VAZ 2107 hood cable replacement

VAZ 2107 hood cable replacement

The hood lock of the VAZ 2107 has a fairly simple structure and consists of the following parts:

• stamped steel body;
• return spring;
• hood ejector;
• cable (wire or regular);
• interior handle.

Hood lock device

Despite such a simple structure, it is periodically necessary to repair some parts and adjust the operation of the mechanism. Often, adjustment is necessary when there are problems with closing or opening the hood. If any of its components break, it is necessary to replace the lock with a new one. It is also not uncommon for the cable to break, in which case it is replaced.

How to adjust the hood lock

If for some reason the hood of your car does not want to close normally or there is a slight or noticeable knocking sound when driving, then there is a need to adjust the lock in the vertical direction. All we need for this is just a 10 mm wrench and a screwdriver:

• loosen the nuts securing the lock to a small angle;
• move up or down to select the lock position;
• tighten the nuts and check the operation of the lock, repeat the steps again if necessary.

When adjusted correctly, the hood should close and open well, without much effort. In good condition, the hood should close completely when lowered from a height of 30-35 cm.

Video on setting up the ejector, the hood does not “fly out” when opening

It is necessary to figure out where the hood release cable broke.

Carefully inspect the place where the hood release cable is attached to the handle inside the car, lift the handle and try to find the cable attachment to the hood release lever or handle.
If you see that the cable has come off the fastening, or the fastening is broken, but the cable itself is visible, this is the simplest situation. In this case, in order to open the hood with a torn (torn from the fastening) cable, you need to grab the edge of the cable with pliers and pull it towards you, i.e. towards the car interior (as shown in the photo with the hood cable). To prevent the hood cable from slipping out, you can make a loop at the end of the cable and wrap it around the jaws of the pliers. That. you can open the hood if the cable inside the car breaks.

If you examined the hood lock handle in the cabin and did not find a torn or broken cable fastening, then the most likely cause is related to a broken cable in the area of ​​the hood lock. Such a breakdown is quite complicated, because in order to open the hood, you need to get from the outside to the hood lock and force it open. We recommend that you seek the help of specialists who can open the hood and call a car mechanic from our technical assistance service.

Most often on modern cars the hood opens from the front, but there are exceptions when the hood opens forward and the hood lock is installed at the rear, near the windshield on all VAZs of the classic family (VAZ 2101 - 2107) and Nivas, see the video of opening the hood on a VAZ below.

Video on how to open the hood on a VAZ 2101-2107 and Niva

Hood lock VAZ 2107

A hood lock is one of the main means of protecting a car, reducing the likelihood of theft and disassembly of the vehicle into parts. The VAZ 2107 is equipped with a mechanical lock, which is opened with a special handle from the interior.

Lock device

The hood lock of the "seven" has a fairly simple structure and consists of a housing, a spring, an ejector, a cable and a handle. Despite the simplicity of the design, sometimes there is a need to adjust or replace the mechanism. Adjustment is usually needed when closing the hood is problematic. A new lock has to be installed if its elements are worn out, i.e. when the car is far from new. In addition, there are situations when the cable breaks, resulting in its replacement. All these points are worth dwelling on in more detail.

How to adjust the hood lock

The main goal that is pursued when adjusting the hood lock on a VAZ 2107 is to achieve its high-quality operation, i.e., there should not be any difficulties when closing and opening. If the mechanism does not lock the hood securely or requires a lot of force to open it, then adjustment will help correct the situation. The procedure boils down to the following steps:

1. Using a marker, outline the contours of the hood lock.
2. Loosen the two nuts securing the mechanism with a 10mm wrench.
3. Move the lock body in the desired direction, tighten the nuts and check the operation of the device.
4. If necessary, the sequence of actions is repeated.

Photo gallery: adjusting the hood lock of the VAZ 2107

Hood cable

The cable transmits the force applied by the driver from the hood opening handle to the lock. There are situations when the cable needs to be replaced:

• the cable moves with difficulty in the braid;
• several threads of the lock drive have broken;
• the lock rusted, which subsequently led to the cable breaking.

How to remove the cable

Before you begin replacing the hood cable, you will need to prepare the following list of necessary items:

• socket head or wrench 10;
• flat screwdriver;
• narrow nose pliers;
• marker.

Direct replacement of the engine compartment lid cable on a “classic” is carried out in the following order:

1. Open the hood.
2. The lock is circled with a marker so that upon completion of the work its location can be seen.
3. Remove the two clamps that secure the cable to the body. It is best to use a flat-head screwdriver for these purposes.
4. The edge of the cable is aligned with narrow-nose pliers, after which the fixing sleeve located on the flexible element is moved.
5. Remove the cable from the fastener on the lock.
6. The lock is dismantled by unscrewing two 10mm nuts with a key or socket and removing the mechanism.
7. Inside the car, use narrow-nose pliers to remove the cable from the braid.
8. Find a rubber seal in the engine compartment and remove it using a flat screwdriver. Next, remove the cable sheath.
9. The hood cable that had become unusable was removed.

