Where is the valve of the VAZ 2115 stove located - how to find and replace

The appearance of puddles of coolant in the car’s interior makes the owner wonder where the valve for the VAZ-2115 heater is located. In the vast majority of cases, this unpleasant symptom occurs precisely because of the leakage of this part. To replace a faucet, it is absolutely not necessary to go to a car service center - this procedure is quite simple and does not require any special knowledge or skills.

The heater valve in car 2115 is located at the bottom of the dashboard. You can reach it from the passenger seat. At the same time, to replace a part, you do not have to disassemble half of the machine, since access to it is almost completely open.

What is needed to replace the heater valve on a VAZ-2115 car

If a faucet is leaking, it must be replaced as soon as possible. Otherwise, the coolant can seriously flood the entire cabin. In such a situation, you will not only need to make repairs, but also spend quite a lot of time cleaning the car.

What is needed to replace the stove faucet? You only need a few tools and supplies:

• set of socket and socket wrenches;
• Screwdriver Set;
• new part. It is best to choose modern ceramic taps, which are equipped with all the necessary sealing elements;
• WD-40 liquid;
• silicone sealant ensuring reliable sealing of the system;
• any container into which you will drain coolant.

It is best to carry out car repairs in a pit or using a lift - this way you can get free access to all the parts.

Instructions for replacing the valve of the VAZ-2115 heating unit

Introduction

Replacing the VAZ-2115 heater tap most often worries the owner of a domestic vehicle in two cases - if the switch has soured or the motorist has discovered an antifreeze leak that has occurred in the housing.

The VAZ-2115 heater valve, which required repair due to the first problem, is most often changed in the spring-autumn period, when with the onset of the first noticeable cold or spring warmth, the motorist does not turn on the switch, fixing it only in one extreme position (closed or open) . As a rule, souring of an element occurs due to its being in one position for a long time.

In turn, replacing the stove tap due to a second malfunction is the result of normal aging of the seals.

The heating must always be in working order, if, for example, the first case does not threaten the car owner with huge problems in the future, then the second situation should be paid attention to immediately, the cost of the consequences of such an antifreeze leak can result in a cost that is several times higher than the price of the faucet. It is worth noting that, along with other important procedures, qualified specialists recommend replacing the stove filter every fall; this element of the system is often clogged with leaves and other debris, which reduces the flow of air entering the cabin.

The principle of replacing the valve of the VAZ-2115 stove

Replacing the VAZ-2115 heater valve can be done by any motorist who does not have a technical education. In fact, the procedure does not take much time, especially since it is considered a relatively simple and affordable process. Before getting started, it should be noted that the main problem of the car owner is the need to figure out where the device to be replaced is located. Due to the particular location, it is very difficult for the repairman to get to the unit. Experienced motorists recommend making standard repairs exclusively in a pit or overpass; the fact is that dismantling both the tap and pipes from the garage floor is very inconvenient.

Necessary tools

Before you start work, you need to understand how the heater valve on the VAZ-2115 works and prepare the necessary tools. Replacing this device will require a container for draining antifreeze, screwdrivers (you will need a Phillips and a flathead), and a key for “10” and “13”. As practice shows, a set of heads equipped with a “cardan” helps to simplify the task.

Step-by-step repair instructions

In order for everything to be done correctly, the motorist must know how to replace the heater valve on his car. First of all, you need to unscrew the plug located on the power unit block, which will allow you to easily and quickly get rid of antifreeze (you will need the above container).

Next, you will have to spend time thoroughly soaking the bolts, after which you will have to clean their threaded base with a wire brush. While the bolts are being soaked, you can pay attention to removing the pipes.

The fact is that if it is necessary to dismantle the stove faucet, you will have to complete the above step, otherwise the bolt heads located in the plastic base of the faucet will rotate, increasing the time required for repairs.

Then you need to get rid of the right trim in the car interior, unscrew the clamps from all the pipes (using a Phillips screwdriver will help with the work).

