Rear (front) mud flaps Lada Vesta: how to install, part numbers

Please note that rear mudguards are not installed on Lada Vesta from the factory - these are new trends in the automotive industry. Mud flaps are needed to protect the body from the effects of dust, dirt, and flying stones from under the wheels when driving. The front part of the car suffers the most from these factors. Rear mudguards on the Lada Vesta model will similarly not be superfluous, perhaps even elongated, especially when driving on Russian roads, where you can really find everything your heart desires. The Lada Vesta car manufacturer, following the example of other factories, decided to install only front mudguards on the car. Attentive West owners began to buy and install the missing rear protective accessory, which was not installed by the factory. Many have found better quality replacements for factory parts. Read the article and find out how to install protection against splashes and dirt without compromising the design or practicality of the machine.

Rubber models are more resistant to wear

Rubber is an elastic material, bends easily, and does not break when passing obstacles such as storming curbs and/or city road irregularities. Rubber products are easier to clean, do not crack in severe frost, and prevent the accumulation of dirt.

Plastic models “thanks to” some personal “cons” are a little less common. The stationary surface of plastic products contributes to the accumulation of road dirt, increasing the frequency of visits to car wash complexes. At speed, plastic mudguards hold their shape and work effectively at high speeds.

The final choice is made by the owner of the car. The error is corrected effortlessly at a low cost, without leading to consequences.

Enlarged mudguards - watch the video on how to install them. Very helpful.

Does Vesta need rear mudguards?

The answer to this question should be a resounding “Yes!” As practice shows, neglecting this component negatively affects the condition of the body. It is vulnerable to water, sand, dirt and various reagents. All this provokes the occurrence and spread of corrosion, as well as damage to paintwork on plastic components (rear bumper and others). In addition, during fast driving, the body is exposed to air flow, which also becomes a source of various types of contaminants.

Without mudguards, rapid wear of the paintwork is guaranteed.

Therefore, Vesta mud flaps are definitely necessary, as this will significantly increase the body’s chances of resisting adverse factors.

Self-installation

Self-installation of front and rear mudguards on the Lada Vesta will be within the capabilities of a middle school student. Any worker who knows how to hold a screwdriver with a wrench in his hands will quickly deal with the task. The installation process may vary depending on the type of attachment of the mudguard to the body. True, during installation everything is intuitive. We will try to “chew from A to Z” as clearly as possible about the procedure for carrying out such an operation on a Vesta model car. Prepare a wheel wrench, a wire brush, a drill, a jack and a screwdriver (screw in the screws).

Having removed the rear wheel, we clean the surface of the wheel arch from accumulated dirt;

using self-tapping screws, attach the mudguard;

Make 2 holes with a diameter of 5 mm yourself, and later treat them with a special preparation to protect the metal from corrosion. Ignoring the advice, after the first winter the body of your iron assistant will have problems that require painting);

The front mudguards are installed in a similar way; we do not consider it necessary to describe them in detail again.

After completing the installation, the appearance of the Lada Vesta car will be transformed for the better. The body will gain additional protection against loss of presentation. Drivers driving behind will thank you for the reduced amount of water, dust, stones and dirt flying onto their cars. This undoubtedly has a positive impact on road safety.

How important are mud flaps for a car?

When releasing the Lada Vesta sedan onto the automobile market, the manufacturer AvtoVAZ for a long time doubted the need to equip the car with rear mudguards. Therefore, car owners need to buy them separately from the car itself.

This feature is inherent not only to this model, but also to other modifications of passenger cars of the domestic automobile industry. The outer shell of the car is more exposed to sand, dirt, water and other chemicals that are sprinkled on city road surfaces. As a result of this, the rear part of the body is subject to constant negative environmental influences on the car body.

The listed factors contribute to the rapid appearance of corrosion of the bottom, as well as changes and damage to the paintwork of plastic surfaces (bumper, etc.). Also, when driving at high speed, body elements are exposed to air currents, which are another source of pollution.

It is for these reasons that mud flaps are considered to be one of the most important protective elements of the body.

