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:

the ability to adjust the height and remove the element up;
compactness;
low price up to 700 rubles;
comfortable hand position for any seat adjustment.

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.

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.

Is it possible to buy a Lada Vesta Cross armrest?

Owners of Lada Vesta sedans are increasingly asking this question, since such modifications to the car are very successful and necessary for them. I won’t argue with this, because I probably agree with it.

You can buy a Lada Vesta Cross armrest. And you can do this in several ways.

1. Place an order for the required part from an authorized dealer. For an additional cost, the dealer will even reinstall the armrest. 2. Order everything yourself on the Internet using article numbers or catalog numbers. This won't be difficult if you know the part numbers. You can also order parts from Lada Vesta Cross spare parts manufacturers in Tolyatti. 3. Buy an assembled armrest in an offline store and install it yourself. At the moment, only residents of large cities have been able to do this, since all the spare parts have not yet reached the regions.

To purchase online you will need the following items:

8450031230 — Central armrest assembly 21720510952700 — Left box lid hinge axis 21720510952600 — Right box lid hinge axis 8450031380 — Armrest cover lock axis 8450031229 — Rear floor tunnel lining insert 845 0031234 — Rear lining insert for rear floor tunnel 8450031235 — Container for small items 8450031236 — Lower bracket for fastening the rear floor tunnel lining assembly 8450031237 — Upper mounting bracket for the rear floor tunnel lining 8450031327 — Left floor tunnel lining panel 8450031326 — Right floor tunnel lining panel 8450031228 — Rear floor tunnel lining 8450031290 — Lever seal hand brake 8450031291 — Pressure strip for hand brake lever seal brakes 8450031484 — Storage container mat 8450031428 — USB and seat heating switch plug 8450031050 — Left rear seat heating switch 8450031051 — Right rear seat heating switch 8450031052 — USB connector

The list of parts may change as it all depends on the configuration. Therefore, look at everything according to the situation. In any case, the above list of parts and their article numbers will help you buy a Lada Vesta Cross armrest on the Internet.

By the way, the price of the finished product will cost you about 10 thousand. rubles

Regarding the new Lada Vesta sedan, the manufacturer is positioning it as a modern, comfortable and safe car, adapted to the realities of Russian roads. But it is still far from the top European models in terms of driver comfort. A simple thing that increases the comfort of a Lada Vesta car is an armrest. It is installed on luxury vehicles. Even in luxury, it brings less benefit than inconvenience.

The standard AvtoVAZ armrest does not have a box for storing driver's small items, has a C grade view, and is difficult to adjust to the needs of the driver and passenger. Owners of the Lada Vesta, whose models are equipped with it, note that using the handbrake is inconvenient. You have become the owner of a Lada Vesta without elbow rests, its convenience and practicality are not enough for you - fix it. Read the article, dive into the topic and choose a good armrest.

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.

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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.

Advantages of the new armrest

What should Vesta owners do who couldn’t or didn’t want to buy the top-end equipment of the car, but want to have such a useful and functional thing in their cabin? Previously, when there were no armrests on the accessory market created specifically for the West, car enthusiasts had to be content with universal models, which, in principle, could be adapted to any passenger car. But these armrests had a lot of shortcomings and inconsistencies.

The original Lada Vesta armrest was offered by one, previously little-known company. She developed a special armrest that fully satisfies the needs of the vast majority of Vesta owners.

The new armrest of the Lada Vesta is made of environmentally friendly material - wood; the manufacturer decided to abandon plastic (over time it begins to make squeaks). The wood was covered with perforated leather, this gave the armrest a presentable look. In addition, it is pleasant to the touch and does not crack in the cold (if the car often spends the night outside).

Compared to the armrests that had to be installed on Vesta previously, the products that were offered now differ in a positive direction in many respects:

Easy to install. In order to install such an armrest on Vesta, you do not need to have any special skills; any driver can handle the job, and this is not a bad saving on the service station;
Organic. Since the manufacturer approached the development of the armrest for Vesta with full responsibility, it looks great in her cabin. The design is designed in such a way that it appears as if it was built in at the factory;
Convenience. After several days of using a new armrest, many people have a question: “How could you ever get by without it?” The armrest is comfortable for the hand, and as an organizer the armrest is excellent, and the interior design, after its installation, “sparkled with new emotions”;
Capacity. Phone, documents, wallet, bottle of water, etc., all this and much more will “quietly” fit into its interior space.
Ergonomics. The Lada Vesta armrest does not have sharp corners and does not interfere with the operation of the handbrake or other controls and buttons of the car.

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.

Rear armrest Lada Vesta

Expensive Vesta configurations, in addition to the front ones, also have a rear stand with a box for passengers sitting in the back. It is wide and can be used by two people. In addition, the rear elbow rest features cup holders for storing drinks. If necessary, it can easily be hidden in the back of the seats, freeing up space for another passenger. In general, the rear elbow rest is more comfortable than the front one. Is it worth purchasing a luxury car package for Vesta’s standard armrests? Considering the possible alteration, the driver decides for himself, depending on the criteria, but we think it’s not worth it!

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.

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.

Dismantling

First you need to remove the standard armrest, since during fitting (to make your own adjustments, for example) it will interfere. This is not difficult to do, and all you need is a ratchet and a TorX 40 sprocket.

First you need to unfasten the cover. Next, the mounting bolt is unscrewed. All that remains is to lift the armrest up so that it takes the extreme vertical position, and, slightly shaking it from side to side, remove it.

This process is clearly shown in the video.

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: