The car driver needs to see what is happening on the road behind him when he is overtaking, turning around or reversing. In this case, the mirrors of the VAZ-2109 serve as his eyes. After all, if God did not give a person eyes on the back of his head, deciding that eyes were not needed at the back, then this is fair if a person moves on his own two feet. It’s a completely different matter when you have to sit behind the wheel; you can’t do without the ability to see. “Nine”, like all cars of this class, is equipped with three reflective devices: an interior one and two side ones.
What mirrors are suitable for the VAZ 2109
The car driver needs to see what is happening on the road behind him when he is overtaking, turning around or reversing. In this case, the mirrors of the VAZ-2109 serve as his eyes. After all, if God did not give a person eyes on the back of his head, deciding that eyes were not needed at the back, then this is fair if a person moves on his own two feet. It’s a completely different matter when you have to sit behind the wheel; you can’t do without the ability to see. “Nine”, like all cars of this class, is equipped with three reflective devices: an interior one and two side ones.
Interior rear view mirror
The rear view mirror is installed in the cabin. In order for it to serve not only for passengers who want to fix their makeup, but to actually help the driver keep an eye on the road, the rear window of the car should not be tinted, and there should be no curtains or objects on it that block the view.
The rear view device is mounted in the center of the car, on the windshield. The case is made of durable plastic with mirror glass inserted inside. The articulated holder allows it to be adjusted according to the driver’s height and driving style. The driver usually turns the mirror towards himself at a slight degree to ensure a good view.
Interior mirrors have been refined and improved in recent years. Manufacturers offer car owners so-called panoramic reflectors, which provide a wider view of the road than conventional ones, with or without anti-reflective coating.
Side mirrors
But the interior mirror still does not provide a complete view of the road, and to expand it, two more mirror devices are installed on the car body next to the front doors at the driver’s eye level. Standard side mirrors have a small adjustment range and limited options
Therefore, the attention of car owners is attracted to more modern and improved products with such additions as:
- anti-reflective coating that protects the driver from unexpected glare from the headlights of a car behind;
- heated side mirrors, protecting them from icing, which reduces visibility;
- turn signal repeater.
All improvements make driving easier and safer. There are a wide variety of viewing reflector styles available for sale at different price ranges. They can be oval or rectangular, with rounded corners, with or without legs.
Formula 1 style side mirrors
These non-standard side mirrors first appeared on Formula 1 racing cars and immediately attracted the attention of car enthusiasts. f1 models are intended for those who:
- energetic and prefers a sporty style,
- strives for individuality in everything;
- ready to improve the aerodynamic properties and change the appearance of the standard nine with the help of tuning (from English - adjustment, tuning).
Formula 1 style side mirrors
These non-standard side mirrors first appeared on Formula 1 racing cars and immediately attracted the attention of car enthusiasts. f1 models are intended for those who:
- energetic and prefers a sporty style,
- strives for individuality in everything;
- ready to improve the aerodynamic properties and change the appearance of the standard nine with the help of tuning (from English - adjustment, tuning).
| Advantages | Embodiment |
| The f1 side reflectors differ from the standard ones in their lightness. | This is expressed not only in their properties, but also in their minimalist design. |
| F1 are produced on a thin but durable metal leg. | They are made of shockproof glass that can withstand significant loads. |
| Mirror devices f1 are universal in the sense that they can be installed with equal success both on a foreign car and on the oldest car of the Soviet automobile industry that still runs on our roads. They are also easy to install on the “nine”. | No adapters are required for installation. The f1 base is mounted either to the body or to the door pillar. Where there are mounting platforms for mirrors - to the platform itself. |
Manufacturers offer several colors for F1 cases - from black and carbon to shiny chrome, there are also white ones. If desired, these mirrors can be easily repainted to match the color of the car body.
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Installation of heated mirror elements
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How to remove the side mirror of a VAZ 2110
We remove the mirror. To do this, pull off the plastic handle of the mirror adjustment lever. Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic cover underneath. Unscrew the 3 screws securing the mirror. Everything is simple here.
Next, remove the mirror element. To do this, remove the cover on the back of the mirror by prying it off with a screwdriver; unscrew the nut and pull out the mirror element. It is convenient to remove the element when the adjustment lever is in the extreme position.
When installing the mirror, carefully lower the wires inside the door. Next, we lead them through a protective tube (corrugation) into the interior and connect them to the rear window heating button through a new button. Ergon mirror elements have a resistance of 8-9 ohms and consume low current, so connection via a relay is not necessary. The S1 button is conveniently located on the left side of the instrument panel, where the rear window heating button is located. The wire in the cabin can be routed along the bottom of the instrument panel on the left, under the heater levers in the center, in the niche under the glove box on the right (it will run in a straight line with a minimum length). Don't forget to connect the ground from the body to the doors, because... loops conduct current unreliably.
Often heated mirrors come in an anti-glare version and with a left aspherical mirror. The photo below compares an aspherical (top) and a conventional (bottom) mirror. An aspherical mirror produces a smaller image, and at first it appears very distorted. However, the area covered by the mirror is much larger, which helps when cornering, for example, at merging streams. Anti-reflective coating gives a darker, more pleasing picture.
