: 300 rub. | >10 | |
| V132 | Wheel hub caps for LADA Vesta (4 pcs) | 800 / 600 rub. Discount: 600 rub. | >10 | |
| V131-ULAVES011 | Pneumatic hood stop Lada Vesta 2015-2017 (Auto-stop) | Analogue | 2900 / 2700 rub. Discount: 2500 rub. | 1 |
| DC1141 | Caulking gun | 350 / 250 rub. Discount: 200 rub. | 3 | |
| DC1866-CR2032 | CR2032 battery for Duster, Logan, Largus, Terrano, Vesta, X-Ray, Captur, Arcana, etc. key (interchangeable with CR2016, CR2018, CR2025) | Analogue | 100 / 70 rub. Discount: 50 rub. | 7 |
| V115-1430501-LVE112801 | Radiator grille LADA Vesta (Classic, Comfort) | Pt GROUP | 7200 / 6400 rub. Discount: 6100 rub. | 1 |
| DC2097 | Seat belt extension extension Renault Duster, etc. | 800 / 500 rub. Discount: 300 rub. | >10 | |
| DC925-80486 | Metal car hanger | 1500 / 1200 rub. Discount: 900 rub. | 1 | |
| V077 | Silicone mats with Vesta inscription (white) | ArmAuto | 900 / 800 rub. Discount: 800 rub. | 2 |
| V078 | Silicone mats with Vesta inscription (red) | ArmAuto | 1000 / 900 rub. Discount: 800 rub. | 3 |
| V076 | Silicone mats with Vesta inscription (black) | ArmAuto | 900 / 800 rub. Discount: 800 rub. | 2 |
| DC2162 | Car soundproofing kit (for 2 doors) | 2000 / 1600 rub. Discount: 1400 rub. | 4 | |
| DC1502 | Handle (Renault logo) original | Original | 700 / 600 rub. Discount: 500 rub. | 2 |
| V116-1500505 | Radiator grille LADA Xray | Pt GROUP | 3700 / 3500 rub. Discount: 3500 rub. | 1 |
| DC1503 | Black mug 330 ml, soft touch coating Renault original | Original | 1500 / 1300 rub. Discount: 1200 rub. | 1 |
| DC1620 | Arcana pillow original | Original | 2200 / 1700 rub. Discount: 1500 rub. | 1 |
| DC1992-7711821302 | Original Renault phone holder with glass mount, sliding 7711821302 | Original | 2100 / 1700 rub. Discount: 1400 rub. | 3 |
| DC177-8200733848-BLACK | Internal handle left original 8200733848 black | Original | 1200 / 700 rub. Discount: 600 rub. | 2 |
| DC1196 | Rubber (tire) ink aerosol 520 ml | 500 / 400 rub. Discount: 300 rub. | 2 | |
| DC1618 | Red mug 360 ml, original soft touch coating Arcana | Original | 1500 / 1300 rub. Discount: 1200 rub. | 1 |
| DC1724 | Thread locker IMG red | Original | 800 / 400 rub. Discount: 300 rub. | 2 |
| DC1932-8450007707 | Driver's door handle mat Vesta 8450007707 original | Original | 120 / 80 rub. Discount: 60 rub. | 1 |
| DC1990-7711821301 | Original Renault phone holder with glass mount magnetic 7711821301 | Original | 2100 / 1500 rub. Discount: 1100 rub. | 2 |
| DC2018-7701423330 | Mastic sealant for door cards original 7701423330 | Original | 1200 / 800 rub. Discount: 700 rub. | 3 |
| DC1715-489702120R | Steering column adjustment knob Renault Duster, Logan, Sandero, Lada Vesta, X-Ray original 489702120R | Original | 1500 / 1300 rub. Discount: 1000 rub. | 2 |
| DC1619 | Black mug 360 ml, original soft touch coating Arcana | Original | 1500 / 1300 rub. Discount: 1200 rub. | 1 |
| DC1961-8450007268 | Mat for the central niche of the Vesta tunnel 8450007268 original | Original | 250 / 150 rub. Discount: 100 rub. | 1 |
