Replacing headlights on a VAZ-2107 with your own hands

Fog lights

Driving a car in rain or snow can create a lot of trouble for the driver who is forced to drive the car in poor visibility conditions. In this situation, fog lights (FTL) come to the rescue, the design of which provides for the formation of a light beam that “spreads” over the surface of the roadway. Fog lamps are usually yellow, since this color tends to dissipate less in fog.

Fog lights are usually installed under the bumper, at a height of at least 250 mm from the road surface. The installation kit for connecting PTF includes:

set of wires;
relay;
button.

In addition, a 15 A fuse will be required, which will be installed between the relay and the battery. The connection should be made in accordance with the diagram supplied with the installation kit.

The fog lights must be connected in accordance with the diagram supplied with the installation kit.

Oracal No. 351 and how to paint the headlight

Polyester film is quite elastic and adheres well to the treated and degreased surface. You can make a pattern, but as a rule, the reflector is of too complex a shape, so it is best to cut a piece of film with a margin and the third time you should be able to cover the surface with a minimum of wrinkles. To do this, you need to use a hair dryer, heat the film evenly and methodically remove air bubbles from under it and smooth out wrinkles.

Oracal tolerates high temperatures well and can last a season or two if the lampshade is properly sealed after gluing and assembly. The film does not like moisture.

For the laziest, there is another simple way - painting the reflector from a spray can with chrome paint. Frankly speaking, this method is not very useful, since the paint quickly fades and becomes dull, but for the first few days it will create the illusion of a dense beam of bright light, the main thing is not to overheat the headlight. Take optics seriously and they will provide excellent visibility in the most difficult conditions. Good luck on the roads and bright headlights!

Removal and replacement of front shock absorber strut A6 C5

We put the car on the lift;
Remove the left wheel;
Release the shock absorber;
Place it on a vice and remove the bracket;
We tighten the spring and remove it;
Replacing the stand.

We put the car on a lift and remove the front left wheel.

You need to release the upper shock absorber arms. We unscrew the steering knuckle bolt that holds the upper arm fastenings with a 16mm wrench, it is advisable to thoroughly fill it with WD-40 before starting, it often boils and complicates the disassembly process. In such situations, just drill out. To make it easier to release the bolt, jack it with a telescopic stand or a jack if the car is in a pit. We knock it out with a striking cue ball.

Now you need to pull the levers out of the support, use a special puller for pressing out, push the puller under your finger and press it out, or by lightly tapping the lever, it will come out.

Next, we proceed to the lower ear of the shock absorber, which is mounted at the lower arm.

I unscrew the bolt to 17, then to free the ear, you need to unscrew the stabilization lever.

After this, release the lever down and the shock absorber is free

All that remains is to unscrew the upper shock absorber mounts. We lower the car so that we can work under the hood, remove the decorative trim (rain cover) and find three fastening bolts on the left side; it’s not very convenient to reach the fastening bolts with a key, the expansion barrel is in the way

We take a 17mm head and the extension cord will help in such situations.

The other two are very easy to unscrew.

Before completely unscrewing the mount, you need the help of another person to hold the shock absorber and pull it out of the body, as it may simply fall out and damage something. When replacing the stand, use a vice, clamp it with the ear side down.

We unscrew the two 12mm bolts, the bracket on which the shock absorber arms are held.

It is important to remember the installation position of the bracket. This can be checked by placing the shock absorber ear lengthwise, and the mount where the bolts are located is shifted at an angle of 11″. And if you change the silent blocks on the lever, maintain an angle of 55 mm

Next, put the ties, tighten the spring

And if you change the silent blocks on the lever, maintain an angle of 55 mm. Next, we install the ties and tighten the spring.

We unscrew the shock absorber cap that holds the bolt at 18, fix it with a hexagon at 10.

We unscrew the nut with a special puller and remove the boot.

We remove the spring, unscrew the old strut from the vice and install a new one; be sure to replace the shock absorber boot if it is not working properly. We install the spring on the new strut, put on the boot and tighten the nut, securing it with a hexagon. We install the bracket, tighten it to the 11″ angle with two 17-inch bolts. Next, we install it on the seat of the upper fastening at three points; help is needed, since it needs to match and it won’t be possible to tighten it alone. We also sequentially install the shock absorber in its place.

Fog lights

Fog lights are usually installed under the bumper, at a height of at least 250 mm from the road surface. The installation kit for connecting PTF includes:

set of wires;
relay;
button.

In addition, a 15 A fuse will be required, which will be installed between the relay and the battery. The connection should be made in accordance with the diagram supplied with the installation kit.

The fog lights must be connected in accordance with the diagram supplied with the installation kit.