The repair of the VAZ-2115 stove should be continued by removing the “lost” nuts of the bolts, through which the heater radiator tap is secured.

Further inside the car, you should pull the switch towards the master and get rid of the lock and cable. At this stage, the process of dismantling all components that interfere with operation can be considered completely completed.

Reassembling the removed parts must be done in reverse order. Those who repair the stove on a VAZ-2115 must remember the need to install the cable using a clamp; therefore, this procedure should be carried out in advance, otherwise it will take a lot of time to fix the element on the new mounted device. Once the cable is secured, you will need to install the new faucet correctly. It is important not to forget to place rubber sealing rings between the vehicle interior and the new faucet. In addition, you should not neglect the use of sealants during installation of pipes.

Conclusion

Replacing the stove faucet on a VAZ-2115, described in great detail, will allow anyone to independently understand the functioning of the heating device. After correctly replacing the used unit, the motorist will need to tighten the plug on the power unit unit and fill in antifreeze.

The process of replacing the stove valve on a VAZ-2115

First, completely drain the antifreeze into a previously prepared container to avoid leaks during the process of dismantling a leaky faucet. After completing this procedure, the following steps will be required:

• loosen the clamps securing the pipes that connect the engine to the heater tap;
• We clean the pipes using a metal brush and treat them with WD-40 liquid. This simple step will allow you to unscrew the old part without any problems;
• unscrew the nuts that secure the faucet. To do this you need to use a key of 10;
• We move into the car interior and, slightly pulling the part towards ourselves, remove the special spring retainer;
• disconnect the valve from the control cable and remove it;
• We connect the cable to the new part, install the spring clamp in place and screw the tap to the pipes.

Assembly is carried out in reverse order. When connecting a new faucet, be sure to use silicone sealant that is resistant to coolant, and also screw the drain plug into place. At the last stage, fill in antifreeze and check the operation of the system.

Procedure for replacing the heater tap on Lada Samara 2115

This operation is most conveniently performed on an overpass or inspection hole. Believe me, removing the pipes and the switch we are directly interested in on a car that has not been placed in a pit is very, very difficult. The repair itself (removal of the failed part and installation of a new spare part) of the crane is carried out as follows:

• You should unscrew the plug on the car engine block to drain the cooling liquid (of course, the coolant must be drained not onto the ground, but into a prepared container, because after replacing the valve, the liquid is poured back).
• The fastening bolts are soaked (this operation must be carried out) and their threads are cleaned using a metal brush. If you do not follow this recommendation, dismantling the switch becomes much more difficult, since the process becomes more labor-intensive (the fastener caps rotate in the plastic housing, creating a lot of problems).
• The pipes are removed, and in the cabin there are linings on the right side. This operation can be performed while the bolts and nuts are “losing.”

After this, the clamps and nuts are unscrewed from the pipes, which by that time can already be easily dismantled, we pull out the valve we need in the vehicle interior, and dismantle the lock. At the last stage of dismantling, we disconnect the cable.

Now you can install a new switch (be sure to place rubber sealing rings between it and the interior of the car) and reassemble the unit in reverse order. Pros, by the way, advise actively using sealing compounds when replacing the faucet.

How to choose the right stove tap

Finally, we would like to give some useful recommendations on choosing a heater tap for your car. The modern market offers several varieties of these devices:

• The simplest option is a crane installed at the car manufacturer. It is built on a membrane element made of rubber, which often cannot withstand elevated temperatures and “sticks.” The solution to this problem is to replace the product. This is why it is better not to buy factory taps;
• a ball valve, which will cost much more than a membrane valve, but will also last much longer;
• ceramic device. The best option, which is deservedly considered the most reliable and durable. To make the body of such a faucet, a metal or polymer material that is resistant to overheating is used, and a pair of ceramic plates is used as a locking element.

Which faucet to choose for the VAZ-2115 stove? We recommend not saving on purchasing this part and choosing the most durable option. This will avoid frequent replacement and save a very decent amount of money.

