How to change the rear wiper on Kalina 2?

Replacing wipers on Kalina

Car wipers (we are talking about the windshield wipers themselves, not the blades) are usually durable parts. They are almost not affected by aggressive factors - except moisture. For this reason, they can easily serve without replacement for the entire time that the car is in use. However, occasionally they still have to be dismantled. In particular, this must be done if, for example, you plan to replace the windshield. The procedure for removing wipers is not at all complicated, but car services will charge you money for it, which may be useful for other purposes. In this article we will tell you how to remove windshield wipers in the correct way using the example of a 1st generation Lada Kalina car.

Tools and materials:
Replacing front wipers on Kalina
Replacing rear wipers on Kalina
Conclusion

Tools and materials:

To remove the windshield wiper you will need:

Head or key 13, new front wiper arms, if you change them (articles: 11180-5205065-00 on the driver’s side and 11180-5205066-00 on the passenger’s side) - for front wipers;
A wrench for 10, a new rear wiper arm, if you change it (article: 11170-6313150-00 or 11190-6313150-00 depending on the body type - station wagon or hatchback) - for the rear wiper.

Replacing front wipers on Kalina

Before you start dismantling the wipers, remember that it is better to do this on the driver’s side with the head, and on the passenger side with the key, otherwise there is a risk of scratching the hood. However, if you are careful, the hood will not be damaged regardless of the tool used.

1) First, remove the plugs from the plastic. You will see nuts under them.

2) Take the head (wrench) and unscrew the nut. There will be a washer under it, pull it out immediately, otherwise it may get lost during the process of removing the wiper.

3) Then remove the windshield wiper. That's all.

4) It should be noted that before removing it, it is worth remembering, or even better, photographing exactly how the wipers were located on the glass. When you put them back, this information will be useful to you. If you put them in the wrong position, they can hit the pad below during operation, scratching it and damaging the brushes.

5) Installation of windshield wipers is carried out in reverse order.

Replacing rear wipers on Kalina

This procedure is only relevant for owners of a Lada Kalina hatchback or station wagon, since sedans were not equipped with a rear wiper. Remembering the location of the wiper will be useful here too, so take the time to take a photo of it before removing it.

1) First, lift up the metal cap that covers the nut.

2) Take a 10mm wrench and unscrew the nut. Just like on the front, there will be a washer under the nut, don't forget to remove it. Rock the wiper back and forth and pull it towards you, it will come off quite easily.

3) Reinstallation is carried out as usual, in the reverse order of removal.

Conclusion

In the vast majority of cases, removing and then putting the windshield wipers back in place can be done even by a complete novice who knows little about cars. The procedure takes literally 5 minutes and at the same time saves a lot of time and money that you would spend at a service station. So it’s better to do it yourself, and spend what you save productively. That's all, see you again on the pages of our website!

Windshield wiper blades on Lada Kalina - causes of breakdowns

One of the most common problems among Lada Kalina owners is intermittent operation of the windshield wiper blade. If this malfunction is detected, the first thing to do is to find and remove the fuse box cover. It is located on the left under the steering wheel. There is a diagram on the cover in which you need to find the required fuse and replace it.

Another reason for poor performance of Kalina's wipers is a malfunction of the relay, which is located in the same block. If necessary, the faulty part must be replaced. If the brushes still do not work, it is worth checking the electric drive of the parts. First of all, you need to carefully inspect the ground terminal located near the Kalina adsorber. Disconnect the terminal and thoroughly clean the connection point. After that, we install everything in its place.

If all of the above methods do not bring results, then you will have to completely disassemble the electric drive system and change the electric motor. To do this, disconnect the terminals from the battery and remove the protective caps from the leads. After this, you will need to unscrew the screws securing the leads. We will see a grate that also needs to be removed. This way we will have access to the electric motor that generates energy for the wipers. The final stage of work to replace the electric motor will be the installation of a new part.

If there is no power in the electrical system of Kalina's windshield wiper blades, it is necessary to replace the switch, which is located in the steering column of the car. To do this, disconnect the terminals from the battery and remove the plastic trim under the steering wheel. After this, we replace the broken switch with a new one and reassemble the housing in the reverse order.

There are also cases where the wipers work even when the electrical system is completely working. In such a situation, it is worth checking the brush gear and trapezoid. To do this, we dismantle the Lada windshield wipers and unscrew the grille near the windshield frame. Checking the gearbox is very simple: if it rotates with the wipers on, then the part is not damaged. Next we check the trapezoid. This part is the most susceptible to wear, so it must be replaced regularly.

