How to remove the rear bumper of a Lada Granta liftback

Removing the rear bumper of Lada Granta

Tools:

Small flat screwdriver
Medium Phillips screwdriver
Ratchet wrench
Torx T20 socket
8 mm head
10 mm head
Pliers

Notes:

Carry out the work when repairing and replacing the rear bumper. Perform bumper removal operations with an assistant.

1. Remove the left and right rear wheel mud flaps as described in this article.

2. Remove the taillights as described here.

3. In the wheel arch of the left rear wheel, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the self-tapping screw securing the bumper to the body.

4. Similarly, unscrew the self-tapping screw in the right wheel arch.

5. Having opened the trunk lid, use a 10 mm socket to unscrew eight self-tapping screws 1 for the upper fastening of the bumper to the body.

6. From the bottom of the car, using the same tool, unscrew the three screws 1 of the lower fastening of the bumper to the body, and also, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screws 2 securing the mudguard to the body.

7. Remove the left side of the bumper from the gap formed by the rear fender and the pressure pad welded to it.

8. Perform a similar operation on the other side of the car.

9. Remove the rear bumper.

10. Reinstall the rear bumper in reverse order.

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Why do you need to remove the front bumper?

From time to time, for various reasons, the car owner needs to independently carry out some work on the car, which involves removing the front bumper.

Installation or replacement of lighting fixtures located in the front part of the car.
Work with electrical wiring.
Repair and replacement of signaling device.
Tuning works.
Bumper straightening, repair or replacement.
Body painting.
Installation of sensors, for example, external temperature.
Installation of additional equipment and devices.

In order to detach the front body kit yourself, the car owner will need the simplest set of tools and auxiliary materials.

Removing the front and rear bumper Grants

If you decide to do external tuning of the Grant, for example, replace the standard bumper with an alternative one, or the goal is simply to repair it, then before starting all the work you should study the question “how to remove the bumper.”

How to remove the front bumper of LADA Granta (VAZ 2190)

Necessary tools: screwdriver with a Phillips blade, keys “8”, TORX T20, socket head “10”.

Remove the registration plate and unscrew the two bolts underneath it securing the bumper to the amplifier;
Unscrew the 4 screws (two on each side) securing the front parts of the fender liners to the front bumper;
Unscrew the 6 bolts of the upper bumper-to-body mounting.

Unscrew 4 screws A and 3 bolts B of the lower fastening of the front bumper to the body and fender liners;
Unclip the side latches securing the front bumper to the fender on both sides. If there are fog lights, disconnect the wiring harness blocks;
Remove the front bumper by sliding it forward.

If necessary, you can remove the radiator trim. Install the front bumper in the reverse order.

How to remove the rear bumper of LADA Granta (VAZ 2190)

Necessary tools: TORX TZO and “10” keys, a screwdriver with a Phillips blade. Remove the rear wheel mudguards.

Unscrew the 2 screws (one on each side) securing the rear bumper to the wheel arches;
Unscrew the 3 bolts of the lower rear bumper mounting to the body. Remove the tail lights;
Unscrew the 8 bolts that secure the rear bumper to the body.

Unclip the latches securing the rear bumper to the fender on both sides;
Move the bumper away from the body to the length of the connecting wires. Remove the wiring harness seal from the body opening using a screwdriver;
Pull the wiring harness out of the body. Disconnect the connectors from the license plate light wires;
Remove the rear bumper by sliding it backwards.

Installing the rear bumper is carried out in the reverse order. By the way, do you know how to install a tuning bumper? Keywords:

Direct dismantling process

It is important to remember that the mounting features of the front and rear bumpers are significantly different. So you need to focus only on suitable guides.

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To begin with, you will need to prepare an open-end or socket wrench with a “10” head and a ratchet, as well as a cross-shaped head. Try not to put TORX T-20 too far away. All these tools will be useful to you.

But TORX T-30 is not always needed, but only in some batches of the Lada Granta. Be extremely careful as careless movements may cause the latches to break.