Purpose of the heating valve on the VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2115

First, it should be said that the VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2115 cars are equipped with exactly the same heating valves, the design of which has not changed since the VAZ 2108. The purpose of the stove valve is to regulate the flow of antifreeze entering the small heating radiator. The tap can be switched so that the coolant flows through a large cooling circle (this is done in the cold season) or through a small cooling circle (the tap switches to this mode in the summer).

The VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2115 have exactly the same stove taps

Heating tap location

On almost all VAZ cars, the stove valve is located under the central panel, on the passenger side. To replace this device, the panel will have to be removed by unscrewing several screws. The tap is always connected to a pair of rubber pipes held in place by steel clamps.

On the VAZ 2115 and VAZ 2113, the heating taps are located under the central panel on the passenger side

It should also be noted here that before removing the tap, it is always recommended to completely drain the antifreeze from the system. However, an experienced driver can dismantle the faucet without draining the antifreeze (but for a beginner this option is too complicated, so it will not be discussed below).

What kind of heater valve can be purchased for installation on a VAZ 2115?

Retail outlets that sell spare parts for passenger vehicles offer motorists three different types of such devices:

• Ordinary. According to professionals, there is no point in purchasing a standard switch due to the fact that it is easily oxidized and fails very quickly. An ordinary domestically produced faucet is made in the form of a rubber membrane, one type of which literally “screams” about its unreliability.

• Ball. A more “advanced” option in the form of a small ball with holes. It is usually used a little longer, but still fails relatively quickly, since it oxidizes quite quickly.
• Ceramic. This type of crane on the VAZ 2115 is perhaps the most modern and truly reliable. Its plastic body contains two ceramic plates, which act as a locking component.

It is worth noting that a ceramic switch, for all its advantages, can hardly be called a flawless element. It does not provide a high level of heat transfer and has a low throughput. From this point of view, it is better to purchase a ball valve.

Heating tap malfunctions and their causes

There are a number of breakdowns typical of VAZ heating taps. Here they are:

• oxidation. The VAZ heater valve begins to leak due to severe oxidation. It happens like this: in winter the tap is constantly open, antifreeze flows in a large circle, heating the interior. In the spring there is no need for this; the tap is closed and remains in the closed position for 3–5 months. During this time, he manages to literally stick to the pipe. So you can only open it again with the help of pliers. Of course, the tightness of the tap is then broken and a leak occurs;

  
  Antifreeze on a VAZ 2113 flows through the tap directly onto the passenger mat

• jamming. The heating valve on a VAZ car, like any other device, can simply exhaust its life and some of its parts will break, making it impossible to close and open the device;
• cracking of pipes and loosening of clamps. The furnace tap pipes are made of rubber, which cracks over time (this happens especially quickly if the machine is constantly operated at low temperatures). The steel clamps that secure the pipes to the faucet gradually weaken due to so-called metal fatigue. All this leads to antifreeze leaks, which are visible both in the cabin, under the passenger’s feet, and on the ground under the car.

  
  Rubber pipes of VAZ stove taps often crack in the cold

Features of choosing a heating valve for VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2115

After a faucet breaks down, the car owner will have to replace it. And here a completely logical question arises: which faucet should I buy as a replacement? Let us list the main types of furnace taps and consider their pros and cons:

• membrane furnace valve. It is this type of valve that is installed at the factory on almost all VAZ cars, including the VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2115. The reliability of membrane valves is extremely low, and as mentioned above, they are highly susceptible to oxidation. For this reason, it is not recommended to buy a replacement membrane faucet, despite its low price, which starts at 200 rubles;
• ball valve It is more expensive than the membrane one (the cost starts from 500 rubles), but its reliability is also higher. At the same time, the ball valve is also made of metal, which means that the problem of oxidation does not disappear anywhere, so sooner or later the car owner will have to open this valve with pliers;
• ceramic faucet. The optimal and most expensive option (a good ceramic faucet can cost 1000–1500 rubles). The liquid in such a faucet is locked using a pair of ceramic plates pressed tightly against each other. The driver can forget about the problem of oxidation, since ceramics are inert. This crane is the best option out of all of the above, so if the car owner’s finances allow it, he should choose it.