When buying brushes for a VAZ, you need to remember that all these parts differ from each other in terms of operating cycle, degree of frost resistance and size. When purchasing wipers, you need to consider the pros and cons of each option.

Frame-type brushes are made of metal, but their design contains many plastic inserts. With regular use of such a windshield wiper, it quickly exhausts its service life and becomes loose. Frame wipers, regardless of blade size and manufacturer, are completely unstable to cold temperatures.

Frameless wipers are made from plastic and rubber. They resemble an arc in shape, which allows them to be distinguished from other types of parts. The main advantage of such brushes is the absence of noise, resistance to cold temperatures and a wide selection of sizes. Thanks to these advantages, frameless brushes can last much longer than other types of parts. Among other things, such elements are quite easy to update. To do this, you just need to choose a suitable rubber insert. The standard brushes for the Lada Kalina are 600 mm or 24 inches for the driver and 400 mm/16 inches for the passenger.

If desired, the driver can install a rear windshield wiper blade, the standard length of which is 36 cm, both for a station wagon and a hatchback. With the help of a rear window wiper, the owner can simplify the operation of the car during heavy rainfall. For comfortable installation of the rear brush, the manufacturer provides holes for fasteners. The owner just needs to purchase a wiper and install it according to the instructions.

Replacing the rear wiper Kalina hatchback

Lada Kalina 2. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE TAIL DOOR WIPER

You will need: a 10mm wrench, flat and Phillips blade screwdrivers, a marker, a special plastic mounting blade.

1. To prevent accidental activation of the windshield wiper, remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Mark on the glass (for example, with a marker) the location of the blade in the initial position of the windshield wiper, so that when reinstalled, it will work in the required area of the window.

3. To prevent accidental activation of the windshield wiper, remove the key from the ignition switch.

Rice. 11.18. Windshield wiper mechanism: 1 – driver axis; 2 – bracket; 3 – rod of the left lever; 4 – nut securing the windshield wiper mechanism; 5 – windshield wiper motor; 6 – crank; 7 – mechanism fastening bolt; 8 – right lever rod

9. Unscrew the three nuts securing the windshield wiper mechanism to the door panel. 10. Remove the windshield wiper mechanism assembly with the mounting bracket.

11. If necessary, remove the sealing sleeve of the wiper motor gear axis from the hole in the glass. If the sealing sleeve is hardened or torn, replace it.

12. Install the windshield wiper in the reverse order of removal.

Tools and materials:

To remove the windshield wiper you will need:

Head or key 13, new front wiper arms, if you change them (articles: 11180-5205065-00 on the driver’s side and 11180-5205066-00 on the passenger’s side) - for front wipers;
A wrench for 10, a new rear wiper arm, if you change it (article: 11170-6313150-00 or 11190-6313150-00 depending on the body type - station wagon or hatchback) - for the rear wiper.

Replacing front wipers on Kalina

1) First, remove the plugs from the plastic. You will see nuts under them.

2) Take the head (wrench) and unscrew the nut. There will be a washer under it, pull it out immediately, otherwise it may get lost during the process of removing the wiper.

3) Then remove the windshield wiper. That's all.

5) Installation of windshield wipers is carried out in reverse order.

Replacing rear wipers on Kalina

1) First, lift up the metal cap that covers the nut.

3) Reinstallation is carried out as usual, in the reverse order of removal.

Conclusion

Many Lada owners are faced with the fact that the Kalina windshield wiper trapezoid fails. It turns out this problem is quite common. Either the wipers work slowly or they touch the side pillar, although the length of the brushes is normal. And it also happens that right on the road during rain, the glass will stand in the center and the windshield wipers on the Kalina will not work.

Do-it-yourself troubleshooting

When the drive works when the wipers are turned on, but the wipers do not move, repairing the trapezoid in such a situation will come down to replacing the bushings.

To do this, you need to remove the trapezoid, which is located under the plastic decorative trim under the windshield. Windshield wiper repairs are carried out in the following order:

unscrew and remove the windshield wiper blades along with the leads;
unscrew and remove the plastic cover, for which you will need a TORX T20, or “star”;
unscrew the trapezoid, which is attached to the car body with a nut and two bolts;
disconnect the windshield wiper drive from the battery;
remove the trapeze together with the drive.

If you do not remove the trapezoid, then when installing the bushings you can bend the hinges, which will lead to improper operation of the wipers. Therefore, it is better to remove the entire trapezoid and replace it not with weight, but with emphasis.

