➤ Replacing windshield wipers Lada Granta Liftback

The quality of road visibility is one of the key factors in safety and accident prevention. Almost every third driver faces the problem of poor-quality windshield/rear window cleaning.

In sunny weather this is not as important as in rain, fog, snow, when every second counts. The most common defect is the formation of “islands” of dirt in the center and edges of the windshield. When driving in a straight line, visibility is not hampered, but when you start to turn, you feel all the “charm”. There is only one solution to the problem - replacing the Grant liftback wipers, even despite the actual absence of defects or damage.

Types of wipers for Lada Granta

Domestic VAZ models can be equipped with one of three types of windshield wipers:

frame;
hybrid;
frameless.

By default, frame type is installed from the factory, as the most economical option. However, this design is short-lived and ineffective due to rapid wear and deformation under the rays of the sun. The basis of the brush is a metal strip with movable arms and a rubber cleaner.

The hybrid version of the wiper differs from its predecessor in that it is smaller in size and low-slung. The frameless model is made of impact-resistant plastic with a rubber seal at the end.

The non-contact option is considered the most effective, with a long service life and good adaptation to temperature changes.

There is a fourth type of brushes - winter ones. They are designed for use at sub-zero temperatures. The structure at the base is sealed with an additional layer of plastic. There is a special ledge on the surface for removing snow and ice from the windshield.

Frame or frameless, which is better to choose?

The consumer has always been faced with the question: which wipers to buy - framed or frameless. Both types have their pros and cons. Let's look at which windshield wiper blades fit the size of the Lada Granta, indicate the article numbers and manufacturers. This will help when choosing, so as not to make a mistake by a couple of extra centimeters.

Review of frameless wipers on Lada Granta

Let's start with frameless ones:

Bosch (3397118907). This company produces windshield wiper blades for many cars. For Lada Grants, they are available in lengths of 600 and 400 mm. Like the entire line, they clean very well, are durable and do not scratch the glass surface. This product is manufactured in Belgium.
SWF (119840, 119860). The main production is located in Poland and France. SVF is a subsidiary of Valeo, which is known for its high-quality spare parts. The length and type of fastening are ideal for the Lada Granta.
Horse is a domestically produced windshield wiper for the Lada Granta, the size of which is 600 and 410 mm, which is completely suitable. There is one caveat: to install them on a car you will have to use an adapter for a hook.

Review of frame wipers on Lada Granta

Bosch (3397004673, 3397004667). This is an inexpensive substitute for the frameless option from a world famous brand. They run well, don't creak and last quite a long time.
Bosch (3397010297). This is another inexpensive option for brushes, where a pair is already combined in one package, 60 and 40 cm long.
Champion (A60/B01, A41/B01). They have a metal frame and are considered a premium class among frame wipers.

There is also a third option for windshield wiper blades on Granta - these are hybrid ones. They are manufactured by Denso (060L, 040L). These are frame wipers that are covered with an aerodynamic casing. The pricing policy for such brushes is average between frame and frameless, so they are considered more affordable. In terms of technical qualities, they are in no way inferior to frameless brushes.

Dimensions of Granta liftback wipers

№	Location	vendor code	Price, rub.)*
1.	Front right (400mm)	3397004667	from 150
2.	—/— left (600mm)	3397004673	from 190
3.	Rear wiper size Grant liftback, station wagon (500mm)	3397004951	from 250
4.	Analogues from AVS Crystal	AV9014426S	from 250

*prices are as of September 17, 2018. The given prices are for budget components; when purchasing products from famous brands, the cost increases.

Device

In fact, the notorious wipers that cycle over the surface of the glass are the tip of the iceberg. Let's try to succinctly describe the entire mechanism. The following key components are identified.

Electric Motor: A small electric motor controls the movement of the wiper arms in different modes. A car can have a pair of these installed, as long as the rear window is also cleaned and washed.
Windshield wiper arm: the metal element that holds the blades. Connected to an electric motor. Provides brush movement.
Windshield wiper blades: commonly called blades; remove dirt and water from the windshield/rear window. Currently made of silicone.
Tank with washer fluid.
Nozzles for supplying washer fluid to the glass.
Washer fluid supply lines: regular rubber hoses.
Washer motor.
Windshield wiper control unit.

Where is the wiper relay located on the Granta liftback?

Many motorists are faced with the fact that their windshield wipers periodically stop working properly, suddenly turning on or off. In 95% of cases, the reason lies in the relay - regulator. It is located under the dashboard on the left side. For access with subsequent replacement, you will need to unscrew the plastic cover and remove the relay. Next, replace it with a new one and close the plastic case again.

The Grant liftback rear (front) wiper relay has several pause modes. This is very useful for reducing the frequency of cleaning when there is light rain. The pause range varies from 1 to 65 seconds. The driver independently regulates the most optimal mode. Catalog number: 723.3777. The product is completely identical to the relay on the VAZ, Priora, Kalina, Kalina 2 models. On VAZ models produced before 2001, a relay with four contacts is installed, unlike the new ones, which have six.

How to change brushes

Let's start with the simplest aspect. Every motorist should have this skill, regardless of experience, gender or repair competence. Timely replacement of cleaning elements will improve driving safety and improve visibility.

