How to replace a torpedo on a VAZ 2107 with your own hands?

Which torpedo is suitable for the VAZ 2107? When you want comfort

Many owners wonder which torpedo is suitable for the VAZ 2107. This is not an idle question. After all, the driver spends most of the time on the road looking at the dashboard. The “seven” torpedo was developed more than 30 years ago. In this regard, its angular shape hurts the eye. Also, the devices are quite faintly visible. After all, their scales are simply painted on plastic with white and sometimes red paint. This reduces the ability to see instrument readings in the dark. Also, this appearance has no attractiveness. Therefore, many drivers replace dashboards.

Tidy VAZ 2107: icon designations

If everything is clear with the main elements and arrow indicators, the indicators need to be deciphered.

The bulk of the light bulbs are located strictly in the center of the panel. There are 7 control indicators in the column; their explanation is presented in detail in the pictures below.

• The first thing to install from the top is turning on the turn signals. The indicator is activated when pressed or alarmed.

• Next is the check engine fault indicator. The light bulb is used only on injection engines.

• The third one from the top is a faulty battery. If the indicator lights up, this indicates a breakdown in the generator line (the battery is not charging).

• In the middle of the column there is a light bulb for turning on the dimensions. This indicator indicates normal operation of the device.

• An indicator for activating the main beam of the head optics is installed even lower. The blue indicator indicates that the exterior lights are operational and working properly.

• The penultimate light is an indicator of the critical oil pressure in the engine crankcase. If it lights up constantly, you need to add fluid to the required level or check the functioning of the pump.

• The last place the manufacturer placed the parking brake activation indicator. Usually the light comes on when the lever is raised.

Also on the dashboard you can see a yellow diode indicating a critically low fuel level in the tank.

The light comes on only when the container is empty and there is no more than 5 liters of gasoline remaining.
The instrument cluster is not equipped with an emergency warning symbol; it is located on the power button.

Identification of buttons

Several switch keys can be installed on the car’s dashboard, which are responsible for activating certain elements and parts of the car. The following is a description of the main buttons on the car dashboard.

VAZ 2107: exclamation mark on the panel

A similar indicator appeared on the dashboard only in modifications of recent years. The symbol indicates the need to check the brake system.

The battery light on the dash 2107 is on

The indicator looks like a red battery-shaped icon. If the symbol is constantly on, it is recommended to carry out a thorough diagnosis of the generator and supply wiring. If the problem is not found, check the battery.

ECON on panel 2107: what does it mean

A thoughtful but simply executed car detail. The dial indicator shows the fuel mixture consumption in real time. The option helps the driver save fuel.

Panel or torpedo?

Which torpedo is suitable for the VAZ 2107? The issue is complex, but completely solvable. Just to begin with, you should determine how radical the alterations will need to be made. Such tuning can be done in two ways:

• Replacing the dashboard;
• Replacement of the entire torpedo.

The first option will allow you to get by with little expense and replace the panel with another one that suits you more. You just have to adjust the socket a little in size. It is somewhat more difficult to install a new panel. At the same time, it must be suitable in size and provide the ability to connect all vehicle systems. The final choice depends on your ultimate goals and capabilities.

Removing the instrument panel

You have to remove the dashboard of the “seven” to replace lamps, instruments or in order to do tuning of the VAZ 2107 dashboard. Removing the “tidy” of the VAZ 107 does not require special tools and extensive experience in plumbing. The work order is as follows:

• disconnect the ground wire from the battery;
• use a screwdriver to pry off the heater control levers;
• unscrew the nut securing the daily mileage reset handle and push the latter behind the instrument panel;
• remove the plug of the self-tapping screw securing the dashboard;
• unscrew the screw and pull out the instrument panel;
• Unscrew the speedometer cable fastening nut by hand and uncouple it;
• disconnect the vacuum supply hose from the econometer;
• remove the wire blocks;
• remove the “tidy” from the car.

Now you can repair, change or tune the dashboard.

To install the panel, perform the steps in reverse order.

Dashboard

Let's start with the simplest tuning option. A donor will have to be found for a replacement. The simplest option would be to install a panel from a VAZ 2110. There will be a minimum of problems with this work, and the resulting design will look much more advantageous. You will have almost no problems connecting wires. Here they are almost identical. All main devices are also connected in the same way. Tools you will need are a soldering iron and scissors. To make the devices work better, you need to install fluid reservoirs from 2110 under the hood.