Repairing plastic parts is very difficult.

The first dismantling point says to remove the license plate of the car.
Now remove the two mounting screws that you will find directly behind the license plate. For this purpose, you need to use a key with a “10” head.
After this, twist the steering wheel as much as possible to get to the bolts above the wheels. They press the bumper on the arches. The steering wheel will need to be rotated alternately in one direction and the other to unscrew two bolts on each arch. This is where TORX T-20 type wrenches come in handy. Just remember that the bolts are not nearby. One of them can be found at the top, and the other almost at the very bottom.
Next, you need to unscrew two more bolts that secure the front element to the fender liner on its lower part.
There will be three more bolts at the bottom. When unscrewing them, you need to pay special attention to what type of crankcase protection is made. If it was not done at the factory, it can make removing the front bumper much more difficult. In this situation, you will have to disconnect the protection, placing any suitable object under it, so as not to render the rear fastenings unusable.
Now try to pull the part out of the latches as carefully as possible. That's it, the bumper is completely removed.

If everything is relatively clear regarding the issues of dismantling the front bumper, then why such a procedure may be required still needs to be figured out.

Most often, the bumper needs to be dismantled in order to repair it.

The fact is that it is made of plastic, so it will be very easy to damage it. And, given some difficulties in welding plastic, the best choice would be to completely dismantle the bumper. In addition, if it is no longer possible to repair it, then you may need to completely replace this part with a new one.

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But, in addition to the real need to replace the bumper, its dismantling is also required in situations where you install a new tuned radiator grille or new “horns”.

In addition, the bumper will significantly interfere with the installation of fog lights. In any case, working with the body will be much more convenient without a bumper.

Removing the front bumper of the Lada Granta liftback and sedan

How to choose and replace the front bumper on a Lada Granta car

Modern car tuning (external) involves replacing certain factory parts. So, car enthusiasts change the front bumper of the Lada Granta first of all. From a purely external perspective, the factory one looks good, but it lags behind automotive fashion trends. And any accessory does not withstand the asphalt surface for long: flying stones quickly render it unusable.

Selecting a part and the tools required for replacement

Before you buy a bumper for a Lada Granta, you should ask about its dimensions and location of attachment points. Their manufacturers are not very concerned about the problems of car enthusiasts and produce products according to their own patterns for certain brands of the most popular cars.

Alas, the front bumper of the Lada Granta does not fit every car model. Decide in advance on your wishes and go shopping.

They usually buy front bumpers for Lada of two types: “Robot” and STM. There are other models of accessories on sale that are perfect for your car.

However, the popularity of these accessories remains high, regardless of the appearance of certain new products. We will assume that you have made your choice and purchased the accessory you like. We arm ourselves with tools and begin the process of dismantling the old one. You need to have with you:

Removing and replacing parts

The bumper must be removed carefully without sudden movements or jerks.

The front bumper of the Lada Granta needs to be removed by two people. This way you will definitely not tear off the latches and damage the fastening points. This is especially true if you are dismantling the bumper on a Granta liftback (with special treatment of the metal from which the car body is made).

If you decide to remove the front bumper of the Lada Granta without outside help, you need to arrange stops under it at three points (not in one line). After removing part of the fastener, the accessory will lower slightly and the stops will keep it from sagging more and more - this way the latches will not break.

Before removing the front bumper on your car, first remove the license plate. Behind it you will see the heads of two “10” bolts; they must be unscrewed. Now we open the hood: in the upper part there are 6 bolts that secure the front bumper of the Lada to the car body. These bolts also need to be unscrewed.

The following fastening points connect the front bumper of the Lada with the fender liner. Getting to these points is not very convenient, as the wheel gets in the way. We turn the car's steering wheel until maximum ease of access to the bolts is achieved. There are two of them on each side. The bolts need to be unscrewed and lowered below, under the front bumper of the Lada Granta.