Video: replacing the hood cable on the “seven”

How to install a cable

After completing the dismantling of the hood cable on the VAZ 2107, you can install a new part. The whole process is done in reverse order:

The lock drive is inserted into the hole in the lock control handle.

How to open the hood if the cable is broken

A broken hood cable on a 7 is one of the unpleasant moments that can take the owner by surprise. The situation is difficult, but solvable. There are several options that will resolve this problem, so let's look at each of them.

1. Broken cable near the lock drive handle. This type of breakdown is one of the simplest, since using pliers you can pull the flexible element and open the lock.
2. If the cable does not break near the lock or lever, you can try to remove it through the grille in the hood. To open the lock, you need to bend a hook made of stiff wire, thread it through the grille and pull the lock drive with pliers. To make the procedure easier, it is recommended to press the hood down in the area of ​​the locking mechanism.
3. The lock drive can be pulled not through the air duct, but into the space between the body and the hood. In this case, the engine compartment lid is raised as much as possible, for which you can use a wooden block of suitable size: it will prevent the hood from returning to its place. To avoid damaging the paint coating, the wooden part is wrapped in rags. After removing the cable, all that remains is to pull it.
4. If the lock drive breaks directly next to the mechanism, then attempts to remove it will not give any result. Since the hood lock on the VAZ 2107 is located near the windshield, the only thing left to do is to try to hook the lock mechanism with a wire loop at the place where the cable is attached and pull this part. The procedure is not easy, but sometimes in the current situation there is no other way out.

How to extend the life of the cable

In order to extend the service life of the cable as long as possible and there is no need to open the hood lock on the “seven”, it is necessary to carry out timely and high-quality maintenance of the structure. Key points:

• From time to time it is necessary to lubricate the lock; you can use silicone-based lubricants;
• do not forget to apply lubricant to the braiding of the locking mechanism drive;
• Using thin and dense wire, make a “understudy” for the cable. Attach it to the lock in the place where the main cable is attached, make a loop at the other end and leave it inside the air supply box. If the cable breaks, the hood can be opened simply by pulling the backup wire with some kind of hook.

If a cable or lock breaks or wears out, you can replace it yourself without resorting to outside help.

How to replace a cable

No special measures are required prior to the replacement itself.
The only tools you need to prepare are a 10mm wrench and a flat-head screwdriver. Next, fold back the hood lid and lock it in this position. Now you need to remove the plastic clamps from the holes intended for them. This is done with a screwdriver. As a result, the cable will be released in the area between the engine compartment and the car interior. Do not use much force to avoid damaging the paint layer.

Now go to the castle. Here, move to the side the bushing that prevents the bent tail of the cable from straightening. Carefully align the tip of the latter and release it.

Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove the pair of nuts holding the lock in place. Before removing, be sure to outline the housing with a marker - this will avoid the need to adjust it after reinstallation.

In the engine compartment, find the end of the handle that opens the hood. Slide the protective cover and disconnect the cable in the same way as described above.

Now nothing prevents you from removing the damaged flexible rod.

Tools and algorithm for troubleshooting cable faults

Since the design of the VAZ 2107 does not provide for the presence of complex components and parts, to replace the cable you only need a 10-mm wrench and a flat-head screwdriver. Next, open the hood and perform the following sequence of actions:

• Release the cable. To do this, you need to remove the ends of the plastic clamps from the holes that secure the cable to the partition separating the interior from the engine compartment. The operation is performed using a flat-head screwdriver.
• Disconnect the cable. It is enough to straighten the bent end of the lock mechanism, then moving away the fixing sleeve.
• Disconnect the hood lock of the VAZ 2107 from the body. Having marked the previous location of the lock with a marker, you need to unscrew the two nuts securing the mechanism. This procedure will make it easier to install the part in place.

Hood lock VAZ

• Pull out the cable. The operation is performed from inside the car, since the handle responsible for opening the hood is located just below the dashboard of the car.
• Remove the casing. It is located in the hole in the partition that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment.
• Insert a new cable. This manipulation again takes place from the interior. A new product is inserted into the lock control handle, replacing the damaged part.
• Put on the cover. It is most convenient to perform this operation from the engine compartment of the car.
• Attach the lock to the place marked with a marker. If installed correctly and securely, no further adjustment may be necessary.
• Hook the cable onto the lock. Having secured the product in a tense state with the help of a sleeve, bend the end of the lock. This way, unwanted loosening of the cable can be avoided in the future.

If anyone has noticed, most cars have a cable-operated hood opening mechanism. Using a cable, the lock is activated, thereby opening the engine compartment lid. The product in question should be replaced not only when it fails, but also in the following situations:

• when opening the hood, a slight movement of the cable inside the plastic jacket is detected;
• if in order to operate the opening lever it is necessary to exert considerable force on the lever;
• when rust is detected on the lock of the engine compartment cover, which ultimately leads to rapid wear of the cable.

How to replace the hood cable on a VAZ 2107

Every owner of a domestic car VAZ 2101 - 2107 at least once in his life is faced with the problem of a broken hood lock control cable. The malfunction is not critical and does not affect the operation of the vehicle until the need for access to the engine compartment arises. If it breaks at some distance from the lock, then the problem with opening can be temporarily solved by pulling the cable through the hole in the hood, covered with a plastic grill.

However, constantly opening the hood of the VAZ 2107 in such an inconvenient way will be problematic. Therefore, do not put off the work for a long time, buy a new cable and start replacing it. It is also recommended to examine the condition of the locking mechanism itself, since a torn cable may be a consequence of its damage. In this case, the mechanism is also replaced.

The only tools you need to get the job done are a flat-head screwdriver and a 10mm wrench. After opening the hood you need to:

• Using a flat-head screwdriver, remove the ends of the plastic clamps from the holes, thereby freeing the cable from its fastenings to the metal partition between the passenger compartment and the engine compartment.
• To disconnect the cable from the mechanism, you need to straighten the bent end and move the fixing sleeve.
• Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the mechanism to the car body. To avoid adjusting the lock after it has been replaced, it is recommended to mark its position on the partition before removing it.
• From the interior side of the VAZ 2107, pull out the damaged cable from the hood release handle located under the dashboard on the right side.
• Remove the casing from the hole in the partition between the passenger compartment and the engine compartment.

After completing these steps, you can begin assembly. It is performed in reverse order:

• A cable is inserted into the hole in the lock control handle on the interior side until it stops.
• From the engine compartment side, a casing is placed on the cable.
• The mechanism is placed on the studs and secured with two nuts in the position noted earlier. With this installation, there is a chance that subsequent adjustment of the lock will not be required.
• The end of the cable is engaged with the mechanism, fixed with a special bushing in a tense state, after which the remaining end is bent to prevent spontaneous loosening of the cable.

At this point the replacement can be considered complete. It remains to check the quality of the cable tension. Without closing the hood of the VAZ 2107, you should pull and release the hood lock release handle several times. In this case, the mechanism must open and close completely when the handle moves. If after several movements the amplitude of movement of the lock tongue decreases, the cable should be tightened. In addition to the above, to reduce the friction of the cable on the casing, you can drop a few drops of machine oil on it.

Purpose and causes of malfunction

Hood lock cable for VAZ 2107

Hood locking mechanism diagram

The cable transmits the force applied by the driver from the hood release lever to the hood lock. Situations in which replacement is necessary are listed below.

• Over time, the cable began to move poorly inside the plastic jacket.
• Several threads of the cable broke, as a result of which it became longer and the force simply did not reach the hood lock.
• The hood latch is rusty, its parts have lost mobility, as a result, the driver is forced to pull the hood opening lever harder, which ultimately leads to a break.

Hood lock device

VAZ classics from 2101 to 2107 provide for opening the lid in the direction from the windshield. Starting from the VAZ 2108, the unit opens in the opposite direction. These modifications to the cover did not affect the design of the lock: both the VAZ 2115 and the “kopek” are supposed to have the same parts of the locking mechanism with minimal changes.

The same standard cables are suitable for VAZs up to and including model 7. From the eighth model onwards, the length of the standard cable has been increased by 90%.

Main details (using example 2109):

• pin;
• cup lower, upper;
• safety hook;
• lock washer;
• latch spring;
• lock spring;
• hook axis;
• cable jacket;
• cable;
• pen.

The operating principle is extremely simple. When the lid is closed, the locking pin fits into the frame hole and is held in place by a spring. With the help of a cable from the handle of the assembly in the cabin, the pin is released, the hood bounces slightly, held by the safety hook. A second press on the cover removes the hook and the engine compartment opens.

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Replacing the Hood Cable of a VAZ 2101

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Every year more and more foreign cars appear on Russian roads. They are represented by both moderate small cars and luxury sedans priced at several hundred thousand dollars. Despite this, in the last century, many people were and remain owners of a car made by Russian engineers. These cars include the VAZ 2107.

Cable VAZ 2107 hood

Naturally, there are models released in the early 2000s, and they are not immune to breakdowns. Some require 100 calls, but most are repaired by the owners themselves. Problems with the cable that controls the hood latch have become widespread. At first glance, such a malfunction can be easily eliminated, since there are many devices and the procedure itself is simple. But for new and experienced car enthusiasts, it is useful to familiarize yourself with some of the intricacies of replacing this part.