Another equally common option is to install a dashboard from a GAZ 3110

. It also looks much better. The installation itself is practically no different from similar work with a panel from a VAZ 2110; it can also be adjusted to size using a soldering iron and scissors. But here you will have to tinker with connecting devices.

For example, you purchase a tee from a “six”, and use it to connect an econometer and an oil pressure sensor. It is recommended to install a speed measurement sensor used in the tenth family of VAZs.

These are the easiest panels to install. But you can use this part from other foreign cars. Just be sure to take into account the compliance of the VAZ 2107 devices with the chosen foreign car. The easiest way is to find a similar set of sensor readings displayed on the panel in foreign-made cars produced in the late 80s and early 90s.

Tuning the dashboard and dashboard of VAZ 2107

Car owners often do tuning of the VAZ 2107 dashboard with their own hands. The dashboard and dashboard of the VAZ 2107 are the first thing that catches your eye when entering the cabin. They determine the visual perception of the car.

A variety of ways to refine and improve the performance and aesthetic qualities of the dashboard and dashboard are used both individually and in combination. Typically, the following modifications to standard elements are made:

1. Installation of adjustable LED dashboard lighting. As a result, you can achieve not only better illumination of the panel, but also make it glow in an unusual color to highlight the individuality of the car.
2. Installation of LED backlighting of instrument arrows. This is not difficult, but quite labor-intensive work. But the result is worth it.
3. Replacing instrument scales and needles with more beautiful ones. For this purpose, you can purchase ready-made parts or make (draw) yourself.
4. Installation of a ready-made tuned instrument panel or dashboard and instrument panel from another car.
5. Covering a standard VAZ 2107 torpedo with fabric or carbon fiber. In addition to the bright original look, such modernization allows you to rejuvenate old, time-worn interior elements (you can also cover the door trim, rear parcel shelf, and console with fabric or carbon fiber).

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Changing the torpedo

Some drivers are not satisfied with the appearance of the torpedo on the VAZ 2107. Sometimes this element from the “five” may be installed on the car. In this case, a purely practical inconvenience is added to the unpleasant appearance. You have to close the glove compartment with a universal “lock”, or rather, seal it with tape. Otherwise it will constantly open. Therefore, you can change the torpedo.

Of our models, the best fit is a spare part from a VAZ 2115. You just have to use polyurethane foam to seal small non-joints. Of the foreign cars, the best fit here is a torpedo from a BMW E30

. She will look much more advantageous.

There is another option, install a torpedo from a Toyota Camry

.

It is slightly wider than the standard part. Therefore, for a more accurate installation, you will have to trim the torpedo a little from the bottom on the sides. But even in this case, it will interfere with the window regulators. So get ready to install electric lifts right away. This will be the best option. You will also have to struggle with installing the steering wheel cover.

The standard cover will not fit into the steering wheel opening on the BMW dashboard. Therefore, craftsmen usually perform adjustments. Some people cut the panel, but it is much easier to cut off the excess from the casing. It is better to use standard mounts from the original torpedo, only they are slightly bent. Often the torpedo can sag downwards, so it is advisable to immediately provide support.

Main characteristics of the VAZ 2107 torpedo

Before you find out which machine you can install the panel from, you should take into account the location and characteristics of the elements that make up the original design. The left part of the VAZ 2107 torpedo consists of the following elements.

1. Engine efficiency sensor, where the red sector indicates uneconomical mode, and the green sector indicates optimal engine performance.
2. Coolant temperature sensor, where the white sector is associated with a cold engine, and the green sector with the operating mode. If the engine boils, the red sector will light up.
3. Tachometer responsible for the crankshaft speed.

On the right side of the native instrument panel there are:

• speedometer - shows the speed of the vehicle, while the counter at the bottom shows the total mileage of the car, and the top one is responsible for the local mileage (if necessary, the data is reset);
• fuel sensor - presented in the form of a warning light that lights up when there is less than 5 liters of gasoline in the tank;
• battery charge sensor, where the red sector indicates that the battery is discharged, green - normal, yellow - the power supply is being recharged.

It is impossible to determine which element of the above is the most important. Each unit plays its role in the safe movement of the vehicle. It should be noted that between the right and left parts of the original VAZ 2107 panel there are a direction indicator and a set of light bulbs.

1. Informs about the opening of the air damper.
2. Indicating that there is no battery charge.
3. Dimensional.
4. High beam.
5. Informs about lack of oil pressure.
6. Notifying when the parking brake is used.