There are two more screws and three bolts that hold the part being removed. It is possible that additionally installed crankcase protection will interfere with final removal. It needs to be released (it is not necessary to remove it completely if the protection is not connected to the accessory by single attachment points).

And now the front bumper of the Lada just needs to be pulled on both sides in a horizontal plane in the direction of the intended movement of the car. The latches should come out of the holes without obstruction. If this does not happen, then you forgot about some of the attachment points where the Lada front bumper was fixed. You need to remove all screws and bolts.

The part is removed without jerking or changing the direction of movement.

The front bumper of the Lada Granta has been removed, and you can continue to carry out the planned tuning or repairs.

Optional equipment

Transforming a car is rarely complete without replacing the front bumper

As a rule, tuning the front part of a Lada car is not limited to replacing the described accessory with a more modern and durable option. That’s why car enthusiasts buy a Lada Granta bumper, which at first glance does not at all correspond to this car model. For the new model, you also need to buy the appropriate headlights, foglights, and direction indicators.

It will take longer to remake such a front bumper for a Lada Granta, since not only the mounting points may not fit the car (after all, it’s easy to do them yourself in the right places). Car enthusiasts are still trying to “finish up” even the latest new product that they managed to buy.

Frankly, such zeal and desire of car enthusiasts to remake the Lada externally only evokes a desire to create: the cars turn out to be very beautiful and unusual.

Look at or in the photo how car owners were able to remake their iron horses, and you will see for yourself.

Procedure for dismantling the rear bumper

Once all the tools are selected and are in close proximity to you, you can begin to work. To do this, you will need to take a TORX T-30 wrench with a 10mm head, as well as a Phillips head screwdriver.

Carefully remove the mudguards, if present.
After this, you will reach a part, on both sides of which you can find a screw. They secure the bumper to the wheel arches. As you might guess, you need to unscrew the screws on both wheels.
Now you need to remove three bolts at once that hold the bumper to the car body.
After this, you will have access to the rear lights, which will need to be carefully removed. They are practically not held back by anything, so this should not be a problem.
Unscrew the two screws under the headlights.
Now comes the turn of the eight screws that secure the bumper to the top of the body. They are all located in one row. Just keep in mind that there are screws under the headlights. And, if you don’t unscrew them, the bumper will remain motionless.
There are special latches on the sides of the bumper that secure the part to the car. You need to be very careful with them, as they are extremely easy to break. This is especially easy to do if the car has already been sitting outside for several winters.
And only now can you carefully move the part away from the car body a short distance. But it should not exceed the size of the wiring harness that is located there.
This tourniquet is carefully pryed off with a screwdriver or any other suitable object. It is important to carefully remove the harness from the rubber, as it is tightly packed into the body holes. If you cannot cope on your own, then you should call another person for help.
Once the harness is within your reach, you can carefully unplug the wire blocks. This will turn off the license plate light and make it possible to remove the bumper completely.

Naturally, the installation of the Lada Granta bumper is carried out in the reverse order with strict adherence to all points.

In what cases may it be necessary to remove the rear bumper?

Replacing a bumper as a result of an accident

Considering the popularity of the Grant in our country, as well as in neighboring countries, you can notice that more and more copies of this car are appearing on the roads. This means that they injure their bumpers very often. So, it may be necessary to remove the bumper in order to replace it with a new one.

Removing the bumper is also appropriate when you want to replace it with another model, creating a new image for your car.

Tuning bumper models

Bumper I'm a robot on Granta

The I'm a robot type bumper is now popular, which takes into account many parameters, including increasing aerodynamic characteristics. However, such specifications are more typical for the front bumper, while the rear bumper exclusively improves the appearance of the car. In addition, such a bumper will be very easy to attach, since it is completely compatible with the factory mounts.

Custom rear bumper

The STM type bumper design will significantly improve the cooling efficiency of the brakes, which is preferred by practical car enthusiasts.

