DIY adapter frame for 2 din radio for Lada Granta

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Cars of the Lada Kalina family in the Luxe configuration have a center console with a visor, which allows you to place a multimedia system. Currently, this console is not produced by the factory, but you can install it yourself on the Lada Kalina in the “Standard” or “Norma” configuration, as well as on the new Lada Granta FL family.

The modification process depends on which instrument panel (dashboard) is installed on your car.

Lanos

Lanos cannot be called an extremely attractive car, but that is not its essence. By purchasing it, you can get good quality and comfort indicators.

It’s worth taking a closer look at all the advantages of this vehicle:

• Profitable price. The car has an extremely competitive price. For 250,000-300,000 rubles you can get good technical characteristics that will fully satisfy the needs of most drivers.
• Ease of operation. The presence of power steering allows you to better control the movement. The wheels respond perfectly to all the driver’s movements and fully comply with his commands.
• High quality build. The body structure has extremely strong joints that can withstand high pressure. That is why this car can be used in our conditions, where temperature changes occur quite often.
• Availability of components. As with any car in the economy segment, parts for Lanos are extremely easy to find on the modern market.

Differences

Cars that are assembled in the vast expanses of the former USSR are rarely reliable. Lanos and Priora were no exception. If the first one is more characterized by constant minor malfunctions, then the second one breaks down less often, but more seriously. Finding the right car service center in both cases is not difficult. However, problems can arise with spare parts for a Chevrolet: sometimes they have to be ordered abroad, which increases the time and cost of repairs. In this regard, Priora looks more profitable, although there is a risk of purchasing low-quality parts.

Slightly more powerful engines are installed on domestic cars. At the same time, they are more economical (8.2 liters per “hundred” combined cycle versus 9.3 liters for Chevrolet). In terms of dynamics, Lada is also ahead. At the same time, the Lanos suspension is better adapted to Russian roads, despite the foreign origin of the car.

The interior of a foreign car looks more attractive. Firstly, the Ukrainians managed to achieve higher build quality. Secondly, they receive the bulk of the components from foreign manufacturers, and all parts for the Priora are made in Russia, despite the fact that the auto industry has never been our strong point. At the same time, Chevrolet requires maintenance every 10 thousand kilometers. For Lada this figure is 15 thousand km.

How to remove the dashboard for sizing

Recently a guy asked how to remove the dashboard for sizing. I want to share my impressions about this process. Suddenly someone wants to do this too. So here it is. I removed the panel last summer. Also for sizing. I did everything alone. I’ll say this: you can remove/install it alone, but it’s very messy. It's easier with two people, but I don't think it's much easier. Don't believe the repair book, it's much more complicated than it says. Too much will have to be removed in addition to the panel itself: the central trim, air duct tubes, gearbox housing, handbrake housing, floor tunnel, passenger airbag (if equipped), A-pillar trims, tidy. There are a lot of different screws and self-tapping screws, during assembly it is easy to get confused as to which ones were screwed in where. If I'm not mistaken, there are 26 screws alone for securing the panel itself! There are two treacherous screws on the left and right right under the windshield, which you can’t unscrew with a regular screwdriver, you can’t get under them. While the panel is being removed, you are left without glass blowing, and in current weather conditions this is fraught with consequences, including an accident due to fogged windows. If you just park the car. In terms of time: removal took 3 hours, installation took 4 kopecks. The steering wheel gets in the way. The left air duct pipe did not want to fall into place, it rested either on the body or on the windshield, it took me a whole hour just to do this. According to the results: the panel became a little more assembled, but after a WEEK it began to crunch again. In addition to this, the airflow on the windshield has become uneven - it blows weaker in the middle than at the edges. I’m generally silent about the numerous scratches on the dashboard and front door trims. You can remove them with an autogen lighter, but still the appearance is no longer marketable. Summarizing all of the above, from the bottom of my heart I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND doing this. You'll only make it worse. But this is purely my opinion, and then see for yourself. Maybe if you have experience in this matter, it will be easier for you. But I wouldn’t do this again now for any money, there are too many body movements and nuances

Clones

Doninwest Assol cars (a copy of Lanos T 100) were produced in Taganrog from 1998 to 2000. All spare parts were Korean; only assembly was carried out in Russia. Engines V1.5 and V1.6 with 86 and 106 hp. respectively, they worked in tandem with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.

