➤ Replacing the front door handle on a Lada Granta

Door handles on modern Lada cars are quite reliable. However, there are cases when, in severe frost or when excessive force is used, the handle mechanism breaks and fails. In this case, it needs to be replaced. The reason for the replacement may also be the desire of the car owner to switch to the handles from the Luxury package, which are painted in the color of the body and are more pleasant to use. Regardless of your motivation, the work will be almost identical.

Before starting the work process, prepare the following tools: an “8” socket or an open-end wrench of a similar size, an extension, a ratchet, a Phillips and slotted screwdriver, plastic spatulas for working with interior plastic, penetrating lubricant in aerosols. Before starting work, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery to avoid a short circuit.

To replace the outer handle of the Lada Granta door opening, we will need to remove the door card to gain access to the inner nut securing the handle. On the front doors, unscrew the screws in the indicated places with a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the plastic cover of the door lock button and, using a plastic spatula, unclip the door card from the body element. On the rear door, the fastening screws are located under the plastic cover of the door handle; by snapping it off we will gain access to them.

We advise you to use specialized spatulas for working with plastic; such a tool will avoid damage to the plastic and worsen the appearance of the car interior.

After the door card is released, disconnect the power wiring for the power window buttons, if your vehicle has them.

To remove the external rear door opening handles, you will need to use a socket with an “8” extension or an open-end wrench of a similar size to unscrew the two attachment points of the external door opening handle. One nut is on the inside of the door, the second bolt is on the outside.

Further actions will depend on the year of manufacture of the car. If you have a Lada Granta Liftback, or a Lada Granta Sedan / Lada Kalina released later than the fall of 2014, then in your case a rod is used in the rear door opening drive. You will need to additionally release the metal rod retainer from the door lock. If you have a car manufactured earlier than the fall of 2014, then no additional actions will be required.

After releasing the fastening points, we move the handle in the direction of travel of the car and, simulating the opening of the outer door handle, rocking it, remove it from its seat.

Considering that since 2014 AvtoVAZ has changed the type of rear door lock drive from the external opening handle, it is possible that the mechanism on the handle does not correspond to the lock mechanism. If this happens in your case, you will need to move the door lock drive from the old handle to the new one. To do this, you will need to loosen the tension of the return spring and knock out the pin holding the drive. Use a slotted screwdriver to pry up the edge of the return spring and remove it from the seat.

Let's proceed to the second stage: dismantling the side view mirror

Using a screwdriver, unscrew the three screws that secure the mirror frame to the body.

Using pliers, remove the locking bracket.

We remove the mirror and remove the hinges through the diagnostic hole.

Using an “8” socket, unscrew the bolt that secures the outer handle to the end of the door.
In the inner tunnel, unscrew the second bolt holding the handle.
Using a screwdriver, carefully pry up and remove the rods from the lock.
We remove the handle from its seat, turning it slightly from side to side.

Front door lock device of Lada Granta

In conclusion, we carry out troubleshooting, inspect adjacent parts and mechanisms, and replace them with new ones as necessary. Replacing the front door handle on the Lada Grant is completed.

Rear doors don't open well

Be it Lada Kalina or Lada Granta - both of these cars are now very popular among Russian car enthusiasts. However, on some models during operation, a malfunction such as rear doors that are difficult to open is observed.

And this happens because the doors or locks were poorly adjusted at the factory. This deficiency can be eliminated by contacting an official dealer, or you can fix everything yourself.

Door adjustment process

While adjusting the door

Before you start work, first inspect all the gaps for the correct geometry of the body, on the sides, top and bottom, and depending on where the inaccuracy is found, you should start working.

Adjusting the bottom of the door

Open the car window.
Apply light blows with your palm to the bottom of the door.
In order for you to understand more clearly what we are talking about, we bring to your attention a video about how a similar issue is resolved at the Renault plant.

Adjusting a door with a large gap at the top

We lower the window completely. Depending on the configuration, we use either a mechanical handle or a window lifter for this.
We close the door until it clicks.
Pull the top edge of the door away from you or toward you.

Door lock adjustment

First of all, loosen the three bolts that secure the lock in place.

Door locking mechanism (shackle adjustment)

Three door lock bolts

Review of spare parts prices

Name/article	Price, rub.)
00001003833121 Bolt M5x10 with serrated shoulder	From 100
00001003831801 M5 nut with serrated shoulder	From 100
00001002624101 Washer 5 mm	From 50
00001003275901 Screw M6x10	From 50
00001002605371 Lock washer 6 mm	From 50
21230610542000 Lock cylinder	From 550
11180610515000 External front right handle	From 650
11180610515100 External front left handle	From 650
21900610518000 Inner front right handle assembly	From 950
21900610518100 Inner front left handle assembly	From 950

*prices are current as of November 27, 2018.