The most popular extras are the most profitable

Car dealership managers have a list of priorities, what to offer the buyer first and what to offer last. And although they sell rugs with great profit, they are in the middle of this list. The salon receives the most profit from the alarm system and additional processing of the car body.

The dream of many car owners is for the car not to rust ahead of time. And car dealerships know this; they offer to apply anti-corrosion coating to the body without leaving the showroom. The main argument: we will apply a coating to a clean body, this will give a greater percentage of protection than coating elsewhere on a body that has been exposed to external influences. They will also offer to provide protection from gravel and sound insulation, and they will apply the same anti-corrosion compound, because all these properties are listed on its labels. This is already some kind of scam.

The second priority is the sale of alarm systems. In order not to miss out on the client, managers argue for installing the alarm directly in the salon by the fact that installation in a third-party organization will lead to disruption of the fastening of the trim elements and, as a result, to damage to the wiring. Well, in order not to let the client cool down, immediately tell him about the advantages of autostart, which he will receive right in their salon when installing an alarm system.

How to remove the bumper on a Grant yourself: front-rear, sedan-liftback

Removing the front bumper Grant

We will approach the process in detail with preparation and step-by-step illustrations.

Necessary tool

Cooking:

Torx hexagon T-20;
Phillips screwdriver;
Wrenches 10: ring or open-end, ratchet with corresponding head;
Pit or lift.

How to remove step by step

Let's get to work.

Step 1: remove the license plate frame from the front bumper - there are 2 10mm bolts under it. Unscrew them.

Step 2: open the hood. We unscrew 6 bolts: 4 hold the radiator frame from above, one more to the right and left of the frame.

Step 3: Remove the star screws (you need a Torx wrench) that secure the fender liners. 2 on each side.

Step 4: from below we find 2 screws (on the right and on the left) closer to the wings - unscrew them.

Step 5: remove the last three fastening bolts from the bottom closer to the protection. If the protection interferes, unscrew the edge that interferes with dismantling.

Step 6: along the edges near the wings, carefully pull the bumper towards you until it comes off the latches.

Are fog lights installed? Disconnect them before work!

Reassemble in reverse order.

How to remove the rear bumper

We won’t break the article into different ones – we’ll talk about the rear bumper too. To remove you need:

Crosshead screwdriver;
Wrenches 10 – open-end or socket;
Torx hexagons 20 and 30;
Preferably a lift.

Let's see step by step how to remove the rear body kit on a Grant:

Stage 1. Remove the 5 mounting points of the bumper from below. You can lift the car on a lift - this will make the task easier.

Stage 2. We move on to mounting in the rear arches. Here we remove the clamp 3, screws 1 and 2.

Stage 3. Dismantle the rear lights - from the trunk side, remove the lamp chip and three fastening nuts.

How to remove rear lights in 5 steps - see here.

We look at the rear of the car with the lights removed - in front of us are the last 8 mounting points. Four in the place where the trunk lid comes.

2 more under each lamp.

Stage 4. The bumper is free. Do not rip it abruptly to the side! All that remains is to disconnect the wiring.

Be sure to unscrew the license plate light mount. If you have parking sensors installed, disconnect the sensors!

We put everything back together in reverse order.

General questions about body kit 2190

Let's answer a couple of basic questions about Granta bumpers.

Why you may need to replace the bumper

Possible reason for replacing the body kit on a VAZ 2190:

Minor (or major) accident;
Installation of a non-original body kit;
Installation of additional devices: emergency parking sensors, rear view camera, etc.;
Curiosity.

There are many options for non-standard body kits for Lada today.

Where to find the front bumper amplifier

Unlike pre-restyling Kalinas, Grant comes with a bumper reinforcement from the factory. Many people confuse it with a regular mount. You will gain access to the part only after dismantling the front body kit.