Using LEDs

Inexpensive tuning of VAZ 2107 optics involves using LEDs. This method will transform the optics and appearance of the equipment. To carry out the work, you should have the following materials on hand:

LEDs;
resistors;
various wire designs;
viscous composition based on polymers;
drill and drill bit of the required diameter.

Tuned lighting fixtures will transform the car. They will look beautiful both from the front and from the back. The main advantage of this option is that the diodes have a long service life and do not have to be changed frequently. When installing these elements in the front light structures, even and diffuse lighting is obtained. This is a convenient way to tune the optics of a VAZ 2106. After installing the LEDs, you need to connect everything to the electrical circuit. At this stage, you should be careful about the polarity and not mix anything up.

Tinting of headlights and taillights of VAZ 2107

Another common do-it-yourself tuning of VAZ 2107 headlights is tinting. It is used when upgrading both taillights and headlights. It is necessary to carefully choose the method of dimming the headlights - the quality of road lighting is a determining criterion for safety when driving at night.

Important: before tinting your headlights, you should take into account that tinted headlights may be grounds for imposing an administrative fine. You also need to understand that any tint reduces the brightness of the headlights, making night driving more dangerous.

In order for tinting to have a minimal effect on the quality of the car's headlights, it is worth tinting the glass surface only partially. This solution is safe and quite effective: narrowed headlights make the appearance more stylish. Partial tinting can also help avoid a fine - not the entire headlight is shaded, but a small sector.

To tint headlights, you must use only high-quality film. The order of work is as follows:

remove the VAZ 2107 headlights;
take out the glass;
wash and degrease the surface;
stick the film.

You can partially tint the headlights without removing and disassembling them - just wash the glass and stick on a strip of film. But this method does not provide adequate quality, and it is almost impossible to perfectly accurately cut and paste the film without removing the headlight unit.

When tinting the taillights, you should install brighter lamps in them so that the brake lights and side lights are clearly visible to other road users. To apply the film, it is also better to remove the rear lights from the car first.

This video shows a different car, but the principle of tinting is the same

Domestic cars that were produced several decades ago are unlikely to be able to impress with their exterior. Of course, foreign cars are in a better condition in this regard.

However, recently a trend has become noticeable when some car enthusiasts deliberately purchase domestic cars from previous years. It is quite simple to explain such actions.

It’s easier to buy a car at a low cost, “forgiving” its unsightly appearance. But later, you can apply your extraordinary skills and maximum efforts and get not just a luxurious, but certainly an original and unique “horse”, which definitely has no analogue on the road.

Tuning can help in modifying the car, which can be carried out by highly qualified specialists, as well as car enthusiasts on their own if they have the desire and familiarize themselves with some practical recommendations.

↑ Diagram for turning on headlights and fog lights in the rear lights with a breaker relay

1 — block headlights; 2 — mounting block; 3 - headlight switch in a three-lever switch; 4 — external lighting switch; 5 — rear fog light switch; 6 — rear lights; 7 - rear fog light circuit fuse; 8 — fog light indicator lamp, located in the indicator lamp block; 9 — indicator lamp for high beam headlights, located in the speedometer; 10 — ignition switch;

P5 - headlight high beam relay;
P6 - relay for turning on the low beam headlights.

↑ A - view of the headlight plug connector

1 — low beam plug; 2 — high beam plug; 3 — ground plug; 4 — side light plug;

B - to terminal “30” of the generator.

↑ B – terminals of the rear light printed circuit board (numbering of terminals from the edge of the board):

1 - to ground; 2 - to the brake light lamp; 3 - to the side light lamp; 4 - to the fog light lamp; 5 - to the reversing lamp; 6 - to the turn signal lamp

To turn on the headlights, relays P5 and P6 of type 113.3747 are used, installed in the mounting block. The same relays are used to turn on the engine cooling fan motor and to turn on the heated rear window and sound signals.

The relay switching voltage at a temperature of (23±5)°C is no more than 8 V, and the winding resistance is (85±8.5) Ohm at 20°C.

Instead of relay 113.3747, you can use new interchangeable relays type 90.3747-11, which have a plastic cover and slightly increased dimensions. And instead of relays 113.3747-10, which have a mounting bracket on the cover, you can use relays 90.3747-10 (with bracket). The characteristics of the new relays are the same as those of relay type 113.3747.

Relays of type 902.3747-11 (without bracket) and 902.3747-10 (with bracket) are also produced. These relays are primarily used on vehicles with fuel injection systems and are distinguished by the addition of a noise suppression resistor that is connected in parallel with the relay coil. For these relays, the resistance between terminals “85” and “86” is (72±8) Ohms. The specified relays can also be used instead of relays of type 113.3747.

