The domestic automaker does not equip production Lada Granta models with fender liners (lockers), and therefore you will have to buy and install them yourself. Not only has this model lost this element, they are often not found on Kalina or Priora, as well as on some foreign cars. What this is connected with is not known for certain. Let's figure out together whether fender liners are needed on the Grant and what role they play. Let’s immediately note the fact that only rear lockers are missing on production samples.
The choice of fender liners does not depend on the body type; they are the same on both the sedan and the liftback. Installation on different body types will also be similar.
Is it necessary to install fender liners on the Lada Granta?
The installation of lockers is often refused because the method of fastening them (with self-tapping screws) negatively affects the surface of the wing (rust appears). Another problem is that moisture accumulates underneath them - this has a very negative effect on the condition of the body. Unfortunately, standard lockers for Granta are practically impossible to find in the auto parts markets now, but if you are lucky and notice them in a car store, buy them without hesitation. Before installing them, you will have to treat the body with an anti-corrosion compound for protection.
On the other hand, fender liners are necessary to improve sound insulation. Agree, the sound of crushed stone hitting the body in the cabin while driving is very annoying. Try to drive a dozen kilometers on an uneven dirt road, and you will understand that without fender liners the nervous system will not last long: the hum, knocking and grinding quickly irritate not only the driver, but also the passengers sitting in the cabin. In addition, the main task of lockers is to protect the arch from mechanical damage and corrosion. A paradoxical situation arises here: with fender liners, moisture accumulates between the plastic and the surface of the arch, and without them, water, dirt and gravel directly affect the metal of the body.
If you want to extend the life of the body of your Lada Granta, the wheel arches will have to be covered with lockers. Corrosion from self-tapping screws can be slightly compensated for. And without lockers, the body will begin to turn into dust after 2 seasons of such use (and in some cases even earlier). In the winter season, in our megacities, roads are often sprinkled with reagents, from the influence of which the sills and bottom of the car begin to rot. Imagine what will happen to a body without installed fender liners - it will simply begin to rust after six months of active use.
Installing a front locker (fender liner) on a Lada Granta car
— using the example of the left locker (fender liner)
1. Jack up the car and remove the wheel;
2. Unscrew 4 self-tapping screws from the wing arch (TORX T20) and one screw with a “8” head from the mudguard of the engine compartment (green arrows);
3. Take the appropriate locker (fender liner), place it inside the wheel arch and fix it with standard fasteners (putting washers on the screws), focusing on the uniform fit of the locker (fender liner) edge to the car fender;
4. Using a drill with a diameter of 3 mm, through the mark on the locker (red arrow), we drill a hole in the mudguard of the engine compartment and additionally secure the locker with a self-tapping screw.
Choosing the type of fender liner
The wheel arches of a car are perhaps the most vulnerable part of the body, subject to corrosion. And if the Lada Granta body is treated with a special anti-corrosion compound to protect it from the aggressive environment of modern cities, and the bottom of the body has protective linings, then the car arches are not protected by anything. They are constantly subject to mechanical damage and are in direct contact with water, which, together with temperature changes, has a destructive effect on both the wings and the car body as a whole. Let's figure out which fender liners to choose and how to install them correctly.
Plastic
There are a considerable number of factory-made products on sale for the Lada Granta, both sedan and liftback, because they are the same. They are made from high-quality and reliable material (plastic or high-strength polyethylene). But you can often come across counterfeit security elements that are made from recycled materials - they are cheaper, but wear out very quickly, often fall off their fastenings and do not cope with their main task. They can be distinguished by their hardness (low-quality products can be determined literally by touch - the material is very soft). Having saved on lockers, you will most likely encounter the fact that in the cold the installed set will begin to crack and collapse, and in the warm season they will develop a very unpleasant smell: which indicates the cheapness of the plastic from which they are made.