  
  The best option for the VAZ 2113 is a ceramic stove faucet

Where exactly is the valve of the VAZ-2114 stove located?

The heating valve refers to mechanisms designed to adjust the flow of coolant circulating in the system, mainly working with a stove radiator.
For VAZ-2113-15 models, a single tap from 2108 is suitable. This part also has major disadvantages - problems that mainly VAZ owners face. Nothing original, like other elements of the car, the stove valve can break, which is manifested by the following phenomena:

• oxidation;
• flow;
• jams, etc.

As a result, a puddle of liquid appears under the driver’s feet, the flow of which is regulated by a tap. It often happens that due to a leak in the furnace tap, the electronics that have been exposed to the leaked liquid also fail.

Why might a faucet break?

With the arrival of stable warming, all car owners close the stove taps, moving the temperature regulator to the left all the way. During warm seasons, when the stove is not used, the faucet may turn sour. With the first cold snap, they start using the tap again, which causes a leak. Therefore, many experienced car owners check the operation of the tap at the end of autumn, since in most cases it needs to be replaced. In addition to replacing the element itself, experts recommend doing the same with the furnace cabin filter, which is probably clogged with all sorts of debris, which will weaken the flow of hot air from the furnace when it is turned on.

When purchasing a new product, you will be given several options to choose from, which you see now in the photo.

There are faucets:

• standard, in factory format - costs up to 100 rubles. The operating principle of the device is based on a rubber membrane. Practice proves its unreliability and short period of operation - it oxidizes quickly. Therefore, experts do not recommend installing it;
• ball - definitely better than the previous option. Instead of a rubber membrane, balls with holes are used. The ball valve also oxidizes, but is more reliable than the standard one;
• ceramic is the most reliable and expensive option, which is recommended to everyone. The faucet has a plastic body, but the shut-off element itself consists of a pair of ceramic plates and does not oxidize. The only disadvantage of this product is the throughput, which is significantly inferior to a ball valve - the heat transfer is lower.

Faucet location

Where the heater valve that controls the coolant flow is located in the VAZ-2114 model is easy to determine if you have at least a little understanding of the structure of your car.
To see it, you need to remove the side panel located at the passenger's feet next to the driver's seat. The crane is located under the dashboard in the central part of the console. Two pipes are connected to it, and to replace the device, you need to pay attention to the drawing.

To replace the faucet, it is not necessary to completely remove the panel and drain all the coolant from the system. But in this case, you will have to do most of the work by touch and with your head down, which is not very convenient.

If the faucet is heavily oxidized, it may jam, which will prevent the possibility of adjusting the temperature of the warm air supply from the furnace.

With the help of the video tutorial, you will be able to replace the heating tap yourself without much effort, even if you have not done such manipulations before. The main thing is to strictly adhere to the recommendations of the master and follow the sequence of actions.

The process of replacing a heating valve on a VAZ 2113 and VAZ 2115

Before starting work, you should decide on the tools and consumables. Here's what we need:

• working heating tap;
• open-end wrenches;
• socket wrenches;
• six-liter container with new antifreeze;
• container for old coolant (the best option is a small basin);
• flat screwdriver;
• Phillips screwdriver;
• pliers;
• rags.

Sequence of operations

1. The machine is placed on an inspection hole or on an overpass. The wheels are securely fixed using wheel chocks. Then the plug under the main radiator is unscrewed, and the antifreeze begins to drain into a previously placed basin or bucket. It should be remembered that completely draining the antifreeze takes from 10 to 20 minutes.

   
   It is convenient to pour antifreeze into a basin placed in advance

2. Under the hood you need to find two heating pipes. The pipes have steel clamps. The screws on the clamps are unscrewed using a Phillips screwdriver, and the pipes are removed from the tubes manually.