Warning lamp block VAZ 2107

Now let's take a closer look at the warning indicator block.

Turn signal indicator (flashes green when turned on). Injection engine control malfunction lamp (not available on carburetor “sevens”). When the ignition is turned on, the lamp glows orange and should go out after starting. A burning or flashing lamp on a running engine indicates a malfunction. Battery charge lamp. It lights up red when the ignition is turned on and should go out as soon as the engine starts. If it continues to light, the battery is not charged. In this case, it is necessary to determine the source of the problem and fix the problem. Dimensions indicator. Lights up green when the side lights are on. Lamp signaling the inclusion of high beam headlights (lights blue). Brake fluid level lamp for the hydraulic brake system. Low oil pressure indicator. Lights up red when the ignition is turned on. It should go out after the engine starts. It is unacceptable to operate the machine if the oil pressure light is on. Parking brake light that illuminates red when the brake lever is raised. Yellow fuel reserve lamp. Lights up when there is less than 5 liters of gasoline left in the tank.

Removing and disassembling the headlamp, replacing lamps

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

Disconnect the two electrical connectors of the headlight unit.

Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the two bolts of the upper headlight mounting.

Remove the radiator grille.

Unscrew the lower mounting bolt.

Carefully pry off the decorative trim with a screwdriver.

We move the trim to the center of the car and remove it.

Using a 10mm socket, unscrew the nut securing the headlight unit to the bracket

Quite often, motorists have to deal with such a problem as damage to the headlight glass. As a rule, assembled headlight units are installed on VAZ cars. It is sealed, the glass is firmly glued to the body, and many car enthusiasts, if the glazing is damaged, simply replace the headlight assembly. Such repair of VAZ-21099 headlights, like other models (2105, 2107, 2108, 2109, etc.), as they say, “will cost a pretty penny.” A more profitable option is to replace the glazing. This procedure is easy to do yourself.

Instructions for removing and installing the headlight of a VAZ 2107

I will demonstrate the entire procedure on the left headlight, but the right one is removed in the same way. The first step is to open the hood of the car and disconnect the power plugs from the low and high beam lamps, as well as the hydraulic corrector:

Then, from the outside, you need to unscrew the three bolts using a Phillips screwdriver. All these bolts are clearly shown in the photo below:

Two of them can be unscrewed without any problems, but the third one - the one on the far left (in the direction of travel of the car) is fixed with a nut, so you have to hold it with a size 8 wrench from the inside:

After which you can easily remove the VAZ 2107 headlight from the back side by lightly pulling it with your hand:

That's all the instructions, as you can see, everything is extremely simple and this repair will take no more than 10 minutes of time. Installation is carried out in reverse order. The price of a new headlight on a VAZ 2107 is about 1,600 rubles for the original, with a yellow turn signal.

Replacing and gluing glass on a VAZ- 2107 , 2105 and 2104

Hi all! Today we will tell you how to change the glass on a VAZ- 2107 , VAZ-2105 or VAZ-2104 headlight yourself. This may be needed if the glass on your headlight is cracked, you break it, or the headlight starts to sweat. Yes, it’s sweating - headlights sweat when they are not sealed. And depressurization of the headlight is possible only if there is a crack in the housing (worst option), you forgot or did not close the back cover on the headlight tightly when replacing the lamps (best option), or you have problems with the glass (poorly glued, broken, cracked). So we will tell you how to independently glue glass into the headlight of a VAZ and similar “square” VAZs.

VAZ 2107 | Removing headlights

Removing headlights

Elements of the main headlight (illustrated headlights of models with 4- and 5-cylinder engines)

To remove the headlight, you need to unscrew the bolts indicated by arrows in the illustration.

Disassembling the headlight
If the headlight glass is damaged or the reflector has dimmed, there is no need to replace the entire headlight at once. Both parts can be purchased separately by specifying the manufacturer (Hella or Bosch). To install, you will have to disassemble the removed headlight.

The right light

Dim light from headlights or foglights is not only annoying, but also reduces visibility at night, which is understandable even to a child. With good electrical equipment and good light bulbs, it’s simply a shame to turn on the headlights or fog lights and end up with a scattered yellowish spot. Not respectable and dangerous. Therefore, all questions are directed to the headlight housing.

It may well be that the reflector has nothing to do with it. Very often the lampshade itself becomes dark and cloudy, especially if it is made not of glass, but of polycarbonate, which replaced headlight glasses in almost all cars ten years ago. Glass is easier to work with because its internal structure remains transparent. It is enough to polish or clean the lampshade on both sides, and the headlight will be like new. The polycarbonate lampshade is not as resistant to heat and abrasion by road sandblasting, so it has to be polished more often, and its transparency is lower than that of glass. With the ceiling, things are much simpler. But if the reflector has become unusable...

