Repair of driver's seat VAZ 2107

Removing the front seats

The seat needs to be pushed all the way forward, after which you can see two mounting bolts on the slide that need to be unscrewed. After this, the chair is moved back as much as possible, the two fastenings at the front are unscrewed. In this case, you need to unscrew the nut on the left with a No. 13 wrench. After these steps are completed, the chair can be easily removed from the interior, making it possible to repair it.

The front seat adjustment mechanisms are known to jam quite often, so they can also be disassembled for the following work:

• cleaning from dirt,
• applying lubricant,
• repair, repair
• replacing worn parts.

The VAZ skid consists of a limiter, a bracket for a screw rod, a lock for the internal guide, a rod, guides, sliders and a roller with a rubber ring, a spring, a latch, a back reinforcement, a cotter pin, a handle for the latch from the mechanism for moving the skid, and other parts.

To carry out the work, you need to dismantle the spring, remove the pin from the rod, unscrew the bolts from the mounting of the slide on the VAZ seat and remove the slide. After this, the cotter pin/screw rod is unscrewed (removed from the bracket), the sliders are moved along the guides, the rollers with limiters are removed, and the sliders are removed. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

If the lock for the backrest position of the chair is broken, then in the store you need to purchase a spare part such as a lock comb, or the lock itself. Now you should cut off the broken part with a grinder and weld a new one, having previously covered the chair in places close to welding with a wet cloth so as not to burn it. If the repair is supposed to be done in a workshop, then car owners are advised to remove the seat trim, take out the foam rubber, springs and give only the frame, since the welder does not always work carefully. By the way, the seat upholstery can be washed or cleaned at the same time.

Tuning the interior of the "Seven"

It would be a good idea to reupholster the updated chair yourself. To do this, the old seat upholstery must be carefully ripped apart at the seams, moistening the places where it is glued to the cardboard elements with gasoline. The removed covering is used as a pattern, on the basis of which a blank is made from a suitable fabric. It is assembled using glue, thread or heat sealing. The foam elements and springs are updated, and new upholstery is put on the seat.

The rear seats often require updating of the upholstery precisely due to its wear and tear, since children or pets are usually placed here. The seat at the back is a sofa consisting of a back and a saddle, which are attached to special elements so that the entire structure is in one position.

Installing a new seat

To install, you need to have new or repaired seats, standard or from a foreign model.

First of all, after removing the old seats, it is necessary to clean the dirt from the places on the bottom where they stood. If there is rust, clean it and coat it with an anti-corrosion compound.

Before installing non-standard seats, you should make sure that the fasteners match where they are based.

The above describes how to dismantle the chairs. Installation is carried out in the reverse order, but first the slides must be lubricated with a thick special lubricant.

Removing the front seats of a VAZ 2107

To dismantle the seats you will need a pair of keys - 8 and 13 mm. The procedure is as follows:

• Move the seat forward as far as it will go.
• Unscrew a couple of bolts securing the slide.

• Move the seat back.
• Remove the two bolts securing the front seat.
• Repeat the steps for the second chair.
• Remove the VAZ 2107 seats from the interior.

How to remove seats on a VAZ 2107 (2106)

Repair and tuning of the Six's interior includes the dismantling of car seats. Before removing the seats on a VAZ 2106, you will need to buy a socket set to “8” and an open-end wrench to “13”. When carrying out installation work, the lack of connection between the front seats is taken into account. They are mounted on a skid fixed to the body using 4 brackets.

Step-by-step instruction

First, the front seats are moved all the way forward (to provide access to the rear brackets). Then the chairs are moved back. To unscrew the bolts you will need a “13” wrench. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front seat. The next stage is dismantling the seats.

The brackets are tightened to a torque of 20 N.m. The seats are moved forward, the rear brackets are tightened using the same method. The wires are connected to the battery. If the slides are installed, they are lubricated with Fiol-1 or Litol-24.

To tune the interior of the VAZ 2106, you will also need to remove the rear seat. First, experts advise studying the design of the rear seat. This sofa consists of a cushion and a backrest. The first element is fixed with two spikes welded to the body of the “six”. These spikes are installed in special holes located along the edges of the sofa.

To remove the seat, you will need to insert a screwdriver between the floor of the “six” and the edge of the part being removed. By pressing the screwdriver, they undermine the sofa from its seats. The next stage is dismantling the backrest. This element is fixed with two brackets welded to the vehicle body. If the seat cushion is removed, the backrest is removed by lifting it upward. Such movements must be sharp. First we pull one side, and then the other. Installation of the sofa is carried out in the reverse order.

