Adjusting the doors of the VAZ 2107. complete guide

Instructions for adjusting doors and locks on a VAZ 2107 car

After long-term use of vehicles, adjustment of the doors of the VAZ 2107 is inevitable. The door device jams due to any little thing, and if timely repairs are not carried out, you will have to replace the entire product. The price of body parts is high, so every driver strives to learn the door adjustment process in order to save on car maintenance.

VAZ 2107 door problems

The loose state of the door structure is the main reason for the malfunction of the mechanism. Adjusting the door locks of the VAZ 2107 will correct a lot of problems, but before that, the cause and essence of the breakdown is clarified. Let's list the main problems that motorists face:

incorrect position of the loops;
formation of large gaps;
malfunction of the door handle or lock;
The backlash is set incorrectly.

After an accident, deformation of the body almost always occurs, even in a minor accident. If the door is moving, then adjusting the hinges will not help.

When adjustment is needed

Certain symptoms will indicate that door adjustment 2107 is needed:

The door may sag, sag, or move to the side.
The appearance of serious gaps along the entire perimeter of the body part.
Difficulty closing. This action does not occur with a dull sound, but with a loud feedback.
If the lock does not close well, then the reason is not necessarily the mechanism of this device. Incorrect operation of the closing device is sometimes caused by incorrect door position.
Displacement of the lock and latch.
Raising or lowering the structure when closing.
Poor locking in the closed position due to the latch inside the handle.
Random door opening while driving.

To visually determine the need for adjustment, you can inspect the car; if there is a problem, it will stick out a little. In order not to rely only on your eye, you can take measurements; they should be the same on both sides.

What is needed for work

Understanding how to adjust the doors on a VAZ 21053, 2107 car is quite simple, since no special skills are required. You need to prepare in advance:

key to 10;
hammer;
silicone grease;
marker.

How to adjust

The driver's door requires the most attention. First, a thorough inspection of the vehicle is performed. It is necessary to close and open the structure several times, paying attention to:

loops;
lock;
handle.

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Features of adjusting the gap, hinges and lock

You can configure the door in several ways:

Loosening screws and hinge fasteners using hammer blows.
Leveling the gap. While the hinges are loosened, the structure rises up and down to its optimal position. Then the fasteners are tightened.
Adjusting the lock. The key loosens the lock, you can move it up or down. Checks whether the actions were performed correctly. If the door closes with a loud click, then you need to move the latch outward a little more. If the closure occurs well, but the element is loose, go inside.

When the closing mechanism jams and the door sags a little, the hinges or bolts are tightened. If displacement has occurred, a slight tap with a hammer on the body part where the bracket is located will solve the problem.

External handles and solving problems with them

If there is no external damage, then you will have to disassemble the element. To work you will need a number 20 screwdriver. Step by step instructions:

The plug is removed. It is pryed off with the edge of a screwdriver. The screw is unscrewed. It is located at a depth of 6 cm

It is important to make no more than four turns clockwise. Carefully remove the handle, behind which the latch wire is pulled. The part is disconnected from the wiring. They are attached to each other by a plug.

After disassembly, the internal parts are cleaned and, if necessary, individual elements are replaced. Collection occurs in reverse order.

When adjustment is needed

Certain symptoms will indicate that door adjustment 2107 is needed:

The door may sag, sag, or move to the side.
The appearance of serious gaps along the entire perimeter of the body part.
Difficulty closing. This action does not occur with a dull sound, but with a loud feedback.
If the lock does not close well, then the reason is not necessarily the mechanism of this device. Incorrect operation of the closing device is sometimes caused by incorrect door position.
Displacement of the lock and latch.
Raising or lowering the structure when closing.
Poor locking in the closed position due to the latch inside the handle.
Random door opening while driving.

How to install high-quality locks on the doors of a classic Lada

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Many people know how “excellent” the locks work on classic model cars. That’s why installing silent locks on classics is so relevant nowadays. After all, no matter how you adjust these devices, you will never be able to achieve the same efficiency as with a “chisel”.

Installation materials

For example, we decided to install a silent lock on the front left door. To do this we need to buy:

device mechanism;
latch (popularly called a chocolate bar);
two bolts from “Zubilov” locks (such bolts will connect all of the above parts into one);
screws for the rack from a front-wheel drive VAZ;
a cable with a diameter of 1.5 millimeters and several clamps.

Required materials and devices

Installation of a silent lock

So, taking the mechanism in hand, we saw off the flag. After this, we take out the old lock and put it to the side. Next, using a drill and a 10mm drill bit, drill the left (bottom) hole in the door.

To mark the place for drilling a hole for the upper bushing, apply a lock on the inside. If such a situation arises, then we finish the door with a file. After this, the mechanism must be mounted in its place.

We assemble the device as a whole (by installing a chocolate bar on the mechanism). There are times when the door rests against the counter because a chocolate bar is in the way. And it happens that the lock itself does not work as it should.

To eliminate this malfunction, you need to process the lower (right) hole with a round file. After this everything should work properly.

It is also worth checking the functionality of the device's locking. For these purposes, you must first take a closer look at the lock mechanism and understand its operation.

Therefore, we take a file and look at the outer part of the lock. On the side where it is pressed against the door you will find two bushings. They need to be removed almost completely. Leave a little length so that the device does not fall apart completely.

