How to make doors close softly

Adjusting door handles Lada Granta

Often, after time has elapsed on a Lada Granta car, the doors begin to open and close with some effort.
To fix the problem in question with this car produced by AvtoVAZ, you have to contact a service station. In this case, you need to purchase door closers and door stops for Lada Granta. But you can eliminate this kind of defect yourself. This must be done quickly, especially if the problem occurs on the front door. It is better to eliminate it as soon as it appears, in order to avoid side effects and more serious damage. In order to make opening doors more comfortable, it is necessary to perform certain actions. The main one is adjusting the door locks.

Sometimes the owners of the Lada Granta Liftback, produced by the famous AvtoVAZ company, have to deal with various modifications after purchasing the vehicle. This happens for the reason that after even a short mileage, minor breakdowns or problems often appear at first, and if they are not eliminated in time, they develop into more serious ones. Many owners consider the most common defect to be the fact that the front door locks do not function well and open with great difficulty.

Possible problems and ways to solve them

You can, of course, buy Lada door closers and door stops and make repairs in accordance with the instructions. But this operation can be performed in a more productive way. To carry it out you need:

• rubber tubes;
• screwdriver;
• Silicone Grease.

A common symptom of a broken lock is that a loud sound appears before the door opens/closes. The design of the front door lock is made in such a way that the metal can sometimes rattle. In order to eliminate this problem, you need to remove the lock itself and put rubber tubes of the required size on the levers. Immediately all sounds coming from ahead will disappear. When closing the doors, only a bang will be heard, and all sharp and loud sounds will be a thing of the past.

If the car has a universal body, then you should also adjust the lock on the trunk door. The locking tongue itself fits into the bracket. You need to find it and check the tightening of the screws. Then the lock must be lubricated with silicone grease, and then the door must be checked by opening it. If the lock does not work properly, you need to screw on the rubber stops, but they should not be over-tightened. Then check the drive rod of the Lada Granta door lock.

If jamming and play are observed, they should be eliminated. Moreover, all this must be done at once. You can also buy limiters for the trunk lock. Before purchasing Lada door closers or door stops, you should first consult with a specialist. Having received the necessary and important information, you can choose the highest quality limiters. Problems with the operation of the lock can be solved by making a quality adjustment. To do this, certain actions must be taken.

You should pay attention to the gap between the drain and the top edge of the door. The optimal size of the gap is considered to be a hole into which a plastic card can fit. In this position, the aerodynamic sounds and the tightness of the fit to the drain will be balanced.

Most often, the reason for poor lock performance is the difference in the radius of curvature of the upper door frame. If you look at it in detail, you can see that when simultaneously adjusting the locks at the rear of the car, they always touch the top of the sealing rubber differently. Tight opening compresses it much more in the closed position. To adjust the locks, you can use the following method.

You need to twist a thick paper tube and insert it into the upper part of the window frame, while slightly lowering the glass. Then press in. This procedure must be done several times, using your hands to bend the frame when closed. By following these tips, you can handle the repair yourself. The only thing is that you need to have Lada Granta door stops in stock. But you should not refuse help or advice from a specialist, since sometimes the repair scheme can be very complex.

Adjustment process

To perform adjustment work, you can contact specialists so that they do everything professionally and efficiently. At the same time, they will need door closers and door stops; these can be purchased at a specialized store. In order for the locks to work well and the doors to open and close without problems, they must be disassembled. If suddenly the gap turns out to be larger or smaller, the entire door profile should be changed.

If the gap is smaller, lower the glass all the way down. Then close it with one click, take it by the top edge and push it towards you a couple of times with a little effort. And if the gap on the front door turns out to be wider, then you need to open it with the window down and, resting your foot on the trim, pull the door to the inside several times. Then it will be possible to move on to the main problem associated with the poor functioning of the lock.

➤ Rear right grant door lock - troubleshooting

Rear door locks from Grant

The dismantling of the door handle on the Lada Grant is carried out in the event of mechanical damage, deformation, or detection of a defect. The design of the handle is simple, and the fixation scheme is intuitive.

Removing the outer handle. Preparatory stage

Necessary materials and tools to remove the rear door handle:

• car keys;
• rags;
• graphite lubricant;
• new components (as needed).

Sequence of actions when replacing the rear right (left) door handle

We carry out the work modularly, since initially it is necessary to dismantle the casing, the internal filling, and unscrew the handle latches.

Stage No. 1: dismantling the card.

