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.
Tools required: Impact screwdriver and socket set
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.
Repair kit
Repair kits for the Lada Granta car have the following articles and prices:
rear left DAAZ - 1118-6205151, price - 450 rubles.
- rear left LADA – 2190-6205181, price – 145 rubles.
- rear right LADA – 2190-6205180, price – 145 rubles.
In addition to original repair kits, you can use spare parts from similar models of the VAZ line, caps, levers, fasteners, clamps, rods, lock cylinders.
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.
Important points
- It is necessary to remember that there are also plastic latches under the fastening screws of the casing. And after unscrewing all the screws, you will have to overcome the resistance of these latches, literally tearing the trim off the door. It will not be possible to pry these clips with any tool - they are too far away. So it is not uncommon for situations when, after removing the casing, half of the clips are broken. There is only one way out: have a set of spare door latches on hand;
- on cars with electric windows, control units are located only in the front doors. Therefore, when removing the rear door trims, you will not have to disconnect all kinds of wires from the connectors;
- The locking button has a left-hand thread only on the earliest Granta models, released in 2011. On later machines, the threads became right-handed.
So, removing the door trim from Granta is not a difficult task. Even a novice car enthusiast can do it. And an experienced car owner needs no more than 10 minutes to deal with one door. The picture is spoiled only by the internal plastic latches, the breakage of which, it seems, has never been possible for anyone. But this is an “innate” design flaw that you have to come to terms with.
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| № | 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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The sequence of dismantling the door trim
- First of all, carefully remove the decorative trim that covers the mirror adjustment. We dismantle it using the same clip cutter or a flat screwdriver (but very carefully).
- Remove trim from door handle. Also, using a clip on the side of the lock, pry up the lining and remove it. Remove by hand to avoid cracks.
Recommendation: after completing the necessary work (replacing or repairing the lock, installing speakers, installing a soundproofing layer, etc.), when assembling the door trim, put in place the part that is between the door and the glass that is easier and more convenient when the glass is in the lowered state .
Replacing the outer handle
To understand how to remove the door handle on a Grant, just study our instructions. From the inventory you will need: a Phillips screwdriver, a socket wrench and a knife. Step-by-step work:
- Decorative trims are dismantled. The plastic latches are removed, then the edge of the casing is picked up using a knife.
- The handle is secured with a nut and bolt on the inside and outside. First, the fastening element is unscrewed in front, then in the back.
- The thrust rods and seals are removed from the closing mechanism.
- The product is removed. To do this you will have to pull the handle a little.
- Before installation, the mounting location is inspected and dirt and dust are removed.
Assembly is carried out in reverse order.
To carry out repairs, we stock up on the following tools:
- An “8” size head paired with a ratchet or wrench.
- Extension cord.
Let's start removing.
- First, we dismantle the inner trim of the door card.
- Unscrew the nut located on the inside of the door.
- Unscrew the bolt at the end of the door.
- The handle is removed from the outside of the door panel. We remove the assembled mechanism!
- We install the new product in strictly reverse order.
- We return the previously unscrewed fasteners (nut and bolt) to their original places. We tighten, observing the required torque. Let's not overdo it.
The rear door handle replacement is complete.
Replacing an internal part
Replacing the internal handles on the rear door of a Granta is slightly different from dismantling the external part. The internal element has more fastenings and is partially hidden by decorative trim. Algorithm of actions:
- The cladding is dismantled. To pull it out, you need to pry up the edge. To do this, use the thin edge of a screwdriver or a sharp knife.
- The rear door card unwinds. There is a rod inside that is important to disconnect.
- To remove the remains of the broken opening device, the fasteners are unscrewed. The handle is removed and a new part is mounted.
Adjustment process
If the gap is smaller, lower the glass all the way down. Then close it with one click, take it by the top edge and push it towards you a couple of times with a little effort. And if the gap on the front door turns out to be wider, then you need to open it with the window down and, resting your foot on the trim, pull the door to the inside several times. Then it will be possible to move on to the main problem associated with the poor functioning of the lock.
- special screwdriver;
- Silicone Grease;
- limiters.
When there is a slight bulging outward, you need to put a soft and durable gasket in the opening and on the central post, in the place where the hinges are, and then try to close the door. If the door is slightly recessed relative to the body itself, then you need to support the outside with your knee in the hinge area and pull the open door towards you. By making such adjustments to the rear doors, you can achieve soft operation without various side effects.