Lock installation

In order for the modification of silent locks to be successful, you need to do a little work on the angle of the lock. To do this, take the screws that connect the lock and grind off the caps with a file. So that they are on the same plane with the surface of the assembled device.

Well, that seems to be it. We assemble the lock and connect the rods and handles. We try our mechanism in action and here troubles may await us.

It may happen that the chocolate bar still rests on the counter. In this case, you need to take a hammer and a piece of board. At the same time, we begin to slowly push the lock inside the door.

The main thing in this process is accuracy and patience! And you will definitely succeed.

Next, install the screw on the stand. For this, the best option would be the following. Having snapped the chocolate bar (making two clicks), we place the chalk in the place where the screw with the stand should be located.

You can, of course, use a pencil. After installing such a marker, close the door, pressing it against the seal. After this, a mark should remain on the rack. We'll use it to drill the hole.

After screwing the screw into the rack, we fix it to the surface of the epoxy resin. That's all. Now installing silent locks is within your reach. After this we begin to adjust the lock.

Adjusting the lock

To do this, you should loosen the screws, move the lock slightly and see how this affects its operation. After this, we proceed to installing the device drives and connecting handles to it.

When an alarm activator was installed on the old lock, we connect it too. To do this, you need to remove the rubberized bushing from the old device. It should be mounted on a new lock and the rod from the activator itself should be inserted into it.

To connect the inner handle you will need a cable with clamps. To do this, drill a pin in the inside of the device and insert the cable into the resulting hole.

We use a cable to adjust

Then using clamps we make a loop. To connect the cable to the inner handle, it is best to make a clamp with a bolt (so that the handle can be replaced in the future).

So you have learned how to install advanced locks on cars. What locks are installed on your “iron horse”?

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Method No. 1 with installing washers

Method No. 2 with replacing axes

Method No. 3 using welding

Method No. 4 for repairing hinges without removing doors

Adjusting the locks

Over time, the doors of the VAZ-2107 and other classic VAZ models begin to close poorly and open with difficulty. At first, this problem can be eliminated by adjusting the position of the lock lock housing. But there comes a time when this method stops working. The reason for all this “disgrace” is the wear and tear of the hinges on which the doors are suspended from the body. In this article, we have selected several proven repair methods for you, described in detail with photos and videos. Among the tools and “consumables” we will need: – an impact screwdriver or a powerful wrench with a “plus” bit; – an asterisk key for adjusting the lock (you may have screws installed under a different key); - hammer; – a small chisel; – Bulgarian; – welding machine (preferably semi-automatic); – old cylinder head valves VAZ-2101 – 07 or new hinge axles; – penetrating lubricant type VD-40; – graphite lubricant. If something goes wrong, and this often happens when repairing a car, you may need something else. It is better to do the work in the garage, where you have a bench vise, a sharpener and other necessary equipment at hand.

The first thing we do is remove the doors. Why do we knock out the door limiter finger?

This pin needs to be knocked out

Disconnect all wires going inside the door (if any).

Spray the hinge screws with penetrating lubricant. After waiting 10 minutes, loosen all the screws with an impact screwdriver or wrench. Try to work carefully so as not to tear off the splines, because in this case you will have to spend a very long time fiddling with them to remove them.

Video about what to do if the door cannot be removed

After all the screws have gone, first unscrew the lower and then the upper screws to the end and remove the door.

First you need to loosen all the screws

We place the door on a suitable lining so as not to damage the outer surface. Then you can proceed in several ways.

In any case, we need to knock out the hinge axes, but they are pressed into the hinge eyes, and even stuck to them.

Method No. 1 with installing washers

Having picked up a strong beard, we move the axles out of place with sharp blows and then knock them out completely with something else. If it doesn’t work right away, don’t hit the axle many times - it will come unraveled.

You can try warming the lugs with an industrial hair dryer. Couldn't get the axles out? Then there are methods No. 2 and No. 3.

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If you managed to disassemble the hinges, then the fastest (but short-lived) repair method will be this: select copper washers of suitable size.

Copper washer for hinge

We adjust the thickness by flattening them with a hammer. We install the washer in the hinge gap and drive the axles back, after lubricating them with graphite lubricant.

But the wear of the axles has not gone away, the copper metal is soft and wears out quickly and such repairs will not last long.

Method No. 2 with replacing axes

We drill a hole in the center of the axles at the top and bottom to the depth of the lugs. The diameter of the axes is 8.2 mm. We first take a thinner drill, about 3-5 mm, and then drill it out to 8 mm. After this, use a suitable beard to knock out the remaining axles and disassemble the hinges.

To restore the hinge we will need new axles. You can buy them at a parts store, order them from a turner, or make them from used rods. valves of our engine. Before assembly, do not forget to lubricate the axles with graphite lubricant.

Worn axle. Longitudinal groove visible

Let's pay attention to this detail - the original axis has a longitudinal groove along its entire length. This groove is needed to distribute lubricant over the entire friction surface and remove wear products, dirt and rust. If you install an axle without a groove, then soon the hinge may “sour” and begin to wedge. So, if you decide to install a homemade axle, then using a hacksaw or grinder you need to make the same groove on it, and sand its edges with fine sandpaper.

