You can handle replacing glass on a VAZ-2107 yourself - this is a fairly simple job that will help you become better acquainted with the structure of the car.
In addition, this matter has its own specifics, because the windows are attached to the body not with an adhesive base, but with strong rubber seals.
To be safe, you can call an assistant - he will help keep the glass suspended during dismantling and installation.
This makes it much easier to place the new part exactly in the grooves and not be afraid that it will fall out of your hands. Since the glass is quite large, it is quite difficult to hold it on your own.
Which glass manufacturer is better?
In order to choose the rear or windshield of a VAZ 2107, you should familiarize yourself with all the offers of major manufacturers. A new body element must be strong and reliable in order to serve the car owner for several years. In addition, high-quality glass from a reliable manufacturer will accurately repeat the shape of the factory part and fit perfectly into place.
VAZ 2107 owners have a choice of glass from popular and reliable manufacturers:
BOR is a glass factory in the city of Bor. It is part of the large concern Asahi Glass Company. This manufacturer is known for being a supplier of automotive parts for the UAZ, PAZ, GAZ, KamAZ, VAZ and Ford plants;
Benson is a Chinese manufacturer that has received special permission to sell body parts in the Russian Federation. When purchasing these products, VAZ 2107 owners will receive quality certificates that confirm the safety of the finished glass;
KMK is another good manufacturer of glass elements for cars;
Olimpia is a British manufacturer that produces not only auto glass, but also glass for the construction of buildings and structures. The production uses modern technologies that allow us to maintain high quality glass products. Moreover, special equipment is used that minimizes the likelihood of errors due to the human factor. When choosing auto glass, you need to pay attention not only to their cost, but also to the documents that confirm the quality of the product. As for Zhiguli, for the most part, VAZ-2107 owners prefer the BOR plant as a replacement for factory auto glass. When purchasing, you must carefully check the glass element and the documents that come with it.
Rules for tinting windows
In order to properly and efficiently tint the rear window of a VAZ 2107 on your own, you must remember several important rules.
- If you are doing tinting yourself for the first time, it is better to purchase the cheapest Chinese film. Whether it is removable tinting or regular tinting, there is no fundamental difference. The main thing is not to buy expensive material until you are sure that you will do the job perfectly.
- The room in which the work on fixing the film will be carried out must be absolutely clean, not dusty, and without drafts. The average garage, where old sofas, fur coats, books are stored and there is a lot of dust, is unlikely to be suitable.
- To work, you will need not only film, but also a lot of tools and materials. It is advisable to purchase them in special stores. Used materials and tools are suitable only for those that do not come into contact with the subject of tinting.
So, to tint the rear window of a car, you will need:
- spray;
- car glass cleaning solution;
- a rubber scraper that will help get rid of microdots on the glass;
- a special hair dryer for smoothing the film;
- film for tinting car windows;
- microfiber cloth;
- sharp scissors.
Windshield
This is a body element installed at the front of the car. It prevents snow, raindrops, leaves and dirt from entering the interior. At the same time, it protects the occupants from dirt and strong wind flow when driving at high speed.
Windshield dimensions
Auto glass for Zhiguli cars has a concave and streamlined shape. The length of the windshield is 144 cm, and the width of the glass is 53.6 cm.
How to remove glass
In order to replace the windshield on a VAZ 2107, you must first remove the old part and then install a new VAZ 2107 windshield. Dismantling is carried out in several steps:
- Remove the wipers from the windshield;
- Unscrew the screws from the side linings of the front pillars;
- We remove the linings from the racks and from the ceiling;
- We cover the glass with a blanket from the inside, pry up the seal with a screwdriver and carefully squeeze the glass element out.
You should first press on top and then on the sides.
How to install glass
In order to install a windshield on a VAZ 2107, you will need to take several steps. However, before doing this, check whether the seal remains intact. If so, it can be used again. If there are cracks and other defects, you will have to buy a new seal, otherwise water will leak into the interior and body.