   
   The clamps on the external pipes of the VAZ 2113 are loosened with a screwdriver

3. In the cabin, on the passenger side, the side panel is removed, under which the heating tap pipes are located. To remove this panel, use a flat screwdriver and a 10-mm open-end wrench. After removing the panel, you will have access to the pipes, which are attached to the faucet with steel clamps. You will need a small flathead screwdriver to loosen these clamps.

   
   To loosen the internal clamps on the VAZ 2113 tap pipes, you will have to remove the side panel

4. The other ends of the heating tap pipes are attached to the stove radiator. There are also two clamps there. They are loosened with a Phillips screwdriver and pulled off the radiator pipes by hand.
5. As soon as the faucet is completely free from the pipes (both from the passenger compartment and from the engine side), you can proceed to unscrewing its fasteners. The stove faucet is held on two studs with nuts set to “10”. It is best to unscrew these nuts using a spanner wrench, since there is little space under the side panel.

   
   It is convenient to unscrew the studs of the VAZ 2113 stove pump with a spanner wrench

6. After unscrewing both nuts, the valve can be removed from the mounting studs. But this must be done more carefully, because a rod is attached to the tap, which will also have to be disconnected.
7. The cable rod of the heating tap is held on a steel clamp. To straighten it, you need to use pliers.

   
   The rod of the VAZ 2113 stove pump is held on a clamp, which is unbent with pliers

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8. Now the stove tap is removed from its niche, replaced with a new one, and then the heating system is assembled in the reverse order.

   
   The VAZ 2113 stove pump is freed from drafts and pipes and can now be removed

Tools and Supplies

Loosen with a Phillips screwdriver

The car interior opens. Using a flat-head screwdriver and a 10-mm open-end wrench, unscrew the side panel (the one located to the left of the passenger’s feet). Access to the heater tap is provided. There are 2 clamps on its pipes. The screws on them are loosened with a Phillips screwdriver.

To do this you will have to remove the side panel

• The other ends of the faucet hoses are attached to the heater radiator. They are held in place by a second pair of clamps. These clamps also loosen.
• After loosening all the clamps, the hoses are disconnected from the tap and radiator pipes.
• The hood is opened again, and the nuts on the heater valve mounting studs are loosened with a spanner.

  This is convenient to do with a spanner wrench

• After removing the nuts, the heater valve is removed (this is done from inside the passenger compartment).
• The crane has traction. This is a cable that is attached to the crane with a thin steel bracket. The tap is held in the left hand, the mounting bracket is unbent with pliers, and the rod is disconnected.

About modernizing the heating tap

As already mentioned, the stove valve on the VAZ is not very reliable. Therefore, some car enthusiasts take radical measures in order to rid themselves of antifreeze leaks once and for all. The simplest modernization option looks like this: an adapter tube is cut out of the tap, and a simple ceramic water fitting with a ball valve is inserted in its place (and car owners prefer to install branded Italian fittings rather than cheap Chinese ones). The resulting design is shown in the photo below.

Car enthusiasts often install ordinary water fittings on their VAZ stove taps.

The advantages of such a replacement are obvious: high reliability and no leaks. But there is also a significant disadvantage: you have to open and close the tap manually. And to do this you will need to stop and climb under the hood every time.

Installing a stove tap directly in the cabin can hardly be called a successful engineering solution, especially if the reliability of the unit is low. So the VAZ owner will definitely have to change the stove valve, and the best thing he can do in this situation is not to wait for the coolant to flow under the passenger’s feet, but to install a ceramic valve immediately after purchasing the car.

Replacing the heater tap

The heater tap on a VAZ car is replaced if the heater tap leaks. A sign of a leaking heater tap is the formation of puddles of coolant on the carpet at the feet of the front passenger in the car interior.

With the onset of cold weather, all drivers move the heating switch to the “red” zone, and many immediately discover a puddle of “Antifreeze” under the passenger’s feet. The same thing happened to me in the spring when I turned off the “stove”. So you should touch the delicate tap less often. Better - twice a year, the rest of the time regulating the temperature with the “outboard” air supply damper. But the experienced ones keep a spare unit at the ready.