How to understand that it is time to replace the brushes:

after the working cycle, streaks and light drizzle remain on the glass;
The latex surface is damaged or greasy deposits have accumulated.

Study the algorithm below to learn how to remove the windshield wiper blades and replace them with new ones. Correct sequence of actions.

Locate the area where the blade meets the wiper arm.
There you will find a plastic retainer that holds the blades.
Move the plastic lock to the side and then the blade can be pulled out without any hindrance.
Take a new brush and lock it in the holder. When secured correctly, there should be a click.

The same can be done on the rear window if the car is equipped with a rear windshield wiper.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing wipers yourself

Front

We place the car on a level platform, squeeze the handbrake, turn off the engine;
Using a “10” wrench, we unscrew the nuts on the rods of the glass holders one by one, and remove the brushes;
We carry out preventive maintenance of splines, inspect their condition and integrity, and make a decision on the advisability of replacement;
install new cleaners, screw the nuts again.

Rear

We change the Grant liftback rear wiper according to a similar scenario:

fold back the plastic protective cap at the base of the purifier mount;
unscrew the nut to “10”;
We remove the entire product, replace it with a new one, and screw the nut again.

When do windshield wiper blades need to be replaced?

There are several signs that indicate that the purifiers need replacing:

The primary and most important is poor windshield cleaning quality, the appearance of streaks and streaks when fluid is supplied from the washer reservoir. As a result of wear of the blades themselves installed on the wipers, the quality of glass cleaning is reduced to a minimum. Poor cleaning results in obstructed visibility.
The appearance of noise and squeaking when the wipers operate. As a rule, extraneous noise appears after the brushes begin to wear out and the glass is poorly cleaned. But there are also cases when the sound appears first, and only then the ineffectiveness of the brushes. So if you notice squeaking or noise, keep in mind that you will have to change your wipers soon.
The glass began to darken. As a rule, darkening of the glass is caused by the use of a low-quality washer, but the reason may also lie in damage to the rubber blade. This will cause the angle of the wiper edge to be offset.
The windshield wipers seem to “jump”. As a result of an increase in lifting force, the following problem appears - the wipers begin to work faster, and accordingly, they can jump over some areas of the glass surface.

Reviews

№	Positive
1.	Gennady, 42 years old: a year has passed since buying the car, there are no complaints, everything works properly. The windshield wipers will last one more season, after which I will replace them with new ones. By the way, the original factory ones were installed.
2.	Kirill, 38 years old: there is no money to buy a garage yet, so the car sits on the street all year round. This is of course bad, but what can you do? Despite the harsh winter, the wipers withstood the frost and clean well, without islands. Installed from the factory: 3397004667, 3397004673.
3.	Vyacheslav, 35 years old: Grant is already in its second year, overall I’m happy with the car. I don’t drive it much, I fill it with good oils and fill it with high-quality fuel. Surprisingly, the seals are in good condition, and the windshield wipers are also in good condition. My advice to car enthusiasts. For this price it is difficult to find something better.
4.	Nikolai, 41 years old: I work as a taxi driver, I drive all day long, the car is working hard. The other day I replaced the right wiper because it started to leave a little streaks. I don’t consider this a defect, although it could still serve as a service.
5.	Dmitry, 39 years old: I work as a manager in a car store, specializing in spare parts for domestic VAZs. Grant parts are in less demand, the reasons are obvious - quality has improved. The same cannot be said about Priora, although the car is also good.
6.	Sergey, 39 years old: I had an accident a month ago and had my windshield replaced. The windshield wipers began to rub badly, I had to replace them with new ones, I don’t blame the defect, rather the glass was installed with an excessive slope.
Negative
1.	Nikolai, 45 years old: after purchasing Grant, I immediately replaced a number of parts and components, including wipers. They don't clean them enough, they squeak occasionally, this is unacceptable to me.
2.	Victor, 50 years old: after winter, the left wiper began to tap on medium mode. I replaced it with a new factory one, but the problem was not solved. The store advised me to buy from Renault Logan, I’ve been using it for several months, no complaints.

Common Mistake

Installing frameless brushes, especially the budget range, does not always lead to the desired results. At speeds up to 60 km/h, the windshield wipers work perfectly, up to 80 - passable. And then, if you drive along the highway faster than 90 km/h, the blades no longer adhere to the surface of the glass - they “fly up”. Although everything looks great from the outside. More details in the material: front wipers are poorly cleaned!

Let us remember that here we were talking specifically about frameless ones. Perhaps our criticism will not be relevant for expensive solutions.

Previously, in the 2109 and 2114 families, flatter glass was used than on Kalina/Grant. On convex glass, the “right wiper” may not reach the lower corner (see photo). The problem is solved by installing frameless brushes. And what this entails was discussed above.

Right windshield wiper blade

Select vehicle modification to search for wiper motor

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In the next step, for an expanded selection, you can enter the vehicle's Vin code to go to illustrated catalogs, where you can find the layout of parts down to the bolt and duplicates that are not in the catalog of analogues.

Tips from experts on replacing windshield wipers with your own hands on a Granta liftback