How to replace the glove compartment handle on a Lada Granta
The glove compartment of the Lada Granta , like many elements of the interior of a budget car, are made of inexpensive materials. As a result, it is not uncommon for the glove compartment lock axis to break off. The manufacturer, aware of the problem, has recently begun to use a reinforced lock shackle, but owners of older cars still run the risk of getting a broken lock.
The broken axis of the glove compartment lock looks like this. Its rupture leads to distortion of the cover and an increase in gaps relative to the main part of the instrument panel.
There are several options for solving this problem. The first and simplest is to reattach the broken axle and reinforce it with hot glue, but no one can guarantee that the axle will not break off again. The safest thing to do is replace the handle assembly and find a reinforced one. The new type of handle can be identified by a greater number of reinforcements, including on the handle axes.
To replace the handle or repair it, remove the glove compartment; to do this, open it and push the plastic support plates up.
Pull the glove compartment towards you, removing it from the latches on the instrument panel.
Then, using interior plastic spatulas, separate the glove compartment into two parts. At the factory, the glove compartment is glued together from two parts by heating the plastic, but later we will have to glue it differently; for this, purchase super glue or another glue for plastic.
The result of the work should be the following.
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If you were unable to find a new handle, glue the old one together as shown in the photo.
Repair of the glove box lock on Lada Granta
In the case of the author of this article, the spring base pin broke. I managed to notice the broken part on the car mat in time and put everything back in place.
Before repairing the lock, we will need to purchase Super Glue Gel, which is sold at any newsstand at a price of 30-40 rubles. Full assembly may require two tubes of glue. Optionally, a hot-melt adhesive gun would not hurt to strengthen the structure to prevent possible breakdowns.
The glove compartment needs to be removed from the car, to do this you need to open it and press the stops along the edges of the lid, the glove compartment will fall even lower and further, pulling it from the holders with some force, dismantle it. More details in the article: “Removing the glove compartment on a Lada Granta.”
Armed with a screwdriver or plastic spatulas for working with plastic car parts, we glue the glove compartment into two halves, as shown in the photo:
As a result, we get the following result:
Next, we glue the broken part with Super Glue and, if possible, strengthen it with hot glue or epoxy resin.
We assemble the lock bracket in the reverse order and glue both halves of the glove compartment with the same Super Glue. We apply glue to the factory sealed areas. We return the glove compartment to its place.
Procedure for removing the driver's door handle
Answering the question of how to remove the Lada Granta door handles on the driver's side is a little more difficult. It is important to consider that this plastic item has a lock installed, so the cause of the mechanism malfunction may be due to a broken cylinder. You will need a Phillips screwdriver, an 8mm wrench and a knife. Basic steps for dismantling:
- The fastening fragments are unscrewed from the top and inside.
- Traction is turned off. The handle is removed. If the cylinder needs to be replaced, the lock cylinder latch is released. It can be easily removed with a simple screwdriver.
- A new core is installed after first removing the larva. To do this, the plastic tip of the rod with the lock switch lever is disengaged with a screwdriver.
- The part is fixed with bolts on both sides and tightened.
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Glove compartment repair
To fix the broken handle, I had to buy superglue gel. It is inexpensive, about 40 rubles. I glued the flyaway tendril back into place and coated it with hot glue for strength.
I already had hot glue and a gun. You can strengthen it in other ways, or not do it. To put the restored lock in place, I had to unstick the glove box lid. It was fastened around the entire perimeter.
Replacing the outer handle
To understand how to remove the door handle on a Grant, just study our instructions. From the inventory you will need: a Phillips screwdriver, a socket wrench and a knife. Step-by-step work:
- Decorative trims are dismantled. The plastic latches are removed, then the edge of the casing is picked up using a knife.
- The handle is secured with a nut and bolt on the inside and outside. First, the fastening element is unscrewed in front, then in the back.
- The thrust rods and seals are removed from the closing mechanism.
- The product is removed. To do this you will have to pull the handle a little.
