How to remove the wing of a VAZ 2114 - do-it-yourself car repair

In what cases will it be necessary to remove the wing?

The front fenders of any car, including 2114, are one of the most vulnerable elements of the body. It is they, along with the front bumper, that are primarily subject to mechanical damage as a result of the car being involved in various accidents. In addition, due to the extensive treatment of the road surface in winter with salt and chemicals, the parts begin to rust intensively.

In some cases, it is not necessary to replace the element with a new one; it will be enough to restore it.

Typically replacement occurs when:

1. Severe mechanical damage as a result of an accident.
2. Mechanical wear as a result of long-term use. This refers to numerous small mechanical irregularities that can no longer be completely eliminated by straightening.
3. Numerous extensive areas of corrosion. In particularly advanced cases, it “eats” through the metal.

Algorithm for dismantling the wing

Of course, first of all it is necessary to jack up the car body. Removal of individual spare parts is carried out using socket wrenches. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the mounting bolts.
2. After this, access to the apron opens, which can be removed using a socket wrench size 8.
3. Unscrew the car bumper to remove the wing. As soon as the bolts are unscrewed, you need to pull the left edge of the product, after which the right one will begin to come out of its grooves. First, remove the bumper, after which you will have access to the body element.
4. Remove the dirt protection cover.
5. Disconnect the headlight unit and the hood bumper.
6. The area where the metal joins the body is cleaned of mastic using a knife.
7. Using a 19mm wrench, unscrew the screws that secure the body element at the front and the bolts that secure it at the top. Then remove the screw that is hidden between the wing and the door. It is important to note that this procedure can only be carried out with the door open. Next, remove the bolt from the lower part of the structure.

How to remove the wing on a VAZ 2114: consider the subtleties of the process

The cars coming off the VAZ assembly line were distinguished by fairly durable body elements. This was explained by the fact that domestic designers, taking into account the operating features of such machines, made every effort to give all components characteristics that ensure uninterrupted operation for a long time.

Over time, the development of technology has made it possible to use new materials that significantly reduce the overall weight of the car. However, this point had some negative impact on the strength of body elements.

So, for example, on a VAZ 2114, the front wings are the parts that are most often damaged during operation.

The causes of such damage may be:

1. car accidents;
2. consequences of unsuccessful parking maneuvers;
3. natural wear and tear, etc.

Wing of a VAZ 2114
That is why car owners of such models will not be superfluous to learn how to change the front fender of a VAZ 2114. This information will allow you to easily repair the car with your own hands, as well as competently carry out its maintenance.

Regardless of what was the reason for removing the wing (its straightening or replacement), it is important to properly prepare for the procedure.

Causes of wing corrosion

Among the causes of wing corrosion, the most common are the following:

• 1. There is no factory anti-corrosion treatment at all, or its insufficiency becomes obvious. We have to admit that nothing can be done about this, we can only accept it as a fact.
• 2. Accumulation of dirt in the lower segment of the wing. It is worth understanding that the cleaner the car (not only on the front side, but also in hard-to-see areas), the lower the likelihood of corrosion.

Preparation for wing replacement and necessary tools

First you need to prepare the car itself. To do this, he should drive the VAZ 2114 into a technical pit or overpass. If this is not possible, then it will be enough to simply lift it with a jack on the side from which the wing will be replaced and securely fix it in this position. Next, you need to remove the wheel and remove all interfering parts. These include:

• front bumper;
• facing linings;
• thresholds;
• wheel arch liners

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Before removing the bumper, you need to disconnect the contacts of the fog lights. To do this, simply remove the terminal with “minus” polarity from the battery. Such a simple procedure will significantly reduce the risk of damage to all vehicle electronics, saving the owner from unnecessary financial costs.

Front bumper

For independent work you will need the following materials and tools:

• socket wrench with 8, 10 head;
• flat-head screwdriver;
• ratchet, extension;
• rags;
• pliers or pliers;
• knife;
• anti-corrosion lubricant WD-40;
• new part.

It should be noted that in the process of replacing a wing, not all of the above tools may be needed. It will be enough for an experienced master to have only a few of them on hand. However, if this is your first time deciding to remove the wing yourself, then it is better to prepare the entire kit so that during the work you will not be distracted by searching for the missing tools.