To complete the job of replacing the heater valve, you will need a new heater valve, a worm clamp with a diameter of 16-23 mm and coolant.

We carry out the work of replacing the heater valve on a VAZ car with a cold engine. In the engine compartment, loosen the tightening of the clamps securing the heater inlet and outlet hoses to the faucet nozzles, and remove the hoses from the nozzles. In the cabin, use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the tightening of the clamps securing the heater radiator hoses to the faucet nozzles and remove the hoses.

We remove the rod bracket and remove the rod from the hole in the valve lever. In the engine compartment, using a “10” wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the valve body to the front panel. In the cabin, remove the valve. We assemble everything in reverse order... The faucet was installed in ceramic...

Heater valve for VAZ 2114

Heater valve VAZ 2114

Types of products

There are three types of heating taps:

If you are trying to figure out which heater valve is best installed on a VAZ 2114, then you need to briefly characterize them.

And also consider how much a VAZ 2114 stove faucet costs in accordance with the type of product.

• The first unit is a budget one, costs about 150 rubles. The principle of its operation is based on the oscillatory movements of a rubber membrane. Unfortunately, it is not very reliable; it often oxidizes, rusts and fails. Only with regular maintenance of the unit can antifreeze leak into the car interior be avoided.
• The second type works on a ball with certain holes, instead of rubber. Its cost starts from 650 rubles, it is also subject to oxidation, but is already more reliable than the factory mechanism. This faucet for the VAZ 2114 stove is durable and popular.
• The third type has a locking element that has two ceramic plates. Its body is made of plastic. Experts most often advise installing this particular unit, its approximate cost is from 1000 rubles.

According to the opinions of many users, such a unit leaves a pleasant impression after purchase. Good equipment, aluminum body. Such taps are not subject to leakage or souring. Experts advise that the kit include two more pipes that go from the stove faucet to the radiator, four clamps of the required diameter and sealant.

These parts will be necessary when replacing failed rubber pipes. Such a ceramic mechanism will serve the owner for a long and uninterrupted service, especially with regular maintenance of the product.

Attention: its capacity is relatively less than that of a ball valve, and accordingly it will heat a little weaker. So the choice of product depends entirely on the preferences of car owners.

Where is the stove valve located?

Drivers often ask themselves the question: where is the heater valve on a VAZ 2114?
The answer is: under the torpedo. To see it, you need to remove the side panel at the bottom of the front seat of the car. There are two pipes located there that go to the main mechanism. If oxidized, the regulator may jam, resulting in a lack of adjustment of the air supply temperature. The stove will not function well and will not heat the room inside the car sufficiently.

Heating system design

The valve in question allows you to close or, on the contrary, give unlimited access to the engine-heated coolant (coolant) to the heater radiator. To enhance convection, the circuit also uses an electric fan. The latter pumps air, heat exchange occurs, and the temperature in the cabin rises.

The heater tap is located under the dashboard. You can access it by removing the side trim from the front passenger seat.

In the summer, there is no need for a heater, and therefore the damper remains closed, and, accordingly, antifreeze stops flowing into the heater. In this case, the system performs the function of ventilation, and unnecessary coolant circulates through a small circuit and cools in the main radiator.

The tap begins to be actively used in the fall, when the need for a stove arises. It is driven by a special lever mounted on the instrument panel. A drive cable comes from it, which, in turn, is connected to the locking valve mentioned above.

Stove design and functionality

So, the stove tap is a regulator that changes the volume of antifreeze flow directed to the radiator. Since it is located at the very bottom of the dashboard, it will be more convenient to approach it from the passenger side of the front row.

As a rule, the heater tap is not often used by car enthusiasts. During warm weather, when there is no need for active heating, it is usually fixed in the closed position (the lever on the control panel is moved to the extreme left state). In this case, the antifreeze simply does not enter the heating radiator. And only before the onset of cold weather do heat-loving car owners remember the heater tap, reopening the heat supply to the cabin.