Daewoo Sens is produced in Ukraine and differs from the classic Lanos only in that it is equipped with 1.3 liter engines manufactured in Melitopol, with a 5-speed manual transmission. ZAZ Chance owes its appearance to the fact that in 2009, the contract between GM and the Zaporozhye plant for the supply of cars to Russia under the name “Chevrolet Lanos” expired. A distinctive feature is that the Chance family includes not only a sedan, but also a hatchback. The machine is equipped with engines made in Romania. Since 2012, this model has also been assembled in Kazakhstan. The ZAZ Lanos Pick-up minivan appeared in 2005, and two years later its “Electro” version with an electric motor was introduced.

Soundproofing panel/dashboard Grants

Alternative

VAZ-2110/Lada 110 since 1996

Being the most realistic alternative to Sens, the “Russian” has a wide selection of engines; its power units are noticeably more dynamic than those in Melitopol. In general, the Lada's service life is somewhat less, but it is more readily accepted for repair by service station technicians in the outback. Like the Sens, the “ten” allows you to save money on maintenance; you can repair it yourself. The choice of body styles is also the widest among competitors, and the sedan’s trunk is one of the most capacious (450 l). With the comparable price of used Sens and VAZ-2110, the “ten” is chosen by those who are wary of foreign cars in the old fashioned way and do not have the means to subsequently contact a branded service.

Opel Astra (F) 1991–1998

For almost the same money as the Sens, you can buy its distant relative – the Opel Astra (F). However, over the years, this model will be much older, and accordingly, many of its components and assemblies may soon require repairs - that is, investing additional money. At the same time, Astra attracts potential buyers with a more diverse selection of body options, a wide range of engines, spacious cargo compartments, as well as affordable prices for spare parts and maintenance. The most significant drawback of the model is its low corrosion resistance. In addition, the water pump and stabilizer struts are not durable; over time, the seals of the steering rack and power steering pump, and the cuffs of the rear drums lose their tightness.

Dacia Nova/Solenza 1998–2005

Based on the Peugeot 309 platform, the Romanian car directly competes not only with Daewoo, but also with VAZs, with which, by the way, it is very similar in terms of finishing and assembly quality. You can choose from several equipment options, although richly equipped versions are rarely on sale. The interior looks more modest than that of the Sens, but the trunk is more spacious (435 liters). The restyled version, called Solenza, received a more comfortable interior and suspension, almost adequate to the Korean one. The power units of all Dacias are of French origin (Renault), they are well known to service station masters specializing in “French cars”.

Igor Shirokun Photo by Andrey Yatsulyak

The editors would like to thank the auto shop ESO Autotechnics LLC for their assistance in preparing the material.

Which is better: Chevrolet Lanos or Lada Priora

November 4, 2008, 15:57 #1 123 Guys, which is better - a hatchback or a sedan? They say that the Priora has knocking noises (upholstery)? Which is better - Chevrolet Lanos or Priora? The prices are almost the same!

November 30, 2008, 18:50 #2 123

Kalina. Luxury Now they are normal (nothing rattles) and in terms of equipment they are not inferior to the Priora, much richer than the Lanos.

December 21, 2008, 11:47 #3 123

• Posts: 11
• From: Sharkan

June 26, 2009, 10:21 pm #4 123

To be honest, I wouldn’t buy a Laceti sedan or hatchback any other way.

• Posts: 17
• From: St. Petersburg

June 26, 2009, 10:34 pm #5 123

if you are limited in funds, then from these models the Priora hatch on the anus is not worth a damn on the services, and remember that Jimmy is bankrupt, who will sell the Chevrolet tomorrow, it is unknown, and the supplies of even this Daewoo and spare parts are all from the distributor

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• From: Vladivostok
• Nissan Avenir 2.0 Type Si ATESSA

July 15, 2009, 15:05 #6 123

Horseradish radish is not sweeter than Japanese, fuck the shit industry!)

