Removing and replacing a high panel on a VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099

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If some VAZ 2109 cars have a high panel, then the other part has a low panel. The diagrams are somewhat different, so we bring to your attention a detailed description of the instrument panel and instrument panel for nines with a low panel.

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How to remove the visor of a high instrument panel without disassembling the entire panel

• Sometimes there is a need to remove only one visor on the high instrument panel of a VAZ 2109 without removing the entire panel. Often this point is not described in the manuals; the emphasis is on dismantling the entire dashboard and disconnecting it from the car body. At the same time, to access the instrument cluster, for example, to install LEDs for dial illumination instead of standard lamps or install another instrument combination, there is no need to dismantle the entire instrument panel; it is enough to remove only one visor.
• In this article we will look at how you can do this yourself.
• Before starting any work on the vehicle's electrical wiring, it is necessary to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery to avoid possible short circuits in the wires.
• Remove the headlight/low beam switch button from the panel using a screwdriver. The button is tight, you need to be careful not to damage it.
• Disconnect its connector from the button.
• In the same way, remove the emergency button. It will be more difficult to pull it out, we also need to be careful.
• Disconnect its connector.
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws securing the tidy console trim, also called the “beard.”
• Having unscrewed the screws, we bend the beard down, holding it from below with another self-tapping screw.
• We take out the radio and disconnect all its connectors, or the standard plug if you do not have a radio in your car.
• There are 3 metal latches (2) on the top of the visor, and 2 plastic tabs (1) on the bottom edges. To remove the visor, you need to press them out one by one and release the instrument panel visor.
• We start with the two top latches, use a screwdriver to press them through the niche for the radio, and slide the visor towards you. Caution is also necessary here as the latches are fragile and can come off.
• Next, use a screwdriver to press out the two lower plastic fasteners of the visor and lift the visor up.
• Raising the visor, unhook the third upper mounting bracket, located on the left. Well, having disconnected the electrical connectors of the cigarette lighter, its illumination and the emergency signal lamp, we release the visor.
• That’s it, access to the instrument cluster is free, just don’t forget that the connectors and speedometer cable are holding it at the back. If you need to remove the instrument panel combination, for example, in order to illuminate the instrument scales from the inside, do not forget to turn off the whole thing.

The interior design of the VAZ-2109 depends on the year of manufacture of the car. In any case, dismantling the panel is a very labor-intensive job that takes a lot of time. Let's figure out how to remove a high or low instrument panel on a VAZ-2109.

The final stage of work

The high panel of the VAZ is dismantled carefully, since there are latches on the left that quickly break. After disconnecting the block from other elements, the entire instrument cluster is dismantled. The final step involves disconnecting the cable from the speedometer. If the Europanel is equipped with additional equipment, then you need to be even more careful. Tuning a torpedo involves disconnecting the block from the following units:

• on-board control system;
• ignition relay;
• remaining panel instruments;
• backlight lamps.

You will need to unscrew the screws for the lower fixation of the torpedo on both sides. Using a screwdriver, pull out the plug and unscrew the screws for the side fixation of the torpedo. The europanel is removed at the final stage. Installation of a new structure of this type is carried out in the reverse order. Upon completion of this procedure, the operation of the switches is checked.

Often, tuning a VAZ torpedo involves dismantling the plastic and removing the panel board. On the steering rack in How to remove and clean injectors on a VAZ 2110; How to check on a VAZ 2109. remove the golf dashboard 2 panel, when you remove about 2-3. In this case, you will need the following tools and materials:

• soldering iron;
• europanel or insert;
• ultraviolet light bulb;
• wires;
• light bulbs;
• cartridges;
• glue;
• marker.

Initially you will need to remove

old europanel, remove glass and existing trim. The insert and arrows are carefully pulled out. Particular attention should be paid to the new insert. It is recommended to make holes with some margin. This will prevent the arrows from sticking.

Further tuning is based on dismantling the standard backlight. This may break the plastic. Initially, the board is dismantled. Experts advise first drawing on paper the existing connection diagram and connections.

The standard lighting is replaced with neon lamps. Neon is glued to the panel. A plastic protection is fixed on top. In this case, you need to check whether this structure is securely held. How to properly remove a torpedo on a VAZ-2110 without damaging it: step-by-step instructions. The block with which the neon lighting is controlled should be glued to the europanel. To do this, you can use glue or double-sided tape.

Such tuning is easy to do with your own hands. An important point is the installation of the panel and the correct connection of its devices to the network. A detailed article with a video on how to replace the daytime running lights (DRL) lamp on a Lada Granta with your own hands, photos and videos, article numbers. For this, auto mechanics recommend using books on repair and operation of the VAZ 21099.

