How to remove the window lift motor of a Lada Kalina

Design and types of window lifters

Kalina front window lift

Window regulators are a device designed to raise or lower car windows.

At the moment, there are a huge number of options for these devices, but the design, despite the differences in component parts for different models, is similar, it includes:

grooves that hold the glass by the side edges
so-called “rails” that ensure the movement of glass
Seal and damper, glass movement limiters in the up and down direction.

A window regulator of any design consists of two main elements:

drive unit
lifting mechanism - transmitting vibrations of the drive movement to the glass, and thereby ensuring its movement.

The drive is divided into two types:

Mechanical, known to us from Soviet cars, where in order to lower or raise the window, you need to turn the window lifter handle.
Electric, typical of modern cars, where to move the glass you just need to press the window button. The electric drive consists of a reversible electric motor with a worm-type gearbox.

In addition, window regulators differ depending on the mechanism of glass movement:

Each option has its pros and cons and technical features. All these device options have one thing in common: one day they fail; this problem especially often occurs in a model that is so popular today as the Lada Kalina.

There can be dozens of reasons why power windows malfunction, but the most common are the following:

The commutator brushes of the electric motor, which is responsible for the glass movement process, freeze. This happens, as a rule, due to overheating of fragile graphite brushes, unstable to sudden temperature fluctuations, and this factor starts a chain reaction: overheating of the brushes begins to melt the nest, which is made of plastic in all Kalinas, and not of the best quality. For this reason, the brushes lose mobility, and the device can only be brought into working condition using a hammer. At the initial stage of the breakdown, it is enough to give a good knock or two on the door trim , but after a couple of weeks, this method stops working, and then you will have to disassemble the window regulator to repair it.
Another cause of failure, typical of the Lada Kalina, as well as many other VAZ models, is the ill-conceived electrical circuit. The contacts cannot withstand the load placed on them, there is no unloading relay, which is why all the window regulators fail at once, and then it is necessary to repair not only the window regulators themselves, but also the remote control.

When it is impossible or too problematic to repair the device, it is more advisable to replace it with a new one. are suitable for the Lada Kalina :

electric window lifter Garnet VAZ – 530 rub.
electric window regulator Ningbo – RUB 1,699
electric window lift AUTO-GEO – RUB 3,300.

Of course, the price is directly related to quality, but if the budget is limited, then the domestic option is not bad.

Now let's talk about how to install window regulators yourself.

Removing the power windows

Let's start with the front mechanisms

Before proceeding with repairs, it is necessary to dismantle the defective device. But in order to remove the window regulator, you will first have to remove the door trim.

So, for work we need:

Now let's get down to business.

The first step is to lift the glass all the way and secure it at the highest point with tape.
Then, using a wrench, remove the two bolts that hold the glass in place (1 in the picture). Also, you need to unscrew the bolt of the inner handle of the lock.
The next step is to disconnect the device motor and wires (2 in the figure).
We unscrew all the nuts on the device (there are 11 of them in total) and remove the window regulator (2 in the figure).

The front window lifters have been removed, let's proceed to dismantling the rear ones (if the problem lies in them too).

Here we need:

two keys, 10 and 8
masking tape.

Just as in the case of the front window lifters, raise the glass all the way and secure it with tape.
Using a size 8 wrench, unscrew the three nuts securing the mechanism.
Take a 10mm wrench and remove 2 bolts and 3 nuts.
Now it will be easy to pull the device out through the hole at the bottom of the rear door.

Dismantling has been completed. Carefully examine the condition of the device; if it cannot be repaired, replace it with a new one.

Let's look at the diagram for switching on power windows on the Lada Kalina

Diagram (click to enlarge)

The decoding of the notation looks like this:

— ignition switch;

— power window switch for the right front door;

— power window switch;

— gear motor for the power window of the right front door;

— gear motor for the electric window of the right rear door;

— gear motor for the electric window of the left rear door;

— gear motor for the electric window of the left front door;

— left rear door power window switch;

— left front door power window switch;

— relay for turning on electric windows;

— to power supplies;

— to the instrument lighting switch;

WITH

— the order of conditional numbering of plugs in the power window blocks.