• Posts: 6907
• From: Vladivostok
• Nissan Avenir 2.0 Type Si ATESSA

July 15, 2009, 15:06 #7 123

Horseradish radish is not sweeter than Japanese, fuck the shit industry!)

• Posts: 6907
• From: Vladivostok
• Nissan Avenir 2.0 Type Si ATESSA

July 15, 2009, 15:07 #8 123

Horseradish radish is not sweeter than Japanese, fuck the shit industry!)

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15 July 2009, 17:06 #9 123

Indeed, “nah shit industry.” Who needs it? I don't even know that. you need to enter this on the Internet, or on Wikipedia. Strange. Weird.

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• From: Samara
• Ford Focus 3 hatchback

July 15, 2009, 19:33 #10 123

I'm sorry, of course, Zubastic, but the record is stuck or something. Decibel I want to tell you that there is no friend according to taste and color, I like sedans, but in a hatchback you can have a normal rest with a girl, see for yourself what you recommend here. Kalina is somehow not aggressive, it seems to me that it is more suitable for women, if you just stir up something with the body kit. I completely agree with the sergeant, it’s dangerous to buy these cheap foreign cars now, but you’ll always push the Priora harder if you don’t like it. This is just my opinion.

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• From: Urai

July 15, 2009, 20:57 #11 123

Lada Granta SPACE › Logbook › Shvi instrument panel

the penultimate stage of complete noise and vibration insulation of my grant, a panel with a motor shield. in general, all the supporting units located on the panel were removed: the side plastic plugs (located at the ends), the central cover of the panel, under it the heater control unit was unscrewed, which is attached to two screws, the plastic steering wheel covers were also removed, the steering wheel itself (when removed, it is better mark the threads and the wheel itself in order to put it back straight) with an airbag (I had to ask an assistant because from the bottom from the sides to opposite each other you need to find two holes, insert objects such as nails or a screwdriver into them, press the clamps, while they are pressed, you need to pull off the airbag), these procedures must be carried out with the battery terminals removed, better than both and so that at least 1 minute has passed, otherwise the airbag will work,

there is also a plastic instrument panel cover behind the steering wheel (with three bolts and from the right corner it is held on a clip with an iron holder, you just need to pull it harder and it will come out),

also, under the trim, the instrument panel itself was removed (it is secured with four bolts, you also need to pull out the wiring harness from it that holds a valve-type mechanism that needs to be moved down), the headlight hydraulic corrector was removed (more precisely, its fastening, the twister is simply pulled off stupidly and under it the head screws on a nut like 19), the headlight control unit (unscrews with one self-tapping screw), the glove compartment was also removed (it is attached to the top with two bolts, then two plates from the top are pressed and it falls down, then you just need to pull it off from the lower mounts) there is still a space above the glove compartment I also twisted the plastic plate (attached with 4 screws) and removed the plug from the top of the panel on the passenger side (from the second sunroof type airbag) (forged with a knife and tore it out), the floor tunnel was also removed, all the removed elements were vibrated,

I sealed the outside of the glove compartment with vibrato, also put a layer of splen on the inside, and tightened the top of the inside with madeline so that nothing would rattle in the glove compartment.

In general, I’m quietly disassembling the panel, at one time I check with the book so as not to miss anything, I unscrewed all the screws on the outer panels, about 18 of them, and I’m thinking about what to do next, I look in the book and it says, carefully lift the panel and use a long screwdriver, unscrew the screws securing the air ducts of the front windows, and that’s it..., the book doesn’t explain in more detail how to unscrew these fucking screws so carefully, in general, I’m trying to lift this panel, but it didn’t work out that way, it doesn’t lift much, and it’s almost impossible to put your hand to these screws I couldn’t get it through, I went to the computer, sat down, started looking on the net for how to twist them, again a bummer, on the net the same book was paraphrased from different sources, in general I walked around this panel for a long time, this way and that and still with great difficulty and with a small tear I was able to stick my rather small hands in, on the right side from the bottom, from the side of the glove box, I crawled up to this screw, unscrewed it with a little difficulty, but on the left side I suffered and more than once remembered the designers who made such fastenings in the inside of the panel, and where finally It’s not really possible to crawl up, why the hell do I do that, I thought, and still, with difficulty, I stuck both hands through, stuck my left hand from the left side from the end where the side panel plug goes, lifting the panel to the top as much as I could, almost with a tear, stuck my right hand under the bend the air duct between it and the stiffening pipe where the speedometer wire block sticks out, in general I stuck my hands in almost with a bang, and in the end, with a little pain, I unscrewed this self-tapping screw. after which, with a little effort, the panel was removed, I did not remove the central air duct, and without removing it, the panel already began to come out and came out. I glued the panel itself with a thin 2mm vibrator, in the panel itself I noticed a feature that on the panel itself inside there is a tunnel for the air duct to the windshield, and it is made as a separate part and I assume that this design can rattle, so the joints between this trim and the panel itself I also glued the panel with vibration