Axle made from valve

It is not entirely correct, of course, to use the valve stem as an axis. It is made of a stronger metal and, while remaining intact, it will “eat” the metal of the eye, but if this is easier for you, then install it, just lubricate the hinge more often.

Method No. 3 using welding

Use a grinder to cut a groove along the hinge, as in the photo.

Cutting a longitudinal groove

Using a small chisel, we push the edges of the cuts apart and knock out the worn axles.

Use a chisel to widen the slot

We prepare new axles in the manner indicated above. We press the hinge using a vice and weld the groove.

We compress the hinge with the axle in a vice

Lubricate the axle with graphite grease and assemble.

We weld the eyes by welding. The graphite lubricant will partially burn out, but the graphite will remain in the friction zone. After cooling, you need to additionally lubricate the hinges with penetrating lubricant.

We weld the eyes and clean the seams

It is better to use a semi-automatic machine for welding. But you can weld the hinge using an inverter if you have experience in welding.

All damage to the paintwork after repairs must be primed and painted. After this, we install the screws in place on the doors, do not “tighten” them tightly for now, check the result of the repair, and if the door is level and without distortions, we tighten the screws completely.

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We adjust the door locks and enjoy the smooth operation of the doors.

Method No. 4 for repairing hinges without removing doors

Some servicemen, in conditions of eternal time pressure, used another, very radical method of repair. Two holes with a diameter of about 10 mm and a depth to the axis are drilled in the hinge hinge. Then the resulting holes are welded semi-automatically so that the middle part of the hinge is tightly connected to the axle.

Drill two holes in the hinge

We weld holes using semi-automatic welding

The play that arose due to wear of the middle part of the axle is completely eliminated, and after such repairs it rotates inside the upper and lower lugs.

After the hinge has cooled, you need to lubricate it with some kind of liquid lubricant and paint over the weld marks. Such repairs last for quite a long time, but it is no longer possible to repair the hinge again. Although, by this time the car is already old and it doesn’t have long to “live”.

Adjusting the locks

After we have eliminated the play in the hinges, the door locks will most likely need to be adjusted again. Before adjustment, the locks and latches must be cleaned of dirt and lubricated (you can use a high pressure lubricant).

Loosen the screws of the clamp housing

We loosen the screws securing the clamp body so that it can move, but does not dangle freely. We close the door and, holding the handle in the upper position, press on the door so that the latch takes the desired position. Carefully, continuing to hold the handle, open the doors. Tighten the screws securing the lock housing and check the operation of the lock. If necessary, adjust the adjustment. Now all questions regarding the repair of hinges can be considered closed. If any information is missing, ask questions in the comments.

Adjusting doors VAZ 2107

Adjusting the VAZ 2107 carburetor yourself

Door locks hold the door in a closed position and prevent it from opening spontaneously while moving. The doors should be level, without distortions. The gaps between the door and the body must be the same around the entire perimeter. Otherwise, adjustment of the VAZ 2107 door locks or repair (replacement) of door hinges is necessary

Important: it is useless to adjust the doors with faulty door hinges. Therefore, if they have play or are positioned incorrectly, the problem must be corrected

The VAZ 2107 doors should be adjusted after replacing or adjusting the hinges. Otherwise, the door will not close easily, even if it is fixed evenly with ideal gaps.

The main problems of VAZ 2107 doors

Adjusting the VAZ 2107 door locks may be necessary in several cases. The most common is a failure of the locking mechanism. The doors may jam or, conversely, the lock may not close. Door misalignment is also common. Even in the new sevens, this happened quite often, and already seen examples suffer from skewed doors without exception. Another thing is that the owners do not notice this for the time being.

A skewed door is dangerous because the lock at a certain moment may simply not work or unlock on a bad road. It will also not be news that tired 7 bodies can live their own lives and slowly lose rigidity, which affects the loss of doorway geometry. Since the door is more rigid, it is not going to adapt to the new geometry of the body and the only thing that can save the situation is adjusting the lock if the geometric changes in the opening have not yet reached critical values. But fortunately, this happens extremely rarely and to very inattentive owners.

Adjusting doors VAZ 2107

Checking and adjusting thermal clearances of VAZ 2101-2107 valves

“Seven” is a luxury version of the classic line, which fully possesses all the advantages and features of this model. One of the bottlenecks of the VAZ 2107 is incorrectly installed doors. For this reason, they do not close well, and a careful inspection often reveals uneven gaps. Qualified door adjustment will require some skill and time.

The body of the VAZ 2107 family sedan has four openings designed for boarding and disembarking the driver and passengers. They are closed by swing doors mounted on two steel hinges each. This unit is secured to the stand with two large-diameter countersunk Phillips-head screws. It is possible to correctly adjust the installation of the element in the plane of the body by releasing the fasteners.

Vehicle inspection and preparation for work

Incorrect position of the front door, as well as the rear door, can cause it to not be locked correctly. The adjustment begins with a thorough inspection of the car, which is performed in the following order:

The door closes with a slight push; if the lock does not work completely, this indicates that the receiving part is in an incorrect position.
Using a regular ruler, we measure the gaps between body parts; in opposite parts they should be the same.
We stand at some distance along the path of the VAZ 2107 car and look along the side surface. From this angle, the failure of the part relative to other parts or, on the contrary, its bulging, is clearly visible.

