How to disassemble the side mirror of a VAZ 2107
Replacing a side mirror is not a complex, skilled job. The only tool required is a Phillips screwdriver. The order of operations is as follows:
- use your fingers to unscrew the locking washer, which is located at the base of the mirror adjustment lever;
- Unscrew the screw securing the decorative trim using a Phillips screwdriver;
- know the plastic decorative trim;
- remove the rubber gasket located under the lining;
- Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the bolt securing the rear-view mirror (at the same time, you should support the mirror so that it does not fall);
- remove the mirror.
To install the side rear view mirrors on a VAZ 2107 on a car, you must perform the operations in the reverse order.
Tuning
The mirrors on the VAZ 2107 are not very functional and have a good design, so the owners of the “Seven” often upgrade them or replace them with mirrors from other cars. This achieves several goals at once: the appearance of the car and the viewing angle in the mirrors are improved, the functionality of the side mirrors is increased (the ability to fold when parking, electric drive, heating). Below we will look at examples of upgrading rear-view mirrors with our own hands.
Heated mirrors
To install heated rear view mirrors, use self-adhesive heating film, which is sold in stores. You will need a screwdriver, a plastic ruler, double-sided tape and heating film.
To modify the mirrors, you need to remove them from the car. Installation of electric heating is carried out as follows:
- unscrew the 4 screws located behind the mirror glass;
- remove the hinge;
- separate the mirror from the plastic backing using a plastic ruler;
- clean the back surface of the mirror and the backing from any remaining tape;
- glue the heating film to the back of the mirror so that the connection terminals are directed towards the car;
- remove the cover at the bottom of the case by unscrewing the screws;
- connect two copper stranded wires to the terminals of the film;
- insert the wires into the outlet hole of the mirror handle, through which the control lever passes (to prevent them from fraying, it is necessary to protect them with a plastic tube);
- stick the glass onto the substrate using new double-sided tape;
- install the rear view mirror by first drilling a hole at the bottom of the decorative trim and threading the wires into it.
Heated mirrors are ready. All that remains is to connect the wires to the car's electrical network.
For special connoisseurs of comfort, it is possible to install rear-view mirrors with electrical adjustments
Disassembling mirrors
Disassembly example
You can disassemble a car mirror in several ways.
There are several ways to remove the mirror element from the housing:
- Pressing on the central part of the mirror from the inside, unclip it using a curved screwdriver. In this case, you need to be as careful as possible so as not to accidentally break the mirror element itself.
- The second method is more risky, but no less effective. To get the mirror, you need to not forcefully, but sharply hit the mirror body on some soft elastic surface.
Removing the mirror housing from the triangular mount is quite simple; you just need to unhook the spring, unscrew the adjusting rod and remove its pin.
The rear view mirror is assembled and installed in the reverse order.
How to disassemble and repair a rear view mirror?
It often happens that the rear view mirror mount becomes loose and the mirror does not hold well or falls off (perhaps someone caught it while driving).
It happens that the side mirror is broken or cracked - it needs to be replaced. The mirror angle adjustment drive may need to be repaired. You can contact a car service center and they will attach the mirror in place. But if there is no service nearby, you will have to act independently. The rear view mirror is extremely important on the road: the driver can monitor the situation on the roadway in the viewing area behind the rear fenders and rear bumper. Mirrors on different brands of cars are different: interior mirror and side mirrors, regular, folding, electric and others. When removing and disassembling any mirror, you need to be extremely careful not to damage the mirror itself.
- What is needed for disassembly
- How to remove a mirror
- How to disassemble a mirror, 2 ways
- Repair rules
What is needed for disassembly
In order to disassemble the mirror, you will need the following tool:
• 2 flat screwdrivers (they are used to release the latches).
• A thin, long screwdriver and a piece of soft cloth (to wrap the screwdriver).
• 10mm star wrench or regular screwdriver with interchangeable bits.
How to remove a mirror
How to remove the electric side mirror (assembled):
1. Remove the triangular trim from the front door.
2. Disconnect the mirror wiring connector. Do not damage the mirror heating wiring!
3. Holding the mirror, remove the 3 mounting screws.
4. Remove the mirror assembly.
5. We install the mirror in the reverse order.
Removing the side rear view mirror with a mechanical drive:
1. Remove the mirror adjuster locking bracket.
3.We remove the mirror.
4. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
How to remove a rear view mirror in a car
The most common option for fastening the rear view mirror to the windshield is 2 bolts. Such fasteners are found on domestic cars. To remove the interior mirror, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the caps on the bolts (if any).
2. Holding the mirror, unscrew the mounting bolts.
3. Remove the mirror.
4. Wipe the area where the mirror meets the windshield with alcohol.
5. When installing the mirror, you need to make sure that the mirror “sits” in the same place (the spot on the windshield).
On a foreign car, the rear view mirror is glued to the windshield. To remove the mirror from the windshield, follow these steps:
1. We remove all the plastic plugs with our hands.
2. Moderately pull the mirror up (toward the ceiling).
Apply proper force (when pulling the mirror up). If you overdo it, the windshield may crack. If the mirror has already moved out of place (has come out of the runners of the bracket), and you are still pulling it with force, then you can accidentally cut through the upholstery on the ceiling with a sharp edge. On some car models there is a special lock in the form of a button (you need to press it).
How to disassemble a mirror, 2 ways
To replace a cracked mirror, you need to know how to disassemble a rearview mirror. You can only disassemble the removed mirror: it is both convenient and safe for the mirror itself. Disassembling the rear view mirror can be done in two ways:
• Having previously removed the mirror from the door or windshield. This disassembly method is safer for the entire mirror unit.