Kalina

The production of this car was supposed to revive buyers' interest in the automobile industry and at the same time update the already outdated model range. Kalina coped with her task perfectly, and became one of the best-selling vehicles among the economy class for 2003-2006.

It is worth considering the main positive qualities of this car, thanks to which it can definitely be considered successful:

• High ground clearance - 160 mm. Domestic roads can cause problems for most modern cars. That is why domestic manufacturers took this factor into account when designing Kalina. A clearance of 160 mm makes it possible to travel with your family outdoors or travel off-road.
• Compactness. Do not think that the car was designed only for off-road use. He feels great in the bustle of the city. Thanks to its small dimensions, it can be placed even in a small parking lot.
• Reliability. Not many motorists are accustomed to applying this definition to Russian cars, but this is true. Compared to its predecessors, Kalina has excellent reliability indicators. The quality of all technical components and parts is at a high level.
• Cheap service. Today's motorist needs cheap spare parts and maintenance for his car. Since the manufacturing plant is located in Russia, searching for replacement parts will not take much time.

Alarm key fob repair

Often the alarm does not close the doors due to a simple breakdown of the corresponding button on the key fob. Replacing it does not require any special skills, and a similar microbutton can be found in a radio parts store. To work you will need:

• thin Phillips screwdriver for disassembling the case;
• low-power soldering iron with a thin tip or soldering station;
• thin rod solder with flux;
• tweezers;
• new button of the same original size.

Having disassembled the key fob body, you can remove it and disconnect the circuit boards contained in it.

In order to remove the old button, you need to use a desoldering pump or submerged copper stranded wire to remove the solder at the two fastening points of the button along its edges.

As a last resort, you can simultaneously heat them with a wide soldering iron tip and, at the same time as the solder melts, squeeze the fastening legs of the button body out of the board holes. You can then heat the signal pins and disconnect the button from the tracks on the face of the board.

How to remove the center console on a Hyundai Accent

How to remove the center console on a Huyndai Accent (Hyundai Accent)

HYUNDAI ACCENT REMOVAL OF THE CENTER CONSOLE

Removing the center console on a Hyundai Accent

Hyundai Accent 2. Replacing light bulbs in the dashboard and center console

Removing the Hyundai Accent center console

Hyundai Accent, Hyundai accent knocking under the panel

HYUNDAI ACCENT REMOVAL OF FRONT DOOR TRIM

Hyundai Accent Heater Light Bulb Replacement

Replacing the air filter for a Hyundai Accent heater

Hyundai Accent 2. Installing the armrest

The heater control panel is illuminated by two lamps. To access them you need to remove the center console. 1. Pull out the cup holder and push it back a little and see two screws securing the Central Console.

We unscrew them. 2. Grasping the lower part of the console with your fingers, pull it towards you 3. Unsnap the center console 4. To completely remove the console or extend it further, you need to remove the pull-cables from the heater adjustment unit above the gas pedal. First, you should remove the cable from the latch, and then, pressing the fixing “tooth” onto the “post,” remove the cable loop from the post.

Another cable is located behind the glove compartment 5. Pull out the center console 6. To replace the air conditioner button illumination lamp, remove the connector and, squeezing the latches on the sides of the button, pull it out 7. There are two light bulbs installed in the button itself: one for illumination, the other for indicating switching on. The light bulbs are installed in cartridges with antennae screwed onto the contact points. To replace a light bulb, its antennae should be unwound, the lamp should be removed, a new one should be inserted and the antennae should be wound as before 8.

