How to remove the front and rear bumpers on VAZ 2110-2112 cars?

Features of the front bumper on the VAZ-2110

Front bumper of VAZ-2110.

Unfortunately, the front bumper for the top ten becomes a consumable spare part for many, although some prefer to install designer body kit options on the VAZ-2110 to give the car originality. In any case, the bumper will be made of simple polypropylene by hot stamping . The entire tenth family is equipped with the same front bumpers.

Selection and price, catalog numbers

• The part number is 2111-2803012 in an unpainted version and 2111-2803015 in a body-colored version.

The price of an unpainted bumper for a VAZ-2110 ranges from 2 to 2.5 thousand. For a painted part they will ask about 3,000 - 3,500 rubles. The rear bumper, by the way, is 500-800 rubles more expensive.

When do you have to remove body kits?

Most often, motorists have to dismantle the front bumper of the VAZ 2110-2112, since it is the first to reflect impacts from stones, unsuccessful runs onto curbs and other obstacles. The element is especially often damaged in winter due to unremoved snow, which turns into an icy mess. In the best case, the paint is scratched from contact with ice; in the worst case, the bumper simply breaks, because the plastic becomes brittle at low temperatures.

For repairs, it is better to remove such a body kit from the car.

Reference. The rear and front body kits of the VAZ 2110, 2111 and 2112 models differ little in shape and are attached to the body almost identically. At the same time, the rear one from the tens cannot be replaced with a part from the VAZ 2112, but the front one can.

As a rule, such problems plague inexperienced drivers who have little sense of the dimensions of their “ten”. The paintwork of the rear bumpers does not suffer as much; cracks usually appear on them due to collisions with various obstacles when reversing. An extreme case is damage as a result of an accident.

It is very difficult to repair such a crack.

Removal of the rear and front body kits on VAZ cars of the “tenth” family is carried out for the following reasons:

• When you need to get to the main body parts covered by a plastic bumper.
• For complete painting or polishing of a car.
• You can remove small chips and scratches on the coating of elements directly on the car, but for more serious repairs and repainting it is better to remove them.
• In case of replacing standard parts with more attractive styling body kits, giving the car an original appearance.
• For mounting and connecting fog lights.

This is what the Brooklyn styling rear element looks like

Note. The rear element of the VAZ 2110 has a license plate illumination lamp built into it. Sometimes the bumper has to be dismantled to deal with the wiring or other problems with this light.

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How to remove the front bumper on a VAZ-2110

Before starting work, it is advisable to place the car in a garage or enclosed area with good natural or artificial lighting. For ease of dismantling the lower attachment points, work should be carried out above the inspection hole. The procedure for replacing the front bumper of a VAZ 2110 is performed according to the following sequential steps:

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screws securing the bumper to the arch liners (carry out the operation on both sides).
2. Unscrew the 2 screws that connect the bumper body kit to the lower edge of the fender liner.
3. Moisten the two side mounting bolts with WD-40 and wait a few minutes until the liquid gets into the threads.
4. Unscrew the hardware with an 8 mm wrench, turning the bolts counterclockwise. In this case, you should not apply much force, since you can bend the bolt head. If the use of WD-40 does not help, you need to rinse the bolt with this liquid again and try to swing it out of place with a wrench.
5. Using a similar pattern, tighten the 10 mm nuts securing the lower side of the bumper. If it is difficult to move the nut, it is necessary to tighten and unscrew it along the threads, applying WD-40 to the contact point.
6. Then you will have to remove the decorative radiator grille of the VAZ 2110.
7. There are 2 8mm hex head screws on the top of the grille that need to be removed.
8. Use your hand to pry the 4 plastic clips on the lower edge of the grille and pull them towards the radiator. Set the grate aside.
9. Unscrew the last two bolts by 10 mm, which tighten the upper edge of the VAZ 2110 bumper.
10. Disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness plugs.
11. Pull the corner of the body kit towards you and remove it from the grooves of the metal bracket. Similarly, disengage the other corner and remove the bumper from the VAZ 2110 for further repair or replacement.
12. The removed bumper can be disassembled by dismantling the headlight (left and right). If they are in good condition, these parts can be installed on the entire cladding.

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All the steps described are applicable for dismantling the front body kit on VAZ 2112 and VAZ 2111 cars.