Door adjustment involves correcting identified deficiencies by slightly shifting the part in the hinges and aligning the lock and its receiving plate. To perform this operation, you will need an impact and regular Phillips screwdriver, a hammer and a “10” open-end wrench.

The procedure for installing doors in the desired position

On a VAZ 2107 car, each of the door hinges is fixed to the pillar with two screws; they must be loosened to move the part. Its position can be accurately adjusted only by releasing the fasteners and with constant monitoring from the outside. The operating procedure is as follows:

We set the screwdriver to unscrew and with a sharp blow loosen the door fastening.
Slightly tilt or lift the knot and tighten it in this position.
We close the door and look from the side and check its position.

We perform the action several times until we obtain a result that suits the owner of the VAZ 2107 car.

The procedure for installing doors in the desired position

We set the screwdriver to unscrew and with a sharp blow loosen the door fastening.
Slightly tilt or lift the knot and tighten it in this position.
We close the door and look from the side and check its position.

We perform the action several times until we obtain a result that suits the owner of the VAZ 2107 car.

What problems arise with doors

When might it be necessary to adjust the doors of a VAZ 2107? This happens in cases where the locking mechanism refuses to function. The inoperability of the locking mechanism is manifested by jamming of the doors, while they cannot be either closed or opened.

It is important to know! Reviews from owners of "Sevens" show that the most common disease of VAZs is door misalignment (sagging). When skewed, they close very poorly and are difficult to open, so it is urgent to take appropriate action to eliminate the malfunction

There are also cases when faulty locks allow doors to open while the car is moving. Over time, any parts wear out, and with frequent and careless use, the locks can fail at any moment. To correct the situation, it is necessary to periodically diagnose the door locks on the “seven”. Diagnostics consists of checking, lubricating and adjusting the locks of all devices on a VAZ 2107 car

Let’s find out in more detail how to adjust, as well as what details you should pay attention to.

Features of adjusting the gap and hinges

Adjustment does not require special knowledge, but it will require enough time to accurately set the locks, hinges and gaps

Initially, you should pay attention to the lock mechanisms, as well as diagnose the condition of the gaps between body panels, front fenders, as well as racks and frames. We also recommend that before starting work with the adjustment, thoroughly clean and lubricate the lock mechanism and the mating part; sometimes this solves the problem of poor closing and further work becomes unnecessary

The gaps on the VAZ-2107 car sometimes reach 7 mm, which, by the way, is not a rare occurrence. If you cannot set a stable gap (no more than 3 mm), then there is nothing to do, you should proceed to the stage of adjusting the hinges.

In order to adjust the hinges on the VAZ-2107, you need to use a Phillips impact screwdriver. The hinges are adjustable either in pairs or only one, which depends on where the door is skewed

When adjusting them, you need to pay attention to the condition of the seals; if they no longer perform their functions, they need to be replaced. When adjusting the hinges, it is recommended to lubricate them and also eliminate any play.

Features of lock adjustment

It is necessary to begin adjusting the door locks of the VAZ-2107 with troubleshooting. To do this, you should initially inspect the mechanism, and then lubricate the crossbars. There are two options for adjusting the locks on the “seven”. Let's consider both options:

Option #1. Before adjusting the doors, you need to make sure that the parts of the product do not have critical wear. The front and rear locks have a similar design, so the adjustments are identical for them. It is necessary to begin work by unscrewing the three bolts that secure the mating part of the lock located on the rack. Once the bolts are loosened, you can proceed. To do this, the mating part should be visually positioned so as to obtain the optimal position. Afterwards, it should be slightly tightened and checked; if the door does not close, then it is necessary to slightly lower or raise the position of the counter part. If the closed door protrudes, we move the counter part inside the car; if it falls inside, we push it out. It is necessary to adjust little by little, until the most optimal moment.
Option #2. How to adjust the door lock on a VAZ 2107? To do this, you need to slightly loosen the three bolts that secure the mating part. After loosening them, you need to close the door and lightly press on it. After this, the product must be opened and the bolts tightened. We repeat the closing again, and if necessary, the mating part is shifted again.
If, after prolonged manipulation, it ends with the impossibility of adjusting the door lock, then you may have to replace the hinges. In most cases, problems arise with the hinges, which wear out and sag over time.

Before carrying out work, you can use a pencil to outline the contour of the mating part. The original location of the product should be used as a starting point when carrying out adjustment work using any of the options described above.

Adjustment is not particularly difficult, but requires special precision, so be patient and get to work. If you still cannot adjust the locks on your car acceptable, go to the nearest auto body repair shop and they will help you.

We adjust the door locks of the VAZ 2107

The doors in any car should always be in good condition. This is necessary from the point of view of not only comfort, but also safety. The serviceability of the devices means the normal functioning of the windows, locks, latches and handles. All these mechanisms must work flawlessly when used, regardless of the weather outside. VAZ cars are especially in need of care and maintenance, since their build quality usually leaves much to be desired. In this article we will find out what adjusting the VAZ 2107 door locks is, how it is done and the main problems that may arise with door mechanisms on a car.

What problems arise with doors

It is important to know! Reviews from owners of "Sevens" show that the most common disease of VAZs is door misalignment (sagging). When skewed, they close very poorly and are difficult to open, so it is urgent to take appropriate action to eliminate the malfunction.

