How to remove the standard armrest on the Lada Vesta

The armrest for Lada Vesta is an integral element of the car. Its absence significantly reduces driving comfort. In addition, you can store small items or documents in it. But, despite such important functions, some manufacturers do not find it important to equip the basic and standard equipment with an armrest.

AvtoVAZ belongs to the category of such manufacturers. A standard hand holder is available only in the maximum “Lux” configuration. Therefore, all other buyers are forced to search, buy and install the accessory themselves.

Factory armrest

The standard Lada armrest has very limited functionality. It is attached to the driver's seat, is narrow in width, and has no additional storage compartments. The main advantage of this accessory is its attachment to the driver’s seat. Accordingly, when the backrest deviates, the holder also deviates.

The Almatar brand sells an armrest that differs from the original in that it is wider. Otherwise, it repeats the “luxury” version.

The advantages of the Almatar product include:

Alternative options

You should select a hand holder for a Lada Vesta or any other car according to the following criteria: design, size, functionality. You need to pay attention to those devices that match the interior color. Next, functionality is taken into account. As a rule, standard armrests do not have the same functionality as branded ones manufactured separately.

According to statistics, Lada Vesta owners most often buy hand holders from Chinese manufacturers. The most popular brands are Rex or Torino. They are made in the shape of a box armrest and are suitable for mounting on a car.

Features of armrests from Chinese manufacturers:

high functionality;
presence of cup holders;
lowest cost in the category;
high capacity of the boxes, which can negatively affect the ease of use of seat belts.

You need to carefully select an armrest from China or read many reviews to choose the right option that has all the necessary fastenings.

There are a number of domestic manufacturers that also produce holders for Lada Vesta. Oh we already talked about. On the market you can find suitable devices manufactured by Azard, Armster, Varta.

The Azard armrest differs from the original in the following features:

made in the form of a box;
You can put small items and documents in it;
the cost is 3000 rubles;
no need to use additional elements or screws during installation;
large dimensions, which can interfere with the use of the handbrake.

produces the most expensive, but at the same time, comfortable armrests that are ideal for the Lada Vesta. The manufacturer is largely engaged in the production of accessories for specific models, including Lada Vesta.

The armrest from Azard differs from the original in the following features:

it has a compartment for storing small items and documents;
only high-quality materials that are pleasant to the touch are used in its production;
the price starts from 3900 rubles.

Some Chinese manufacturers create copies, so you need to pay attention to the cost, build quality and materials used. All these components will be several times worse.

Alternative

As for cheaper analogues, there are now many models on the market, both Russian-made and foreign. The table below shows several options.

Manufacturer/Country	vendor code	Material	Price, rub.)
Autofamily/Russia	REST.789015	Plywood + eco leather	2 960
Alvi-Style/China	AL-PO28	ABS plastic + eco leather	2 100
CarFashion/Israel	41216	ABS plastic + eco leather	1 540
Zoder/Russia	ZDR345QS	Wood + eco leather	4 000
RATI KFT/Hungary	ARM.345QSV1	Plywood + eco leather	2 900
Sotra/China	SI 06-00003	ABS plastic + eco leather	2 150
Alamar	VS-PAT	890
Fedor	VS-PBFEDOR	1 900

The algorithm for installing them depends on the specific product. It comes with installation instructions.

Armrest installation

High-quality and quick installation of the accessory can be done at a car service center. But many owners prefer to do it themselves so as not to spend extra money. The amount of time spent and labor intensity depend on the armrest model for Lada Vesta. You can install the accessory yourself, but it may take much longer without using the instructions.

First of all, the electronics from the chair are disconnected. This applies to seat heating elements. Next, the upholstery of the chair is removed. The pylon has a hole specifically for the holder. Using the bolt and nut that are included with the purchased accessory, you should fasten it.

To install the box, you must perform the following operations:

Push the passenger seat forward all the way, and the driver's seat, on the contrary, back.
Take out the “lamb”, with which you change the angle of the chair.
Unscrew the screw that secures the decorative trim.
Unscrew the slide and tilt the seat to the side.
Unscrew the chair fastening bolts and install the armrest.
Tighten the bolts.

Criterias of choice

It doesn't matter what kind of car you have at your disposal. For any car used nowadays, it is possible to choose a suitable armrest option.

Most often, the question of the need to purchase a design arises among owners of the following cars:

That is, we are talking mainly about budget cars. In some cars, armrests are simply not provided in the basic and mid-range configurations, and in other cars, the standard products are not comfortable or functional enough. Because of this, the car owner wants to change it.

When choosing an armrest, you should rely on several basic criteria.