Required tools and accessories

The mounting scheme for bumpers on the VAZ-2110 is quite simple and does not require any special knowledge or equipment. At the same time, the procedure for dismantling and reinstalling standard plastic bumper covers is the same for cars with a sedan body (VAZ 2110), hatchback and station wagon. In order to remove the VAZ 2110 bumper, you will need the following tools or devices:

1. 10 mm and 8 mm wrenches (preferably open-end and socket types).
2. Flat head screwdriver.
3. Phillips head screwdriver.
4. A container of WD-40 liquid for soaking rusted hardware.
5. Rags for wiping.
6. Protective gloves.

Why are they replacing?

The reasons for replacing bumpers are different for everyone. But a few basic examples can be given.

1. The driver is a fan of tuning, so he decided to change these body elements.
2. The old body kit is covered with scratches and chips, so it needs updating and painting. This work is complicated, so it’s easier to just replace it.
3. As a result of an accident or an accident, the old bumpers have become unusable, so they need to be replaced with similar or more exclusive, original ones. Depending on the wishes of the car owner.
4. There was a desire to install original optics in order to provide a visual effect and improve the quality of the headlights. But the old bumper is not suitable for these purposes. We have to dismantle it.

Removing the front bumper

So, you have made the appropriate decision, because the old body element will go to its well-deserved rest, and a new structure will take its place. Whether it will be a factory bumper or whether it will be about tuning is up to you. The main thing here is to dismantle the old structure and install another in its place - a matter of technology. More precisely, the reverse sequence of dismantling.

For removal you will need a certain set of tools and materials, which include:

• Open-end wrenches 10 and 8 millimeters;
• Socket wrenches 10 and 8 millimeters;
• A set of screwdrivers or one double-sided screwdriver;
• The almighty WD40;
• Dry, clean rags;
• New body parts, linings, etc.

Further, the set of tools and materials depends entirely on the front and rear body kit element you choose. Some bumper models require certain tools or attachments. It is best to ask the seller about this.

Now we can proceed directly to the task at hand.

1. If you have fender liners, be sure to remove them. To do this, simply unscrew the fasteners along the entire line of the wheel arch.

Removing the wing fenders

1. The left and right sides of the front bumper are held in place with one bolt each. The factory bolt requires an 8mm wrench.
2. It is not uncommon for these bolts to rust and the heads to fall off under strong pressure when unscrewing. If the bolt remains there without a head, it will be difficult to reinstall the new bumper.
3. Therefore, we recommend treating the bolts with WD40. An alternative is regular brake fluid. After treatment, allow the product to react. It is enough to wait about 5-10 minutes.
4. Now carefully and gradually unscrew the bolts counterclockwise. If it still doesn’t budge, return the bolt to its original position, treat it again with the product, and finally remove it.
5. It is not uncommon for the head to eventually fail, which leads to the need to drill out the old bolt and then cut a new thread. The task is not an easy one, so let’s hope that you can get by with little blood, as they say.
6. Further it is not better, since the apron studs with 10 mm turnkey fasteners holding the bottom of the bumper are also characterized by similar properties of rusting and complicating dismantling work. Often this element of the apron is crumpled, deformed due to impacts on holes, curbs, as a result of off-road travel, and so on. At the same time, the bumper stubbornly continues to hold strong. This is what VAZ 2110 means.
7. Be sure to carefully unscrew these nuts and treat with WD40 if necessary.
8. Ahead of you are the last bolts holding the bumper, this time from above. There are two of them, they require a 10 mm wrench. But the problem is that to dismantle these very last two bolts you will have to remove the radiator grille. On the other hand, this is an excellent opportunity to tune the front of the car by installing not only bumpers and trims, but also a new grille.
9. To remove the grille, lift the hood and unscrew the two screws on both sides of the radiator grille. Here you will need an 8mm wrench.
10. Now we release the lower fasteners of the grates. Hook them with your fingers and slightly pull all four teeth towards the radiator itself. Just take it one at a time.
11. Now you've reached the cherished last two bolts. It is not necessary to unscrew them completely. Unscrew a little, which will allow the fastener washers to release the edge of your bumper.

Removing the front end

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Removing the rear bumper

If you additionally plan to replace the rear bumper, you will also have to remove it first. The work is not difficult, it will take you about an hour.