There are also cases when faulty locks allow doors to open while the car is moving. Over time, any parts wear out, and with frequent and careless use, the locks can fail at any moment. To correct the situation, it is necessary to periodically diagnose the door locks on the “seven”. Diagnostics involves checking, lubricating and adjusting the locks of all devices on a VAZ 2107 car. We will find out in more detail how to adjust, as well as what details you should pay attention to.

Features of adjusting the gap and hinges

Adjustment does not require special knowledge, but it will require enough time to accurately set the locks, hinges and gaps. Initially, you should pay attention to the lock mechanisms, as well as diagnose the condition of the gaps between body panels, front fenders, as well as racks and frames. We also recommend that before starting work with the adjustment, it is good to clean and lubricate the lock mechanism and the mating part; sometimes this solves the problem of poor closing and further work becomes unnecessary. The gaps on the VAZ-2107 car sometimes reach 7 mm, which, by the way, is not a rare occurrence. If you cannot set a stable gap (no more than 3 mm), then there is nothing to do, you should proceed to the stage of adjusting the hinges.

How to adjust the doors of a VAZ-2107 with your own hands

Developers, before starting to create any car, think through every detail. Of course, in addition to appearance, each element of the car must also have some technological solutions that ensure safety, both for the driver and his passengers. Often, owners of VAZ-2107 cars are faced with the need to adjust the doors. This really needs to be done. The fact is that sagging doors can let water through during rain, and also do not close tightly, that is, pose a danger to people in the car while driving.

Of course, the doors can be adjusted at any car service station. But why pay more if you can do this manipulation quite easily yourself?

Adjusting the doors on a VAZ-2107 with your own hands will require you to have the following tools:

wrench 10;
impact screwdriver;
hammer.

But you should pay special attention to the locking mechanism. This rather small detail is designed not only to protect your car from entry into it by people with evil intentions, but also to ensure that people cannot fall out of the cabin while driving, as well as the possibility of emergency evacuation in case of unforeseen situations.

Each of these locks is equipped with a special blocker. It becomes simply necessary in two cases:

When the driver or passengers need to lock themselves inside the car.
While driving a car with a small child inside. The fact is that he can, absolutely accidentally or while playing, pull the door handle and simply fall out of the car at full speed.

Do-it-yourself door adjustment on a VAZ-2107

The doors of the VAZ-2107 car are secured in the arches by steel hinges, which are articulated with a special metal pin. Quite often, the owners of these cars experience difficulties opening or closing the doors. This happens due to wear of the connecting unit, which is located near the movable mounting bracket. Solving this problem is quite simple, and on your own. To do this you will need an impact screwdriver and a hammer. With their help, the hinge bolts are loosened. Next, through a careful approach, as they say, by scientific poking, the door position that is the most optimal is selected. If this position has been chosen correctly, then your car door will begin to close easily, and the need to slam it hard will disappear for quite a long time.

As soon as you have been able to select the correct position of the door, you should fix it using a 10-mm wrench. If you do not perform this action, then in the next few days you will have to start adjusting the doors again from the very beginning.

Remember, the door mechanism of each car, especially domestically produced ones, has its own service life. Simply put, at some point it will become so worn out that it will need to be replaced. Nevertheless, the service life of this transport part can be significantly increased. To do this, it is necessary to carry out preventive work in a timely manner. For example, treat all locking devices with a special grease twice a year. By doing this regularly, you will see that the locks begin to work much better, and the animals no longer sag as often. As a result, there was no longer any need to adjust the doors on the VAZ-2107.

Do-it-yourself door adjustment on a VAZ-2107

The doors of the VAZ-2107 car are secured in the arches by steel hinges, which are articulated with a special metal pin.
Quite often, the owners of these cars experience difficulties opening or closing the doors. This happens due to wear of the connecting unit, which is located near the movable mounting bracket. Solving this problem is quite simple, and on your own. To do this you will need an impact screwdriver and a hammer. With their help, the hinge bolts are loosened. Next, through a careful approach, as they say, by scientific poking, the door position that is the most optimal is selected. If this position has been chosen correctly, then your car door will begin to close easily, and the need to slam it hard will disappear for quite a long time.

Working principle of the door lock

The VAZ 2107 door lock has internal teeth; turning the key sets them in motion. When closing, the pins move in such a way that they fall into the grooves and the device is locked. If jamming occurs or difficulty opening/closing the blade occurs, it means that the pins have not completed their path completely. When opening, a decoupling displacement occurs. The teeth during movement create a kind of coding when the key makes a revolution. Failure is most often associated with faulty pins, ice getting into the core of the device or a broken pin.

If the driver hears a creaking sound when turning the key or jamming, then disassembling the device is required. If the key does not fully enter the keyhole or if the mechanism is damaged, replacement of the cylinder or the entire mechanism is indicated. Wear of internal elements is the most common reason for repairs. To carry out this procedure, you need to purchase a new cylinder or lock, prepare a set of tools and lubricant. After disassembling the device and visually, installing a new element is not always required. Sometimes it is enough to lubricate the pins with silicone.

Lada 2104 VAZ-21043 › Logbook › Replacing the door lock (lock) on a classic (VAZ 2104, 2105, 2107)

The reasons for changing a lock may be different for everyone. In my case, the key is bent and there is a crack on it.