If you are interested in purchasing a quality product, focus on the following issues:

Reliability

When installing the structure on the back of a seat or in another way, it is important to be sure that it will withstand at least 100-120 kilograms. This way, the driver and passenger will be able to fully rely on the element without fear; Height adjustment

The design should be suitable for different heights and arm lengths. If there are several drivers in the car, the presence of adjustment is preferable; Folding system. The folding armrest also has a number of advantages in terms of comfort and convenience, since it can be easily folded back when not needed; Ease of access to controls. When installed, the armrest should not interfere with access to the handbrake, gearbox and other elements on the central tunnel. Otherwise, the element will create discomfort; Cover or upholstery material. It will be better if the upholstery is made of leather or leatherette. But you also need to take into account the material of the interior itself. A leather armrest against the background of a fabric interior looks good, but with leather chairs you should not take a fabric accessory. If you take fabric, then focus on the removable cover. It is easier to remove and wash when dirty; Design. It is optimal to take durable metal frames or plastic structures. High strength is important. Cheap plastic products cannot withstand the load and break quickly; Boxing. Boxes or storage boxes usually do not have folding elements. Solid ones are equipped with additional internal space. This option is much more practical and functional, as it creates additional storage space; Soft pad or pillow. It should not be overly soft so that the hand does not fall through. But the hard armrests are also uncomfortable; Manufacturer. Motorists often buy the cheapest products on Aliexpress. The quality is questionable, so it’s not worth buying. But it’s not a fact that the auto accessories store didn’t buy the same armrests in bulk and now sell them at a premium, like branded ones; Quality. It is unlikely that you will want to buy an armrest that will have to be altered in just a couple of months. Immediately check the quality of the seams, the absence of cracks, chips, etc.; Mechanisms. Check that nothing creaks, everything is assembled efficiently, and there is no play or swing of parts.

It is also worth discussing separately the issue of fastening and types of car armrests themselves.

But all the questions discussed above are of great importance when choosing. I highly recommend buying a product after first touching it and studying it with your own hands, and not just based on a photo on the Internet.

How to remove the standard armrest on a Lada Vesta

Dismantling the original Lada Vesta armrest and box is carried out in different ways. It is easier to dismantle the original accessory, since you do not need to perform many operations. In order to remove a standard armrest, you must first remove it from the cover. There is foam rubber under the cover. There is a hole in the foam rubber into which you need to insert a socket wrench set to “13”, unscrew the bolt and remove the hand holder.

Source

It is difficult to imagine a modern passenger car without an armrest, which provides the driver with a more comfortable ride and serves as storage for some small items. Many car manufacturers prefer to produce armrests as additional equipment, for which they often have to pay extra. In the case of the Lada Vesta, AvtoVAZ went exactly this way.

The opportunity to purchase a Vesta with an armrest is very limited, since those who want to get it will have to buy the top-end equipment of a Russian car. And those who do not want to spend money on a top-end Lada Vesta, but want to have an armrest, have to buy it separately and install it themselves.

Cases made of soft materials

To prevent them from looking baggy, patterns should be made from two types of material - the main one and the mattress one. They are connected together with the wrong sides facing each other.

But just remember that it is necessary to provide an unsewn hole. Foam rubber material cut in advance is inserted through it. The headrest and armrest areas are made without such inserts. All that remains is to stretch them and sew them up. When the seats located at the bottom have plastic linings, they must first be removed. Now you can press the edges of the cover with them, which will make it possible to securely fix it.

A few words about the standard armrest

So, the complete accessory is available only in the top-end configuration of the Russian car. The standard armrest is attached to the driver's seat; it is intended only for the driver to place his hand on it, and does not carry any additional functions. This item is convenient because it does not change its position in relation to the driver with any seat adjustment.

Installing the armrest in the standard mount

It is better to carry out the installation at a car service center, however, if you want to do it yourself, there are no particular difficulties. First you need to disconnect all electronics from the chair, including the heated seats, then remove the upholstery of the chair. You will find a hole in the pylon; screw the armrest using a bolt and nut, which are sold complete with the accessory. For installation, you will need two 13mm wrenches. It is best to dismantle the seat, remove it from the car and then attach the armrest.

Description

Only custom-made covers can make the interior of your car individual. We have a large selection of eco-leather types and colors.

There are various types of eco-leather to choose from (from economy class to luxury):

Oregon
is the very beginning. This is the market quality of the material in our design (color range).
Fiat
automotive leather (color range).
Mykonos,
unlike Flexy, has microfiber/lining (color range).
Brandy, Dacota, Schweitzer
are essentially just different brands. The quality is the same. This is already a professional material for reupholstery, a more abrasion-resistant material (Brandy color range, Dacota color range, Schweitzer color range and Schweitzer vinyl).