Install the windshield according to the instructions:
- Remove the edging and seal from the old part;
- Using a special product, we clean the space inside so as not to leave dirt at the installation site of the new part;
- We spread a blanket on the hood. We place the glass on it with the side that we will install.
- We put on the seal and stretch it well around the perimeter.
- We tuck the edging under the rubber seal. We close the joint with a metal lock.
- We place the cord (or twine) in the outer cut of the seal so that its ends are connected at the bottom of the auto glass;
- We apply the glass to the opening and align it so that it is directly above the body;
- Gradually pressing on the glass, you need to remove the cord step by step while sitting in the cabin. This can be done faster with an assistant. This way the seal will precisely take its position;
- After the auto glass is installed, you should push it lightly around the perimeter to make sure that it is seated correctly;
- Install the trims on the A-pillars and ceiling.
Video of replacing the windshield on a VAZ 2107
To see the whole process and clarify some details, watch the video of replacing the windshield of a Zhiguli car:
Dismantling the lobovukha
Replacing the windshield on a VAZ 2107 will require dismantling the interior decorative trims, as well as the rear-view mirror.
To dismantle a part from a VAZ:
- Wash the car at the car wash and drive it into a warm garage.
- Bend the wiper blades.
- Use a screwdriver to pry up the windshield lock, which is located in the lower frame.
- Remove the wedge molding around the entire perimeter of the glass.
- Gently press on the corners from the interior side to press out the shield, holding it from the outside.
- When dismantling, you need to press the seal with a screwdriver, squeezing it out.
- When removing, it is important to be careful and not to fumble when pulling the part out of the groove. Do not press on the shield as this may cause the part to crack and cause injury to your hands.
Unusable VAZ consumables should be placed on a soft cloth or rubber mat. This will prevent chips in the corners and the appearance of potholes that could cut your palms during subsequent transportation.
Rear window
In Zhiguli cars, the rear glass also has a concave shape. It protects the interior from dirt and moisture. The tightness of the internal space is maintained until the seals deteriorate or the body element itself breaks.
Rear window dimensions
The rear window of the Zhiguli is also quite massive. Its dimensions are 136 cm in length and 51.2 cm in height. The dimensions indicate that dismantling and installation should also be performed with an assistant.
Replacing the rear window, algorithm of actions
In order to replace the rear auto glass of a VAZ 2107, you will have to repeat the steps that are required to replace the wind body element, with the exception of some nuances:
- Pry up the edging at the bottom using a flat-head screwdriver;
- Remove the metal corner element and take out the edging;
- Carefully pushing out the glass, we take it out. You should start from the bottom side. You can replace old auto glass with new one using the same instructions.
Heated rear window
The VAZ 2107 was equipped with heating from the factory - this option is very useful in cases where in winter everything can become foggy and the driver’s all-round visibility will be limited. When installing new glass, you need to make sure that the heating is connected and working properly.
Rear window grille
Often a grille is installed on the rear window as an addition. It beautifies the appearance of the car and helps darken the interior, protecting it from the penetration of sunlight. On hot days, it helps maintain a normal temperature in the cabin.
Frequent breakdowns
In winter, it may happen that the heating will work, but fogging will not go away. This phenomenon cannot be called a breakdown, because it occurs only with high humidity. If you notice a similar effect, there is no need to worry about repairs.
But if the humidity is moderate and the heating is not working, you will really have to start repairing. To do this, you will have to check the entire chain step by step:
- Fuse F5;
- Heater terminals and ground;
- Check the filament with a multimeter.
Video repair of rear window heating
The heating repair process is shown in detail in the video:
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How to remove and insert the windshield of a VAZ-2107
The windshield is removed when it is replaced, to clean or replace the seal, or to treat the body if corrosion occurs. We will need:
- Screwdriver flat and Phillips
- Blanket or similar
- Linen cord 5-6 m long, 3.5-4.0 mm in diameter
We move the windshield wiper arms with the brushes away from the glass. To facilitate dismantling, we remove the decorative edging and, if necessary, replace it with a new one after all the work.
