How to properly install a towbar on a Lada Granta?

In the traditional configuration, the Lada Granta does not have a tow bar. When purchasing a trailer, car owners are faced with the need to install it. In some machines, this requires drilling mounting holes or making other modifications. If you lack experience, the procedure should be entrusted to the employees of the nearest car service center. The owners of the Lada Granta liftback car were luckier - towing coupling devices were developed especially for their car, fastened with just a few bolts. True, you will have to tinker a little with the electrics.

Details on how to install a tow bar on a Lada Granta can be obtained from specialists. But even a novice car enthusiast can cope with this. The finished towing device for this vehicle is a U-shaped metal frame with a towbar attached to it. The structure is completely ready for installation, and there are already holes for bolts on the side members of the car and behind its bumper.

The towbar installation process consists of several steps:

Fixing the car over the pit with a parking brake;
Complete shutdown of all electrics - you need to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery;
Installation of the towbar and securing it in its standard places;
Connecting the towbar socket to the on-board power supply.
Let's go through these steps in more detail.

How to install a tow bar on a Granta sedan and what is needed for this?
To do this, the car enthusiast will need a ratchet wrench. In most cases, no other tools are needed (at least at this stage). The installation process is simple - we take the trailer hitch frame and combine it with the standard holes. Next, we take the bolts included in the kit and screw them into the standard holes, from which the protective film is first removed. There are six bolts in total - four of them are screwed into the side members, two more are screwed behind the rear bumper. The place here is not the most convenient; there is a possibility that you will have to struggle with choosing a key.

Types and selection criteria

It is not difficult to find different types of trailer hitches for the Lada Grant on the market. This is explained by the fact that several companies are engaged in the production of these devices for the VAZ 2190 car. Among the companies, it is worth noting such as “Leader-Plus”, “Bosal” and “Trailer”. As for the traction coupling devices themselves, they, according to the type of design, are divided into:

The device has a removable coupling ball. It is attached to the car using bolts. After dismantling the ball, a coupling slightly protrudes from under the vehicle bumper.

As a rule, it has a non-demountable design. It is welded to the fastening points or screwed with powerful bolts. Dismantling such a towbar is quite a long and labor-intensive task.

This type of trailer hitch includes flanged towbars with two and four mounting bolts. In addition, retractable traction devices can be found on sale. They have a special vertical mechanism, and if necessary, after dismantling the ball, such a hitch can be removed under the bottom of the car.

Towbars are also divided into:

Having low load capacity. This type of trailer hitch allows you to transport a loaded trailer weighing up to 1500 kg.
With increased load capacity. This type of trailer hitch makes it possible to tow a trailer with a curb weight of 3000 to 3500 kilograms.

Tow bar for Lada Granta Liftback

When operating the Lada Granta, you may need a towbar. It is a towbar type device (TSU), which is used to tow light trailers, as well as trailers. This metal device consists of 3 components:

cross members, which are mounted in body holes;
a ball-type unit that is attached to the beam;
electrical circuit.

Towbar for LADA Granta liftback This device for the Lada Granta (liftback) will definitely come in handy for those who:

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engages in the sale and transportation of small-sized cargo (vegetables, some types of furniture);
travels, transporting sports equipment, boats and various tools on a Lada Grant;
wants to protect himself in case of an accident. There is an opinion that this device should take most of the impact if it is from behind. However, traffic regulations in various countries prohibit driving with a towbar without a trailer, since such a design, on the contrary, increases the likelihood of serious damage to the body.

Criterias of choice

Lada Granta with an installed towbar (towbar) Before choosing a towbar for a car, you need to know what volumes of cargo it will have to work with. Saving money on a low-capacity towing vehicle won't work in your favor if you're hauling heavy items. Therefore, choose components for your Lada that are appropriate for the weight load.

It is worth considering that not every tow bar is suitable for the Granta, because it is initially designed for a specific make or model of car. On the towing device for the Lada Granta (liftback) its compatibility with car models will be separately indicated.

To install the product on your car, you will need:

a set of keys of different sizes;
actually, a towbar (with a socket, as well as wires included) for the Lada Granta.

It can be played by the Leader Plus VAZ - 19A model or any other. When choosing a model, keep in mind that it must be made of thick and reliable metal and have a high-quality paint layer.

Model "Leader Plus VAZ - 19A" - equipment

There are 2 types of sockets on the market:

plastic. In some cases, the bracket dimensions may not fit;
duralumin. They are more versatile.

Installation work

To install the device on the Lada Grant, you do not need to drill many holes. It will be enough to use standard ones located on the body. They are covered with tape and coated with an anti-corrosion agent. You will need to attach a tow bar to the body and secure it with 6 bolts, the threads of which must match the body holes.

Installation work on installing a trailer hitch on a Lada Granta

You can use an extension to secure one of the bolts behind the spare tire.