- Before installation, the mounting location is inspected and dirt and dust are removed.
Assembly is carried out in reverse order.
What tends to break down in a mechanism?
Sometimes disassembly occurs only to tighten the fasteners. It is also necessary to dismantle the opening mechanism if it does not work correctly. Main causes and options for breakdowns:
- A defect appeared after an accident.
- The part does not close or open the door well. There is insufficient adhesion to the body part.
- Microcracks, scratches, and abrasions appeared on the product.
- Damage to internal components has been detected. If no defects are found during a visual inspection, you will have to unscrew the handle to make sure that the whole problem is in the fastenings.
- In the case of the driver's door, where there is a lock in the handle, the reason for dismantling is an attempt to break into it.
An equally compelling reason: failure of the external door opening manipulator. It is important to understand that the plastic from which the products are made is not as durable as other elements. It may simply crack due to strong pressure on the handle.
How to correctly replace the handle on the rear door in a Lada Grant
Replacing the rear door handle of a Lada Granta is indicated when it breaks or wears out. In other situations, the driver's desire to change this item may cause scratches or microcracks on parts that spoil the appearance of the interior. If in the case of passenger structures only the handle needs to be changed, then in the driver’s door the lock that unlocks the door will also need to be changed. Sometimes replacing the opening mechanism is necessary because the lock cylinder has been damaged by an intruder.
The door structures of the Lada Granta and Kalina modifications are identical, so dismantling the handles is carried out in the same way.
How to properly remove the glove compartment on a Lada Granta
A handbag in a men's version is a car glove compartment. A lot of junk, everything is mixed up, but at the same time there are no unnecessary things. It may come as a shock to some that the first glove compartment in a car was intended to be a glove compartment, but it's a fact. Now you can find everything there except the clothes for your palms.
A simple and uncomplicated element of the interior of any car or truck, banal in its design, but to some extent irreplaceable.
Just imagine that everything lying around in one drawer will please the eye on the seats, dashboard, in the pockets of covers, etc. Creepy! Therefore, it is very important to keep the glove compartment in good working order and not allow irritating sudden openings of the door at every jump on “smooth” domestic roads.
The glove box in the Lada sedan model is one of the weakest points. Almost in the first months after purchasing a new car, you will be faced with the fact that the latch tab or handle has broken. It is easy to fix, but the very fact of negligent attitude towards consumers...
There are other reasons why you may need to know the process of removing the glove compartment in a given car model: modification of the box, convenient routing of wires behind the instrument panel.
The removal process is very simple. It is enough to do it once, and you will forever remember how to do it.
How to glue the lid
When assembling, the cover can be glued with any available glue, for example, the “Moment” type. After this, the glove compartment lid works normally. In total, repairs will require 100-140 rubles, and you’re done!
Of course, buying a new part in a store is easier and faster. But there are no separate brackets on sale, so buying a completely new glove compartment is expensive. If the Lada Granta is still under warranty, you can contact the dealer for a replacement. If the warranty period has expired, then you can do everything yourself.
I forgot to say that instead of superglue, you can use a special compound for gluing plastic. It is made from dichloroethane. When it is applied to a surface, it dissolves, and when the parts are compressed, the plastic mixes with each other. The result is high strength. But you don’t have to use it, I just remembered.
How did you repair the glove compartment, write in the comments. What else have you broken from plastic elements?
Replacing an internal part
Replacing the internal handles on the rear door of a Granta is slightly different from dismantling the external part. The internal element has more fastenings and is partially hidden by decorative trim. Algorithm of actions:
- The cladding is dismantled. To pull it out, you need to pry up the edge. To do this, use the thin edge of a screwdriver or a sharp knife.
- The rear door card unwinds. There is a rod inside that is important to disconnect.
- To remove the remains of the broken opening device, the fasteners are unscrewed. The handle is removed and a new part is mounted.
Before installation, the internal niche is cleaned. This can be done with alcohol infusion or detergent.