Buying mudguards: prices and manufacturers

A sufficient period of time has passed since the start of sales of the West sedan and station wagon. Today there is already the possibility of a wide selection of accessories suitable for both types of Lada vesta body. Let's focus on the most worthy manufacturers. There is no point in considering Vesta's standard protective accessories. They do not please with the variety of design options and prices (VAZ produces them from polyurethane). Let's also forget about universal ones - they need to be additionally prepared before installation by “adjusting” the fasteners and sizes. Below is a table with the names of manufacturers. Below are approximate prices in Russian rubles for goods intended for the West (the cost of a pair is indicated, the price includes an installation kit with instructions):

• Novline - RUB 1,300.00;
• Seintex - RUB 1,200.00;
• LLocker—RUB 750.00;
• AvtoDriver - RUB 750.00;
• NorPlast - RUB 1,000.00;
• NLF - RUB 1,000.00;
• Guard - 800.00 rub.

Installing the latter eliminates the need for a drill - factory-prepared holes are sufficient.

The price of front and rear ones from the same manufacturer is almost the same. The most expensive ones are made of polyurethane; they have the properties of resisting external factors: wear is reduced by 3 times compared to rubber, and the strength of the material is 22.5 times.

For Lada Vesta vehicles, mudguards are suitable for installation on all existing body types of the model range of new AvtoVAZ products. We consider it necessary to provide the article number of the standard front mudguards - 99999218111382. The article number of the mudguards installed on the rear wheels differs insignificantly - 99999218001382. By entering the specified order of numbers into the search, the computer user will find offers to buy original products from VAZ and duplicates produced by third-party companies.

The Vesta crossover and station wagon, fortunately or unfortunately, are not endowed with a special shape and catalog number for both types of mudguards. Therefore, owners of a regular SW station wagon and an “elevated” one in the interests of successfully fighting the treachery of Russian roads, a “brother” with the ending “Cross” in the name, will not have any problems finding and having the part. You will find the catalog number of the accessory in the previous subparagraph, going up a few lines.

The article numbers for sedans are no different from the article numbers for station wagons.

Criteria for choosing mudguards

Before placing an order for the purchase of mudguards, you should carefully study the main selection criteria. The main parameter remains the material. Accessories for this machine model are available in two variations:

• made of plastic;
• made of rubber.

There are also standard mud flaps, which are produced on the conveyor lines of a domestic manufacturer. Model ones – produced by third-party companies.

When purchasing the second option, the buyer is given the right to choose the product. These spare parts are made from rubber and plastic. Therefore, all that remains is to decide on the quality and material, which will affect the duration of operation.

Rubber fender liners have been on the market for a long time, so they are in demand among car owners. This is due to the fact that the material’s qualities are completely suitable for the manufacture of this accessory. It is quite elastic and flexible, which eliminates the possibility of chips and cracks.

Rubber parts can be easily and quickly cleaned from dirt and excess moisture. They are also resistant to temperature changes.

But even such rubber products can have their drawbacks. The main drawback of the accessory will be their rapid wear and premature aging. That is why the manufacturer in the technical data sheet for the car indicates the approximate service life of standard mudguards - 1.6-1.8 years.

Plastic products are less popular. But compared to the first option, such products are characterized by a higher level of resistance to weather conditions. Therefore, their initial shape and performance qualities are maintained for a long time.

But even these components have their drawbacks:

• static form, which promotes rapid contamination and poor self-cleaning;
• the aerodynamics of the car deteriorate;
• are easily susceptible to mechanical damage caused by off-road driving or when crossing obstacles on the roads.

Therefore, when choosing this accessory, it is very important to think through all the details that will affect its service life. It is necessary that they not only reliably protect against dirt and water, but also harmoniously fit into the overall style of the car.

Do Lada Vesta need front mudguards?

Front mud flaps (hereinafter referred to as protection) are extremely necessary to prevent the development of corrosion on metal parts of the body, under the wheel arches.