Replacing headlight bulbs

No tools are required to replace burnt out lamps. Removal and installation of lamps is done manually. To do this, you need to open the headlight cover by turning it 10 degrees to the left. To prevent a short circuit, the ground wire should be disconnected from the battery before replacing lamps. The procedure for replacing a low/high beam lamp is as follows:

disconnect the terminal block;
unscrew the plastic boot;
release the locking spring;
get an old lamp;
snap the spring;
connect the terminal.

Important: when replacing halogen or xenon lamps, do not allow the lamp shell to come into contact with your fingers. Grease marks on the glass will shorten the life of the lamp.

The lamps responsible for the side lights and turn signals/hazard warning lights are changed in the same way as the headlight lamps. The only difference is that they do not have a fixation spring and are not afraid of finger touches.

Replacing the headlight

Let's first consider the situation when the old headlamp has outlived its usefulness and needs to be replaced. Such cases occur when water gets inside and causes corrosion processes on the reflector or its darkening, as well as when the headlight is completely damaged. Replacement requires the presence of a basic tool and disconnecting the car from the battery. After this, we proceed to removing the unusable headlight:

All power wires are disconnected by removing the plugs;
Removing the hydraulic corrector. To do this, press the plastic lock, turn it clockwise 90 degrees and pull it towards you.
From the outside, the headlight unit is attached to the body of the VAZ-2107 car using three bolts. One is located on top and in the middle, and the other two are located below - on the sides. There may be a problem with unscrewing the bottom bolt closest to the grille. On the other side of this mount there is a fixing nut, which must be held with a key “8”.
The headlight can now be removed to the outside of the vehicle.
The seat for installing a new headlight is cleaned, all fastening bolts are lubricated and installed in the reverse order of removal.

There is no difficulty at all, and the procedure for replacing one side will take no more than 15 minutes. The cost of a regular block headlight on a VAZ-2107 ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 rubles.

Glass replacement

It is known that the headlights have a glass coating, and it is a rather fragile element. And the front part of the car is the most susceptible to physical destructive actions. Such actions occur primarily due to a pebble jumping out from under the wheels of an oncoming car, as well as during collisions with foreign objects. Replacing the headlight glass on a VAZ-2107 is a pressing question that owners of “Sevens” ask themselves. After all, there is no need to replace a complete set of headlights when replacing glass will cost 150-300 rubles. To replace glass you will need the following tool:

screwdriver;
pliers;
sealant;
degreaser or acetone.

Sequence of glass removal and installation:

There is no way to remove the glass without removing the headlight, so you need to follow the sequence of actions described in the previous section.
When the headlight is removed, its surface must be cleaned and try to remove the glass yourself, always wearing gloves. Glass can be easily removed when it shows significant damage.
If the glass is not damaged, then you can go in two ways: a) break it if it is no longer needed; b) warm it up with a hairdryer and carefully remove it, but this will take much longer. You can watch a video about this method on the Internet if anyone is interested in this type of withdrawal.
Having decided that glass removal will be carried out according to method a), we proceed to its implementation. We break the glass with a hammer and all the fragments are removed.
The glass seat is cleaned of old sealant and degreased.
Once everything is ready to install the new glass, you need to apply sealant around the perimeter of the headlight. It is better to use a special transparent sealant so that its release is not visible.
We apply the glass to an even layer of sealant and press it using tape or rope. Leave it to dry in this form for about a day. After drying, you can install it, which will take no more than 5 minutes.

Replacing the hydraulic corrector

The purpose of the hydraulic corrector is known, but to replace it you need to understand its design. It consists of a main cylinder, which is a switch, and actuator cylinders. The mechanisms are connected using special tubes with liquid. Any breakdown of one of the elements of the hydraulic corrector entails its complete replacement, since its design is non-separable.

The hydraulic corrector is replaced in the following order:

The hydraulic corrector mounts are removed from the headlight unit and on the switch handle. To remove the handle, you just need to pull it towards you.
Use a wrench to unscrew the nut of the main cylinder and remove it to the inside of the panel.
Afterwards, the entire assembly assembly is removed and a new one is installed in the reverse order of removal.

Knowing the sequence of removing and replacing the headlight on a VAZ-2107 car, you can save not only money, but also the time that a trip to the service station will take. Replacing a headlight is as easy as changing a tire, so happy repair work!