Is it the motor or the mechanics that is at fault?

If everything in the electrical part is functional, then it is necessary to look for the cause in the mechanical part. To do this, you will have to dismantle and diagnose the window regulator. Let's look at how to remove this node:

It is worth inspecting the removed window regulator for damage.

Removing the window motor

The most common malfunction is wear of the roller teeth or breakage of the traction cable. These parts need to be replaced, but often the entire mechanical part of the window regulator is replaced.

Diagnostics of the window lifter trapezoid

The window lifter (Kalina) does not work: possible breakdowns and their elimination

The question of why the window regulator does not work is often asked by Lada Kalina owners on specialized forums and service stations. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, due to the low reliability of the design. In some cases, the part can be repaired, but in others, all that remains is to remove the non-working window regulator and replace it with a new device. What can cause the mechanism to fail? How to make a replacement? Let's look at these points in detail.

Causes of malfunction

The main reasons why the window regulator does not work on Lada Kalina cars include:

Stuck electric motor brushes. Such a malfunction is possible in case of overheating of the brushes, which do not tolerate sudden temperature changes. As a result of such a negative impact, the plastic socket melts, as well as loss of brush mobility. At the first sign of a problem, knock on the plastic door trim. If you delay this, then you won’t be able to correct the situation with little effort—you’ll have to interfere with the design of the product.
The reason that the window regulator does not work is often the lack of thought through the electrical circuit of the mechanism. The weak link in the chain is the contacts, which cannot withstand the currents passing through them. As a result, the power windows of the Lada Kalina fail due to the lack of a unloading relay. This means that if the mechanism breaks down, repairs to the power windows and control panel may be required.

Practice shows that in most cases, it is not possible to repair the unit, or considerable effort must be made to do so. That's why the best solution is to install new window regulators.

How to remove a window regulator and install a new part

Start work on dismantling the faulty mechanism from the front doors, but to remove the window regulator, free the door from the trim.

To complete the task, do the following:

Raise the glass to the top point and secure it with tape. It does not matter which window lifter the work will be carried out on - the sequence of work will be the same on any front door.
Take a ten-size wrench and unscrew the pair of bolts that hold the glass in place. Also unscrew the lock handle screw from the inside.
Disconnect the electric motor and wiring from the electric motor supply circuit.
Unscrew the eleven nuts on the mechanism, after which you can remove the window regulator.

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When performing work on the rear doors, the procedure will be almost identical. Do the following:

Raise the glass to the top position and secure it according to the principle discussed above.
Using an eight-socket wrench, unscrew the three nuts that hold the assembly in place.
Take a ten key, unscrew a couple of screws and three more nuts.
Remove the assembly through the hole formed at the bottom of the door.
Remove the rear door window regulator of the Lada Kalina and inspect it.
If the problem can be corrected without replacement, have the device repaired. If the breakdown is fatal, for example, the window lift motor or gear is broken, then installation of a new mechanism is required.

If the window regulator does not work, start by determining the cause of the breakdown, and then decide on the urgency of repairing the mechanism. If the malfunction is serious, the only solution is to remove the Lada Kalina window regulator for restoration work or a complete replacement.

Instructions for removing the cladding on Kalina

The first three operations are performed the same way for all Lada Kalina doors. The exception is the trunk hatches of hatchback and station wagon cars, where the disassembly procedure is much simpler. Here's what to do:

By hand, unscrew and pull out the cap of the latch designed to lock the door lock from the inside.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws holding the music system speaker.
Remove the speaker and disconnect the wires from it.

Unscrewing the blocker and acoustics

Advice. The acoustics can be attached either to the door card itself or to the metal door frame. If, after removing the speaker, you observe the first option, then during assembly it is better to redo the fasteners by drilling holes for self-tapping screws. The acoustics should be mounted to the door, not to the upholstery.

Attaching the speaker to the casing is wrong

The further procedure of work differs depending on the location of the door that you are disassembling.