Recommendations for choosing and replacing door handles

When choosing spare parts, always give preference to original ones. Good, high-quality parts are always 10 - 15% more expensive than analogues. At the same time, by purchasing a factory part, you can count on a long service life of the mechanism.

A cheap counterfeit does not provide even a third of the required resource. The final choice is up to the owner of the technical device. The deciding factor is the budget.

Step-by-step instructions for dismantling the rear right (left) door lock on a Lada Grant

We carry out the work modularly: dismantling the card, removing the internal filling, handle, lock.

We repeat the previous steps.
Using a screwdriver with a Phillips bit, unscrew the fastening of the intermediate lever of the locking rod and move the base of the lever.
We remove the locking tab from the standard hole.

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We lubricate the moving mechanisms, install a new lock, and assemble the parts in the reverse order.

The rear door lock cannot be repaired if it shows signs of deformation of the housing.

Rear door lock device

Review of Manufacturer Prices

Name/article	Price, rub.)
Rear door lock 21900-6205013-10	From 2000
21900-6205012-10	—/—
21900-6205013-00	From 650
Locking pin 11180-6105228-00	From 150
Screw 21080-6105268-00	—/—
Bushing 11180-6105276-00	From 100

*prices are current as of November 28, 2018.

Adjusting the front left (right) door lock on the Lada Granta

In the process of systematic use of the door, its frequent opening and closing, the lock and adjacent elements wear out. As a result, the door closes with a distinct knocking sound.

Often knocking occurs after an accident due to changes in body geometry. The functionality of the lock can be restored by partially repairing it, and in case of deformation, by completely replacing it with a new one.

screwdrivers, set of auto tools;
lubricant;
liquid WD-40.

Modification of door lock Grants

Procedure:

Insert a stopper into the lock to prevent it from closing.
File off, slightly rounding the sharp ends of the lock prong (without fanaticism).

Reviews

№	Positive
1.	Vitaly: for two years of operation of the car, there are no comments on the body or locks. From time to time I lubricate the components myself; for this I bought a special grease gun. To prevent the core from freezing in winter, I spray it with an aerosol.
2.	Gennady: I used the aerosol several times to lubricate the core in winter. The door slams easily, the plastic does not rattle, the sound insulation is standard.
3.	Vasily: after using the car for a year and a half, I only replaced the factory vibration and noise insulation and re-lubricated the door mechanism. Everything works as usual, there are no complaints.
4.	Kirill: I’m happy with the car, the build quality is good, I fix minor breakdowns on my own.
5.	Gennady: During the year, I made one unscheduled visit to the workshop to lubricate the door components. The central locking works properly and stably. Poor sound insulation, but this is easily fixable.
6.	Alexander: my positive review of the Lada Granta, the car is good, it fully meets the “price-quality” criterion. Minor flaws are present, as the model is in the budget segment.
7.	Ivan: I drove 75,000 km on Grant, I didn’t make any capital investments, I just bought consumables for maintenance. I treat my equipment with care, fill it with high-quality fuel, and periodically lubricate it.
Negative
1.	Victor: The standard locks are very weak, they wear out quickly, after which the door rattles and knocks. A year and a half has passed since the purchase, and the mechanisms already need to be changed.
2.	Dmitry: after another winter, the castle on the left side flew away. There is no point in repairing it, since repairs will cost more than buying a new one.
3.	Vyacheslav: the factory hinge on the left side lasted only 80,000 km, after which it was replaced with a new one. The service life is short, the quality is very poor.

Conclusion If the need arises, you can replace the door handle on the Lada Grant yourself. The process is not complicated, and the principle of operation is intuitive.

When selecting and purchasing consumables, give preference to parts with factory catalog numbers. When contacting a service station, request a quality guarantee for the work performed.

People, how did you deal with dangling door handles? If they replaced them with new ones, where is the best place to order them? As far as tightening is concerned, it's useless, I just took it apart and tightened everything up, it seems to be fine, I put everything back together and started checking it for opening and closing, and it started to hang out again((

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Removing and installing the outer rear door handle on Kalina

So, before starting this repair, you will need to perform a procedure such as removing the door trim. After this you need to do the following:

Unscrew the fastening nut from the inside of the door
Unscrew the bolt from the end of the door
Remove the handle assembly from the outside
Install the new part in reverse order
Secure the bolt and nut into place

What exactly breaks down in the mechanism?

