and so... there will be four wires from the LEFT side: 1. Ground 2. Fog 3. Brake 4. Left turn.
there will be four wires from the RIGHT side: 1. Ground 2. Side lights (left side clearance) 3. License plate lighting (starboard clearance) 4. Right turn
We will need: at home: soldering iron + rosin + solder + “know how to use” when connecting: electrical tape, knife. (in cold weather, a burner (lighter) is used to heat the wire and electrical tape.)
In advance, at the South Port, I bought a male-female connector chip for the rear lights, so as not to cut or pierce the standard wiring.
Having stretched the wires, I cut off the excess, but left a little extra. Cleaned up the wires. and according to the scheme
I put all the wires into a corrugation and rewound the corrugation a couple of times with electrical tape. connected the connectors and DONE!
A towing hitch or towbar for a Lada Granta liftback is installed for the purpose of further use of the trailer to increase the cargo capacity of the vehicle.
The standard installation location for the trailer hitch is under the rear bumper. When using a stock bumper, the trailer hitch is installed without additional installation work. If there is a pre-installed custom option, a number of plumbing jobs will be required to cut out the opening for the removal of the removable ball.
General installation plan
- We place the car on the inspection channel (pit).
- To make work easier, remove the rear bumper.
- We remove the trim in the trunk.
- We fix the trailer hitch to the side members.
- We remove and secure the removable ball.
- We kick the electrical wiring in the outlet.
- We collect structural elements.
Step-by-step algorithm for installing a tow bar on a Lada Granta liftback with your own hands
At the initial stage, use the inspection hole to have access to the bottom of the car. A hydraulic jack is not effective in this case.
Next step: removing the bumper. Here, the opinions of most experts were divided into two versions: with and without removal. In order to prevent damage to the surface of the plastic and paintwork, it is better to temporarily remove the rear bumper. Given the simplicity of the design, this can be done in no time.
To install electrical wiring, remove the floor and side trim in the luggage compartment cavity. Use a flat-tip screwdriver to pry up the plastic clips, remove them, and unfasten the trim.
The original trailer hitch is secured with six bolts, four of which are on the side members, two on the rear bumper mounts. By default, the manufacturer has provided for the possible installation of a trailer hitch by preparing holes for the bolt at “17”. In order to prevent the formation and development of corrosion, the holes are sealed with film.
Installation nuances
Before installing the tow bar on the Lada Granta with your own hands, you need to carry out a number of preparatory measures:
- Place the car on a viewing hole, overpass, or use a jack. This will greatly facilitate installation.
- Clean working surfaces from dust, dirt and corrosion.
- De-energize the vehicle.
- Secure the car's wheels by placing a stop under them, or apply the car's parking brake.
- Prepare the necessary tools (a set of keys), and the towbar itself with fastening elements, as well as a socket and wires.
Subtleties of installing towbars on Lada Granta
On Lada Granta Liftback from 2011 to 2021. The classic form of muffler mounting is used - on the body. After 2021, the manufacturer fixed the muffler holder to the left side member. Using a towbar in the previous design is no longer possible.
On the Lada Granta Liftback model from 2021. A trailer hitch with a small cutout on the left shoulder of the mount is used. This is necessary to bypass the muffler clamp to the top of the body. The Leader-Plus company made a somewhat unusual proposal, producing a universal trailer hitch using the fixing method. Now you can install towbars on Lada Granta of different ready-made versions.
Experienced service station specialists who have already encountered a similar problem suggest buying a trailer hitch for a Lada Granta from Datsun On Do (MiDo). Obviously, we are talking about Grant models after 2016.
Types and selection criteria
It is not difficult to find different types of trailer hitches for the Lada Grant on the market. This is explained by the fact that several companies are engaged in the production of these devices for the VAZ 2190 car. Among the companies, it is worth noting such as “Leader-Plus”, “Bosal” and “Trailer”. As for the traction coupling devices themselves, they, according to the type of design, are divided into:
The device has a removable coupling ball. It is attached to the car using bolts. After dismantling the ball, a coupling slightly protrudes from under the vehicle bumper.
As a rule, it has a non-demountable design. It is welded to the fastening points or screwed with powerful bolts. Dismantling such a towbar is quite a long and labor-intensive task.
This type of trailer hitch includes flanged towbars with two and four mounting bolts. In addition, retractable traction devices can be found on sale. They have a special vertical mechanism, and if necessary, after dismantling the ball, such a hitch can be removed under the bottom of the car.
Towbars are also divided into:
- Having low load capacity. This type of trailer hitch allows you to transport a loaded trailer weighing up to 1500 kg.
- With increased load capacity. This type of trailer hitch makes it possible to tow a trailer with a curb weight of 3000 to 3500 kilograms.
Review of Manufacturer Prices
| № | Name / OEM part number | Price, rub.) |
| 1. | Leader-Plus (101030) | from 2500 |
| 2. | VFM (844947MS) |
Lada Granta Liftback / Lada Kalina
*prices are as of September 20, 2018.