Lada 2107 Bright white › Logbook › #6 Replacing broken glass headlights

Good day! So - I have: one VAZ 2107, in which there are two broken headlight units, three free days and a desire to update the headlights. Actually, before you get started you will need: 1) New glass for the headlight units, suitable for 4-5-7 models, BUT! The main thing is your manufacturer of headlights. Factory ones were installed, as far as we know, by OSVArovskiy and Kirzhachevskiy ones. On Kirzhachi cars there will be a stylized letter K in an oval on the glass in the middle of the headlamp; on OSVAR cars the name of the manufacturer will be written in the same place. PERHAPS OSVAR and Kirzhachevsky glasses are interchangeable, but there is a suspicion that they are not. 2) TWO tubes of silicone sealant of the same color (two for the case of two headlights, approximate consumption - 70% of a tube per headlight), I took black.

3) Something heavy and durable - a piece of iron, half a brick, a hammer... 4) Pliers or protective gloves. 5) A utility knife 6) A flat-head screwdriver 7) A Phillips screwdriver POSSIBLY an 8 key. 9) A cardboard box of something at least 2-3 times larger than the headlight 11) A soft, clean cloth. 12) Pure water or alcohol, a mixture in a ratio of 4/10 is possible. ))) 10) Patience and accuracy.

So, first we remove the headlights. This is done simply - we disconnect the chips from the turn signals and the head light, pull out the corrector pusher (I don't know what it's called correctly)))), to do this you can press the locking lever with a flat screwdriver and turn it counterclockwise (this is on the left headlight , perhaps on the right it is mirrored, but it’s unlikely, I just don’t remember in which direction the skewer on the right =) ) Then you need to unscrew three screws from the front of the headlight with a Phillips screwdriver - one in the middle at the top and two at the bottom of the headlight unit.

Note - I have both headlights on the lower right (in the direction of travel) screws, or rather screws, there were nuts screwed on the inside of the engine compartment, which had to be unscrewed with an 8 key in a very uncomfortable position... Perhaps it was my father’s playful hands, perhaps so comes from the factory, I just warned you, because at the beginning I couldn’t understand it for about 15 minutes - everything seemed to be spinning, but it wouldn’t turn out)))

After that, we pull out the headlight unit, if it hasn’t fallen out on its own (what I mean is, first unscrew the lower bolts, then, holding the headlight, turn the top one), and take it to a place where you don’t have to be afraid of glass fragments or you can remove them all . We unscrew the bolts of the holders of the protective “covers” (two horns on top and bottom of the headlight) and put them in a secret place so that they don’t disappear anywhere.

I advise you to put the headlight in a cardboard box with large sides, and tilt it so that the plane of the glass and the ground intersect at 45 degrees, in general, take all measures so that the glass does not injure you or those around you, you can wear safety glasses, it is even advisable to wear them .

And now, using a heavy object and preferably wearing protective gloves, we break the glass so that the fragments are large, and they can be pryed off and removed from the headlight by twisting. Yes, yes - I won’t tell you exactly how to hit, because... this must be comprehended empirically, because Everyone's physical shape and hand size are different...

External tuning

It is necessary to start tuning the VAZ-2104 from the body, since its changes will be immediately noticeable. Changes can range from something as simple as painting and tinting to something as extensive as making a significant difference in the appearance of the car.

The changes can bring significant benefits to the movement of the vehicle. For example, high-quality tinting will prevent glass shards secured with film from flying around. The car is protected from heating up during hot weather, and the protective film will prevent the driver from getting too tired and even at night will prevent glare from the headlights of oncoming cars. It is also worth noting that if there is a tint film on the windows of the VAZ 2104, the interior practically does not fade under the sun.

The tinting process does not present any particular difficulties and can even be done with your own hands. To apply the film, the material is moistened with a foam solution, part of the protective base is removed, and the film is pressed against the glass. If small bubbles have formed between the glass and the film, they can be removed using a special spatula.

Changes in appearance also include replacement of optics. The easiest way is to install xenon, which will improve headlight illumination. You won’t be able to install xenon yourself, since installing such equipment yourself is prohibited. This should be done by specialists at the service station. To give your car a personal touch, you can decorate the headlights with eyelashes.

Tuning also involves changes to the rear lights. They are darkened with special paint or film. Recently, LED optics have become popular. The photo shows an example of a modernized trunk.

With your own hands you can make a low box where the necessary things and this or that equipment will be stored. The rack can be placed on the roof, and to give it a unique look it should be secured with an arc.

Tuning an outdated VAZ-2104 model is difficult to imagine without replacing rims and tires. The “four” is most often equipped with light-alloy wheels of larger diameter and wide-profile tires. Before installing the disk, you need to check the dimensions so that when turning the wheels do not touch the fenders. Installing new wheels and tires will not only change the appearance of the car, but also:

Will reduce the load on the suspension when driving over uneven surfaces.
Improves handling.
Will increase speed.
Improves braking.