After completing all the preparatory work, you can begin replacing the old VAZ 2114 wing and installing a new one.

The procedure for dismantling hanging elements

Structurally, the wings of the car in Samara are closed. Before replacing the unit, it is necessary to dismantle the body parts that are directly connected to the element.

These include:

• cladding or molding;
• fender liner left, right;
• front bumper;
• threshold.

The cost of work in a car service starts from 5,000 rubles, the price is associated with the difficulties in dismantling all the mounted body elements. In addition, in 40% of cases the thresholds also have to be changed, since after a thorough diagnosis the parts turn out to be worn out by more than 50%.

The procedure for independently dismantling the facing linings step by step:

1. Remove the front piston that secures the molding. To do this, carefully remove it with a screwdriver so as not to damage the paintwork.
2. Move the molding a little to the side, remove another clip, which is located at the back.
3. Remove front molding.

The procedure for dismantling the threshold:

1. Using pliers, remove the clip that secures the upper part of the sill.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the 5 top screws that hold the car sill in place.
3. Remove the 3 bottom screws that secure the outer part of the threshold.
4. Remove the outer threshold panel.

Correct disassembly of the mudguard and fender liner on the Lada Samara step by step:

1. Using a socket wrench, remove the two screws that secure the mudguard to the fender liner.
2. Unscrew the nut that secures the rear part of the fender liner to the car body.
3. Remove the pressure plate and two washers.
4. Using a screwdriver, remove the three screws located below; they hold the fender liner to the bumper.
5. Unscrew the bolt using a socket wrench; it secures the fender liner to the bottom of the mudguard.
6. Use a socket to remove the two bolts that secure the fender liner at the very top.
7. Remove the fender liner.

How to remove the rear wing

The rear wing on the VAZ 2114 is attached to the load-bearing parts of the body by spot welding. Dismantling and replacement require skills in welding and the presence of a semi-automatic welding machine to install a new element. If the rear fender has a significant dent from an impact, the metal will need to be pulled out before dismantling and cutting. Dismantling process step by step:

1. Prepare the car: remove the battery, bend the carpet.
2. Empty the trunk.
3. Unscrew the rear bumper and disconnect the headlight unit. If the right rear is to be replaced, then the fuel tank must be removed.
4. Remove the seal.
   

   If you are making a cut for a repair insert, then you need to remove the side glass: pull out the rubber seal and press out the glass. During installation, the seat is processed and the old sealant is cut out.

5. Using a thin chisel or machine, cut out the old part, retreating 1-1.5 cm from the joint.
6. Drill out the welding points with the frame cross member.
7. Disconnect the part.
8. Cut off the remaining metal, grind it, straighten the edge.
9. Attach a new part, secure with spot welding, check the gaps.
10. Weld by contact welding, in increments of 4-5 cm.

At the final stage, the part is primed, treated with anti-corrosion agent and painted to match the body color.

Required tools:

• vice;
• new silent blocks VAZ 2109;
• liquid soap (can be replaced with detergent or soapy water)
• source of fire (a gas burner is suitable);
• a piece of pipe whose diameter allows free entry of the silent block;
• standard set of keys;
• chisel and hammer;
• WD-40 penetrating fluid.

To work, place the car on a viewing hole or lift.

To replace the silent blocks of a VAZ 2109, as for other work, disassembly and dismantling are required.

1. Unscrew the lower lever. To do this, use a socket with an extension to remove the extension nut, as well as the fixation nut to the body. Then remove the stabilizer link and 2 ball joint bolts. To make it easier to work with stuck and rusted nuts, you need to warm up the connection or use a penetrating liquid. If these methods do not help, try unscrewing the crab, clamp it in a vice, and try again.

1. Secure the removed lever in a vice and use a lamp or torch to burn out the old silent block from its seat. If this option is not possible, you will have to press it out with a special puller or vice, but this will take more time.

1. After the silent block has burned out slightly, it can be easily removed with a screwdriver or chisel.

1. Remove dirt, dust and rust from the place where the new silent block will be installed. Blow it out thoroughly.

What to pay attention to when installing a new one

Before installing the new wing in its place, you must immediately install the turn signal and carefully remove the wiring so that you can connect it later.

It is advisable to carry out the installation with a partner, since the part is voluminous and it is possible that it may accidentally fall.