Front passenger door

Here the decorative panel is held on by 8 clips, 2 screws securing the internal handle and two self-tapping screws located under the plastic pocket. The algorithm for dismantling it is as follows:

Using an awl, carefully pry the edge of the plastic plug hiding the screw in the door handle and remove it. Remove the second screw cover in the same way.
Remove both handle screws.
Pull the door opening handle towards you, unscrew the fastening screw and remove the lever. After which you will be able to remove the entire handle.
Unscrew the 2 screws at the bottom of the door card, under the plastic pocket.
Take a flat head screwdriver and pry the top right corner of the trim panel to disengage the first tab. Grab the casing with your fingers and release the remaining pistons manually.
After separating the panel from the door, disconnect the wires coming from the power window button. To do this, pry the connector tab with a screwdriver and pull the block out of the button block. Dismantling of the cladding has been completed.

Passenger side panel removed

Advice. When prying up the edge of the door card with a flat-head screwdriver, you should place a rag under it so as not to scratch the paintwork on the inside.

Nuances of disassembling the driver's door

On this side, the decorative panel is removed in the same order as on the passenger side. But due to small differences in the design, it is necessary to take into account the following nuances:

To make the trim easier to remove, you need to remove the plastic panel covering the rear-view mirror adjustment lever;
the first screw for securing the armrest is located under the plug, and the second is in the recess of the handle;
the door opening handle is located on top of the armrest and is removed after unscrewing the fastening screw.

The plastic socket for the mirror drive can be easily removed by hand

The panel on the rear view mirror adjustment is removed using a flat screwdriver, which is used to pry it off from below. On vehicles equipped with electrically controlled mirrors, there is no adjustment lever, and instead there is a plug on the panel.

On the driver's side, the screw is hidden in the armrest

Reference. Some drivers unknowingly try to pick out this plug to disconnect the panel. The action is useless, since the element is easily removed by hand, but unsuccessful attempts leave unsightly scratches on it.

Screw securing the lever for opening the door

Rear door trim

Here the upholstery is pressed to the door by 10 plastic clips and 2 screws securing the handle. The disassembly technology is as follows:

The first step is to remove the mechanical window lifter handle. Use an awl to pry up the plastic half-ring that secures the lever to the axle. Pull it out and remove the handle.
Pull out the 2 plastic plugs on the door handle and remove the fastening screws. After this, the element will be easily removed.
Using a flat-head screwdriver, pull out the lower far corner of the decorative panel and snap out the first piston.
Grab the door card with your hand and remove it, releasing the remaining clips along the contour. The casing has been successfully dismantled.

Scheme for dismantling the decorative panel

Note

Please note that the opening handle lever on Kalina 1 will have to be unscrewed and removed, but on Kalina 2 there is no need to remove it, since it is screwed directly to the door and is in no way connected to the decorative panel

To remove the window lifter handle, you need to pull out the half ring

Otherwise, the upholstery on the doors of the second generation Lada Kalina car is removed in the same way, there are no differences.

Electrical faults

The first and most difficult problem with the operation of window regulators is that the brushes get stuck in the commutator of the electric motor, which drives the window raising/lowering mechanism. This happens because during operation of the electric motor the graphite brushes overheat, and the plastic socket in which they are installed melts due to high temperatures. This leads to the fact that the brushes simply stick to the plastic socket. Since AvtoVAZ does not want to give up plastic and replace the socket with a metal one, the car owners themselves will have to modify this design.

Tools and Supplies

Reinstallation and repair of the part can be done in the garage; for the work you will need the following tools and consumables:

Set of car keys.
Set of heads, ratchets and cranks.
Set of special plastic tools.
Ruler for opening the door of a Lada Granta car.
Phillips and flat head screwdrivers.
Anti-corrosion lubricant WD-40.
Litol lubricant.
Rags.

The work does not require special skills; the driver only needs to carefully dismantle and install new parts according to our instructions.

Check the fuse

Another common cause of problems with the operation of the window lift system is related to the heavy load experienced by the contacts on the common window lift control panel. Since AvtoVAZ specialists did not provide a discharge relay in the electrical circuit, the remote control is unable to withstand these loads. As a result, both the front and rear power windows fail. In this case, the owner will have to fix problems in the remote control.

If the window regulators refuse to perform their functions on all sides at once, then it is recommended to check the integrity of the 30 A fuse. You should look for it under the hood, in the mounting block. If this element is burned out, then a dark place will be visible where there was a short circuit. It would also be a good idea to check the condition of the wire insulation. In this case, you need to look especially carefully at the wires at the transition points from the body to the doors.