Tuning the VAZ-2104 must necessarily affect the suspension. A simple option is to install sports shock absorbers and lower the ground clearance. All this will give the car a modern look and make it more collected.

To strengthen the suspension, you need to install a second stabilizer on the VAZ-2104. To install the equipment, special fasteners are welded and all factory elements are replaced with higher quality ones. It is best if the second stabilizer has lateral stability, which will increase the level of safety.

Front lights

The front part of the car usually attracts more attention, so amateurs begin to tune primarily the headlights.

Evil headlights

It’s very easy to give your car a menacing, gloomy and even evil look: just perform tuning like “evil headlights”. This is one of the easiest ways to give the “seven” an unusual appearance.

Depending on the owner’s capabilities, tuning can be done using a variety of materials:

thin plywood;
sheet metal;
tinting film;
paints.

The “evil” squint of a car gives you goosebumps.
The essence of this tuning is as follows: cover part of the headlight so that the remaining uncovered headlight resembles evil eyes. If any materials from plywood or metal are selected, then a blank is cut out in advance and glued into the cavity of the headlight. Using film or paint is even easier - just remove the headlight and apply darkening on the inside.

Tuning headlights from plywood painted black

Angel eyes

In tuning, angel eyes are the luminous rings on the “face” of a car - like a BMW. Today everyone can afford this lighting option - it’s inexpensive and fast. In addition, the body of the VAZ 2107 will somewhat resemble an expensive BMW and thereby increase the status of the owner.

Headlights that are very unusual for the “Seven”

There are several technical solutions for making angel eyes with your own hands. The easiest option is to use LEDs. To work you will need:

white LEDs 5 mm - 2 pcs.;
0.25 W resistor;
wiring;
transparent rod made of organic glass or plastic (diameter 8–10 mm);
auxiliary materials (soldering iron, hair dryer, drill and glass jar).

The work is quite painstaking:

Take the rod and clamp it in a vice.
Using a drill, drill holes for the LEDs at both ends of the rod.
Give the rod the shape of a ring - bend it around the jar and heat it with a hairdryer so that the workpiece remains in this shape.
Solder wires to the LEDs, connect a resistor to one of the wires.
Assemble an electrical circuit similar to the circuit of lighting devices that is already available on the “seven”.
Insert the LEDs into the holes of the workpiece and glue them with superglue.

Video: how to make angel eyes

You can buy ready-made angel eyes at a car store - this will make it much easier to connect new lighting fixtures to the standard equipment of the car.

Using LEDs of different shades, you can achieve an even more impressive effect.

Method one, metallized film

Convenient and inexpensive method. It works almost the same as gluing foil, with the only difference being that you don’t need to use any glue. Everything has already been done before us. The film is sold in rolls or skeins of different widths, and in appearance and in the method of sticking it is very similar to simple adhesive tape. The surface of the reflector must be prepared, and before you can clean the reflector, you must reach it. Along the way, you can process the lampshade from the inside, and also insert an LED into the headlight reflector.

To do this, you need to dismantle the headlight or halogen lamp, and to dismantle the lampshade, you will have to heat the perimeter of the headlight with a hair dryer until the sealant becomes soft and allows you to separate the lampshade from the body. The reflector is thoroughly cleaned and then degreased with solvent or white spirit. It is not easy to make a pattern of complex shapes, and to save time, it is better to glue the tape in place and try to avoid folds. Without them, of course, it won’t work, but there should be a minimum of folds, otherwise the reflector will scatter the light flux anywhere, but not where it’s needed. Pasting with foil is done in the same way, but you need to apply a layer of glue to the surface and do not assemble the headlight until the glue has dried.

Tuning headlights VAZ-2107

With the help of tuning, you can achieve a more modern and stylish appearance for the VAZ-2107 headlights, give them exclusivity, and, in addition, improve their technical performance. Most often, LED modules assembled in various configurations, as well as glass tinting, are used for tuning. You can purchase ready-made modified headlights or do the conversion yourself. Among the most popular options for tuning headlights are the so-called angel eyes (LED modules with characteristic contours), eyelashes (special plastic covers), DRLs of various configurations, etc.

Video: black “angel eyes” for the “seven”

VAZ-2107 is one of the most respected domestic car brands by car owners. This attitude is due to a number of reasons, including reasonable price, adaptability to Russian conditions, availability of spare parts, etc. The driver can perform minor repairs on almost any vehicle system on his own, using a set of publicly available tools. All this fully applies to the lighting system and its main element - headlights, the repair and replacement of which, as a rule, does not cause any particular difficulties. When carrying out repair work, you must, however, adhere to certain rules so as not to damage or disable adjacent components and parts of the machine. Practice shows that careful and caring attitude towards lighting devices can guarantee their long service life.