1. We place the car on the site, provide priority safety measures, and activate the parking brake.
2. Open the rear left door and raise the glass to the top position.
3. We twist the blocker (soldier).
4. Use a screwdriver to pry up the fastening of the window lifter handle, remove it from the grooves, and remove the lock.
5. We pry the plastic insert in the center of the card and unscrew the bolt.
6. The remaining three bolts are located in the lower perimeter of the card, as well as behind the door handle.
7. The plastic card is attached to the metal body with ten clips. During the dismantling process, be extremely careful, as the clips are too fragile and often break.
8. Snap off the card in a counterclockwise direction.

Stage No. 2: disconnect the door lock rod and remove it from the door cavity.

1. Using an “8” socket with an adapter, unscrew the bolt securing the handle.
2. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry and disconnect the lock bars from the inside.
3. We move the handle in the “forward” direction and remove it.

This completes the process of dismantling the unlocking element. Next, we carry out preventive maintenance, install new parts, and assemble the structure in the reverse order.

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Recommendations for selection

Without a doubt, when choosing, give preference to parts with factory catalog numbers. Purchase consumables exclusively from official representative offices, service stations, and auto stores.

Before purchasing, check the catalog numbers of parts with the actual data specified in the operating instructions. If such a book is not available, seek advice from service center specialists, download recommendations from the Internet.

Step-by-step instructions for dismantling the rear right (left) door lock on a Lada Grant

We carry out the work modularly: dismantling the card, removing the internal filling, handle, lock.

1. We repeat the previous steps.
2. Using a screwdriver with a Phillips bit, unscrew the fastening of the intermediate lever of the locking rod and move the base of the lever.
3. We remove the locking tab from the standard hole. Use a screwdriver to unscrew 3 bolts
4. From the end of the door, unscrew the three screws securing the lock at the base.
5. We remove the lock assembly with an electric drive through a special technological window.
6. We press the latches on the sides and disconnect the block with wires from the product.
7. If necessary, remove the rod, press out the plastic lock, and turn it around the axis.

We lubricate the moving mechanisms, install a new lock, and assemble the parts in the reverse order.

The rear door lock cannot be repaired if it shows signs of deformation of the housing.

Rear door lock device

Adjusting the rear door lock

The doors are difficult to open, the lock is jammed, an extraneous squeak appears when unlocking - the first signs of the need to adjust the door lock. The problem is common among domestic transport.

The left side wears out prematurely due to frequent use.

Inexperienced owners practice eliminating damage by lubricating the mechanism. However, the effectiveness of such a solution is low. Service station technicians recommend the following adjustment:

1. Loosen the bracket using an impact screwdriver.
2. Move the bracket up (down) a few millimeters, while simultaneously trying to slam the door. We move the mechanism a few mm and check for functionality
3. As soon as we achieve the result, we firmly fix the bracket.
4. Lubricate the rod with a thin layer of Litol, graphite lubricant.

This completes the adjustment of the rear door locks.

The above algorithm is effective provided the lock is in good condition. What to do if there is a curvature or deformation on the door frame? In this case, the experts advise making improvements:

1. We open the back door.
2. We insert a plastic stopper into the lock so that it does not close.
3. Using a triangular file, carefully file off the sharp ends of the lock teeth. We do this carefully so as not to break the mechanism. The place to be filed with a file
4. We remove the plastic stopper and check that the mechanism is working properly.

Along with adjusting the lock, you have to adjust the door. The reason is the increase in the radius of curvature of the frame. The defect is common and can be corrected by straightening the curvature.

No special tool is needed, the strength of the hands of the master (repairman) is enough.

Since 2015, AvtoVAZ has launched mass production of rear door locks of a new type on the Lada Grant. This is a modernized version of the previous locking mechanism.

The main difference is not only in cost, but also in the change in design and the use of durable polymer. This made it possible to significantly reduce the knocking sound when hitting a metal loop.

Rear doors don't open well

Be it Lada Kalina or Lada Granta - both of these cars are now very popular among Russian car enthusiasts. However, on some models during operation, a malfunction such as rear doors that are difficult to open is observed.

And this happens because the doors or locks were poorly adjusted at the factory. This deficiency can be eliminated by contacting an official dealer, or you can fix everything yourself.

Door adjustment process

While adjusting the door

Before you start work, first inspect all the gaps for the correct geometry of the body, on the sides, top and bottom, and depending on where the inaccuracy is found, you should start working.