Rear bumper

1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. This is necessary for the reason that the wiring from the license plate light goes to it. We don't need short circuits.
2. Open the trunk and remove the rear trim. Not completely. It is enough to simply fold the part that interferes with work deep into the trunk.
3. Move the trim on the left, which will allow you to get to the wiring block and disconnect the connector that goes to the license plate light.
4. Unscrew the fastening nut and disconnect the wire going to ground, that is, the car body.

1. Now unscrew the upper bumper mount. For this purpose, the VAZ 2110 has one bolt on each side.
2. The two lower mounting bolts are unscrewed in the same way. One on each side.
3. Next, the bumper is removed and brought back. Don't forget to pass all the wires through the back panel, where there is a hole.
4. Unscrew the three mounting screws on the license plate illumination housing, as well as the three fasteners from the wiring harness clamps. The housing with optics is removed from the old body element and installed on the new one.

Removing the rear

Removal instructions

To remove the rear bumper of a VAZ 2110 or 2112, you must first turn off the power to the on-board network by removing the ground wire from the battery terminal. The rest of the work is carried out at the rear of the machine:

1. Open the trunk lid and fold the rear trim to the side.
2. On the left side there is a wiring connector for the license plate lamps that needs to be disconnected.
3. Unscrew two 10 mm bolts that serve for the lower fastening of the side parts of the VAZ 2110 bumper. These bolts are highly susceptible to corrosion and are difficult to unscrew.
4. Similar mounting points are located under the lower edge of the trunk lid near the rear lights.
5. Pull the trim off the guide brackets. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the tension of the wiring of the backlight lamps to prevent it from breaking.
6. Unscrew 3 cross-shaped screws securing the electrical wiring and 3 more for the housing of the backlights.
7. Detach the light housing from the trim.
8. The cladding has been completely removed and is ready for repair or replacement.

Installing the front bumper

When reinstalling the bumper, you must first insert it into the guide brackets on the sides of the VAZ 2110. Then the trim is attached in the reverse order. All fasteners should be replaced with parts that have new threads. Before installation, it is advisable to lubricate the hardware, thus providing minimal protection against corrosion.

The fastening of the cladding should not be immediately tightened until it stops. It is necessary to align the part as evenly as possible, achieving gaps across the body of almost the same width. After this, you can finally secure the cladding by tightening all the fixing bolts and screws.

What is needed for disassembly

To remove body kits from a car, you will need the following tools:

• socket wrench or socket wrench size 8 mm;
• the same, size 10 mm;
• Phillips screwdriver;
• WD-40 aerosol lubricant, which facilitates the rotation of rusted threaded connections.

Minimum set of tools

Additionally, you should prepare the usual set of plumbing tools. They are useful for unscrewing the lower fastening of the front bumper, consisting of nuts and studs. The problem stems from the unfortunate design of this unit, where it is stipulated that the studs stick out 2-3 cm under the front overhang of the car. As soon as the driver slightly catches a curb or drives into an ice snowdrift, the ends of the studs bend or even break off completely. You'll probably have to tinker with them when disassembling them.

Advice. A bent stud can be straightened by screwing a second nut onto the end of the stud to grasp with a tube wrench, and then bending the threaded portion by hand. Another way is to gently tap the screwed nut with a hammer.

For the same reasons, removing the front one will require an inspection ditch. It is extremely inconvenient to twist rusted lower and side fasteners while lying under the car.

Very useful lubricant for rusty bolts and nuts

To replace the stock body kits that were on your car from the factory with beautiful styling products, you also do not need any special tools or equipment. Elements of a different shape, but intended for installation on the “ten”, are mounted on existing mounts. It’s another matter when you want to install the body kit you like from another car, for example, from a Lada Priora. In this case, the fasteners will need to be modified.

Preparatory stage

Removing the front bumper of a VAZ 2110 is mainly done from the bottom of the car. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a dry area for dismantling/installation work. It is possible to carry out the removal in the inspection hole, this makes the task easier.

To work, the car owner will need a tool such as:

Removing and replacing the front bumper of a VAZ 2110 may require the help of a partner. This is necessary to avoid unwanted damage in the form of scratches or chips on the freshly painted part.