The cost of a towing coupling device ranges from 2500 to 4200 rubles.
Obviously, in the first case, this is a budget option, which is purchased by most motorists. The quality and service life are at an average level, not comparable to top-end options made from high-quality steel.
Certification of towbars
All towbars presented on the site are certified and meet the technical requirements of your car.
To avoid conflict situations with traffic police officers, when operating a vehicle with an installed trailer hitch, you must have with you:
Passport (installation instructions) of the trailer hitch with a service center mark on installation on the vehicle
A copy of the certificate of conformity for the trailer hitch. You can find the certificate on the official website of the manufacturer or on the website of our store.
Article 92103-A
Lada Granta Cross 2019-present
Lada Kalina Cross 2016-2018
- Vert/Horizontal ball load: 75/1100
- Add. Electrical: Required without Smart Connect
- Manufacturer: MOTODOR
- Ball type/Code : A (galvanized)
- Body: station wagon
- Transmission type: manual transmission
- Engine type: Gasoline
- Drive: front wheels
- Engine displacement: 1.6
- Features: No bumper cutout required
- Full set weight: 11.4
- Installation cost: from 2500 rub.
1. In the side members on the trunk side, remove the plugs at the mounting points of the brackets. At the same points, remove the protective film from the inside of the side members. 2. Attach the brackets to the vehicle side members. 3. Secure the trailer hitch beam between the brackets. 4. Tighten all fastening elements. 5. Install the ball and socket box and secure with appropriate fasteners. 6. It is recommended to install the trailer hitch only by specialists.
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Fasteners included
| Bolt M10x35x1.25 (chalk) | 4 things. |
| Bolt DIN 960 M12x1.25x40 | 2 pcs. |
| Bolt M12x1.25x80 | 3 pcs. |
| Nut DIN 982 M12x1.25 self-locking | 5 pieces. |
| Washer DIN 125 M10 ZN | 2 pcs. |
| Washer DIN 125 M12 | 10 pieces. |
| Grover washer DIN 127 V M10, medium series | 4 things. |
| Body washer. DIN 9021 M 10 *200* | 2 pcs. |
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Reviews
| from 3200 | ||
| 3. | Bosal (1237-A) | from 2900 |
| 4. | Leader-Plus (T-VAZ-22A) | from 2600 |
| 5. | Bosal (1229-E) | from 2900 |
| 6. | Bosal (1218-A) | from 3900 – 4200 |
| 7. | Bosal (2190.01.С) | from 3500 |
| 8. | Baltex (27.2208.12 – 1) | from 2800 |
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Kirill , 41 years old: before buying a trailer, I purchased a tow bar from Leader-Plus (101030). Despite the budget price of the product, the quality is good, the welds are even, the socket fits tightly to the metal base. My recommendations. |
| 2. | Konstantin , 36 years old: I bought a trailer for trips to the dacha, a necessary thing on the farm. The previous owner installed a towbar on the car. It is in good condition, no corrosion, although the paint is a little cracked. I didn’t change it; Leader-Plus is happy with it. |
| 3. | Vyacheslav , 44 years old: after an accident, the trailer hitch had to be replaced in the rear bumper. I didn’t invent anything, I bought Leader-Plus by analogy. |
| 4. | Gleb , 33 years old: as befits a novice entrepreneur, he bought a trailer. The only thing left is the tow bar. The store recommended several models, I settled on Leader-Plus. I don’t need particularly sophisticated ones; I won’t transport large loads. |
| 5. | Alexander , 40 years old: the previous owner sold Grant together with a towbar and trailer. Condition is good, no corrosion. For objectivity, I took it to a service station to diagnose the bottom, no comments. My garage mates advised installing a more powerful tow bar, but I’m happy with the standard one. |
| 6. | Gennady , 37 years old: I’ve had Granta since 2011, I made cosmetic repairs, tinted it a little, treated it with anti-corrosion agent. Due to frequent transportation of goods, the bottom is heavily damaged by gravel, stone, and rust in some places. At the service center they said that it was still ok, the tow bar was normal and didn’t need to be changed. |
| 7. | Vladimir , 29 years old: bought a trailer for the Granta, all that remains is to buy a trailed one. The store recommended Leader-Plus, Bosal, Baltex. I wanted to take Bosal, but the price was prohibitive, so I settled on Leader-Plus. Despite the cheapness, it turned out to be quite good. No complaints, I'm happy. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Alexey , 34 years old: I was looking for a trailer hitch in a store, I immediately refused the budget Leader-Plus, I heard a lot of negative things. I didn’t check it, I bought Bosal. 1000 more expensive, but the quality is obvious. |
| 2. | Victor , 39 years old: I bought a trailer for commercial purposes, the only thing left is the tow bar. Various modifications were offered on the car market, I immediately refused the budget version and opted for VFM (844947MS). |
| 3. | Igor , 35 years old: the previous owner of Granta installed a trailer hitch from Leader-Plus. Since I heard negative reviews, I replaced it with a new one from Bosal. The cost is more expensive, but the quality is above average. |
Conclusion As for the choice of towbar for the Lada Granta, it is necessary to proceed from the size of the allocated budget and the weight of the goods being transported. If we are talking about large numbers, it is obvious that there is no need to save. Buy more expensive models, for example, Bosal Baltex. Weight does not exceed 500 - 600 kg in total - a budget solution from Leader - Plus is enough. Subject to moderate use, the service life of each modification is approximately equal. The process of installing a towbar on a Granta liftback is not at all complicated, it is intuitive.