Causes of failure

Replacing the tap, in the case of a VAZ, is usually required if it stops working. This happens when it gets jammed. This happens due to the sedimentation of solid particles contained in antifreeze and metal corrosion on its elements.

The second reason is the appearance of a leak. It occurs after the membrane loses its tightness.

In both situations there is no choice - you have to start repairing. It is almost impossible to repair the faucet itself - it is simply replaced with a working one. The procedure is not complicated, but it is advisable to carry out all the work together with an assistant.

A leaking stove tap needs to be eliminated as quickly as possible, as it can cause many problems. The leakage of antifreeze directly into the cabin is the most insignificant of them.

More trouble will be caused by a lack of coolant in the engine cooling system - because of this, it can easily fail.

So, if the cabin suddenly smells of antifreeze, and a wet spot appears under the rug, then, first of all, it is the faucet that needs to be checked. Arm yourself with a flashlight and, having removed the side panel from the center console (passenger side), look into the opened niche. Please note that there may be a leak from the radiator, as well as from the pipes, which means it wouldn’t hurt to inspect them. However, more often than not it is the faucet that is to blame.

Preparing for replacement

First of all, buy a new faucet. Experienced car mechanics recommend not using the standard product installed on the VAZ-2115 by the manufacturer. Buy a ceramic element and an additional set of gaskets for it.

You will also need:

• can of VD-40;
• keys for 13 millimeters and 10;
• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers;
• a bucket or basin with a capacity of at least 8 liters;
• sealing compound (neutral silicone).

If the antifreeze has not been changed for a long time, then purchase it in sufficient quantities, because in order to replace the faucet, the old one will have to be completely drained from the system. And finally, install the VAZ-2115 on a pit (ramp or lift) - you need access to its bottom.

Replacement procedure

First, make sure that the car engine has completely cooled down, since working with hot coolant is not only difficult, but also dangerous.

If the engine is cold, then immediately go under the vehicle with an empty container. Initially place it under the radiator. Unscrew the plug from the last one. Next, in the engine compartment, slowly unscrew the distributor tank cap. When the coolant drains, move the bucket under the cylinder block - it also has a drain. Its location: directly behind the ignition module.

When there is no antifreeze left in the system, tighten all the plugs and the distribution tank cap and begin removing the pipes. They are held in place with clamps. To loosen the bolts on the latter, you should use WD-40 and a flat-head screwdriver.

Remove the freed hoses from the hood side with great care - there is usually some coolant left in them. Drain it into a container.

Now go directly to the salon. Remove the screws securing the side insert of the center console on the passenger side. Having gained access to the tap, disconnect the pipes from it, also being careful (put a rag on the floor in case of antifreeze leakage).

At the bottom, unscrew the nuts securing the faucet - they require a 10 mm socket wrench. After this, return to the VAZ salon and carefully pull the heater tap towards you. Next, disconnect the cable drive from it by first removing the spring clamp. When installing a new device, do not forget to install fresh gaskets, as well as the seal located at the junction of the part with the body.

Before fixing the stove tap, connect a cable to it, since this will be inconvenient to do later. Replace the pipes, treating their ends with a sealant, and tighten the clamps thoroughly, but do not overdo it - the plastic body of the faucet may crack. The hoses are fixed in the engine compartment in a similar way.

After replacement, fill in with fresh coolant, close the hood, turn on the engine and check if the heater is working and if antifreeze is leaking somewhere.

Replacing the stove radiator

It would also be useful to talk about this procedure. It is not very difficult, but it takes a lot of time.

The procedure is as follows:

• disconnect the negative cable from the battery;
• remove the dashboard and steering column trim;
• also remove the glove box, the plastic from the center console, the ECU, the air duct, the casing that covers the heater and the air conditioner evaporator (if there is one).

After this, direct access to the radiator opens. It is inspected for leaks, and if any are found, the element is replaced with a new one or repaired.