Repair work

Standard six car seats can break during operation. More often the chair adjustment does not function, misalignment or bedsores have appeared. To repair the seat, you will need to remove special latches along the edges. To remove the plate, use a flat-head screwdriver.

After dismantling the slide mechanism, it is recommended to inspect the chair frame. If the seat is damaged, repair work is carried out using a grinder, welding and a hammer. Then the frame is painted. The structure is assembled in reverse order.

To repair the back, you will need to remove the standard cover.

To do this, bend the teeth using a screwdriver. The next stage is dismantling the canvas and decorative inserts. After removing the entire cape, the back is dismantled. The frame is inspected for defects.

If a crack appears in the back, repair work is carried out using a hammer and plywood. A crack may also appear in the fastening of the rotating mechanisms. In this case, it will need to be cut out with a grinder. We repair the mechanism by welding and hammering. The next stage is assembling the rotating mechanism and synchronizing it. You will first need to clean and lubricate the connecting rod.

If the mechanism in the repaired unit works well, the structure is assembled. Then the functionality of the node is re-checked. The component elements of the mechanism must work synchronously and in parallel. The structure is clamped with a clamp, welded, protected and painted.

Repair of front seat slides

VAZ front seat slides include the following parts:

Repair of seat mechanisms is carried out with the seats already removed. To restore the functionality of the mechanism, the following operations should be performed:

• clean from dirt;
• if necessary, replace worn or damaged parts;
• lubricate

Dismantling the slide is done as follows:

1. Remove the spring.
2. Remove the rod pin.
3. Unscrew the bolts securing the slide to the seat.
4. Remove the skids.
5. Remove the screw rod from the bracket.
6. Move the sliders along the guides.
7. Remove sliders and rollers.

Rear seat repair

The backrest of the rear seat can be easily removed. To do this, you need to lift it slightly so that the staples are separated from the latches. To remove the saddle, you should grab it by one edge with both hands and pull it up strongly, this will ensure it moves away from the lock. Then the same is done with the other side, after which the repair can begin.

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Fastening the front seats

Many owners of the VAZ 2107 model, which has already been discontinued, want to decorate the interior by installing seats from other car brands. This primarily applies to the front seats. In this case, you should pay attention to UNP products. Which seats are suitable for VAZ from the company’s catalog? Almost everything. You can choose anatomical seats, such as “Boxer”, “Racer”, “Sport”, etc. They are quite lightweight, since the frame is made of durable fiberglass, have a steel frame and a bucket shape with side supports, which increases the quality of driving. The seat backs often have reinforcing pads, and the headrest is integrated. The seats are thin due to fiberglass, which gives additional space to passengers sitting in the back.

Sports UNP seats are perfect for the VAZ 2107. They have maximum lateral support, a one-piece design, an integrated headrest, allow you to install sports belts (3-6 attachment points), additional pillows, including lumbar support. All UNP products can be easily integrated into any car due to the availability of installation adapters, which are sold along with the seats. In the case of the VAZ 2107, we are talking about the slide and side mounting brackets.

Installing a sports or anatomical car seat is not a cheap pleasure, so many car enthusiasts want to know whether seats from a foreign car will fit in a VAZ 2107. Experts believe that almost anything that fits the dimensions can be supplied if it is possible to carry out high-quality welding work. For example, in the “seven” you can try to put parts from Opel (Vectra A, Cadet) or from Skyline.

It should be borne in mind that the installation of non-original seats may raise questions from regulatory authorities, since such an operation is considered to be making changes to the design of the machine.

Reupholstery of the front seats of VAZ 2107

To reupholster the seats you need:

• 
  Rip out the old sheathing at the seams.

• Moisten the places where the covering is glued to the cardboard elements with gasoline.
• Carefully remove the casing.
• Using the removed error as a template, mark and cut the workpiece from a suitable dense fabric.
• Renew foam elements and springs.
• Assemble the pieces of sheathing and secure them using heat welding, glue and thread.

Additional interior tuning

In addition to installing new seats, other modifications to the interior can be made, which will significantly increase the level of comfort. For example, many drivers connect heated seats to their seats. You can do this in several ways:

• Choose chairs with built-in heating function;
• Do the heating yourself.

Both options are quite feasible, so you can choose the one that suits you best.

Another fairly common modification is interior reupholstery. It is worth noting that the standard trim on the VAZ 2107 is not very sophisticated. Therefore, many drivers are trying to correct this shortcoming. This work is quite difficult, but if you have the right patterns, there won’t be any special problems with it.