Video instructions on how to shoot

Here are videos with the work process:

Reminder

Let's summarize:

To remove the front/rear body kit, it is better to use a lift; You will need: a Phillips screwdriver, a 10mm socket wrench, a 20/30 Torx sprocket, a ratchet with a set of sockets; Simple, but important: wash the car before work, since we will be tinkering with the dirtiest part of the car; After dismantling all mounting points, check and disconnect all wiring, such as PTF, license plate lights or parking sensors. Do you like working with Granta? See other articles

For example, how to install acoustics yourself

Do you like working with Granta? See other articles. For example, how to install acoustics yourself.

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General questions about body kit 2190

Let's answer a couple of basic questions about Granta bumpers.

Differences between sedan and liftback bumpers

The principle of working with front and rear bumpers on a sedan and a liftback is the same! There are no fundamental differences.

Why you may need to replace the bumper

Possible reason for replacing the body kit on a VAZ 2190:

Minor (or major) accident;
Installation of a non-original body kit;
Installation of additional devices: emergency parking sensors, rear view camera, etc.;
Curiosity.

There are many options for non-standard body kits for Lada today.

Non-native body kits are made unofficially. This can lead to problems with joints and color mismatches.

Where to find the front bumper amplifier

Unlike pre-restyling Kalinas, Grant comes with a bumper reinforcement from the factory . Many people confuse it with a regular mount. You will gain access to the part only after dismantling the front body kit.

The amplifier on the Lada is rather symbolic, like the factory crankcase protection. But there is no such thing on Kalina.

Video instructions on how to shoot

Here are videos with the work process:

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Dismantling tools

Naturally, you will need to acquire some tools to get the job done. Most likely, you already have them, but preparing them in advance will not hurt even in this case.

The list of required tools includes:

Phillips screwdriver with Phillips head;
open-end wrench “10”. It can be replaced with a spanner of a similar size;
In addition, you will need another pair of keys such as TORX T-20 and TORX T-30.

How to remove the rear bumper

We won’t break the article into different ones – we’ll talk about the rear bumper too. To remove you need:

Crosshead screwdriver;
Wrenches 10 – open-end or socket;
Torx hexagons 20 and 30;
Preferably a lift.

Let's see step by step how to remove the rear body kit on a Grant:

Stage 1. Remove the 5 mounting points of the bumper from below. You can lift the car on a lift - this will make the task easier.

Stage 2. We move on to mounting in the rear arches. Here we remove the clamp 3, screws 1 and 2.

We carry out this stage on both sides.

Stage 3. Dismantle the rear lights - from the trunk side, remove the lamp chip and three fastening nuts.

How to remove rear lights in 5 steps - see here.

We look at the rear of the car with the lights removed - in front of us are the last 8 mounting points. Four in the place where the trunk lid comes.

2 more under each lamp.

If you do not remove the lights, the body kit cannot be dismantled. No way.

Stage 4. The bumper is free. Do not rip it abruptly to the side! All that remains is to disconnect the wiring.

We put everything back together in reverse order.

Procedure for work

Placing the vehicle within the perimeter of the repair area;

Open the hood/trunk lid;
Unscrew the mounting bolts one by one. In the case of the rear bumper, first remove the rear lights to provide access to the bolts;
Remove the plastic bumper and carry out maintenance;
Put on a new one and secure it with clips.

DIY installation is complete.

Bottom line The process of replacing the front / rear bumper yourself is not at all difficult. If you have tools, equipment, and spare parts, prevention will take no more than 15 minutes. When it comes to the negative consequences of an accident, impact, collision, the time interval is impossible to predict. Before removing the Grant liftback bumper, be sure to conduct preliminary diagnostics using digital scanners to determine the geometry of the body.

Branded accessories

The choice of additional equipment and services at car dealerships is extensive. Branded accessories are divided into classic accessories and additional options (equipment).

Classic accessories can be called souvenirs; the car dealership even has a sales plan for these souvenirs. Among the accessories that have become widespread:

Branded key rings
T-shirts and baseball caps with the brand logo
Mug with logo
Flash drive with logo
Soft toy or pillow

All this souvenir is not in demand among buyers of budget cars, if only key fobs.