From the fan speed controller there are two green wires going to the left light bulb socket, and from there to the right light bulb socket. Here is the left socket (under the middle finger). The right one is located right next to it, and goes to illuminate heater modes 9. Using two fingers, turn the sockets counterclockwise (about a quarter turn) and remove the socket with the light bulb. The same goes for the left cartridge. Everything is put together in reverse order.

Pay attention to the heater and damper control cables. .

You will need: keys “12”, “14”, “17”, socket heads “10”, “12”, extension, wrench, screwdrivers with flat and Phillips blades.

1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.

2. Unscrew the screws securing the hood lock drive lever to the lower trim of the instrument panel and, without disconnecting the cable, move it to the side (see “Removing and installing the hood lock and lock drive”).

3. Remove the four screws securing the lower trim of the instrument panel...

4. ...and, overcoming the resistance of two holders...

This is how the holders for the lower trim of the instrument panel are located.

5. ...remove the lining.

6. Remove the two screws securing the diagnostic block to the trim and move the block to the side along with the wiring harness.

7. Open the glove box by pulling the handle towards you.

The opening size of the glove box is limited by two limiters located on the side walls of the box.

8. Press the glove box opening limiter...

9. ...and remove the stopper by bringing it out through the hole in the side wall of the box.

10. Remove the second limiter in the same way.

11. Remove the four screws and remove the glove box.

12. Disconnect the wiring harness block from the headlight electric corrector (see “Replacing the headlight electric corrector”).

17. Disconnect rod 1 from the steering column side from its holder on the heater body...

18. ...and disconnect the rod from the damper of the air temperature regulator entering the passenger compartment. In the same way, disconnect rod 2 from the holder on the heater and from the air distribution flap.

19. From the glove box side, disconnect the rod from the holders on the heater body...

Differences

Now it’s worth moving on to the differences, of which there are not very many.

1. Salon design. It is worth saying that the new version of the Lada has received a number of improvements, thanks to which the design has been significantly updated. Now the dashboard doesn't look as barrel-shaped as before, although some features are still preserved. The chairs are upholstered in fabric. All other interior elements are made of durable plastic. In terms of interior, Lanos turned out to be much better. Here you can observe refined lines that are combined with the status of a foreign car. The finishing uses plastic and artificial leather.
2. Engines. Under the hood, Lada Kalina has a 1.6 liter petrol engine. and power 98-106 hp. Not a bad indicator for a front-wheel drive car at this price. Capable of accelerating to 168 km/h. Lanos is ready to offer its customers 1.5 liters. 86 hp engine It also comes with front-wheel drive and a five-speed transmission. Maximum speed 172 km/h.
3. Maneuverability. Both cars have a five-speed gearbox and good suspension, which provide good handling. Each control element works harmoniously and “feels” the driver.

How to remove the center console (panel trim)

The photo shows the general diagram of the fastenings of the central panel trim of the new Kalina. in red are clips that simply snap off under force. Blue - fastening screws that should be removed with a screwdriver.

1. Remove the control unit for the heater and air conditioner by unsnapping the 4 clips around the perimeter;
2. Remove 2 screws securing the top cover;
3. Remove the top panel trim by snapping 3 clips on each side;
4. We remove the overlay from the upper engagement with the panel.

The process of removing the plastic dashboard trim is also shown in the video:

Characteristics of Renault Logan

Renault and Daewoo cars are the most widespread and popular.
Their advantages are practicality, good dynamics, reliability and attractive appearance. Let's compare two more similar models, produced by Renault and Daewoo, trying to identify the leader. So, which is better: Renault Logan or Daewoo Nexia? The debut of Renault Logan took place in the fall of 2004. The car was positioned as a middle-class project. It turned out good. Nothing superfluous, no excessive modesty or dullness. Medium-sized body, with slightly rounded, sloping shapes, neat, nice headlights, many decorative elements. Everything in the cabin is aesthetically pleasing and tasteful. Both the exterior and the interior are built according to the principles: strength, practicality, quality.