Tools required: Impact screwdriver and socket set

Adjusting the bottom of the door

1. Open the car window.
2. Apply light blows with your palm to the bottom of the door.
3. In order for you to understand more clearly what we are talking about, we bring to your attention a video about how a similar issue is resolved at the Renault plant.

Adjusting a door with a large gap at the top

1. We lower the window completely. Depending on the configuration, we use either a mechanical handle or a window lifter for this.
2. We close the door until it clicks.
3. Pull the top edge of the door away from you or toward you.

Door lock adjustment

1. First of all, loosen the three bolts that secure the lock in place.

Door locking mechanism (shackle adjustment)

Three door lock bolts

Adjustment process

To perform adjustment work, you can contact specialists so that they do everything professionally and efficiently. At the same time, they will need door closers and door stops; these can be purchased at a specialized store. In order for the locks to work well and the doors to open and close without problems, they must be disassembled. If suddenly the gap turns out to be larger or smaller, the entire door profile should be changed.

If the gap is smaller, lower the glass all the way down. Then close it with one click, take it by the top edge and push it towards you a couple of times with a little effort. And if the gap on the front door turns out to be wider, then you need to open it with the window down and, resting your foot on the trim, pull the door to the inside several times. Then it will be possible to move on to the main problem associated with the poor functioning of the lock.

Malfunctions in the operation of the rear doors can occur due to a tight fit to the opening seal and improper installation of the lock hinge. At the same time, the doors are difficult to open. To fix the problem you will need:

• special screwdriver;
• Silicone Grease;
• limiters.

You should loosen the hinge on the body and move it in the desired direction, then tighten it a little and try to work the door. If there are no improvements, then you need to buy Lada door closers or door stops and install them. You can always try to do everything yourself, just following some rules. If the door lock hinges move slightly, there may be a violation of the gap between the body and the door of the Lada Granta.

When there is a slight bulging outward, you need to put a soft and durable gasket in the opening and on the central post, in the place where the hinges are, and then try to close the door. If the door is slightly recessed relative to the body itself, then you need to support the outside with your knee in the hinge area and pull the open door towards you. By making such adjustments to the rear doors, you can achieve soft operation without various side effects.

Many Lada Granta car owners have encountered similar problems. Moreover, the problem constantly arises with the rear of the car. Sometimes even simply adjusting the door locks can help. This solution can be approached in a comprehensive manner: buy door closers, Lada door stops and install them on the car locks according to the instructions. Such designs work very softly.

You can install them either on the opening or on the door itself. Due to the presence of springs, closing/opening will be smooth and the sound will not be too loud. Basically, those who are faced with a similar problem most often try to solve it with the help of lubricant. In a way it helps, but only for a short time. And it can only get worse in the future.

Then you will need to buy new locks for the car. To completely get rid of the problem, you need to do the following. Using a medium-sized impact screwdriver, loosen the 3 bolts on the door locks, lubricate them with a special product, and tighten them until the bushing begins to rotate. Then you should insert a limiter into the lock so that it cannot close. By filing, you need to slightly round off the sharp ends of the lock teeth.

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Grant's rear door handle broke

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:

1. A defect appeared after an accident.
2. The part does not close or open the door well. There is insufficient adhesion to the body part.
3. Microcracks, scratches, and abrasions appeared on the product.
4. 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.
5. 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

Some owners of practical LADA Kalina have a problem caused by poor unlocking of the rear doors. This malfunction can occur not only in older LADA Kalinas, but also in completely new ones. This defect can rightly be characterized as a manufacturing defect. The manufacturer, it seems, has not yet taken measures to eliminate this defect in the handle mechanism, so the problem is still very relevant today.

Note that the front door handles do not suffer from such problems, but the rear mechanisms are much less fortunate.

Sometimes the iron tongue breaks off. It is necessary to drive the lock rod. Through this action, the handle unlocks the door.

If you can find a repair kit, then only the part needs to be replaced, and there is no need to replace the handle assembly.

How the back door on a Lada Kalina should work correctly (video)

Many owners of Lada Kalina cars are faced with the problem of opening the rear doors. This occurs on both old and brand new cars, and this defect can be attributed to a manufacturing defect. But, apparently, no one at the factory thought of modifying the handle mechanism. Moreover, there is no such problem with the front handles, it only exists with the rear ones.

Recently, on my Kalina, due to constant excessive force when opening, the rear door handle broke off. Since repair kits for this part could not be found, I had to buy a new one assembled. Its price is 330 rubles. To replace you will need the following tool:

1. 8 mm head
2. Extension
3. Ratchet or crank

The main points about door locks are discussed in this video

As a result of performing such work, the doors should have the same gaps, not be exposed outside the body and not fall into it; if you have problems with the front doors, we adjust them in the same way.