Low version dismantling procedure

A low dashboard is used in some VAZ-2109 cars, as well as in the Baltika modification. If the situation forced you to disassemble this part of the interior, then do the work like this:

1. First of all, remove the 3 knobs from the panel for switching stove modes.
2. Removing the airflow control knob is simple - slightly pull it towards you.
3. On both sides of the shield, remove the fasteners of the decorative trim, then slide it towards you.
4. Disconnect the connectors with wires from the fog lights and heated rear window switches. There is another wire going to the latter that needs to be disconnected.
5. De-energize the hazard light switch and the cigarette lighter illumination.
6. Now you can begin to remove the cigarette lighter wiring and decorative trim from the stove.
7. On the stove control element you will see 4 fasteners that will need to be removed.
8. Next, remove the 2 fasteners from the instrument panel.
9. Remove the dashboard visor.
10. Compress the spring clips and remove the housing from the instrument cluster.
11. Unscrew the speedometer fastener and disconnect it from the drive cable.
12. On the instrument panel, find the block with white wires and disconnect it from the power.
13. Find the econometer fitting and remove the hose from it. After this you can remove the cotter pin.
14. Then disconnect the speedometer from the cable, which is used to record the readings of the device for the day.
15. Disconnect the red wire from the power supply.
16. Pull the hydraulic corrector and light switch handles towards you.
17. Unscrew the two fastening nuts that are located at the hydraulic corrector socket and next to the instrument backlight switch.
18. Remove the steering wheel, along with the switches that are located under it.
19. You can only remove the power pads from the ignition switch if you turn it to position 1 with the key.
20. Remove 2 fasteners and the same number of nuts from the steering column.
21. Remove the steering column along with the ignition switch.
22. Pull the choke handle towards you to remove it from the rod. This rod is held in place by two fasteners that need to be removed.
23. Remove the bolts from the left side and bottom of the instrument panel. Do the same on the right side.
24. Inside the glove compartment there is another fastener that needs to be unscrewed.
25. Remove the last fasteners and carefully remove the panel.

Why is a torpedo removed?

• over time, the torpedo deteriorates, mechanical damage appears on it (scratches, cracks, erased paint);
• to install a noise and vibration isolation system in a car, you also need to disassemble the dashboard on the VAZ 21099;
• setting up the operation of air ducts.

To disassemble the torpedo on a VAZ 21099 with a high panel, a pair of hands is enough, but it is better to work with an assistant who will tell you how to connect the wires. This is necessary at the end of re-fastening the torpedo structure, so as not to confuse the connection. But you can get by with a camera.

Step-by-step tuning steps

Before dismantling the VAZ 21099 panel, you will need to remove the terminals from the power supply by hand. Then the decorative steering wheel trim is removed. The nut should be unscrewed so that its end is flush with the similar element of the steering column shaft. You can’t turn it away right away. Then tuning the VAZ 21099 panel involves removing the steering wheel.

After unscrewing the 6 screws that secure the lower casing, you will need to remove it. The ignition switch trim is removed. The next step involves loosening the bolt that secures the base of the switches. The last element is removed from the shaft, and 2 blocks with the corresponding wires are disconnected.

In this case, you will need to label the washer and wiper switches. The block with wires is disconnected from the corresponding levers and direction indicators. The choke should be pulled out so that a draft occurs. At the same time, the handle of the first unit is pulled towards itself. Then the bolts securing the console trim are removed from the panel and the trim itself is removed.

The cigarette lighter cartridge and ashtray are pulled out of the socket. The VAZ torpedo is equipped with a heater fan that will need to be removed. To do this, it is recommended to use a screwdriver. The block and two wires are disconnected from the fan switch. They illuminate the europanel.

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You also need to disconnect the handles for the hydraulic headlight adjustment and the light switch. After unscrewing the nuts, the corresponding switch is pushed inside the panel. The side nozzles are removed with a screwdriver. The high panel provides for turning away the bolts for fixing the linings. The last elements are located on both sides of the torpedo.

Subsequent tuning is carried out taking into account the removal of the radio socket. Existing audio equipment is pre-dismantled. Then, using a screwdriver, the latches are removed and the cover is raised. The block and wires are disconnected from the cigarette lighter. A similar step is carried out in relation to the backlight and alarm switch.

Replacing the VAZ 2109 speedometer drive due to gear wear

The drive also fails due to wear of the paired gears. In this case, its repair is carried out without removing the gearbox according to the following scheme:

• the car is placed on an inspection hole or overpass;
• using a socket wrench, unscrew the fixing bolt that secures the drive housing and gearbox;
• remove the case (it should be pryed off with a screwdriver);
• remove the gears and change them.

It is important to immediately count the number of teeth on the old gears. New parts must have the same number. Otherwise, the speedometer will provide incorrect information both in terms of mileage and speed. When inspecting the housing, you can see oil leaks on it, which indicates the need to replace the o-ring. It is pushed out after the driven gear is removed. It is recommended that after all replacements, wash the drive parts using clean kerosene, and then reassemble the unit in the reverse order.

Instrument cluster

As for the instrument cluster of the VAZ 2109 with a low panel, it has the following diagram.

Dashboard

According to the image shown, the components of the instrument cluster are as follows.