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Emergency situations determined by the dashboard indicator

The VAZ 2107 instrument panel allows you to detect most malfunctions in vehicle systems without leaving the driver's seat.

• The low oil pressure light comes on. You should immediately turn off the engine, stop and check the oil level in the crankcase. If necessary, add oil and then start the engine. If the oil level is sufficient and the lamp is on, you cannot continue driving. The car needs to be towed to the repair site. Otherwise, the bearings (crankshaft bearings) will wear out or rotate and the engine will knock or jam, which will require expensive overhauls.
• The battery warning light comes on. In this situation, you can continue driving, but you should take into account that you won’t be able to travel far, especially at night, as the battery will quickly discharge. You need to start by checking the condition of the terminals. If they are oxidized, clean them. If the terminals are in order, it is necessary to check the functionality of the generator or voltage regulator relay (often the reason for the lack of charge lies precisely in the latter).
• If the brake fluid level warning light comes on, you should stop immediately. It is unacceptable to continue driving with faulty brakes. After stopping, it is necessary to add brake fluid and check the functionality of the brake system. If the brakes work, you can drive to the repair site yourself. Otherwise, you need to fix the breakdown on site or call a tow truck.

• If the coolant temperature gauge needle is in the red zone of the scale, you need to stop to let the engine cool down. When the temperature drops, you can check the condition of the pipes and the coolant level. If the level is normal, then you can try to go to a service station to find out the cause of the breakdown. Most often this is a malfunction of the thermostat or radiator fan. The VAZ 2107 panel is not equipped with an alarm or an additional lamp that lights up when the engine overheats. Therefore, inexperienced drivers often do not notice this problem, which can lead to antifreeze boiling away or even jamming the engine.

• If the fuel level needle is at zero or the yellow “reserve” light comes on, you need to refuel. The “reserve” range is about 50 km.

Also, the front panel of the VAZ 2107 has a tachometer, the readings of which should be paid attention to when driving. Driving at high speeds (over 5000 rpm) can lead to engine damage. If you keep the tachometer needle in the green zone of the scale, you can extend the service life and achieve minimal fuel consumption.

Choosing the right dashboard

VAZ 2107 car owners are thinking about which dashboard fits their car best. Before you make a choice, you should figure out how to remove the original panel. To begin with, it is recommended to remove the plastic decorative handles from the control levers. Then the handle is removed from the mileage reset button. On the right side of these levers, the decorative plug is removed.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the self-tapping screw that holds the VAZ 2107 torpedo. The next step is to disconnect the speedometer drive cable from it. To do this, unscrew the knurled nut. Next, the vacuum supply hose and the bags with wires, which are initially marked, are disconnected.

If necessary, repair work is carried out, including replacing the light bulbs of the main devices. The procedure is carried out by scrolling the cartridge counterclockwise. Dismantling work involves unscrewing the nut securing the holders to the torpedo body.

Dismantling the old torpedo

If we talk about which car the panel fits the VAZ 2107 from, then auto mechanics recommend installing a torpedo from a BMW or Volga 3110. Often, “Seven” car owners prefer the second option. The main task in this case is to install the oval panel into a square one. A BMW torpedo, unlike its domestic counterpart, does not require the installation of additional plastic.

Installation involves the use of a soldering iron, scissors, and a gas stove. For better functioning, tanks from an engine chisel are installed under the hood of the new torpedo. When deciding which panel is best suited for the VAZ 2107, you need to take into account that the dashboard from the 3110 car model has a different shape. To install it, the corners are removed and additional work is carried out to adjust this structure.

How to remove a VAZ-2107 panel

Removing the “tidy” of the presented car is carried out in the following sequence:

1. First, you need to prepare the car for operations (to do this, you should review the corresponding material called “Preparing the VAZ 2107 car for repair and maintenance”).

3. After this, use a screwdriver and carefully remove the handles from the stove control levers.

5. Using a thin screwdriver, carefully pry and then remove the screw plug that secures the instrument panel.

7. Carefully remove the “tidy” of the VAZ 2107.

9. After this, remove the vacuum supply hose from the econometric fitting.

11. Now you can remove the panel from the car. After this, you can safely perform the following operations:

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-if necessary, replace the control lamps.

Installation highlights

Before deciding which panel you can install, you should take into account that the original VAZ 2107 torpedo can be returned at any time. If such a procedure is carried out independently, it is recommended to use a book on repairing classics. It will take a lot of time to complete the work.