Recommended literature on repair and maintenance of the VAZ 2107:

Cable Tools and Algorithm

Since the design of the VAZ 2107 does not require complex components and parts, replacing the cable requires only 10 wrenches and a flat-head screwdriver. Next open the hood and follow these steps:

• Release the cable.
  To do this, remove the ends of the plastic clips from the holes that secure the cable to the partition separating the interior from the engine compartment. The operation is performed using a flat-head screwdriver.
• Disconnect the cable.
  Simply straighten the bent end of the locking mechanism by sliding the mounting sleeve back.
• Disconnect the hood lock of the VAZ 2107 from the body.
  When marking the previous location of the lock with a marker, you need to unscrew the two nuts that secure the mechanism. This procedure will make it easier to install the part on site.

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The hood cable of the VAZ 2107 is broken, how to open it

The hood of the “seven” opens with a lever installed on the left under the dashboard. When everything is in order, this operation does not create the slightest problem. The question is “how to open the hood of a VAZ 2107?” occurs when the lock drive cable breaks or the lock itself fails. There is a way out of this situation, but how difficult it is depends on the broken part or the location of the break.

Functions of the hood of the VAZ 2107

The main purpose of the hood of any car is to protect the engine, ignition system and other components located in the engine compartment. It protects both from the negative impact of natural factors and from the actions of intruders. The strength and durability of the engine compartment cover of the VAZ 2107 is ensured by the fact that it is made from the same rolled steel as the entire car body. In addition to its protective functions, the hood improves the aerodynamics of the body and reduces the noise of a running engine. The engine compartment cover is attached to the front of the body with hinges. Closer to the windshield is a remote-operated lock that allows you to open it by pulling a lever under the dashboard. There are modifications or tuned versions of the “Seven” with an “alligator” type hood, when the hinges are closer to the windshield, and the lock is in front near the radiator.

If the hood cable of a VAZ 2107 breaks or the lock breaks, the driver is deprived of access to the engine compartment and the opportunity to carry out routine maintenance (for example, changing the oil) or repairing the car. Therefore, the ability to independently open the hood from the outside can be useful to every owner of the “Seven”.

How to open the hood if the cable is broken?

• Drive device
• Main causes of drive breakage
• Algorithm of initial actions
• Opening methods If the cable breaks near the lever
• If the cable breaks under the hood

The cable drive, which is used to open the hood lid, is an important element of the entire locking mechanism. Its breakage or failure will make it extremely difficult for a car enthusiast to access the engine compartment. Moreover, such a technical problem is not uncommon and, according to the classical laws of meanness, occurs with enviable regularity, unexpectedly and at the most inopportune moment.

For example, on a cold winter morning, hurrying to work, the driver gets behind the wheel and tries to start the engine. A discharged battery will not allow the car to start and the driver, when pulling the lid opening lever, hears the characteristic crack of a torn cable. All! You will have to get to work by public transport.

What to do in such a situation? How to open the hood if the cable is broken? Should I try to open it myself or call a specialist? Let's sort things out in order.

In order to independently open the hood of a car when the cable breaks, you must first understand the basic principles of operation and the design of the locking mechanism.

So, the drive is a simple mechanism that includes a cable connected at one end to a lock and the other to a traction lever located inside the car. On modern models, an electromagnetic mechanism can be used instead of a lever. In this case, when you press the button of the control device, the circuit is closed and an electromagnetic pulse occurs, affecting the cable.

In the vast majority of cases, failure of the hood lid opening drive is caused by a broken cable, which most often breaks at the junction with the traction lever.

Main causes of drive breakage

• breakage of the hood cable due to natural wear and tear. The material from which it is made is deformed and abraded in places of contact with other parts.
• Late maintenance and lack of lubricant coating.
• Negative temperature at which the hood lock jams and the cable breaks.

Algorithm of initial actions

In order to open the hood of a car when the cable is torn off, you must first determine the location of the break. This is not easy to do, since the mechanism itself is hidden for obvious reasons.

• Select tools. A standard auto mechanic kit will be enough.
• Read the vehicle manual. This will help you understand more deeply the features of the locking mechanism of a particular model and find answers to malfunctions in which the hood is stuck and needs to be opened.

For each car model, manufacturers develop their own locking devices that are different from others. Owners of domestic vehicles are very lucky, since the design of their locks has remained virtually unchanged for many years, and opening such a mechanism forcibly will not be difficult.

As stated earlier, the cable most often breaks near the place where it is attached to the traction lever and, less often, under the hood.

If the cable breaks near the lever.

This is the easiest and most accessible situation to open the hood from the outside. First, you need to inspect the place where the cable and lever are attached in the car interior. If the cable simply falls off the locking device, then you need to put it back on. If it breaks, then, using pliers, grab the cable along with the casing and, applying sufficient force, pull it down. Sometimes you have to try several times.