Conclusion

. Domestic “classics” do not have a high level of comfort. Therefore, it is often tuned, with an emphasis on increasing comfort. In this case, it is useful to know which seat is suitable for the VAZ 2107. This will allow you to make the right choice, as well as install a new seat in the cabin with almost no problems. In fact, there are quite a lot of options, but not all of them allow replacement without additional modifications.

Replacing seats

You can make the interior more comfortable by installing seats from another car model or special seats for auto tuning on the VAZ 2107. The latter are produced in various modifications, which allows you to choose a seat that suits the car owner.

You can install any car seats from foreign cars that are suitable in size in the VAZ interior. It should be noted that such a replacement requires welding to change the fastening design. During welding, it is necessary to protect the casing from sparks. If you don’t have a welding machine at your disposal, you will either have to be content with the available selection of car seats, or contact a specialist.

Novikov Maxim Glebovich – Repair of the seat back tilt regulator VAZ-2107.

This is probably completely funny, but today I am publishing another article about repairing broken parts of VAZ cars, which, as usual, cost pennies anyway. I was prompted to write this article by another breakdown of my car, namely the passenger seat backrest tilt adjuster. I don’t know who I drove so heavy (and I never bombed), but on the passenger seat the adjuster comb was completely cut off, and the backrest did not lock in any position at all, tipping over into the back seat when I tried to lean on it. Naturally, I was too lazy to go to the service center, and I decided to see for myself what was broken there, and whether it was possible to fix it myself.

In general, this breakdown happens on Zhiguli cars quite often. Usually, for repairs, the chair is removed, the welded comb is cut off, and a new one is welded. But at home, it would be possible to do without welding, simply by drilling out the spot welds, cutting off the weld with a chisel, and screwing the new comb into place through the drilled holes. But I didn’t have time to look for a comb, and I had already taken the drill from the dacha to Moscow (and I started doing repairs at the dacha). Therefore, I decided to simply fix the backrest in one position, since none of the potential passengers are particularly trying to adjust it.

So, the method for quickly fixing the tilt of the seat back of a VAZ-2107 car in case of a comb failure:

1. Remove the chair. To do this, move the chair all the way back, unscrew the two front bolts on its lower runners, then move the chair all the way forward and unscrew the two rear bolts on the same runners. We pull the chair out and turn it over, as if putting it on all fours. We study the lower part, in particular the latch itself.

The picture shows a chair back tilt lock with broken comb teeth. Thanks to the teeth, part 1 should be fixed in part 2, but since the teeth of part 2 are broken, fixation does not occur.

However, as you know, all the parts in Lada cars have clever design features, which seem to be specially laid out so that we can repair or modify these parts. Let's pay attention to the grooves of part 2, marked with arrows in the figure. They are approximately the same width as the distances between the ribs in part 1 (actually a little wider). This allows us to easily fix these two parts by inserting the part shown in the next photo.

2. We make a retainer. It is easy to make from a fairly common metal strip, a fragment of which can always be found by rummaging thoroughly in your or your neighbors’ barn. I found such a strip, and its width turned out to be exactly equal to the distance between the extreme points of the grooves, and the thickness was exactly equal to the width of the grooves, which is important for eliminating backlash. All that remains is to cut out a notch in the center and use sandpaper to slightly narrow the thickness of the plate within the boundaries indicated by the red lines, since, as mentioned above, the distance between the edges of part 2 is slightly less than the width of the grooves themselves, and therefore the thickness of the part.

Installation of car seats

Installing the front and rear seats is not particularly difficult. The sequence of actions is the opposite of removal. Before installation, be sure to lubricate the slides with thick lubricant.

All owners of the domestic VAZ 2107 car know how uncomfortable and peculiar the front seats are. In addition to everything, during the operation of the car, this often happens when the back of the VAZ 2107 seat breaks. It suddenly stops being held in an upright position. How to fix the breakdown, and what is better to choose - repair or installation of new chairs, we will find out in the process.

What seats can be installed?

And yet, no matter how you judge it, the seats of the VAZ 2107 are far from world standards. Many car enthusiasts, after a certain period of using their car, try to choose seats from foreign cars that suit them. Fortunately, there are many options available nowadays.

In order to choose seats for your “seven”, there are many factors that need to be taken into account. One of the main factors is price. It may happen that new imported seats will be comparable in cost to the car on which they want to install them. It’s better to refuse this and choose a used one for analysis. There you can always find high-quality seats in good condition and much cheaper.