When connecting the wires, you need to remember that one goes to ground, and the second goes to the panel to the corresponding contact. It is recommended to label which connector goes where. To operate the speedometer, a speed sensor from model 2110 with 6 pulses is installed. If the “seven” is equipped with an econometer, it is recommended to install a tee from 2106 on 2 sensors, including a pressure sensor from engine 402.

The panel from the BVM is also suitable for the VAZ 2107 torpedo. But not all car enthusiasts know which model. It is recommended to use a BMW E30 torpedo with some modifications. You will need to install front electric windows. This is due to the fact that with this panel the handles will interfere with closing the doors. Since the gear knob in the standard position is not suitable for use with this torpedo, you will have to bend the gear lever. The stove also requires some changes.

Auto mechanics know everything about the specifics of the work ahead. For example, the torpedo from this BMW model is slightly wider, but when installing it there is no need to make major changes.

The advantages of the new panel include:

• larger parameters - the length of the hood has increased by 10 cm,
• the height of the car increased by 5 cm,
• about 20 liters added. pp., of which 5 l. With. within 2 days it takes new caps on the disks.

Particular attention should be paid to fastening. Small screws are used for this. The nuances of the work also include installing the steering column cover - it will need to be trimmed. Some VAZ 2107 car owners trim the dashboard itself, but adjusting the casing to the required dimensions is much easier. This must be done carefully.

Tuning the instrument panel of VAZ 2107

Perhaps, everyone has a moment when the instrument panel in their VAZ car begins to seem dull and inconspicuous. In order to “revive” it, no expensive changes will be required, just make the backlight brighter and install a decorative sticker, which can be found in almost any car store, and replace the inserts on the dials. So, armed with a screwdriver and a soldering iron, we begin tuning the instrument panel of the VAZ 2107.

Removing the VAZ instrument panel.

The first step is to remove the sliders that control the operation of the heater (stove) using a flat-head screwdriver. Then, to the right of the emergency light button, unscrew and remove the nut and washer that secure the speedometer reset button. To the right of the removed sliders there is a small round plug that needs to be removed and the screw located behind it unscrewed. Then you need to carefully remove the instrument panel and release the speedometer cable by unscrewing the nut that tightens it. We disconnect all the wires, and the freed instrument panel remains in our hands.

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The next step is to remove the arrows. This must be done extremely carefully so as not to bend either the arrow or the pin on which it sits. It is quite possible that you will have to apply force, but carefully, pulling the arrow in a direction parallel to the pin.

Instrument panel tuning.

Before all work, align the speedometer needle with the limiter, and make a mark on the back side so that you know in which position the needle “lies.” This will greatly simplify the installation of the speedometer and eliminate unnecessary work.

First of all, we remove the old VAZ 2107 shields (this is done quite simply) and install new ones in their place. Then carefully install the arrows, again, so as not to bend the pins. In this case, it is important to align the marks on the back side of the speedometer and, with the marks aligned, set the arrow in the “lying” position. We also carefully apply the sticker you like, having previously degreased the surface. In this case, it is especially important to ensure that it lies flat and without distortions.

Installing LED lighting.

There are two options for installing LED backlighting on a VAZ - directly behind the scale numbers, or as a general backlight for the entire instrument panel. Naturally, all this remains at your discretion, the main thing to consider is that in the first case the backlight will be quite bright and you will have to spend quite a lot of time soldering and gluing the LEDs.

The LEDs should be designed for an operating voltage of 12 Volts, and it is best to increase their contacts by 2-3 cm. For the first option, we remove all the standard light bulbs and solder LEDs in their place. After this, connect the power (it is best to dim the light and adjust the position and direction of the LEDs).

For the second option, if you want to illuminate the entire panel, you can install either four LEDs located in twos at the top and bottom of the instrument panel (choose the distance yourself, it depends on which part of the instrument panel you want to illuminate more), or six - three up and down. In this case, you will need to solder additional wires to connect the LEDs to power and drill out the mounting points. One option is to glue the LEDs with glue if they do not coincide in location with the power points. In this case, it is recommended to use only good glue, and be sure to degrease the installation sites.

In addition, with this arrangement of LEDs, there is a little trick to increase the strength of the backlight. Along the inner perimeter, you can cover the side surface of the instrument panel with foil - it will reflect light from the walls inward, enhancing the backlight. To decide how much you need it, it is better to assemble the panel, connect the power and think carefully about whether the backlight of such power will suit you.

Assembling the VAZ 2107 dashboard is done in the reverse order, there is nothing complicated about it. The main thing is that you achieved the desired result!