So, what do we need: 1. Phillips screwdriver - 1 pc. 2. Locks themselves - 2 pcs. 3. Door trim fasteners - 20 pcs (it is better to buy in advance, since they usually break during dismantling)

Unscrew positions 1-3 with a Phillips screwdriver. Positions 4-5 are easy to remove. Next, remove the casing by prying it up from below and unclip the fasteners.

Position 1 - remove the lock rod by prying it with a flat screwdriver, as it is not easy to remove. Position 2 - holding bracket, also pry it up with a screwdriver or pull the ear from above with pliers (do not lose it)

After which the lock is removed and a new one is installed in its place. Assembly is carried out in reverse order. The only difficulty is putting the rod back on. The problem is solved with pliers.

If you contact the service, they ask for 400 rubles for one door. (Tula region). In total we save 800 rubles. Time for both doors is no more than an hour.

Since I already had the locks, I indicated the price only for the fasteners.

Adjusting and lubricating the door lock of a VAZ (classic)

In this material we will talk about door locks for VAZ cars, VAZ 2101 - 2107 (classic). Over time, the operation of the VAZ door lock is disrupted and the door does not close well. To fix the problem, you need to make adjustments and then lubricate the car door lock. To begin with, if you have difficulties with the door lock, you should try to lubricate them and only if after that you do not get the desired effect, proceed to adjusting the locks themselves. It is worth noting that, as a rule, problems with door locks arise after winter operation of a VAZ car, as well as at temperatures below 10 degrees below zero, therefore, before preparing the car for operation at low temperatures, be sure to lubricate the door locks.

Adjusting locks on VAZ 2101-VAZ 2107

First, draw a line next to the clamp with a marker: when the bolts are loosened, you will know in what position the clamp was.

Loosen the bolts (indicated by the arrow) that go under the wrench or perhaps even the hex key. Then move the latch to a position where the door closes well and stays on the move. Wrap them all the way, taking into account the gaps at the doors. Be sure to ensure that the gaps are even and that the hinges do not dangle or play.

Installation and repair of VAZ 2107 doors

Despite the fact that VAZ 2107 cars appeared a very, very long time ago, many residents of our country still use them. Owners of VAZ 2107 cars often have to repair their cars, including on their own. Thus, car enthusiasts often have to do body repairs on their own, during which sometimes they need to replace doors or carry out other door repair work, and for this you should study the structure of VAZ 2107 doors.

How to remove the front door of a VAZ 2107?

To remove the front door, you will only need basic knowledge about the structure of VAZ 2107 doors, thanks to which most owners of the “Seven” cope with such repairs on their own.

So, to remove the front door from the car, you will need to purchase a special impact screwdriver. With this tool, you can easily loosen tightly tightened screws on the door. In addition, to remove the front door you will need a ten-size wrench. Finally, before starting work, you will need to find an assistant - the fact is that the VAZ 2107 door is quite heavy and you definitely won’t be able to hold it without help.

First of all, you will need to remove the door opening limiter, and to do this you will need to use a hammer to knock down the locking pin, after which you will need to pull it out of the seat using pliers.

After this, take an impact screwdriver and use it to loosen the screws securing the door hinges. This is done quite simply: the screwdriver itself is installed in the desired position, after which it will be necessary to hit it several times with a hammer. Sharp blows of the hammer are repeated until the screws are unscrewed.

It is important not to unscrew the screws completely before an assistant comes to help - he will have to hold the door and help remove it

To install the door in place, repeat all of the above steps in reverse order. Please note that before installing the door, be sure to lubricate the threaded connections of the screws.

How to remove the door trim of a VAZ 2107?

Often, owners of VAZ 2107 cars need to remove the interior door trim - this is done before starting work on the window lifters or door lock mechanism. If you know the structure of the VAZ 2107 door, then you already know what the upholstery is = it is a sheet of fiberboard, which is covered with leatherette on top.

What needs to be done to remove the door trim? First you will need to remove the armrest. To do this, you will have to use a Phillips screwdriver - with its help you will need to unscrew the three screws that secure the armrest. Note that the screws are covered with decorative plugs; you can remove them using a flat-head screwdriver by slightly prying them up.

Then you need to remove the window lifter drive handle - it is fixed with a plastic retainer, which must be released using a flat screwdriver. After this, the handle can be easily removed with the lock.

Now you will need to slightly pry the handle with which the door opens with a screwdriver - it can be easily removed.

The upholstery itself is attached to the door using plastic clips - they should be pressed out with a screwdriver, and this should be done so that the clips come out of the holes that are on the door panel

It is important to remember that the clamps are made of plastic, so you need to work with them very carefully. When reinstalling the door trim, you may need to replace the clips, as they may no longer hold the trim in place too well.

How to adjust the door of a VAZ 2107

The front door of the VAZ 2107 is adjusted more often. This is especially true for the driver's side door. Door adjustment involves two stages:

adjusting door hinges;
adjusting door locks.

set the impact screwdriver to the unscrewing mode;
loosen the hinge fastening screws with a sharp blow of a hammer;
slightly lower or raise the door to even out the gap between it and the car body;
tighten the fastening screws;
check the door position;
repeat the adjustment if necessary.

When the position of the door in the opening is adjusted, you can proceed to adjusting the lock, or rather, to adjusting the position of the latch. This is done like this:

draw a line around the perimeter of the latch with a marker (this way you can find out its initial position;
Using a 10mm wrench, loosen the three bolts securing the lock retainer;
move the latch down or up so that the lock fits freely into it without hitting the top or bottom;
if the door closes “with one click,” the latch must be moved slightly outward, but if it closes easily but dangles, move it deeper;
tighten the fastening bolts;
check the operation of the door lock;
repeat the adjustment if the door does not close well enough.

This completes the adjustment of the VAZ 2107 door. You can hit the road.

Welcome! The locks hold the door in the closed position without bevels of this kind. The door must be level and the gaps are set correctly. Did you find any differences? Is there something wrong? Then you have two options: the first is to adjust the hinges (read more in the article: “Adjusting doors on a car”), the second is to adjust the locks. When you decide to adjust them, keep in mind that the hinges should hold the door straight and not sag. Otherwise, a sagging door and a high-lifted lock may cause the door to jam. Thanks to these two operations, you will achieve an ideal gap at the doors (if the door is not broken), they will close easily, without unnecessary effort.

Note! You will need the following tools: a bright marker, a wrench or a 10mm spanner.

Summary:

Location of door locks

To avoid misconceptions, we warn you that locks and locks are two different things. We recommend adjusting not the lock itself (due to the length and impracticality of the process), but the latch into which it is included. Both parts are shown in the photo below: lock on the left, latch on the right.

When to adjust locks?

We list a number of signs:

the door closes tightly;
during the closing process, obstacles are felt (the reason is often the latch - the lock first hits it, then lifts the door. It is corrected by moving the latch outward and adjusting the height);
opening doors too easily, feeling that the door does not hold;
the doors open while driving (can be treated by adjusting the lock in height and moving it inward);
raising or lowering the door during closing (treated by lowering and raising the latch, respectively).

What you will need to complete the work

To carry out work on changing handles, you need to stock up on a standard set of tools. The changeover procedure is not particularly difficult, but it will take a lot of time. After all, in order to carry out the replacement work, you will need to remove the door trim, and after that begin the dismantling process.

In addition to the standard set of tools, you will also need to purchase new mechanisms and cylinders to replace the front door locking device. Let’s take a closer look at what the procedure for removing and installing them on the “seven” is.

Changing the external handle on a VAZ 2107

Removing the external door handle on the “seven” is carried out by performing the following manipulations:

First, you need to dismantle the door trim from the door on which you need to change the mechanism.
Once access to the inside of the door is gained, you will need to disconnect all the rods and drives of the mechanism inside.
Now you need to unscrew the two nuts with a 10mm wrench, which secure the device from the inside.
After the nuts are unscrewed, you can dismantle the device. In a similar way, both the front and rear mechanisms for opening doors on the VAZ 2107 are removed.
After the door handles on the outside are removed, new ones can be installed. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, so there will be no problems.

When installing new products, we also recommend changing the rubber seal, which should be supplied with the new devices. This seal prevents water from penetrating inside the door.

Features of replacing the internal handle on the seven

Now let’s pay attention to the issue of replacing the interior handle on a VAZ 2107. We replace the inside door handle on the “seven” in cases where it jams and does not work to open, but more often than not it just breaks

The removal process looks like this:

Initially, the upholstery is dismantled.
To remove the product located inside, you need to use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two mounting screws.
After unscrewing the bolts, the product should be taken inside.
A rod is attached to the product, which can be removed only after the handle is removed from the inside of the door.
After removing the rod, you must put it on the new device in the same way. For this purpose there is a special fixing rubber insert.
A new product with a fixed rod is inserted from the inside, after which it is fixed with the same two screws.
Finally, you should install the casing in place and enjoy the work done.

Replacing the larva

There is another important element in the front door, which is called the lock cylinder. This is a device through which it is possible to lock the door from the outside with a key, which prevents it from being opened by third parties. The cylinder requires replacement only when it fails or gets stuck when opening, and it is not possible to lock the car.

On the VAZ 2106 and VAZ 2109 car models, the cylinders are built into the handles themselves, while on the “seven” this product is located below the door opening mechanism, so its replacement is carried out separately.

To dismantle and change the larva, you will need to perform the following manipulations:

The upholstery and other elements from inside the car door are removed.
It is necessary to disconnect the rod from the cylinder, through which the lock is blocked when the key is turned.
Using pliers you need to remove the locking bracket.
The mechanism itself is removed, together with the seal ring.

Installation of a new device is carried out in the reverse order of removal. All VAZ-2107 handles are changed in a similar way, and after the change process it is necessary to check their performance.

The serviceability of the devices in question on a VAZ 2107 car is very important. If the products are faulty, it is quite problematic to get into or out of the car (if the mechanism is jammed from the inside). Many owners know how unreliable the mechanisms in question are in domestic cars. At the first sign of a malfunction, it is necessary to immediately carry out diagnostics and, if necessary, lubricate or replace the part. Often it is not possible to repair (both internal and external) the device, so it is better to immediately buy new ones. As an option, you can install euro handles.

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Adjustment

The door of the VAZ 2109 is hanging

To adjust the doors on the “nine” you need to have only two tools with you:

A good screwdriver;
Hammer.