During systematic contact of metal with snow, ice, and chemical reagents that are sprinkled on roads, the paintwork is damaged and the surface oxidizes. Plastic protection reduces the risk of corrosion by 60 - 70%.

Do-it-yourself installation of front mudguards on Lada Vesta

Necessary tools for work

• wheel wrench;
• electric drill;
• Phillips head screwdriver;
• metal brush;
• rags;
• new protection kit.

Step-by-step replacement guide

1. We place the car over the inspection hole.
2. We squeeze the handbrake and turn off the ignition.
3. We jack up the front of the car and remove the wheel.
4. We clean the protection perimeter with a metal brush from dirt, snow, and ice deposits.
5. We unscrew the four screws in the factory design of the mudguard.
6. We wipe the surface of the fender liner from moisture and dirt.
7. We attach the new accessory, mark the probable location of the holes, drill them with a drill with a drill bit set to “5”. Lubricate with Lithol.
8. We screw on the new protection and install the wheel in its original place.

Conclusion

Installing rear mud flaps is necessary and important to protect the wheel arches of the car. Regarding the material of the accessory, this is a personal matter: rubber or plastic. The decision on the choice is made by the owner of the vehicle.

Workers at a number of certified workshops insist on purchasing rubber protection, which will extend the life of the mudguard to several years.

As I wrote in a previous entry, I bought rear mudguards. They are identical in shape to the rear mudguards of the Russian company Novline.

Their composition is somewhere between rubber and plastic. They are slightly stiffer than rubber, but softer than plastic. I think that the composition was chosen well. They are moderately rigid (they won’t flop around like a spaniel’s ears at speed), but they shouldn’t become brittle in the cold. The molded shape of the mudguards exactly matches the shape of the rear bumper. The mud flaps are pressed tightly against the edge of the bumper. As you can see in the photo, they are attached at five points. But on the bumper there are only two standard places with screws for fastening.

Since there were no additional screws (three for each mudguard) included with the mudguards, self-tapping screws were purchased at the nearest Oma hardware store.

I installed the mudguards without removing the wheels (I was lazy), so I also used the following tool:

Installation procedure:

First, I filled a bucket with water and used a sponge with water to wash the mudguard seats from dirt and sand. Using a ratchet with a Torx 20 bit, I unscrewed both factory screws. I attached the mudguard and screwed both factory screws into place.

Using a screwdriver and an adapter with a figured bit, I tightened the remaining three screws. I am attaching a photo of the result:

I attached the rear mudguard on the right side in the same way. If you have a tool (like I do), the entire installation process will take 5-15 minutes maximum. I liked the result. A car with mudguards looks neater. Plus, the rear bumper will not be sandblasted, and the chance of a stone flying into the car driving behind has become much lower.

Please note that rear mudguards are not installed on Lada Vesta from the factory - these are new trends in the automotive industry. Mud flaps are needed to protect the body from the effects of dust, dirt, and flying stones from under the wheels when driving. The front part of the car suffers the most from these factors. Rear mudguards on the Lada Vesta model will similarly not be superfluous, perhaps even elongated, especially when driving on Russian roads, where you can really find everything your heart desires. The Lada Vesta car manufacturer, following the example of other factories, decided to install only front mudguards on the car. Attentive West owners began to buy and install the missing rear protective accessory, which was not installed by the factory. Many have found better quality replacements for factory parts. Read the article and find out how to install protection against splashes and dirt without compromising the design or practicality of the machine.

Which material is better?

The most popular and in demand material for the manufacture of these parts on the Lada Vesta is rubber. This material can withstand various loads well, it is flexible and elastic, not brittle and brittle. The rubber adapts to any conditions dictated by the track; dirt and water easily drain from them.

Rubber accessories do not affect the aerodynamics of the car, as they adjust and change their position depending on the driving speed. The disadvantage of this material for making mud flaps is that the rubber is prone to aging and wear. On average, rubber products need to be replaced every year and a half, as they wear out and become unusable. Rubber can change its properties depending on the ambient temperature. In severe frost, rubber of this type heats up, and such mud flaps often crack and break.

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