Work order

Some headlight repair operations should be performed indoors to avoid water and debris getting into the bonding area. In general, replacing a damaged element includes the following steps:

Disconnecting the unit from the on-board network of the VAZ 2107 by uncoupling the connectors of the turn signal and the headlight lamp.
Removing the body from the body opening using a Phillips screwdriver.
Removing shards of broken glass, in this part of the operation you should be careful not to cut yourself.
From the junction of the parts, it is necessary to remove the remaining adhesive mass using a flat screwdriver.
The next step is to clean the unit and degrease it with a solvent.
Using a dispenser syringe, apply a small amount of glue along the contour evenly without gaps or breaks.
We place the transparent element in its intended place, press it and fix it using disposable devices or tape.

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As the glue dries, the headlight element of the VAZ 2107 is installed in place; it is recommended to change both parts at the same time; during operation they tend to become cloudy and this will become noticeable even with a cursory inspection. The new transparent glass on the headlight of a VAZ 2107 car, which was replaced on our own, is pleasing to the eye. At night, better road lighting is provided.

Installation of electric headlight corrector

And so, first of all, I checked for operability, then I removed the folding on the control unit using a 6-size drill. I removed the cap with the regulator, and got to the board with the resistors.

Replaceable resistors in the divider.

This is a voltage divider. It can be called a variable resistor, but with fixed positions. Initially, I was upset by the number of positions, there are only 12 of them. But when I opened the case, I discovered a restrictive ring; this ring can be twisted as much as you want. Using the selection method, I replaced the outermost resistors with resistors of the required value, I adjusted the maximum rod overhang to 38 mm (I left 2 mm in reserve, so the gears of the gearbox should not be affected), as well as the rod stroke within 10 mm. The photo shows that the 3.92 kOhm resistor was replaced with 1 kOhm (maximum offset), and the 2.45 kOhm resistor was replaced with 800 Ohms (minimum offset). I couldn’t find SMD resistors with the required power, so I used Soviet ones.

But no matter what, the characteristics of the electric corrector fully correspond to the characteristics of the hydro one.

Max stem extension is about 38 mm.

Min rod overhang approx. 28 mm

After putting the regulator in place, I selected the desired position of the limiter ring in such a way that the number of positions increased to 15. Using a drill bit of 2, I drilled holes in the control unit housing and clamped the cover with screws.

The corrector was installed like it was originally, the only thing was that I had to twist it with the connector to the driver's door, I did this so that the dashboard would fit. I ran the cables through a rubber plug that previously contained the hydraulic corrector hoses. There were quite enough cables, there was even a little extra left. I installed the handle from my original hydraulic one, since the one that came with the kit protruded above the body, which spoiled the look a little.

Everything works, the only negative is the speed at which the motors move the reflectors, it is too low and this is unusual after hydro. I hope that this instruction will be useful and useful to someone. I’ll add that I had the idea in my head to use Hella electric correctors, which are similar to the Lanosov ones. But I didn’t find accurate information, so I didn’t take any risks. These correctors are good because, like Lanos, the control circuit is located in the corrector itself. You'll only have to spend money on wire and resistors. If the corrector fails, it is quite simple to replace it. Well, if you have correctors from a VAZ 2110, you will have to look for a used motor or replace it with Volgov ones; when replacing, you will have to re-solder the control unit.

Buy or restore

... then in 90% of cases it will have to be replaced with a new one. The point is this. Now we will look at several methods for restoring the surface of a reflector; they are completely different in price, different in labor intensity and in results. But you need to be prepared for the fact that restoring a headlight reflector with your own hands will become just another experience and an attempt to delay the purchase of new optics. It's all about the price.

Restoring the reflector of any headlight in more or less factory conditions will cost at least 1000 rubles, most likely more. New optics, say, for a VAZ 2105 will cost 2,400 rubles. No one can guarantee the result of the restoration, and if the workshop is located in another city, you will have to pay for shipping, in a word, not a penny either. Therefore, the only reliable option for restoring the headlight is to replace it. But if you have, for example, a 1938 GAZ M1, then there is only one thing left to do - restore it.

Tail lights

We move to the rear of the car. There are screws on the trunk side that secure the protective cover.

Unscrew them and remove the plastic cover of the lights
Remove the power plug and loosen the plastic board holders with your fingers. To replace it, just loosen the board latches to remove it from the flashlight body
We remove it from the taillight unit

All lamps are located on the printed circuit board. To replace them, you need to turn them a quarter turn and pull them out of the socket. We replace burned out ones. We assemble the lantern in reverse order.