Installation work
The factory-assembled towbar is installed using 6 bolts. The purchased structure must be of high quality, made of durable, thick metal. The paint layer should be thick enough so that it does not peel off after the start of use. Experts advise connecting the towbar to the Grant and conducting electricity to it after removing the rear bumper. The wiring must be carefully insulated to avoid moisture and short circuits.
Difficulties in operation arise at the stage of connecting the electrical outlet, which is necessary for the functioning of the headlights on the trailer. Such tuning will take 5 hours if the circuit turns out to be incorrect. Therefore, experts recommend checking the operation of the circuit on a tester before connecting the wires. If you have the necessary tools and the correct diagram, you can install a towbar on a Lada quite quickly.
It is necessary to strip the braid, leaving the cable intact without cutting it. It is advisable to wind and solder the connected wire. To do this, use a regular soldering iron. This method is considered old, but reliable. Electrical tape helps to insulate the wiring, because heat shrink does not fit onto uncut cables. Soldering is carried out to the blue wire of the rear right headlight. This wire is responsible for the right turn signal, and the brown one is for the side lights.
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Comments 14
Oh, different socket pinout. In the circuit included with my trailer hitch, pin 5 is a reversing light, not a license plate light.
I think it’s enough to connect everything except 2 and 5, and there will be no problems; I’ve never seen a reversing light or a fog light on trailers.
I have plans to replace the lights and wiring on the trailer, so this was done on purpose)))
I don’t care where the wires came from, the boss won’t pat me on the head for this))
yes, I’m surprised by this decision))
With this connection, you are now void of warranty. Electrically, because it crashed into the wiring. I bought a towbar. There were just wires there too. I went and bought a separate set of wires for the towbar specifically for our connectors, that is, there is no need to cut anything. There the connector was of such a design that you plug in your own one, you plug in another one, and you plug our connector into it. And if you don’t cut anything, it will cut into the wiring. The connector looks like a mom-to-pale adapter. . If necessary, stuck it through it, pulled it out, and put it in place. and under warranty you cannot fly with such a connection. I just connect the trailer when necessary, connect it when not necessary, turn it off for 30 seconds. and the socket is not constantly energized. Otherwise, water will get in and short-circuit and you will look for it, but the problem will lie on the surface.
I drove my previous car for 2.5 years. I didn't even have an O-ring. What are we talking about? I know where and how to look firsthand. And anyone can take a shit. I’m sometimes downright surprised by the comments. What I did. I did it purposefully. What worries will I get out of warranty? Let them prove that it is for this reason, dear! You also need to understand not only what you are doing, but also what you are writing. let go.
Connecting wires
Sockets made of plastic and duralumin are available on the market. Experts consider the 2nd option more reliable than the 1st. The rubber cap for the socket may not match the dimensions of the bracket holes. In this case, additional trimming work may be required.
At the first stage of connecting the wiring when installing a towbar on a Lada Granta, you need to turn the block by 10-15 degrees. counterclockwise and pull it out, lifting the tendril that secures the block. The ends of the cables that are inserted into the clamps are soldered. The resulting circuit is checked by a tester. The next step involves connecting the socket to the towbar bracket.
Purchase and installation of a towing device (towbar)
Details on how to install a tow bar on a Lada Granta can be obtained from specialists.
But even a novice car enthusiast can cope with this. The finished towing device for this vehicle is a U-shaped metal frame with a towbar attached to it. The structure is completely ready for installation, and there are already holes for bolts on the side members of the car and behind its bumper. The towbar installation process consists of several steps:
- Fixing the car over the pit with a parking brake;
- Complete shutdown of all electrics - you need to disconnect the negative terminal from the battery;
- Installation of the towbar and securing it in its standard places;
- Connecting the towbar socket to the on-board power supply.
- Let's go through these steps in more detail.
How to install a tow bar on a Granta sedan and what is needed for this?
To do this, the car enthusiast will need a ratchet wrench. In most cases, no other tools are needed (at least at this stage). The installation process is simple - we take the trailer hitch frame and combine it with the standard holes. Next, we take the bolts included in the kit and screw them into the standard holes, from which the protective film is first removed. There are six bolts in total - four of them are screwed into the side members, two more are screwed behind the rear bumper. The place here is not the most convenient; there is a possibility that you will have to struggle with choosing a key.