The destroyed bushing is immediately visible. It can be simply removed using wire cutters. To insert a new one, it and the locking ring must be steamed in hot water, otherwise it will not be possible to put it all on the hinge. Before putting on the locking ring, the bushing should be treated with lubricant (for example, lithol). All disassembly and assembly work takes a maximum of 40 minutes.

But if the central bushing “flies”, then most likely the entire windshield wiper mechanism will have to be replaced. Replacing a windshield wiper trapezoid is an even simpler task than the process of removing and installing new bushings. All work is carried out according to the algorithm described above.

Naturally, a complete replacement of the windshield wiper trapezoid will cost more than repairing the windshield wiper. But it will be more reliable. New ones are almost guaranteed to last longer than refurbished ones. Although some Lada owners claim that a rebuilt and repaired Kalina wiper trapezoid can easily last two years. Well, you should always base it on whether you are willing to spend time or money.

When do you need to change wipers on Kalina?

It often happens that the wiper drive system works, but marks remain on the windshield that interfere with normal visibility. In this case, the wipers need to be replaced. Previously, domestic cars were equipped with brushes, into the frame of which a rubber part was inserted, which cleaned the glass. But recently frameless brushes have been used.

They work better, and their resistance to different weather conditions is higher. Although frame brushes are cheaper, frameless brushes will last longer. They can operate efficiently from 1 to 1.5 million cycles.

When planning a replacement, you need to consider the size of the wiper blades. For the Lada Kalina, this is a 600 mm blade on the driver’s side of the windshield and a 400 mm blade on the front passenger side. On the rear window, the standard blade is 360 mm long. The rear wiper is replaced much less often than the front ones. They wear out much more slowly because they have to be turned on less often.

Replacing brushes on a Lada Kalina is a process that does not require any special knowledge or any tools. You just need to remove them by unlatching the locks, and put new ones in their place, pushing them until the lock clicks into place.

Rear brush manufacturers

Rear wipers are made by almost all major windshield wiper manufacturers. Frame windshield wipers are produced by all manufacturers; they are usually supplemented with blade adapters from the existing range for windshields. Brushes with a specific fastening - frameless and plastic - are no longer produced by everyone:

Bosch

produces more than 70 types of special rear brushes. At the same time, Bosch produces frame rear brushes under separate articles. Plastic and frame ones are marked Bosch Rear xxxH, where xxx is the brush code. The rear frameless brushes are labeled Bosch Aerotwin Rear AxxxH.

The second largest market coverage is the American company Trico

. They have specialized in windshield wipers for over 100 years and have a large line of rear blades. All rear brushes belong to the ExactFit series. Frame brushes with a hook are marked Trico ExactFit EFxx0, where xx is the length of the brush in centimeters. Plastic and frameless rear wipers (and some framed ones with a special mount) are labeled Trico ExactFit EXxxy, where xx is the length of the blade in centimeters. The total number of articles for EX series rear brushes is about 30.

Valeo

and
SWF (the brand belongs to Valeo)
produce a smaller range than Bosch and Trico, but also cover the basic needs of the market with frame, plastic (Valeo Silencio Rear and SWF Standard Rear) and frameless (Valeo Silencio Flat OE Rear and SWF VisioFlex OE Rear) brushes .

Japanese company Denso

produces a wide range of frame brushes (Denso DM-xxx, where xxx is the length in mm.) and several plastic Denso Rear (DRA-xxx and DRB-xxx, DRC-xxx where xxx is the length in mm.)

How to change the rear wiper on Kalina 2?

Tools and materials:

To remove the windshield wiper you will need:

Head or key 13, new front wiper arms, if you change them (articles: 11180-5205065-00 on the driver’s side and 11180-5205066-00 on the passenger’s side) - for front wipers;
A wrench for 10, a new rear wiper arm, if you change it (article: 11170-6313150-00 or 11190-6313150-00 depending on the body type - station wagon or hatchback) - for the rear wiper.

Replacing front wipers on Kalina

1) First, remove the plugs from the plastic. You will see nuts under them.

2) Take the head (wrench) and unscrew the nut. There will be a washer under it, pull it out immediately, otherwise it may get lost during the process of removing the wiper.

3) Then remove the windshield wiper. That's all.

5) Installation of windshield wipers is carried out in reverse order.

Replacing rear wipers on Kalina

1) First, lift up the metal cap that covers the nut.

3) Reinstallation is carried out as usual, in the reverse order of removal.