The seats of the first foreign car you come across may not be suitable, for this you need to meet some conditions:

1. Dimensions, they should not differ from standard products.
2. Fastenings. The brackets must fit the installation locations so that they can be attached without modifications.
3. The shape of the chairs and the type of upholstery depends on the taste of the owner. In any case, no matter what foreign car seats are installed on the Lada, they are still more comfortable, safer and more beautiful than the standard ones.

Racing

These seats are used by racing drivers and are made of durable plastic as a one-piece structure. They are adjusted individually to the pilot's build using a set of special inserts.

Very expensive, rare car enthusiasts buy for domestic classics. It is inconvenient to get in and out of such chairs. When driving long distances, the plastic seats provide little pleasure. If the car is not racing, it is better not to install these seats.

Sports

Unlike racing seats, sports seats have an adjustable angle between the backrest and the cushion. There are shoulder supports and devices to support the hips and back. Very comfortable and convenient seats with a four-point seat belt.

There is a peculiarity, it is better to use if the car has a hard suspension, but with a soft suspension when driving long distances, it is not comfortable.

Anatomical or ultra-comfortable

When driving for a long time in regular standard seats, the physical condition of the driver worsens, especially if he is older. Pain appears in the back, joints, and muscles. This results in fatigue, fatigue and loss of concentration, which affects driving safety. To avoid this situation, it is necessary to replace simple seats with anatomical ones.

A wide range of adjustments allows you to adjust the chair to any person with any anatomical features. There are chairs with options: heating and massager.

There is no discomfort in such seats and driving a car is a pleasure.

Seats from foreign cars

A more budget-friendly option is to replace seats from used foreign cars. In the analysis you can find quite decent seats that will fit the domestic Lada. When installed, the comfort and design of the interior will significantly increase.

Not all foreign cars fit seats on the VAZ 2107, but there are brands that should be preferred:

1. Toyota Corola E100 1993 release.

2. Mercedes W210 1996 release.

3. Toyota RAV4.

4. Ford Scorpio.

5. Mazda 6.

6. Ford Recardo.

The dimensions of the front and rear seats, as well as mountings, are ideal for these cars; no modifications are required. They only improve the appearance, comfort and design of our domestic classics.

Seats from brands such as Fiat and Skoda are suitable in size for a VAZ 2107, but it is necessary to make several holes in the lower part of the frame and install additional fasteners.

In principle, if you have the desire and engineering thought, as well as a grinder, a drill and a welding machine, the range of foreign models can be expanded.

Video: Car seats, features of car seats

Removing front seats instructions

The need to dismantle the front seats arises in the following cases:

• A breakdown that can only be repaired after dismantling.
• The need for soundproofing of the interior, in particular the floor.
• Replacing standard seats with others.

One of the common problems with seats on the VAZ 2107 is a broken or malfunctioning backrest. The design of the front seats provides the ability to change the angle of the back support, but when the mechanism breaks, this function stops working. The driver or passenger does not have the opportunity to lean on the backrest, because it tilts (the seat folds out) even with minimal back pressure, and driving a car in this position of the backrest is inconvenient. To find the cause of the breakdown and eliminate it, you will first need to dismantle the faulty seat and remove it from the car.

Tip 3: How to insulate the interior of a VAZ 2107

Insulating the interior of a VAZ 2107 car also has a beneficial effect on traffic safety. The driver feels comfortable behind the wheel and the car windows stop fogging up. To avoid finding yourself in a cold car on a stormy day, you need to prepare it for winter in advance.

You will need

• – screwdriver;

– a set of rubber seals;

• – sealant;
• - scotch;
• – heat insulator foil penofol 3mm.

Instructions

1. First of all, get rid of drafts. Deformation of low-quality rubber seals of domestic production in the VAZ 2107 car leads to the fact that it ceases to retain heat and “exhales” air. To check the tightness of your car, go to a car wash.

2. Check the interior after going through the exterior wash. Notice where and in what places the water has accumulated in the cabin. The presence of water indicates that the interior of the car does not retain moisture, which means that there is also a problem with the thermal insulation.

3. Don't waste time gluing or otherwise salvaging worn-out rubber seals. They won’t work anyway, and the cabin will be cold again. Purchase and install the latest kit, the one that will cost you 300-400 rubles.

4. Turn on the stove and check its operation in different modes. In case of malfunction, deal with the radiator. Disassemble the dashboard, remove the glove compartment and dashboard. Dismantling a radiator is not an easy job, however, its timely replacement or good repair with sealant will add 5-6 degrees of heat to the car in the winter cold.