Front doors

On the “nine” the front doors are adjusted as follows:

The position of the latch changes;
Before carrying out this procedure, you need to carefully outline the contours of the latch on the stand;
If the front door of the “nine” closes too tightly, then you need to loosen the bolts of the clamp, move it a little outward, and then tighten the screws thoroughly;
If the front door closes poorly, then the latch must be pushed inward.

Note. During the operation, care must be taken to ensure that the door does not sink or protrude relative to the body.

If the door drops below the level when closing, then the latch must be raised;
If the door rises when closing, but sags in the open position, the latch must be lowered.

Note. To ensure that the adjustment of the latch is not disrupted in the future, it is reasonable to install a gasket under it. It is better that it is not rubber, but waterproof sandpaper. The gasket will help fix the distance of the latch from the post so that the pin of the mechanism does not touch the cover of the external lock.

If you need to adjust the inner handle of the lock, you should move the bracket under the fastening screws. There are oval holes on the inner panel of the door that will help in this matter;
If the internal handle does not cope with its duties and the door does not open well, then the bracket bolts are loosened, the handle is moved to the desired position, and the screws are tightened.

Rear doors

Adjusting the door on a VAZ 2109

The rear doors are adjusted as follows:

The bolts securing the hinges are loosened, the gaps between the body and the door (see Malfunctions of VAZ 2109 doors: how to fix them) are adjusted taking into account the draft and the screws are properly tightened.

Helpful advice. To determine the amount of displacement of the door hinges, it is necessary to outline the contours on the counter in advance. To check the draft, apply a load to the door, slightly open by 5 degrees, with a uniform increase to 100 kg and then decrease to zero.

Hood

Adjusting the door of a VAZ 2109

The procedure for adjusting the hood cover is as follows:

The height of the pin changes in relation to the front surfaces of the front wings and radiator trim. A pin and springs secure the hood in the closed position. The pin itself is screwed into the hood and locked with a lock nut. There are cups installed on it with a spring between them;
To adjust the hood cover, you need to loosen the hinge bolts, move the hood so that the gaps between it and the body are as they should be, and then tighten the screws thoroughly;
If the hood lid does not close well, then you need to loosen the fastening of the pin, move it until it matches the lock socket, and then tighten the lock nut thoroughly;
If the problem with closing the hood is in the lock, then with the hood open, you need to outline the contours of the lock body, and then move it to the desired position. After that, tighten the bolts and check how the lid closes.

The doors of the VAZ 2109 are hanging

Fifth door

To adjust the fifth door on a VAZ 2109, do the following:

You should know in advance that the goal will be to achieve a gap size around the perimeter of 5/2 mm;
It is necessary to outline the contours of the lock, loosen the hinges, and then move the latch to a new position. The bolts are tightened lightly, the work is checked, and then finally secured.

9's trunk door

Note. You should know that the luggage compartment lid hinges on the “nine” have a torsion mechanism that facilitates easy opening. If you move the ends of the torsion bars to one of the locking teeth, you can adjust the opening gain adjustment.

Door handles

Door handles (external and internal) of the VAZ 2107 are designed to unlock the door. Over time, these parts may fail, which means they need to be replaced.

External door handle

External door handles of the VAZ 2107 are left and right, which must be taken into account when purchasing and replacing. In addition, the part can be made of metal or plastic. A metal handle, although more expensive, is much more reliable, which is especially important in winter: you can apply pressure without fear of breaking it if it suddenly freezes.

Which ones can be supplied?

On the “seven”, in addition to the factory external door handles, you can install European handles. This procedure refers to car tuning, which allows you to change the appearance of the car, giving it an attractive and modern look. The essence of the process is to dismantle the standard handle and install a new part in its place, which fits without any modifications.

To change the appearance of your car, you can install Euro handles instead of standard door handles

How to remove a door handle

To replace the external door handle, you will need to prepare the following set of tools:

socket wrench 8;
flat screwdriver.

The dismantling procedure consists of the following steps:

Raise the door glass all the way.
We dismantle the door trim.
Disconnect the outer handle drive rod from the locking mechanism lever.
Using a socket wrench, unscrew the handle fastener, which consists of two 8-mm nuts.
We dismantle the outer handle, removing the part from the hole in the door along with the rod and seal.

How to install a door handle

After removing the old handle, you can begin installing the new part:

Lubricate the rubbing areas with lubricant, for example, Litol-24.
We install all dismantled parts in the reverse order.

Interior door handle

In most cases, the internal door unlocking handle on a VAZ 2107 has to be removed when dismantling the lock or when replacing the handle itself if it breaks, which happens extremely rarely.

How to remove the handle

To remove the inner handle you will need a flathead and Phillips screwdriver. Dismantling is carried out in this way:

Remove the door trim.
Unscrew the 2 screws securing the handle.
We take the part inside the door.
To remove the handle from the inner cavity of the door, remove the rod.

External handles and solving problems with them

If there is no external damage, then you will have to disassemble the element. To work you will need a number 20 screwdriver. Step by step instructions:

The plug is removed. It is pryed off with the edge of a screwdriver.
The screw is unscrewed. It is located at a depth of 6 cm. It is important to make no more than four turns clockwise.
Carefully remove the handle, behind which the latch wire is pulled.
The part is disconnected from the wiring. They are attached to each other by a plug.

After disassembly, the internal parts are cleaned and, if necessary, individual elements are replaced. Collection occurs in reverse order.