Installing a rear locker (fender liner) on a Lada Granta car
— using the example of the right locker (fender liner)
1. Jack up the car and remove the wheel;
2. Unscrew 2 screws and remove 1 piston (green arrows);
3. Take the appropriate locker (fender liner), place it inside the wheel arch and fix it with standard fasteners (putting washers on the screws), focusing on the uniform fit of the locker edge to the car fender. At the place where the mudguard is attached with a piston, it is necessary to place the locker behind the mudguard;
4. (For the right side) use the hole in the locker to touch the fuel line mounting stud and fix it with an M6 flange nut (blue arrow);
5. Using a drill with a diameter of 3 mm, drill holes through the marks on the locker (red arrows) and fix the locker with self-tapping screws;
6. (For the left side) using a drill with a diameter of 3 mm, through the mark on the locker (orange arrow), drill a hole and fix the locker (fender liner) with a self-tapping screw.
Installation of lockers (fender liners) on a Lada Granta car, done efficiently and correctly, will help keep your vehicle in good operating condition for a long time.
Where can I buy? Price and articles
You can buy protective fender liners for Granta from official dealers, in any specialized store in your city, as well as in online stores, such as Exist or Emex. As a rule, they will cost more at dealers, but they are always in stock, so if you want to save time, then this is your option, otherwise it is better to wait a little and place an order elsewhere.
Articles and prices of standard fender liners
| vendor code | Name | Price, rub) |
| 99999219001616 | Rear | 717 |
| 99999219001086 | Set of front and rear fenders with sound insulation | 3 172 |
*The table shows recommended prices from official dealers.
Price and article numbers of alternative options
Various alternative companies are also involved in the production of fender liners, one of the most popular of which is Novline; their articles will be presented in the table below.
| vendor code | Name | Price, rub) |
| NLL.52.25.004 | Rear/right | 700 — 900 |
| NLL.52.25.003 | Rear/Left | 700 — 900 |
| NLS.52.25.001 | Front / left (with sound insulation) | 1 000 — 1 500 |
| NLS.52.25.002 | Front / right (with sound insulation) | 1 000 — 1 500 |
| NLS.52.25.003 | Rear/left (with sound insulation) | 1 000 — 1 500 |
| NLS.52.25.004 | Rear/right (with sound insulation) | 1 000 — 1 500 |
*The table shows average prices, as they may vary depending on the region and the outlet itself.
➤ Lada Granta liftback fenders - do-it-yourself installation
In both the Lada Granta Sedan and the Liftback, by default the wheel arches are not treated with anti-corrosion mastic. Owners independently eliminate deficiencies by applying bitumen and installing fender liners on the Granta Liftback (Sedan).
The process is not at all complicated, it will take no more than half an hour. However, the time may drag on if you do not first clean the car from dirt and dry it.
Review of prices for original fender liners and their analogues for the Lada Granta Liftback
| Article/index OEM | Price in rubles |
| Original (Sedan, Liftback) | |
| LH 638413578 front left | from 650 |
| R6001549270 front right | —/— |
| 99999219001616 rear set | from 700 |
| 99999219001086 set of front and rear assemblies | from 3100 |
| Analogues from the domestic manufacturer Novline | |
| NILL.52.25.004 rear left fender liners | from 700 |
| NILL.52.25.003 right | —/— |
| NILS.52.25.001 front | —/— |
| NILS.52.25.002 front | —/— |
| Analogues with sound insulation | |
| NILS.52.25.003 trans. | from 1100 |
| NILS.52.25.004 rear. | —/— |
*prices are current as of 10/01/18.
Preparatory stage before installing fender liners on the Lada Granta Liftback
You will need:
- bitumen mastic 0.9 kg (can);
- a flat-head, Phillips-head screwdriver;
- drills at “4”;
- metal screws, tapered;
- drill;
- lockers (fender liners);
- wheel wrench, jack;
- additional lighting if we carry out work in conditions of limited visibility.
- We wash the wheel arches of the car, clean them from the accumulation of dirt, sand, crushed stone, and dry them well.
- To speed up the drying process, we use a household hair dryer and other heating devices.
- We jack up the car, unscrew the bolts, remove the wheel and mudguard.
- We treat the wheel arch cavity with bitumen mastic. If desired, apply several layers.
- We apply a plastic fender liner and mark the holes for drilling with chalk.