5. Remove carpets and pads and cover the floor with pre-selected insulation. Please note that inexpensive insulation materials have poor performance characteristics. In addition, they have an outrageous odor, as they tend to absorb moisture and foreign odors in the cabin. Experienced drivers recommend 3mm foil penofol insulation. This material solves several problems at once. In addition to the insulation function, it also copes well with sound insulation tasks.

6. Next, proceed to insulating the doors. Remove the sheathing and polyethylene vapor barrier. Take penofol and start cutting out the insulation pads. It is acceptable to use a sample prepared in advance. Attach the gaskets with tape. Please note that you also need to cut holes for handles and levers and reinforce the insulation around them. Reinstall the door trim. Check the travel of the window handles.

7. If all of the above methods do not help, install a seat heater. This device does not solve the issue of thermal insulation of the cabin in general, but it perfectly improves the mood, warming both the driver and the passenger on inclement days.

Video on the topic

Repair of VAZ 2107 (Zhiguli): Seats

1. Repair manuals
2. Repair manual for VAZ 2107 (Zhiguli) 1982+.
3. Seats

9.7.1 Seats Removal and installation Dismantling and assembling the front seat adjustment mechanisms

9.7.2 Removal and installation

Rice. 9–21. Front seat: 1 — pillow; 2 - back; 3 - base of the back; 4 - springs; 5 — pillow base frame; 6 — handle of the movement mechanism; 7 — handle for the backrest tilt mechanism Front seat. To remove the seat (Fig. 9–21), move it all the way back, c.

9.7.3 Dismantling and assembling the front seat adjustment mechanisms

Disassemble and reassemble mechanisms on removed seats. Rice. 9–22. Front seat adjustment mechanisms: 1 — slide guides; 2 — slide sliders; 3 - roller; 4 — rubber roller ring; 5 - limiter; 6 — slide latch; 7 — retainer for the internal slide guide.

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1. Operation and maintenance of the vehicle 1.0 Operation and maintenance of the vehicle 1.1. Vehicle operation 1.2 Vehicle maintenance

2. General data 2.0 General data 2.1 Technical characteristics of vehicles 2.2 Controls and monitoring devices 2.3. Ventilation control and interior heating

3. Engine 3.0 Engine 3.1 Removal and installation of the engine 3.2 Disassembling the engine 3.3 Possible engine malfunctions, their causes and methods of elimination 3.4 Engine assembly 3.5 Bench tests of the engine 3.6 Checking the engine on a car 3.7. Cylinder block 3.8. Pistons and connecting rods 3.9. Crankshaft and flywheel 3.10. Cylinder head and valve mechanism 3.11. Camshaft and its drive 3.12. Cooling system 3.13. Lubrication system 3.14. Supply system

4. Transmission 4.0 Transmission 4.1. Clutch 4.2. Gearbox 4.3. Cardan transmission 4.4. Rear axle

5. Chassis 5.0 Chassis 5.1. Front suspension 5.2. Rear suspension 5.3. Shock absorbers

6. Steering 6.0 Steering 6.1. Inspection, check and adjustment of steering 6.2. Steering mechanism 6.3. Steering rods and ball joints 6.4. Swing arm bracket

7. Brakes 7.0 Brakes 7.1. Checking and adjusting the brakes 7.2 Possible malfunctions of the brakes, their causes and methods of elimination 7.3 Bracket for the clutch and brake pedals 7.4. Vacuum booster 7.5. Brake master cylinder 7.6. Front brakes 7.7. Rear brakes 7.8. Rear brake pressure regulator 7.9. Parking brake

8. Electrical equipment 8.0 Electrical equipment 8.1 Electrical equipment diagram 8.2. Battery 8.3. Generator 8.4. Starter 8.5. Ignition system 8.6. Lighting and light signaling 8.7. Sound signals 8.8. Windshield cleaner 8.9 Headlight cleaner 8.10. Heater electric motor 8.12. Control devices

9. Body 9.0 Body 9.1. Doors 9.2 Possible body malfunctions, their causes and methods of elimination 9.3. Hood, trunk lid, bumpers 9.4. Body glazing 9.5. Windshield and headlight glass washers 9.6. Instrument panel 9.7. Seats 9.8. Heater and ventilation of the body interior 9.9. Body frame repair 9.10. Paint and varnish coatings 9.11. Anti-corrosion protection of the body