Mechanical defects

What can interfere with the proper operation of an electric motor? It is recommended to inspect the drive panel.

If the glass begins to respond to pressing the button only after knocking on the door, it means that the panel is stuck. To fix this, dismantle the casing, as well as the rotor, and clean these parts with sandpaper.

If, when pressing the button, the driver hears a characteristic growl, but the windows do not move, it means that the plastic gear of the gearbox is badly worn. Repair is not possible here - only replacement.

Another reason why the window regulator (Kalina station wagon is no exception) does not work is moisture getting inside the door and oxidation of the moving systems. As a result of oxidation, the mechanisms jam.

If a very loud noise is heard while the glass is moving, then the gearbox bearing needs to be replaced. If the glass twitches when you try to close the window, it means it is warped or foreign objects have gotten into the roller.

It also happens that the mechanism does not work even after replacing the electric motor. Then the problem is hidden in the cable. It should be replaced. For a Lada Kalina car, the replacement price will be approximately 300-400 rubles, since this cable is not sold separately.

Mechanical problems

The car owner will have to dismantle the ESP for diagnostics. You can remove it quickly and without much effort using the instructions:

remove the door card;
remove the window regulator;
inspect it for damage;
remove the motor.

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Most often, the malfunction is associated with wear on the roller teeth or a broken traction cable. They will need to be replaced, but it is better to change the entire mechanical part of the device.

If the ESP functions but poorly, for example, it rises jerkily, using additional physical force, then you can try replacing the gear and cleaning the housing from dirt.

The reason why the window lifter does not work on a Lada Kalina car is quite possible to diagnose and correct on your own.

Remote controller

If the fuse is still intact and the window does not go up or down, you should go to the control panel on the driver's door. Using the same screwdriver, remove the plastic cover - under it is the board that needs to be removed.

There is a switch on it - it is recommended to check the fit of the terminals, as well as the integrity of the wiring. Problems with this remote control will explain why the rear windows on the Kalina do not work. The switch can be checked using a tester, and if it is faulty, it must be replaced.

conclusions

Thus, it can be seen that the reasons for the malfunction of the window regulator are quite simple to eliminate. If you find the reason, you can easily repair the unit yourself. On the Lada Kalina there are only a few reasons why the window regulator fails.

There are several reasons why the window regulator on the Lada Kalina does not work. Repair of the window regulator is carried out when a cracking sound appears when the mechanism is started. In this situation, a cracking sound indicates that the teeth of the worm gear have been cut off. It is recommended to install a new gearbox.

Reasons for failure

The window regulator consists of mechanics and electrics, and therefore the reasons must be sought in these parts. Let's look at where the problem may lie:

A fuse has blown or a relay has broken.

The relay can be replaced with a jumper as in the photo. But remember that this is a temporary option, be sure to change the relay in case of breakdown

There is a breakdown in the wires or the chip has come off.

Tap to the left of the button, then try pressing the button. If it works, then the contact between the wire and the button is to blame.

Problems with the power window control unit.
Mechanical failure within the part itself.

All these reasons can lead to the fact that one or both window regulators may not work.

Troubleshooting Methods

So, when the window regulator stops working, it is necessary to find and eliminate the cause. Let's look at the whole process and steps step by step:

The first thing you need to pay attention to is the fuse . In the block it is marked as F5. You need to take it out and look. If it burns out, it should be replaced with the same one with the appropriate marking.
If the fuse is intact, then the problem is in the power supply and you need to look for a broken wire problem . We take out the fuse and use a tester to check whether there is voltage in the on-board circuit. To do this, you need to insert the probes into the sockets and see if there is power supply. If not, then you should check the wires, relays, and control unit.

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The power window button stopped responding to lowering, both on the driver's and passenger's sides. Right front door. That is, the glass goes up, but there is no reaction when it goes down.