Lada 2107 › Logbook › Replacing standard mirrors with POLITECH ones
I bought and installed mirrors a year ago (summer 2014). Therefore, now I’ll tell you about them already having experience and knowledge))
At that time, I had heard a lot about these mirrors (St. Petersburg): they say large glass, good visibility, excellent price-quality ratio, various additional functionality, etc.
I decided for myself that I wanted a turn signal on the mirrors, because... in constant maneuvers and lane changes in traffic jams, there is no time to look at the fender of the neighboring car, whether it is turning there or not, but more often you look at the mirrors - because... Most foreign cars come with this function from the factory, so it is very convenient to change rows in traffic. So I decided that I also wanted to be just as informative when rebuilding.
So the choice: I started looking for at least some Polytech mirrors or analogues with a turn signal. Having gone around about 5-7 stores in the city, I found these only in the last one with a repeater, in chrome and for 2,500 rubles (let me remind you in 2014). The price seemed steep to me. Then I turned to Yandex and found the company’s website and their online store. There are such mirrors with a repeater and EVEN
with heating cost only 1,440 rubles. I chose the “T-7Ubo” model and the design seemed to look good and the description suited me!
I think that in order not to drive them around again, I immediately ordered a panoramic mirror for the salon for 300 rubles. Model chosen: VN-2b
Ordered, paid by card for 1,740 rubles. Delivery to Krasnoyarsk cost either 270 or 310 rubles. I waited 10 days. We arrived, everything was intact, everything was securely packed in a large box with a bunch of newspaper so that it wouldn’t dangle.
The interior mirror has clips and installation took no more than 2 minutes. There’s nothing to write about here, but the visibility has doubled, if previously I only saw my ear and the edge of the neighbor’s seat, now I saw myself in half my face and the entire interior and the entire rear window!
But with the outside rear view mirrors everything is much more interesting...
How to disassemble a side rear view mirror
It is necessary to disassemble the mirror to repair it. Often this operation is performed if the mirror element needs to be replaced. In this case, the plastic case does not change. Also, the mirror element must be removed if you plan to paint the side mirror housing.
Disassembling the side mirror is carried out as follows:
- The mirror element in the mirror body is secured with plastic latches (2 or 3 latches on each side). To carefully and safely remove the mirror from the case, it is recommended to heat the plastic latches with a simple household hairdryer. In this case, it is important to distribute the heat over the surface of the mirror, and also not to use high heat with a hair dryer. Ignoring this rule may lead to melting of the housing and latches.
- Once the latches become softer, you can remove the mirror. This is done using plastic spatulas or a flat screwdriver, which is pre-wrapped with electrical tape (protection from scratches on the body and on the mirror itself);
- To remove the mirror, insert a piece of soft rag into the gap between the mirror part and the body, after which you can insert a spatula or screwdriver. The result is a lever that can be used to move the mirror;
Other ways to remove a car mirror
If the side mirror is structurally simple or the mirror element is already damaged and requires replacement, to remove the mirror element it may be sufficient to do the following:
- a soft lining is placed on a flat surface;
- then you should not hit the lining too hard with the mirror body;
As a rule, in this case the mirror element “jumps off” from the latches, without damage (this is important for entire rear-view mirrors that are disassembled for repair). Then all that remains is to remove the element completely and carry out repairs.
However, on simple side mirrors (without heating and electrical adjustments), this method of removing the mirror element can significantly save time and simplify the procedure (if done correctly).
VARIETIES OF MIRRORS FOR VAZ 2107
Many VAZ 2107 owners replace the standard air conditioner with more modern models.
УNiva MIRRORS
Often, mirrors from an unknown manufacturer that do not correspond to a specific car model are of low quality. They are the buyer's primary Niva at a low price. There is sad experience in using such mirrors, when they constantly shake when moving, and the reflective element spontaneously deflects. You have to constantly adjust them, which distracts you from driving. It's annoying and I want to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Often new side mirrors are attached through through holes in the standard plastic triangle. Less often, they are hooked onto the glass frame with staples on both sides.
The method using staples is less reliable. Loosening the mounting bolts can cause the mirror to jump off the glass frame and fly off. This may be dangerous for other road users.
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F1 MIRRORS FOR TUNING
The F1 mirrors on a long metal leg resemble in their appearance the mirrors of Formula 1 sports cars. They cannot be adjusted from the cabin. On sale you can easily find a set of such mirrors with mounts for the VAZ 2107.
Such mirrors are installed on a standard plastic triangle as follows:
- Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the bolt securing the mirror adjustment lever.
Frankly speaking, these mirrors are more beautiful than practical and convenient. They have little visibility, which is why they have to be adjusted frequently, because on the road the driver sometimes wants to change the position of the backrest or the position in the seat, and at the same time the mirror immediately needs to be adjusted a little. You have to open the window and reach out, so if you prefer comfort and coziness, it is recommended that you do not choose these mirrors.
MIRRORS DESIGNED SPECIALLY FOR VAZ 2107
On sale you can find side mirrors produced by NPK POLYTECH, designed specifically for the VAZ 2107. The fastening of such side mirrors is completely identical to the fastening of standard mirrors. The kit even includes a plastic triangle. For the VAZ 2107, NPK POLYTECH offers more than a dozen different models.
How to disassemble a side view mirror
Today, when I got out of work, I found the rear-view mirror in a non-standard position - slightly closed, I opened it and realized that some “bad asshole” had hit it hard. At the same time, the plastic is intact, the mirror is intact, the electrics work. But the mirror body has a decent amount of play in relation to the car body. Looking at our bumps will give you a headache. I know that I will have to take it apart and look, but I would like to know what to be prepared for. Has anyone encountered anything like this?
Andersen
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Richter
Yes, something happened inside the triangle. I don’t even know how to take it apart yet.