Video, replacing rear light bulbs on a Zhiguli 2105-07:

When do you need to adjust the headlights on a VAZ 2107?

Anyone can adjust the 2107 headlights using the video.

The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions and pay attention to all the slightest nuances. Carrying out work according to the scheme will allow you to make correct optimal adjustments and improve visibility on the roads

The optics must be set up strictly according to the standard scheme; amateur activities, attempts to carry out work according to an independently “improved” plan will only aggravate the problem

It is especially important to carefully monitor the angle of inclination - if you break it, other road users will be

Servicing a VAZ is not difficult; self-adjusting the headlights will help you adjust the factory parameters and bring them to optimal values.

Important! Normal quality of light at night is a guarantee of minimizing the risk of accidents. Adjustments, in addition to lack of light, are carried out in other cases

The main ones - new foglights, lamps, reflectors that require additional settings have recently been installed, tires and wheels have been replaced. After an accident, especially with damage to the front of the body, adjustments are required; the same applies to the replacement of individual suspension elements and scheduled repairs. Sometimes it’s better to play it safe than to restore the vehicle later (and this is usually not cheap)

In addition to the lack of light, adjustments are made in other cases. The main ones - new foglights, lamps, reflectors that require additional settings have recently been installed, tires and wheels have been replaced. After an accident, especially with damage to the front of the body, adjustments are required; the same applies to the replacement of individual suspension elements and scheduled repairs. Sometimes it is better to play it safe than to have your vehicle restored later (and this is usually not cheap).

Important! Adjusting the light on the VAZ is very easy to perform and does not take much time. You can also contact a service station, but this is not free work

How to remove the headlight on a VAZ 2110 and replace the glass with your own hands

Damage, desire to carry out tuning, replace old devices with new ones. These are the most common reasons why motorists begin to think about how to remove the headlight on a VAZ 2110. In our material today, we will understand the nuances of lighting equipment on the domestic “ten”, talk about the procedure for dismantling the device, as well as removing the glass from head optics.

Tuned

Types of lighting equipment

Bosch optics
Both devices have a unit in their design that includes low and high beams, dimensions and direction indicators. That is, there are no fundamental differences between them, but it will be useful for you to know certain nuances.

Equipment from the domestic manufacturer Kirzhach is characterized by glass sealing, which causes certain difficulties during replacement. Also, the low beam area is equipped with a lens. This makes the flow limited but more targeted compared to its German counterpart.
In the case of Bosch, the glass is fixed with special latches, and sealing is done using rubber gaskets. They are easier to remove. But there are no lenses for low beam. There is a reflector here, due to which the boundaries of the glow are more blurred.

What will be required to complete the work?

It is also possible to independently adjust the position of the light, and no special equipment is required. It is enough to place the car on a flat area in front of the wall - the so-called screen adjustment.

The peculiarity of this adjustment comes down to proper preparation of the machine and adherence to a certain technology.

It is not so difficult to prepare a car for this operation - you just need to provide the workload on the axles of the latter.

It needs to be refilled, and the tank should be more than half full.

You should also check the tire pressure - it should be the same in all wheels and correspond to the norm.

If the car is loaded most of the time, then you need to provide additional weight in the trunk.

It is also necessary to have someone behind the wheel, or to ensure that the weight in the driver's seat is approximately equal to the weight of the driver himself.

As for the platform on which the adjustment will be made, it must be level.

You can check this in the simplest way - put the car on a platform, and then measure the height from the floor to the lower edge of the headlights - if there is no significant difference, the platform will do.

The wall in front of the car must be strictly vertical. If the unevenness of the wall is very obvious, then you can put a sheet of plywood on it.

In our case, no special tool is required.

But there are exceptions, for example, on the Grant fret, a 6-point hex wrench is used to adjust the headlights.

On other models, a smaller screwdriver may be needed.

Such troubles can occur frequently, so please read the instruction manual first.

Reflector restoration methods

In fact, there are practically no options for high-quality restoration of headlight reflectors for a long time. There are half measures and temporary solutions. You can use one of these technologies:

Sputtering by galvanic method. The most expensive, complex, but reliable option for restoring a reflector. You can spray a shiny surface not only on metal, but also on plastic.
Chemical spraying of the surface. This is similar to regular coloring, the only difference is in the composition. Typically, this method is used as a temporary measure due to the fact that paint coatings are often unable to withstand the high operating temperatures inside the headlight.
Covering the surface of the reflector with metallized film or regular foil.
Pasting the surface with Oracal film No. 351.

Actually, there are no more reasonable solutions for the headlight reflector. Complex chemical processes that require special modes, vacuum and aggressive environments do not count, since not everyone has an industrial-level chemical laboratory in their garage.