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Most likely a wiring break. Remove the door trim and disconnect the glass window chip. and check the power supply and mass for lowering. Maybe the motor itself is to blame. But most likely the break is either in the corrugation between the door and the counter. Or even lower, maybe in the threshold, there is ESP wiring. Search

You can replace the button on the right door. It’s better to first check whether the lowering voltage comes from the left button to the right, whether it passes through the right button.

The funny thing is that you end up disassembling and reassembling the engine and that’s it. It feels like when closing the window, an impact occurs and the shaft gradually disengages. I suffered with both the right and left doors.

It is easy to check the serviceability of the button without disassembling the door. With the engine turned off, you press the button and if it is working properly, the light in the instrument panel will dim slightly.

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We check the quality of work

As you can see, this work is not at all difficult, it can be done independently, saving a lot of money on a car service, which will charge you a tidy sum for it.

In addition, since we had to remove the door trim, we can also carry out sound insulation, which in the Lada Kalina is also not at the highest level.

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Sometimes, owners of Lada Kalina are faced with a problem when the power windows do not work. One or both may not work at once. But how to find out the reason why this happens? In fact, there are not many reasons and they are quite easy to eliminate.

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"Kalina" and replacement of the window regulator

First you need to purchase a gearbox. Now they are sold in the same housing with the motor. Then the door trim is dismantled. Experts do not recommend performing this operation outdoors on a frosty day in winter, since the Kalina’s casing is secured to soft plastic pistons. If a fastener element falls off, you will have to glue it. Then you should unscrew the screws and other fasteners that hold the internal opening handle. The wiring harness and the speakers are disconnected.

The next step is to unscrew the glass itself, which is held in the guides. You need to unscrew the four bolts with a 10mm wrench. As a result, the glass will drop to the bottom. You should also remove the curtain that is attached to the bottom of the glass unit. The window regulator itself is secured with 4 nuts on the left and 4 on the right on the guides. The gear motor is also held in place by three nuts.

The block is dismantled through technological holes. This is a carriage and two guides. The gearbox control cable is passed through the latter. There are rings on the cable in two places, attached to the carriages.

The gearbox consists of two parts connected by studs. If the latter are unscrewed, the motor will fall apart into two parts. One contains a motor with a gear. The other part is a drum with special grooves.

After replacing the gearbox, you need to reassemble everything in the reverse order and you can enjoy the reanimated mechanism. The gear motor is inexpensive and replacing it is quite simple.

Before assembly, you must carefully inspect and lubricate the cable. If after this the driver's window lifter does not work on the Kalina car, then it is recommended to check the amplifier tube. In order for the glass to go down completely, the rubber bumpers are shortened.

Installation Features

As for installation, it is carried out in the reverse order of removal:

First, the new mechanism is secured with eleven nuts.
Then the wiring and electric motor are connected.
After this, find the screw that secures the inner handle of the lock and tighten it completely.
At the final stage of installation of the front joint ventures, the adhesive tape is removed.
Next, through the hole in the rear door, a new window regulator is installed instead of the old one.
Using a 10 mm wrench, you need to tighten all the corresponding screws and nuts. Use an 8mm wrench to tighten the nuts that secure the assembly. The tape is removed.

After completing the installation, you need to check how correctly the window opens and closes, whether there are any distortions and whether the mechanism as a whole is securely fixed. If mistakes are made, the problem must be corrected immediately so that it does not catch you at the most inopportune moment.

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Replacing gears

If the window regulator willingly goes down but refuses to go up, then the gears will need to be replaced. The first operation is to dismantle the upholstery along with the switch block. Next, unscrew the three nuts that hold the gear motor.

Then unscrew the nuts securing the mechanism and the bolts securing the glass, not forgetting to disconnect the block. Next, the gearbox itself is removed, the screws are unscrewed and the cover is removed. Using a screwdriver, the gear is removed, and its housing must be thoroughly cleaned. The bearing, as well as the worm, should also be thoroughly lubricated. Then everything is put together in reverse order.

If the window regulator does not work (Kalina hatchback is no exception), then after such a replacement it will definitely work, because the gear is one of the typical reasons for the mechanism to fail.

If all these measures do not help, then the entire mechanism is changed completely along with the motor. Dismantling is not so difficult, the main thing is to buy a high-quality mechanism. Spare parts sold may differ from those installed at the factory.

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