| DC1989-7711821299 | Holder for tablet Duster, Terrano, Kaptur, Arcana, etc. 7711821299 original | Original | 2200 / 1800 rub. Discount: 1500 rub. | 2 |
| DC1991-7711821300 | Original Renault phone holder with magnetic deflector mount 7711821300 | Original | 1500 / 1000 rub. Discount: 800 rub. | 1 |
| DC2165-8200194580 | Duster 2011 - wing turn signal (L=R) original 8200194580 | Original | 550 / 400 rub. Discount: 300 rub. | 1 |
| DC1926-8450039478 | Plug for rear left outer door handle Vesta 8450039478 original | Original | 100 / 70 rub. Discount: 50 rub. | 2 |
| DC099 | Frames for numbers are anti-vandal (chrome color) | 1500 / 1200 rub. Discount: 1000 rub. | 0 | |
| DC1004 | Door edge protection (rubber) 7.5m | China | 2500 / 2100 rub. Discount: 1700 rub. | 0 |
| DC1732-106233 | Seat belt extension extension Renault Duster, etc. (Autostandart) | 1000 / 900 rub. Discount: 700 rub. | 0 | |
| DC163-02 | Engine compartment insulation - car blanket 140x90cm | 2500 / 2000 rub. Discount: 1700 rub. | 0 | |
| DC100 | Frames for numbers are anti-vandal (black) | 1500 / 1000 rub. Discount: 900 rub. | 0 | |
| DC1401 | Clock for car interior (black type2) | Analogue | 1000 / 700 rub. Discount: 600 rub. | 0 |
| V089 | LADA Vesta windshield drain | ArmAuto | 700 / 550 rub. Discount: 550 rub. | 0 |
| DC961 | Door lock covers (chrome color with logo) 2 pcs. | China | 1500 / 1300 rub. Discount: 1000 rub. | 0 |
| DC1376 | Car interior clock (black type1) | Analogue | 800 / 600 rub. Discount: 500 rub. | 0 |
| DC905 | Door lock covers (gloss black with logo) | China | 1600 / 1500 rub. Discount: 1200 rub. | 0 |
| DC1402 | Car interior clock (white) | Analogue | 800 / 600 rub. Discount: 500 rub. | 0 |
| DC1140 | Masking tape 50mm x 50m | 500 / 300 rub. Discount: 250 rub. | 0 | |
| V079 | Silicone mats with Vesta lettering (blue) | ArmAuto | 900 / 800 rub. Discount: 800 rub. | 0 |
| DC2111 | Universal rubber seal on the edge of the frill | 400 / 200 rub. Discount: 100 rub. | 0 | |
| DC540 | Deflector for the air duct in the cabin from Renault Captur, suitable for Duster, Logan, Sandero, Largus (chrome) | Original | 1200 / 900 rub. Discount: 700 rub. | 0 |
| DC101 | Sealant for installing spoilers and other body kits | 1500 Discount: 1500 rub. | 0 | |
| DC539 | Deflector for the air duct in the cabin from Renault Captur, suitable for Duster, Logan, Sandero, Largus (orange) | Original | 1000 / 800 rub. Discount: 600 rub. | 0 |
| DC189 | Renault badge | Original | 100 Discount: 100 rub. | 0 |
What are mirror covers for Lada Vesta needed for?
The reflector cover in body color is installed by AvtoVAZ conveyors not only for the purpose of maintaining a unified design solution.
Firstly, the overlay on the rear view mirror improves the aerodynamic properties of the car.
Secondly, the pad eliminates the unpleasant sound defect when driving fast (whistle), which distracts the driver.
Thirdly, it is possible to choose chrome linings or linings in body color, which is quite profitable from a financial point of view.