Conclusion

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To enable the windshield wiper to function, the manufacturer equipped this mechanism with an electric drive, which is protected by a traditional fuse. The designated components have a direct impact on the performance of the wipers. If, for example, the fuse link burns out, the brush will no longer be able to work and the rear wiper, which has become unusable, will need to be replaced. And here it is important to know how to remove it.

What to look for when choosing?

It is no secret that the level of visibility to the rear depends on the efficiency of the brush, which is especially important when maneuvering in cramped conditions and in bad weather. When choosing, you should lean toward high-quality branded products that will not subsequently emit an annoying squeak when rubbing against the glass and do not have to think about how to remove and replace the wiper. You should also inspect the integrity of the working element of the brush, which initially should not have cracks or breaks. An important role is played by the force with which the rear wiper is pressed to the surface of the glass, as well as the material from which the product is made.

Replacing the rear wiper Kalina station wagon

Tools and materials:

To remove the windshield wiper you will need:

Head or key 13, new front wiper arms, if you change them (articles: 11180-5205065-00 on the driver’s side and 11180-5205066-00 on the passenger’s side) - for front wipers;
A wrench for 10, a new rear wiper arm, if you change it (article: 11170-6313150-00 or 11190-6313150-00 depending on the body type - station wagon or hatchback) - for the rear wiper.

Let's sum it up

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Such an important process as replacing wipers, or when changing the windshield wiper trapezoid on a LADA Kalina car, is a very simple undertaking. There is no need for special devices or fancy tools. The brushes are removed by opening the locks.

Repairing or replacing a part such as a windshield wiper trapezium appears as a more responsible job, but it is not capable of causing difficulties for an inexperienced owner of a Lada Kalina. In such situations, do not hesitate to take action.

Installation of wiper arms from Lada Kalina 1

The difference between the rear wiper arms is the length of the spring. On the new Kalina, the spring is short and is not able to press the blade firmly enough against the rear window. The design allows you to install on Kalina 2 a wiper arm from Kalina 1, catalog numbers:

Rear windshield wiper arm Kalina station wagon – 1117-6313150;
Rear wiper arm Kalina hatchback – 1119-6313150.

To change the leashes, first remove the old one by unscrewing the nut, and then install the new one, that’s it!

Video “How to replace a trapezoid and a motor with your own hands?”

The procedure for replacing these devices of the windshield wiper system on Kalina is given below (author - channel In Sandro's garage).

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Modernization of wiper arms for Lada Kalina 2

It is not always possible to buy a wiper arm for the first Kalina; in this case, the design can be modified. It is necessary to remove the leash and tension spring. Then drill a new hole in the metal bar of the lever closer to the brush. We install the spring using a screwdriver, clinging it to the new hole. Now the tension will be stronger, which will allow the rear wiper to clean the glass better.

Result on video:

By the way, another way to solve the problem of poor rear window cleaning is to install a frameless wiper. Let us remind you that the front wiper blades can be installed in larger sizes.

Car windshield wipers, commonly referred to as “windshield wipers,” are one of the consumable parts of all cars. They serve to remove water and dirt from the surface of the windshield, and sometimes also the rear window, that interfere with visibility. Since blades from different cars are not fundamentally different from each other, replacing windshield wipers is done the same way for all cars. Let's look at how to change them with your own hands.

Selection and main parameters of wipers for the Lada Kalina car

Windshield wiper blades, like any parts, gradually become faulty. At first glance, this is a simple, inconspicuous detail, but it performs an important function. Purchasing a product requires certain knowledge about the operation, characteristics, and models. The quality of visibility of the road lane depends on this choice when it is raining, snowing, or dirt flies out from under the cars ahead.

What are wipers and when should they be changed?

Windshield wipers are a device in which a metal arm is connected to a rubber wiper surface . The wiper blade is secured to the lever with a special holder with a plastic plug. They come in two varieties: framed and frameless.

Frame brushes have moving parts called rocker arms. They hold the cleaning surface on the windshield. The fundamental disadvantage of such “wipers” is the presence of hinged joints, which are vulnerable to the ingress of snow and ice, which disables the wipers. In addition, the rubber brush often does not adhere tightly to the glass, which makes its work ineffective.

Wiper frame design

Frameless wipers have a spring instead of rocker arms, which presses the blade to the surface of the windshield. Such windshield wipers look more organic in appearance, clean the glass better and do not wear out so quickly. You can recognize them by the characteristic curve of their shape. Windshield wipers of this type are installed on most modern cars and have the following advantages:

They look much better.
Can be used on glass of any curvature;
They do not impair the aerodynamic properties of the body.
Less sensitive to icing.
Does not interfere with visibility when folded

Frameless design wiper

At the same time, it is not possible to replace only the rubber part in such “wipers”; you will have to change the whole thing. Often, a frameless windshield wiper needs to be selected for a specific car model based on the length of the blade and the curvature of the windshield.