Please note that when making adjustments yourself, the most important thing is not to overdo it and not to dent the doors or damage the paintwork. If you have any doubts about doing the work yourself, it is best to contact a dealer or a specialized auto repair shop.

Bottom adjustment

To adjust the gaps in the lower part, it is necessary, as in the previous case, to apply force.

1. Lower the window completely until it stops.
2. Close the door by lightly hitting the bottom of the door with your palm.
3. Repeat the procedure until the gap reaches the recommended value.

It is very important not to overdo it when performing these steps so as not to bend the part.

This method of adjusting Grant doors is used during the final stage of car assembly. Any violation of the geometry results in the doors becoming difficult to close.

How to remove the front door: step-by-step instructions

1. We place the machine on a level platform and ensure priority safety measures.
2. Open the front driver's side and roll down the side window.

1. Unscrew the three screws that secure the upholstery at the bottom.

1. We carry out dismantling on the right side by analogy.

1. We unscrew the little soldier - the door lock lever.

1. Use a screwdriver to pry off the plastic plug.

1. Additionally, we unscrew the screw that secures the upholstery in the middle part of the door card.

1. We unscrew the screws in the armrest niche.

1. Unscrew the handle fastening (two self-tapping screws).
2. We insert a flat-head screwdriver between the metal body and the plastic upholstery.

1. Squeeze out the plastic.

1. We remove the front door trim and remove the card from its seat.

1. Disconnect the block with wires from the locking lever.

1. By analogy, we disconnect the contacts from the electric window drive.

1. We remove the upholstery.

Note to the driver! When dismantling the door card, be extremely careful, as the plastic pistons are fragile and often break.

1. Use a screwdriver to pry up the power window control unit and remove the switches.

Modification of door lock Grants

Procedure:

1. Insert a stopper into the lock to prevent it from closing.
2. File off, slightly rounding the sharp ends of the lock prong (without fanaticism).

Hand brake device Lada Granta

Theoretically, the Lada Granta should have replaced the outdated VAZ 2107 a long time ago, but for various reasons its release was delayed. The car was conceived as the cheapest in the VAZ model range and this idea was fully realized. The Granta's brake system differs little from the brakes of classic Lada cars, even in layout - the same disc brakes at the front with a floating caliper, the same drum brakes at the rear.

The design of the Lada Granta brake mechanism does not even provide for the simplest system of automatic adjustment of the gap between the block and the drum

The handbrake drive is also the simplest, but the brake mechanism itself does not even provide a primitive system for automatically adjusting the gaps between the block and the drum. The force from the handbrake lever is transmitted directly through a cable with an equalizer to lever 9 in the brake mechanism. Consequently, after wear of the friction lining 8 , even by 2-3 mm, the handbrake cable has to be tightened.

Brake mechanism with hand brake drive

Again, theoretically, a threaded rod with an adjusting nut (item 6 in the photo below) could easily be placed in the cabin, but this would require the use of additional parts or changes to ready-made factory stamps. Therefore, VAZ engineers decided not to worry and leave the design as is. To adjust the cable tension, the driver must approach the adjusting nut from below, which is not always convenient, especially in cold or wet weather. In addition, the threaded rod is constantly surrounded by dust and moisture, so it rusts, and it is not so easy to get to it from below.

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Conclusion The mechanism for adjusting door gaps on the Lada Grant is typical, as for most domestic and European brands. Violations are often associated with the negative consequences of an accident, collisions, and other deformations of metal structures.

Instructions for removing the trim from the front and rear doors of Lada Granta

Before we get started, let's collect everything we need.

Tools and materials

• flat blade screwdriver;
• Phillips screwdriver;
• a plastic spatula for removing the trim (it can be purchased at any VAZ specialized store);
• set of plastic door latches.

The process of properly removing trim from the front door of a Granta

1. The hood of the car is opened and the negative terminal is removed from the battery.
2. The trim on the front door handle is carefully pryed off with a plastic spatula and removed. This allows access to the top fastening screws of the casing.

The trim on the Granta front door handle can be removed manually

The screws from under the door handle of the Lada Granta are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver

Two self-tapping screws from the upper recess of the Grant door are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver

Possible problems and ways to solve them

You can, of course, buy Lada door closers and door stops and make repairs in accordance with the instructions. But this operation can be performed in a more productive way. To carry it out you need:

• rubber tubes;
• screwdriver;
• Silicone Grease.