PS: of course, everything can be done simpler and faster, but the above option assumes guaranteed reliable installation of the electrical part.
And update from 10.2012: a HU-3/WF-3 connector was installed on the wires leading to the mirror, which makes it easy to remove the mirror. You don't need to pay attention to the third wire - it's for illumination.
How to replace the rear view mirror of a VAZ 2109. Replacing a VAZ mirror
DIY car side mirror repair
Sources
- https://allanda-auto.ru/avtosovety/kak_zamenit_bokovoe_zerkalo.html
- https://vazikov.ru/vaz-2108-2109-21099/ustanovka-bokovyh-zerkal-na-vaz-2109.html
- https://lada-2108.ru/tuning.php?id=4
Internal
Let's start with the rearview mirror installed inside your car.
Interior rear view element
There are several reasons why the driver will want or have to dismantle this element:
- The desire to replace with a more advanced, new model;
- Installation of electronics, parking sensors;
- The glass or plastic case is damaged, broken and does not allow further use of the component;
- There is a need to install sensors that are not included in the standard equipment of your car.
Replacement
Do not rush to remove the old mirror if you have not yet purchased a new product. Sometimes you have to wait for weeks because of the speed of delivery, and sometimes it’s enough to go to the market or store, where you will immediately find the desired product.
VAZ 2114 were produced until 2009, which requires the use of a standard type of fastening consisting of two bolts. This method of fixation has been used since 1976.
The downside of bolt-on mounting is the impossibility of installing an interior mirror from a foreign car. It’s good that there are many domestic products on the market that perfectly match the VAZ 2114.
You can start working.
- Remove the plug from the bolts. Although it is not always present.
- Holding the mirror body with one hand, begin to unscrew the mounting bolts with the other.
- Remove the old mirror.
- Check the condition of the seat and clean it.
- If the old bolts are covered with rust, it is better to replace them with similar new ones.
- Screw in the new mirror using the bolts.
- Insert decorative plugs so that the bolt heads do not spoil the appearance of the interior.
Self-replacement of mirror glass on a VAZ 2110
The simplest fastener
The bolts should be fixed as tightly as possible to avoid damage to the glass as a result of shaking and vibration.
Adjustment
The interior rear view mirror is tilt adjustable.
- The ideal setting is when, when you look into it, you can see everything that is happening behind your car;
- Some cars have high seats, which means you can see part of your ear and headrest in the reflection. This is a normal phenomenon, so there is no need to change the settings;
- A panoramic product with backlighting is best suited for the role of a rear mirror, since the glass used is flat and there is no image distortion, which has a positive effect on safety.
Interior rear view mirror
The rear view mirror is installed in the cabin. In order for it to serve not only for passengers who want to fix their makeup, but to actually help the driver keep an eye on the road, the rear window of the car should not be tinted, and there should be no curtains or objects on it that block the view.
The rear view device is mounted in the center of the car, on the windshield. The case is made of durable plastic with mirror glass inserted inside. The articulated holder allows it to be adjusted according to the driver’s height and driving style. The driver usually turns the mirror towards himself at a slight degree to ensure a good view.
Interior mirrors have been refined and improved in recent years. Manufacturers offer car owners so-called panoramic reflectors, which provide a wider view of the road than conventional ones, with or without anti-reflective coating.
Replacing side mirror glass using the example of Priora, 2110, Ford Focus and Honda Fit
- 1. Apply pressure on the lower part of the mirror until a gap forms on top;
- 2. Insert a screwdriver into the gap that has formed and, using lever pressure with a screwdriver, disconnect the fastening clamps;
- 3. Remove the mirror by disconnecting the electrical contacts;
- 4. Then, in strict reverse order to the previous one, install the mirror element in its place.
- 1. Press down the lower part of the surface of the mirror element until a gap forms at the top between the glass and the side mirror housing;
- 2. Then, using a curved object, or if there is none, a screwdriver through the resulting gap, apply pressure to the center of the mirror from the inside. With this impact, its retaining clips should become detached. It is highly not recommended to press on the side with a screwdriver, as there is a possibility of damaging the mirror.
- 1. Press on the side of the mirror surface closest to the car body. It should come off on the opposite side;
- 2. Grasping the protruding side of the mirror, pull it in a horizontal direction opposite to the location of the car. The latches should come loose. After these simple manipulations it should be in your hands.
- 1. Gently press the upper part of the mirror surface with your hand, while the lower edge should stick out;
- 2. Grasping the lower part of the mirror, disconnect it from the clamps and hooks securing it to the drive;
- 3. Disconnect the electrical contact for the heated mirror.
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Side mirrors
But the interior mirror still does not provide a complete view of the road, and to expand it, two more mirror devices are installed on the car body next to the front doors at the driver’s eye level. Standard side mirrors have a small adjustment range and limited functionality. Therefore, the attention of car owners is attracted to more modern and improved products with such additions as:
- anti-reflective coating that protects the driver from unexpected glare from the headlights of a car behind;
- heated side mirrors, protecting them from icing, which reduces visibility;
- turn signal repeater.
All improvements make driving easier and safer. There are a wide variety of viewing reflector styles available for sale at different price ranges. They can be oval or rectangular, with rounded corners, with or without legs.