And we know very well that all this in a regular store costs 2-3 times cheaper, but there are also lovers of this product. My wife's brother has his own auto parts store and ordered a windbreaker with the BMW logo from his supplier, and he didn't even know what it looked like, what material it was made of, but the fact that it was 50% cheaper than in the official store encouraged him to buy. As a result, he received a white sweatshirt with a small BMW logo on the chest for 3,800 rubles and is satisfied; for a premium BMW owner, this is not money.

The same goes for an amenity kit in a leather case for 15 thousand rubles with Porsche branded embossing. Is 15 thousand a lot of money for a Porsche buyer for several million rubles? This is his pocket money for “seeds”.

Remove the rear bumper of the Lada Granta. We remove the rear bumper on a Lada Granta with our own hands: video and photos

How to remove the rear bumper on a Lada Granta: photos and videos

Domestic cars have finally become truly modern vehicles, the quality of which meets all the latest standards. However, breakdowns also occur on modern cars.

For example, you may need to remove the rear bumper on a Lada Granta as a result of its breakdown. To avoid hitting curbs, you can increase the vehicle's ground clearance. To do this, you don’t have to go to a workshop; you can do everything yourself in your garage.

Dismantling tools

Hello, today we will look at the process of replacing the rear bumper on a Lada Granta. The rear bumper is most often removed for repairs if there are small cracks or chips, or to replace it with a new one after a minor accident.

So, let's begin. First of all, unscrew and remove the mudguards

Removing the rear mudguards

Next, unscrew one bolt on each side that secures the bumper to the arches

Unscrew the rear bumper fastenings to the arches

Then unscrew the 3 bolts that secure the rear bumper from below

Unscrew the lower mountings of the rear bumper

Now unscrew the 8 bolts that secure the rear bumper to the body from above

Unscrew the upper mounts of the rear bumper

Next, carefully snap off the bumper along the edges (it is secured with plastic latches)

Unclip the rear bumper mounts

After this, remove the rubber seal from the body, take out the wires and disconnect the license plate light connector, remove the rear bumper

Remove the rubber seal from the body

Disconnect the license plate light connector

Installation of the rear bumper occurs in the reverse order.

Results

Replacing the rear bumper of a Lada Granta is a fairly simple task. You just need to take into account that the plastic from which the bumper is made can be easily broken. The same applies to fastenings. The fact is that screws made of metal can exert excessive pressure on the surface of the plastic, causing it to simply burst. To avoid this, you need to tighten the bolts with a certain force set on the handle.

But, in general, you shouldn’t have any problems with removing and then installing the bumper.

How to remove the rear bumper of LADA Granta (VAZ 2190)

Necessary tools: TORX TZO and “10” keys, a screwdriver with a Phillips blade.

Remove the rear wheel mudguards.

Unscrew the 2 screws (one on each side) securing the rear bumper to the wheel arches;
Unscrew the 3 bolts of the lower rear bumper mounting to the body. Remove the tail lights;
Unscrew the 8 bolts that secure the rear bumper to the body.

Unclip the latches securing the rear bumper to the fender on both sides;
Move the bumper away from the body to the length of the connecting wires. Remove the wiring harness seal from the body opening using a screwdriver;
Pull the wiring harness out of the body. Disconnect the connectors from the license plate light wires;
Remove the rear bumper by sliding it backwards.

Tool

The most necessary thing can be considered a regular screwdriver with a Phillips-type Phillips blade;
also a wrench with a “10” head and a corresponding ratchet. The key can be open-end or cap.
In addition, wrenches like TORX T-20 and TORX T-30 will be useful to us.

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Among other things, it would not hurt to lift the car on a hydraulic lift, since this will give you access to the lower part of the mounts. If there is no such lift, then you will need to drive the car into a “pit” or overpass.

As a last resort, have a rag ready to lay on the ground.