A common symptom of a broken lock is that a loud sound appears before the door opens/closes. The design of the front door lock is made in such a way that the metal can sometimes rattle. In order to eliminate this problem, you need to remove the lock itself and put rubber tubes of the required size on the levers. Immediately all sounds coming from ahead will disappear. When closing the doors, only a bang will be heard, and all sharp and loud sounds will be a thing of the past.

If the car has a universal body, then you should also adjust the lock on the trunk door. The locking tongue itself fits into the bracket. You need to find it and check the tightening of the screws. Then the lock must be lubricated with silicone grease, and then the door must be checked by opening it. If the lock does not work properly, you need to screw on the rubber stops, but they should not be over-tightened. Then check the drive rod of the Lada Granta door lock.

Features of a cable gearbox on the Lada Granta

If you compare the 2180 and 2181 gearboxes, they are very different. In the old box, the driver made a lot of effort to shift, especially on previous generation cars. This was due to the fact that the previous manual transmission was based on rigid rods. A strong vibration emanated from them, transmitted into the cabin from the gearbox.

The transition to cables eliminated a number of design flaws. The gearbox now has a short stroke, making gear shifts faster. The gearbox itself consists of cables, a translator, a switching mechanism, jet thrust and a drive control device. The clutch disc has a larger diameter (215 versus 200 mm).

The main advantages of the new gearbox:

• The volume of oil poured into the box has been reduced (to 2.2 l).
• Different synchronizers were installed in first and second gear, making shifts quite easy.
• Due to the cables, vibrations and noise have been reduced. The switching itself is now clearer and without extraneous sounds. The gearbox gate on the Granta has also become quieter.
• The gearbox has become better behaved in winter conditions.

To change Priora handles, you should approach the matter with the right set of tools. So, to work on replacing the Euro pen you will need:

• head "8";
• flat screwdriver;
• ratchet;
• extension.

Operations for removing the outer handle of a Lada Granta

1. Remove the door trim (see the article “Removing the door trim of a Lada Granta”)

2. Use a screwdriver to pry up the plastic end of the lock switch rod and move it out of engagement with the lock switch lever.

3. Using a screwdriver, pry and disconnect the lock drive rod from the outer handle lever.

4. Unscrew the nut that secures the front handle to the door panel.

5. Remove the rear bolt securing the outer lock drive handle to the front door.

6. Pull forward in the direction of vehicle travel and remove the outer lock drive handle from the opening in the outer door panel.

7. Remove the outer lock drive handle.

8. If it is necessary to replace the switch mechanism, use a screwdriver to press the lock cylinder latch and remove it from the handle.

9. Install the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

Rice. 1. Location of the lock (D), lock drive rods, outer (B) and inner (8) front door handles (A): 1 - outer panel of the front door; 2 — lock switch rod; 3 — external handle of the lock drive; 4 — door glass; 5 — door lock switch button; b - door trim; 7 — rod of the lock switch button; 8 — door lock; 9 — internal handle of the lock drive; 10 — rod of the internal drive of the lock; 11 — guide of the lock switch button; 12 — rod of the external handle of the lock drive; 13 — nut securing the external handle of the lock drive to the outer panel of the door; 14 — lock fastening screw

The front door lock on a Lada Granta car is removed for its repair or complete replacement, as well as when carrying out various works in which its presence will interfere with the progress of their implementation. Prepare a standard set of tools and perform the following sequence of actions:

• Remove the decorative door trim.
• After that, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screw and remove the inner handle of the lock.

• We disconnect the drive rod from the handle and remove it from the plastic holder on the door panel.
• Disconnect the drive rod from the outside handle and the lock switch.

• Disconnect the lock lock button rod holder from the door panel.
• Pull out the plastic holder of the wiring harness and disconnect the connector from the lock.

We unscrew the screws securing the lock to the door frame and lower it into the niche.

• Having disconnected the rod of the inner handle from it, remove it.
• Make the necessary repairs, then install in the reverse order.

At this point, the repair work to remove the front door lock on the VAZ 2190 has been completed.

Sources

• https://1ladagranta.ru/obsluzhivanie/regulirovka-zamkov-dverej.html
• https://www.autosecret.net/lada-granta-vaz2190/kuzov-i-salon-lada-granta/1210-snjatie-ruchki-dverej-lada-granta
• https://remladavaz.ru/kak-snyat-zamok-perednej-dveri-lada-granta