Towbar on the field: do-it-yourself installation, diagram

Towbar mounting bolt (tow hitch) behind the spare wheel

After this, you will need to lay wires from the luggage compartment of the Lada to the socket of the product. The included wires make it easy to connect to the trailer and ensure the operation of its headlights for road safety. First take care of reliable insulation of the wires to prevent moisture from entering during operation and to avoid short circuits. The process is carried out through a standard hole, which you can find at the bottom of the Grants bumper on the left. If you connect the conductors according to the wrong diagram, you will have to spend many hours correcting it. To save time, experts recommend testing the circuit on a tester. The algorithm for installing wires is as follows:

strip the wire braid. Leave the cable uncut. Insulate the wires with regular electrical tape so that you can put heat shrink on them;
Insert the cables into the clamps on the socket and solder them with a soldering iron. The work is carried out in this way: the blue wire is soldered to the rear right headlight, as this corresponds to the right turn signal. The brown wire is connected to the side lights. The complete connection diagram is in the figure;
check the correct connection using a tester to avoid short circuit; Installation of the Lada Granta trailer hitch socket
install the socket to the product fastener;
lay all the wires at the bottom of the luggage compartment;
carry out a check of the socket block, testing all the light signals and pre-connecting the connector. If the test shows the lighting is working correctly, you can use it.

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removing the trunk cover;
removing all plugs;
drilling out factory holes for a towbar standard;
securing the trailer hitch;
tightening nuts.

Depending on the type of towbar, the type of installation may also differ and require both drilling and bumper cutting.

A more detailed description can be found in the instructions.

Schematic drawing of a tow bar for Lada Granta from Bosal-Autoflex

What you need to know about the extreme position on the roadway

For the Leader Plus model, article number VAZ 01H, with a vertical and horizontal load of 50 and 900 kg, respectively, you need to pay about 1,800 rubles. In this case, the mounting, electrics and connection diagram are included in the kit;
A trailer hitch with number 2190011C with a similar horizontal load, but a vertical load of 75 kg, will cost 2,500 rubles. This is a model specifically for the liftback. Electrics are purchased separately;
Leader Plus with a type A ball costs 2,000 rubles when fully equipped. Strengths include horizontal load of 1100 kg;
There are a couple of trailer hitches from Bosal Autoflex. These are 1218A and 1229E. The vertical load is the same, 50 kg. Horizontal 1110 and 1275 kg, respectively. You will have to remove the bumper, but not trim it. The younger model costs 2,500 rubles when fully equipped. 1229E will cost 3,000 rubles, plus another 500 rubles for electrics.

These are just approximate prices, as they may vary depending on the region and the specific seller.

Tow bar kit for Lada Kalina station wagon

Nowadays, such products, which can be purchased in specialized stores, are classified as collapsible devices. This option has a number of advantages over competitors, namely:

easy transportation;
simple installation;
convenient storage.

The set of towed products for the hatchback includes:

What exactly do you need to buy for a station wagon?

Let's turn to the official documentation, more precisely, to the catalog of assembly units. In this document, one of the drawings shows the body frame:

Rear floor frame, station wagon

All parts, in addition to the 12th, make up the floor frame. A towbar must be attached to parts “14” and “3”, as well as to channel “13”. These parts are provided with holes (their total number is 6).

The distance from part “13” to the first side hole in our case is 145 mm, to the second – 245 mm. For the “first Lada Kalina” these distances were different. Towbars suitable for the VAZ-1118 are not necessarily suitable for the Kalina-2. However, there are also universal solutions. A drawing of one of them is presented below.

A universal tow bar will have 4 or 5 holes on the sides:

Review of Manufacturer Prices

№	Name / OEM part number	Price, rub.)
1.	Leader-Plus (101030)	from 2500
2.	VFM (844947MS)

Lada Granta Liftback / Lada Kalina

*prices are as of September 20, 2018.

The cost of a towing coupling device ranges from 2500 to 4200 rubles.

Obviously, in the first case, this is a budget option, which is purchased by most motorists. The quality and service life are at an average level, not comparable to top-end options made from high-quality steel.

Subtleties of installing towbars on Lada Granta

On Lada Granta Liftback from 2011 to 2021. The classic form of muffler mounting is used - on the body. After 2021, the manufacturer fixed the muffler holder to the left side member. Using a towbar in the previous design is no longer possible.

On the Lada Granta Liftback model from 2021. A trailer hitch with a small cutout on the left shoulder of the mount is used. This is necessary to bypass the muffler clamp to the top of the body. The Leader-Plus company made a somewhat unusual proposal, producing a universal trailer hitch using the fixing method. Now you can install towbars on Lada Granta of different ready-made versions.

Experienced service station specialists who have already encountered a similar problem suggest buying a trailer hitch for a Lada Granta from Datsun On Do (MiDo). Obviously, we are talking about Grant models after 2021.

Connecting the Lada Granta tow bar (electrical)

As you know, most towbars have a special connector for connecting electrical wiring. In order to be able to connect electrical appliances to it (for example, for a trailer with headlights, brake lights, etc.), it is necessary to stretch the wires and connect them correctly. It is best to lay the wires through a special technical hole located behind the rear bumper of the Granta on the left side. Pass the wires through the rubber seal.

Next, the procedure is as follows:

On the left side, remove the trim, as well as the plastic trunk lining.
Next, you need to connect the towbar socket connector to the power supply circuit for the rear lights. To make the correct connection, please read the instructions included with your product.

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After connecting the outlet, return the trunk trim to its original condition.
We install the trailer hitch ball and secure the fastenings for the sub-cutter.

This completes the installation of the product.

“Take note! When the towbar is installed on the Lada Granta, apply a layer of lubricant to the coupling ball. Thus, you will reduce its friction and premature wear during operation. In addition, we recommend that you treat the connecting contacts of the socket with a special liquid insulation agent. This way you will avoid oxidation of electrical connectors.”