We remove the decorative trims of the front pillars; it is not necessary to remove the remaining elements of the interior. Carefully use a screwdriver to pry up the seal in the upper corner of the glass from inside the passenger compartment and move it behind the body flange.
!If the glass has chips, cracks or other damage, you should work very carefully! By squeezing the seal with your fingers and simultaneously pressing on the glass, we remove its upper corner from the body opening, moving towards the opposite corner. We remove the top and side parts of the glass and remove it along with the seal and place it on a blanket.
We remove the seal, clean all grooves from dirt and rust, and wash them in soapy water. We clean and wipe the edge of the glass.
We clean the two drainage holes in the lower corners of the seal.
If mechanical damage or loss of elasticity is detected, the seal must be replaced. We clean the body opening from dirt, and if there is corrosion, we carry out paint and varnish work.
We put the seal back on the glass.
We insert the edging into the seal (it can be installed after installing the glass).
We insert the cord into the groove of the seal, with which it fits onto the flange of the body opening so that in the lower part of the glass the cord overlaps by about 20 cm and there are still free ends of 30-50 cm.
We attach the ends of the cord with tape to the inside of the glass.
To make work easier, you can lubricate the edge of the seal and the cord with soapy water. We insert the glass into the opening so that the groove of the seal where the cord exits fits onto the lower flange of the opening, and the ends of the cord are inside the body.
Slowly and carefully pulling out one end of the cord, and pressing the glass against the opening on the other side, we move the edge of the seal through the flange of the opening. If necessary, adjust the seal with a screwdriver.
We perform a similar operation alternately with the other end of the cord until it completely comes out of the groove in the middle of the upper side of the glass. We make sure that the edge of the seal has completely passed the flange and has no curls.
Align the seal from the outside along the perimeter of the glass, lightly tapping it with the edge of your palm. We make sure that the drainage holes in the seal coincide with similar recesses on the body.
We install the edging lock-plate.
We put the removed trim parts back in place.
Front door side glass
Work on replacing the side glass is complicated by the fact that it is secured in a different way and is movable. In order to carry out any repair work, you will need to disassemble the door card.
How to remove glass
In order to remove the side auto glass, you must complete the following steps:
- We remove the plastic plugs from the armrest, prying them off with a screwdriver for convenience;
- Remove the armrest by unscrewing the fasteners;
- We move the socket and then move the trim, pressing it against the door. Remove the socket;
- Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry up the handle trim so that you can carefully remove it.
- We insert a screwdriver into the gap between the door and its lining, carefully snapping off the clips.
- We remove the seals.
- Use a wrench to unscrew the fastening screw in the front gutter;
- We take out the guide;
- We unscrew the cable fasteners, simultaneously lowering the glass down to the end;
- Using a screwdriver, we remove the cladding elements;
- Carefully remove the glass.
Door glass seal
Velvets act as a sealant. However, over time, when they become deformed and the velvet layer wears off, they perform their function very poorly. Cracks appear into which grains of sand, fine dirt and moisture get clogged. When moving, the glass gets scratched and quite unpleasant marks appear on them. In this case, the seal must be changed before installing a new body element.
Front door glass installation
The installation process is not complicated: all steps must be carried out in the reverse order. However, the glass itself must be carefully and carefully put in place so that it does not stand crookedly.
Rear door side glass
At the back of each side of the Zhiguli there are two windows - movable and fixed. The first is not completely recessed, and the second is a type of window.
How to remove rear door glass
In order to remove the rear side window of a Zhiguli, you will need to take several steps:
- Raise the glass completely;
- Remove the door card;
- Disconnect the drive rod from the guide;
- Unscrew its fastening;
- Lower it down and out from under the counter;
- Move the glass down a few centimeters and unscrew the cable fasteners; Lower the glass all the way down;
- Loosen the cable;
- Remove the cable from the roller and then secure it to the door.
- Remove the glass.
- Remove the seal and unscrew the fastening of the small stand.
- Tilt it forward slightly along with the fixed glass. At the same time, remove the chrome trim on both sides.
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