It is very important to start the installation correctly. First you need to install the element in place of the old one and then tighten the bolts around the perimeter without tightening them completely. Then start tightening the bolts crosswise - first, not fully tighten the upper corner of the body, then the lower one on the bumper side. Then it’s the other way around – the top one is on the bumper side and the bottom one is on the body side. After this, the bolts in the middle are tightened. In this case, it is necessary to carefully ensure that the wing is at the level of the body, and does not protrude above it and does not fall through. This procedure will allow you to quickly and efficiently install a new part on the body.

When purchasing new fenders, pay attention to the manufacturer. The best metal front fenders for the VAZ-2114 car are considered to be original products from the AvtoVAZ plant. Their price in Russia varies from 2200 to 3300 rubles. a piece.

Replacing the front wing of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars

The front wing of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars is replaced if it is damaged (dents, deformation), or if there is severe corrosion. We also remove the front fender when processing the wheel arch.

Preparatory work

— Jack up the car on one side and remove one of the front wheels

— Clean the front wheel arch from dirt

Required Tools

— Socket wrench or socket “10”

Features of replacing the front wing of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars

For VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars with a long wing (after 1988).

— Remove the turn signal

Using your hand, on the back side of the wing, we squeeze the antennae of the turn signal mount and remove it from the mounting hole (to compress the antennae, you can use a “7” socket or a suitable piece of tube). Disconnect the socket with the lamp from the pointer body by pulling it towards you.

We remove the turn signal from the wing of the VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099

— Unscrew the two self-tapping screws securing the front fender to the A-pillar

The screws are located in the wheel arch and can be covered with a protective coating of the arch. In this case, you will have to remove the protective coating from their heads.

Unscrew the screws securing the wing to the front pillar

— Unscrew one self-tapping screw securing the lower part of the wing to the threshold

Perhaps it will also be treated with a protective coating.

— We unscrew one self-tapping screw securing the front part of the wing to the bracket on the body.

To access the screw, press down the plastic of the bumper trim at the attachment point by hand, insert the socket wrench and unscrew it. If you can’t wring it out, then unscrew the two nuts for the side fastening of the bumper under the wing (nuts with spanner size “10”) and move it to the side and down.

Unscrew the front fender mounting screw

— Unscrew the four screws of the upper fastening of the front fender to the mudguard of the car engine

To access the screws, you need to lift and secure the hood.

— Removing the front fender

If there is sealant under the upper flange of the wing, before removing it, carefully cut it with a knife.

— Install the new wing (or repaired old one) in the reverse order

When installing the wing back, we tighten the fastening screws completely after adjusting the wing along the gaps. Self-tapping screws have slightly expanded mounting windows, allowing you to move the snout in one direction or another. Read more: “Body clearances of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars.”

The front wing on the other side of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars is replaced in a similar way.

Notes and additions

— Before installing a new wing, if necessary, we carry out additional cleaning and treatment of rusted areas of the front wheel arch. Or, in case of through corrosion, we cut out the damaged areas and weld patches.

— The new front wing must be additionally treated with a protective compound on the inside.

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After replacement

Once the main body of work is finally completed, you can also install new fender liners on the car. For example, for a Lada Kalina 2 car, Kalina 2 Petroplast fender liners, which are recommended by many professionals, would be a good option.

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Algorithm for installing the wing

Above we discussed how to properly remove the wing on a Kalina. Now the conversation will directly focus on installing the part on the car. The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. It is necessary to clean all adjacent areas around the perimeter of the surface, since traces of sealant or technical fluid may remain here. These marks are removed with a knife.
2. The surface of the wing is degreased, after which a primer layer is applied and the insulating layer is restored. Professionals strongly recommend using mixtures that include vibroacoustic elements.
3. The part is pressed against the opening, and the flange and spring fasteners are screwed into place.
4. The wheel arch apron, mudguard and decorative trims are installed.

Body structure in which the roof and side pillar with wing form one element

When constructing the rear wing combined with the roof, a connection using brass or silicon bronze is used at the factory. It is better to clean the C-pillar to determine the location of this seam. You can, of course, detach the rear wing along this seam, and there is a certain procedure for this, but no one usually does this, since it requires additional effort. It is better to make a cut below the factory seam.