Perforation +500rub
Diamond +1000rub
Double diamond +1500rub
Honeycombs +2000r

When sewing, high-quality eco-leather is used, which makes the covers a level higher in quality than the market one.
The covers are sewn according to the factory cut.
When sewing, a wide range of colors is used, which allows you to emphasize the individuality of the car interior.
Low price. The presented kits are externally indistinguishable from interior reupholstery, while the price range is slightly higher than the usual “market covers”.

The presented covers cannot be found on the shelves of the car market!

Installation of a universal armrest in the form of a box

To install the Universal Box Stand, follow these steps:

Push the front passenger seat forward as far as possible, and push the driver's seat all the way back.
Take out the “lamb”, which is responsible for changing the angle of the seat.
Unscrew the screw securing the decorative trim.
Then you need to unscrew the chair slides and place the seat on its side.
Unscrew the two bolts that secure the chair and install the accessory, then screw the bolts back.

Not every version of the Lada Vesta has an armrest installed. Nevertheless, this is a familiar component of the vehicle interior, without which it is difficult to imagine normal movement. However, some manufacturers classify such an element specifically as an additional device. Therefore, when purchasing a vehicle, motorists often have to pay extra for the armrest on the Lada Vesta.

Removing the standard armrest and installing a new one

In order to remove the standard armrest from a Lada Vesta car, you need to perform the following sequence of actions:

First you need to unzip the cover and bend it back;
After this, using a 40mm Torx, you need to unscrew the fixing bolt;
Next, you need to lift and fix it in a vertical position, loosen it, and then pull it towards you.

Experts recommend installing a new armrest only if you have a sufficient level of qualifications. Otherwise, it is better to contact a professional car service. Installation involves the following sequence of actions:

The passenger seat must be moved as close to the glove compartment as possible. The driver's seat is moved as far as possible from the steering wheel;
After this, you need to find the driver’s seat angle adjuster and unscrew the fixing screw;
After this, the slide on the seat is unscrewed and the chair itself is carefully turned on its side;
Then the 2 fixing bolts are unscrewed, the accessory is mounted and the chair is put in place.

How to choose a suitable armrest

In order not to fork out money for the best sedan equipment, you can try to choose a suitable armrest for installation in your Lada Vesta. After reading the installation instructions, we can conclude that installing the armrest involves certain difficulties. Some manufacturers have analyzed the market situation and provided the opportunity for car enthusiasts to install not only universal devices, but also specially made accessories for the Lada Vesta. One such manufacturer is Varta.

The developers specifically refused to use plastic in the design of the armrest, since after some time this material becomes deformed and begins to creak during movement. Preference was given to wood; the upholstery, in turn, is only leather.

We list the main advantages of such products:

The comparative ease of installation does not require special skills or special knowledge, so there is no need to contact a service station. To install, you only need to mark the armrest in its place, pressing it all the way to the transmission tunnel itself;
The interior of the cabin is harmoniously emphasized by such a wonderful product. This also applies to the design, which is practically no different from the factory one;
Ease of use is achieved thanks to the specially designed form of the device. The driver's hand will be placed very comfortably.

Many experts recommend that car enthusiasts buy just such armrests for the Lada Vesta.

More information about accessories for the Lada Vesta can be obtained by watching this video:

Options for comfort

The equipment of the Lada Vesta sedan and those who value convenience more than driving characteristics are very pleased. The configuration of the Lada Vesta in a hatchback body will most likely be composed in a similar way (for now only a sedan is being produced - other types of bodies are still under development). The manufacturers really tried to make sure that the name of their virtuoso assembly really spoke.

Among the pleasant nuances that are not available in a cheaper assembly, it is worth noting the presence of heated front seats in addition to the standard air conditioning. Driving in winter will be more enjoyable for connoisseurs of the domestic automobile industry. Also, the equipment of the new Lada Vesta includes stability systems ABS and ESC - and they are also available in the basic version. Another really important difference between the average set of options and the basic one will be the presence of parking sensors: contrary to popular belief, this control element is useful not only for novice drivers.

I wonder what else is included in the Lada Vesta “Comfort” package? This is a full-fledged audio system that replaces the standard radio with the ability to play a variety of storage media - from disks to flash cards. There is also the option of connecting the audio system via Bluetooth to other devices (for example, a mobile phone).

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However, the most joyful news for Russian drivers will be the variety of trim levels in their average value. The general director of AvtoVAZ said that at least seven more different sets of options can be added to the Lada Vesta Comfort (for example, Optima - additional equipment for heating the windshield and replacing the wheels with cast ones with a radius of 15 inches).

The appearance of the interior shown in the photo, of course, does not reach that of a luxury car. Nevertheless, everything is appropriate here, everything is really necessary and useful, and at the same time, nothing is superfluous. Considering the fairly low price that the buyer will have to pay for this neat and aesthetically attractive car, we can say with confidence that the purchase will be worth it.

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