- We drill holes at intervals of 10 - 12 cm on the front arc. There are no restrictions on the back or sides.
- We apply it and fix it with self-tapping screws, having previously lubricated them with paint or bitumen mastic to prevent corrosion.
This completes the DIY installation of front lockers on the Lada Granta Liftback. By analogy, we attach the rear fender liners.
If you want to further reduce the noise of the wheel arch, buy isocryl or felt to cover the outer perimeter of the locker.
Liquid lockers or fender liners without screws
Lately it has become popular to fill in liquid lockers instead of installing plastic. This is a mastic based on bitumen, isocryl, and polystyrene.
After application, we obtain wheel arch protection and noise reduction. The main disadvantage of lockers without drilling is their peeling off from the metal surface if dirt is not cleaned properly.
Lockers for Lada Granta: installation instructions
Every motorist knows how important it is to protect your own vehicle from damage.
If special anti-corrosion compounds are used for the body, then the bottom may have additional adjustments. But the wheel arches are the most susceptible to wear. They suffer from road debris and off-road stones.
And in order to reliably protect your domestic car and maintain its stylish appearance, it is recommended to purchase only original lockers for the Lada Granta and have them professionally installed.
Video — LADA GRANTA LIFTBACK (fender liners, installation)
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Review of prices for original fender liners and their analogues for the Lada Granta Liftback
| Article/index OEM | Price in rubles |
| Original (Sedan, Liftback) | |
| LH 638413578 front left | from 650 |
| R6001549270 front right | —/— |
| 99999219001616 rear set | from 700 |
| 99999219001086 set of front and rear assemblies | from 3100 |
| Analogues from the domestic manufacturer Novline | |
| NILL.52.25.004 rear left fender liners | from 700 |
| NILL.52.25.003 right | —/— |
| NILS.52.25.001 front | —/— |
| NILS.52.25.002 front | —/— |
| Analogues with sound insulation | |
| NILS.52.25.003 trans. | from 1100 |
| NILS.52.25.004 rear. | —/— |
*prices are current as of 10/01/18.
Reviews
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Victor , 36 years old: after purchasing Granta, he installed domestic plastic lockers in the cabin. Treated well with mastic and dried. A little noisy on rocks, it hits the plastic. It will last about five years, after which I will replace it with new ones. |
| 2. | Kirill , 29 years old: bought the car second-hand, the previous owner took care of it, treated the bottom, wheel arches, installed fender liners. Comrades recommended additionally lubricating the screws with mastic and paint to prevent corrosion. |
| 3. | Mikhail , 28 years old: bought domestic lockers. The quality is not bad, but thin-bodied. I had to additionally stick on isocryl for noise reduction. |
| 4. | Vladlen , 31 years old: after buying the car, I immediately installed domestic lockers. Processed the wheel arches. I didn’t have enough money for noise reduction, I’ll install it in a couple of years. |
| 5. | Ivan , 44 years old: I work as a taxi driver, I prepared the car for winter at 100%. I treated the wheel arches with mastic, installed fender liners and new mudguards. |
| 6. | Gennady , 29 years old: ordered locker installation service directly from the salon. We recommended domestic ones, with a five-year warranty. |
| 7. | Vyacheslav , 37 years old: I’m satisfied with the quality of the original lockers, no complaints. A little noisy on the rocks, you need to turn it down. |
| Negative | |
| 1. | Victor , 36 years old: I didn’t buy domestic lockers because the quality is below average. My comrades recommended filling it with liquid fender liners. I've been driving for six months, no comments. |
| 2. | Vitaly , 27 years old: I ordered liquid lockers from the workshop, since I don’t trust domestic ones made from plastic. Five year warranty. |
| 3. | Kirill , 37 years old: drove for six months without protecting the wheel arches, recently filled up with liquid lockers. The quality is good, the price is affordable. My recommendations. |
Conclusion Summarizing the above, it is necessary to install fender liners. Another question is which type to choose and which manufacturer. Budget option: domestic, plastic. If you have the means, order filling with liquid, first thoroughly wash the wheel arches from dirt. If you still don’t know how to install the front fender liners, read the recommendations in the instructions and watch the video.