DIY rear bumper repair of Lada Granta

The roads are full of surprises and in most cases unpleasant. Breakdowns occur every now and then at the most inopportune moments. However, the good news is that most of these unpleasant surprises are repairable and can be repaired without difficulty, even at home.

Today in the “Lada Granta Repair” section I want to talk about how to repair a bumper at home. You will learn how and with what you can glue a cracked bumper, using only available material and the simplest tool.

Lada Granta bumper repair requires:

Set of keys (8, 10, 13);
Soldering iron;
Copper mesh and wire;
Pliers, scissors, knife and tape measure;
And of course, direct hands :).

As you can see in the photo, the bumper is cracked “not like a child”, in addition, the fasteners are broken off, so the work ahead is not easy. First you need to dismantle the bumper; I’ll tell you how to do it correctly now. The algorithm is approximately the following.

How to remove the rear bumper on a Lada Granta?

The first thing to do is remove the tail lights.
This is done as follows. Remove the decorative cover under which the fasteners are located. Unscrew the three nuts with an “8” key. On the side, the flashlight is held on a rubber holder. Pull the lantern and remove it. We do the same in relation to the second lantern.
After removing the lantern, you will see two 10mm bolts, unscrew them.
Next, use the same key to unscrew two more bolts located in the center of the bumper.
Under the rubber stop of the cover there are two more key screws at “13”; we also unscrew them.
Using a “10” wrench, unscrew the three bolts that are located under the bumper.
Next, take a screwdriver and free the bumper from the mudguards, unscrew the screws that secure them.
We do the same with the screws that connect the bumper to the wing.

Now, in theory, nothing prevents us from removing the bumper...

Lada Granta rear bumper repair

Once the bumper is removed, we proceed directly to its repair.

We clean the bumper, collect all the pieces and outline the scope of the upcoming work. You immediately need to cut small pieces of wiring that will act as staples. We cut depending on the size of the damage and the length of the “seam” itself. The pieces themselves should be approximately 15-20 mm.

Next, we take our pieces and begin to put them together into one whole. To do this we use a soldering iron. You can, in principle, first grab the pieces with glue or simply use a soldering iron, and only then solder the cut pieces of copper. Here, as they say, whatever is more convenient for you, the main thing is that everything is as tight as possible and less noticeable from the outside.

The soldering of the bumper itself looks like this: we apply a piece of wire and heat it with a soldering iron already in place, that is, at the seam itself. We warm until he starts to drown

It is important here not to overdo it and not make a hole in the bumper. We do not place our staples very often, about 1-2 cm apart, depending on the situation.

Now that the pieces are assembled and the bumper is more or less holding in place, it wouldn’t hurt to reinforce the seam with glass mat and epoxy resin, this will add strength to the seam.
The broken “ear” (fastener) was soldered in a similar way, and for reliability, a copper mesh was used, which we laid and heat on both sides of the fastener using a soldering iron.

Next, you should perform a series of paint and varnish works that will completely restore the bumper. Read more about this in this article, where the painting process is described in detail.

And those who, for one reason or another, do not want to paint the bumper yet can begin assembly.

In principle, the bumper is intact, and the damage is practically invisible, although sooner or later it will still have to be painted.

That's all for me. As you can see, even at home, repairing the Lada Granta bumper is quite possible, and nothing is impossible. All you need is a soldering iron and the desire to do something yourself

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Is native better?

But we could buy a non-original carpet for the trunk, we decided. The interior was original to the old owner and is in very good condition. The Chinese trunk litter we bought, there is no other way to call it, disappointed us. She warped immediately, although it was not winter. It was problematic to take it out for cleaning and put it back, we were afraid it would burst.

Car owners are right when they say that the original floor mats will not slip under the pedal at the most inopportune moment; the original ones fit like a glove, unlike the universal ones. Moreover, now the difference in price is not big; if you save on rugs, you will blame yourself later.

The same can be said about original covers, unlike universal ones, they fit great, and if we take a non-original one, at least not the cheapest one, this rag won’t last even a year.