In this case, the metal tongue that moves the lock rod was broken off, thereby opening it. This breakdown looks like this:

➤ Replacing the front door handle on a Lada Granta

The front door lock handle most often needs to be replaced in case of mechanical damage or deformation. Every car enthusiast can handle the dismantling process.

Preparatory stage

Necessary materials and tools to remove the handle:

screwdrivers with a Phillips-shaped, flat tip;
set of car keys, socket, ratchet;
rags;
Litol type lubricant, graphite based;
liquid for removing rust and corrosion WD-40.

Sequence of actions when replacing the front door handle on a Lada Grant

We place the car within the perimeter of the repair area and provide priority safety measures.
Open the front driver's door and raise the window to the top position.

Unscrew the three screws that secure the upholstery at the bottom.

We carry out dismantling on the right side by analogy.

We unscrew the little soldier - the door lock lever.

Use a screwdriver to pry off the plastic plug.

Additionally, we unscrew the screw that secures the upholstery in the middle part of the door card.

We unscrew the screws in the armrest niche.

Unscrew the handle fastening (two self-tapping screws).
We insert a flat-head screwdriver between the metal body and the plastic upholstery.
Squeeze out the plastic.
We remove the card from the seat.

Disconnect the block with wires from the locking lever.

By analogy, we disconnect the contacts from the electric window drive.

Use a screwdriver to pry up the power window control unit and remove the switches.

Using a screwdriver, unscrew the three screws that secure the mirror frame to the body.

Using pliers, remove the locking bracket.

We remove the mirror and remove the hinges through the diagnostic hole.

Using an “8” socket, unscrew the bolt that secures the outer handle to the end of the door.
In the inner tunnel, unscrew the second bolt holding the handle.
Using a screwdriver, carefully pry up and remove the rods from the lock.
We remove the handle from its seat, turning it slightly from side to side.

In conclusion, we carry out troubleshooting, inspect adjacent parts and mechanisms, and replace them with new ones as necessary.

Replacing the front door handle on the Lada Grant is completed.

Name/article	Price, rub.)
00001003833121 Bolt M5x10 with serrated shoulder	From 100
00001003831801 M5 nut with serrated shoulder	From 100
00001002624101 Washer 5 mm	From 50
00001003275901 Screw M6x10	From 50
00001002605371 Lock washer 6 mm	From 50
21230610542000 Lock cylinder	From 550
11180610515000 External front right handle	From 650
11180610515100 External front left handle	From 650
21900610518000 Inner front right handle assembly	From 950
21900610518100 Inner front left handle assembly	From 950

*prices are current as of November 27, 2018.

Replacing the front door lock on a Lada Grant

Using the “8” socket, unscrew the handle fixing bolt at the end of the door.

Raise the plastic curtain and unscrew the nut securing the handle from the outside.
We remove the lock from its regular place.
We press the plastic retainer and remove the rod to the lock.

We carry out diagnostics, inspect and check the functionality of the mechanism, replace worn elements with new ones as necessary.

In the process of systematic use of the door, its frequent opening and closing, the lock and adjacent elements wear out. As a result, the door closes with a distinct knocking sound.

Causes of malfunction

If we compare the frequency of breakdowns, the Lada Granta rear door handle fails half as often as a similar part on the front doors. Main causes of failure:

Lever wear. After 3–4 years of operation, the spare part wears out, the paintwork cracks, scratches, and the appearance of the car deteriorates.
Mechanical defect of the internal or external lining. This may be due to careless handling or careless driving.
Poor quality material. The problem occurs in cases where the car owner, in order to save money, purchases a non-certified product from an unknown manufacturer to replace the original part. As a result, the lever breaks or becomes deformed after a few months.
Breakage of the opening lock cylinder.

Owners of the 2021 Lada Granta sedan model prefer to tune the car and replace standard spare parts with replicas immediately after purchasing the vehicle. A factory defect leads to the fact that the standard part begins to hang loose and opens poorly after a few weeks.

Selection of internal and external parts

When choosing external and internal body elements, it is necessary to check the products for compliance with catalog numbers at official representative offices or VAZ stores. Spare parts for Lada Granta have a lot of fakes on the market; such parts quickly break and fail.

In addition to standard factory VAZ levers, you can find a modern model of Euro handles on sale. They are very comfortable for a natural grip; the material is made to imitate shagreen.