How to choose wipers?

Wipers squeak on the glass: how to fix the problem?

When buying wipers, you need to not only consider the size of the wipers, but also decide what type you want to use. The market today offers consumers two types of devices.

Frame

According to experts, the use of frame options is more relevant if the windshield is strongly curved outward. The frame option is, in principle, less reliable, but its price is lower. According to experts, due to their design, frame devices will be able to clean the glass as much as possible. Frame-type devices are made of metal with plastic inserts; their service life is shorter, since the clamps and fasteners wear out quickly. Moreover, in severe frost the structure wears out even faster.

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Frameless

The use of frameless options is more relevant if the windshield is flatter. In the production of such brushes, plastic and rubber are used; the devices themselves have an arched shape. One of the main advantages of such wipers is resistance to frost, as well as relative noiselessness during operation. In addition, their service life is much longer, and if replacement is necessary, it is much easier to carry out.

Replacing windshield wiper blades yourself

You do not need any special tool for this operation. Everything is done literally by hand and without unnecessary fuss. All you need to do is buy new ones that fit your car. Please note that the right and left wipers are often not the same length.

The brush replacement procedure itself is performed in a few simple steps:

The windshield wiper arm is moved away from the windshield to a vertical position. Hold the lever carefully, otherwise it may hit the glass sharply and damage it.

First step of replacement. The 'wiper' is installed perpendicular to the glass

Remove the plug from the wiper

Pull the brush down towards you and remove

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Replacing the windshield wiper gear motor

Remove the “-” terminal of the battery. Use a marker or felt-tip pen to mark the position of the blades on the windshield.

Use a screwdriver to pry it off and remove the plastic cap.

Unscrew the nut securing the brush lever

Remove the leash along with the brush from the shaft

We also remove the second leash.

Using a wrench, unscrew the two screws securing the right and left facings

We take out the plug for the screw securing the left facing using a screwdriver and unscrew the two screws securing the right and left facings

Removing the left facing

Slide the motor wiring block to the right and remove it from the holder

Having released the block clamp, disconnect the block of the wiper gear motor from the wiring block.

Use a 10mm socket to unscrew the two bolts and a 10mm wrench to unscrew the cleaner mounting nut.

We take out the windshield wiper with gear motor assembly

Use a felt-tip pen to mark the position of the crank relative to the wiper bracket.

Using a 13mm wrench, unscrew the crank mounting nut and remove the crank from the gearmotor shaft

Unscrew the three bolts securing the gear motor to the purifier bracket

Remove the gear motor from the bracket

Remove the protective film from the gear motor

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Use a screwdriver to unscrew the four screws

Remove the gearbox cover with gasket

If necessary, we replace the gears of the gear motor and clean the contacts of the self-stop mechanism.

We assemble and install the gear motor on the purifier bracket in the reverse order.

To install the gear motor shaft in its original position, we put the wire terminal on the “negative” terminal of the battery.

We connect the block of wires to the block of the gear motor and turn it on using the steering column switch, then turn it off and wait until the electric motor shaft stops.

In this position of the gear motor shaft, we install the crank along the previously applied mark.

We carry out further installation of the purifier in the reverse order.

How to change the rear ones

Rear wipers are also installed on hatchbacks and station wagons, since the rear window in such cars is quite large and gets very dirty, and a good view through it is also important.

The design of the rear wiper mounts is very different from that of the front ones. It is impossible to give universal advice here, since the rear wipers are mounted differently on all cars. Let's take the Kalina station wagon as an example.

The sequence of actions in this case is as follows:

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It is necessary to lift the protective metal cap of the wiper, under which there is a fastening nut.
Take a 10mm wrench and unscrew the nut. Please note that there is a small washer under it to prevent it from being dropped. Slightly turning the wiper, pull it towards you and it can be removed without much difficulty. Now you need to remove the brush itself.
With the wiper removed, you need to pull the blade, and at the same time, use a screwdriver to slightly release the latch that holds it to the lever. The brush will come off. You can change it as described above.

When purchasing new wipers, it is important not to make mistakes with the size and compatibility of the mounts. Please note that self-installation of frameless brushes on a car with frame brushes requires a special adapter. You need to pay attention to the shape of the bend of the brush, as it affects the efficiency of cleaning the windshield. It is advisable to treat new brushes with soapy water before use.