The salon is designed for 5 people, the driver's seat is very well made. In the luxury configuration, you can adjust the seats in height and angle, while in the basic configuration you have to be content with what you have. Externally, the car is cool, but the technical part is not entirely perfect. To save money, manufacturers purchased cheap and not particularly technologically advanced parts and significantly simplified many systems.

For example, the exhaust system does not consist of many elements, as it should be, but of just one. On the technical side, some inexpensive Japanese car or Nexia is better. The range of power units consists of engines with a volume of 1.4, 1.6 liters, with a power of 75 and 87 hp. With. respectively. The engines are paired with front-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission. Maximum speed 162-180 km/h. Acceleration to hundreds takes 10.5-13 seconds.

"Autocenter" was puzzled by the question: Lanos or Lada?

“There are 65 thousand hryvnia, what is better to buy - Lanos or Lada?” asked a middle-aged citizen, recognizing one of the drivers as a columnist for the weekly magazine “Auto. The question grew into an extensive discussion, the main points of which will undoubtedly be of interest to visitors to the site autocentre.ua. First of all, it should be noted that both cars (both sedans and both hatchbacks) belong to the same class. But Lanos is morally younger, since it was created as a new independent model in 1997-1998, and the “fifteenth” and “fourteenth”, which entered the production line in 2003, are restyling of the VAZ-2108/2109, created in 1983. “Youth” » Lanos manifests itself in greater comfort (for example, better sound insulation, more noble tactile sensations on the controls), quality anti-corrosion protection and paintwork. The “old age” of Lada can offer higher maintainability and unpretentiousness as a plus.

Each motorist consumer has his own understanding of what is best. Therefore, some will consider the Samara’s higher ground clearance a benefit, while others will prioritize the “Korean’s” softer, more comfortable suspension on uneven surfaces – albeit with a lower ground clearance. For many, the Lanos or Lada dilemma will be resolved after getting acquainted with the car’s engines: in VAZs it (1.6 liter, 80 hp) is definitely “more lively”, even when compared with the more powerful 1.6 liter (106 hp). ) modification of Lanos. In addition, the Tolyatti engine is more economical. In contrast, Lanos boasts a long engine life - at least 300 thousand km, despite the fact that VAZ power units usually require overhaul no later than 180-200 thousand km. Both cars have a five-speed manual transmission, while the Korean gearbox is believed to be more durable and less noisy. In terms of capacity, both cars are generally adequate, but the “Korean” has only two body types: a sedan and a 5-door hatchback, while the “Samara” also has a three-door version of the VAZ-2113.

Regarding reliability and service, the question of choosing – Lanos or Lada – “stumbles” over two nuances. So, first of all, in the outback there is still an opinion that VAZs are easier to service and repair; they are not afraid to “spin” them in any garage cooperative. Unlike Lanos, which is still considered a foreign car, and which, in case of problems, has a direct route to a more or less decent service station. The second caveat is that the new owner of a Lada may face annoying minor troubles in the first year of operation: sensor failures, switch failures, etc. Lanosovods are not immune from this, but to a much lesser extent.

Finally, one more detail regarding the question of which is better. At the beginning of the material it was mentioned that if the purchase budget is 60-65 thousand UAH, the Lada will be new, and the Lanos will have a mileage of about 50 thousand km. Here the figure is insignificant and it will not significantly affect the reliability of the car, but what is the value of the smell of a new car and the knowledge that you are its first?..

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Kalina

The production of this car was supposed to revive buyers' interest in the automobile industry and at the same time update the already outdated model range. Kalina coped with her task perfectly, and became one of the best-selling vehicles among the economy class for 2003-2006.

It is worth considering the main positive qualities of this car, thanks to which it can definitely be considered successful:

• High ground clearance - 160 mm. Domestic roads can cause problems for most modern cars. That is why domestic manufacturers took this factor into account when designing Kalina. A clearance of 160 mm makes it possible to travel with your family outdoors or travel off-road.
• Compactness. Do not think that the car was designed only for off-road use. He feels great in the bustle of the city. Thanks to its small dimensions, it can be placed even in a small parking lot.
• Reliability. Not many motorists are accustomed to applying this definition to Russian cars, but this is true. Compared to its predecessors, Kalina has excellent reliability indicators. The quality of all technical components and parts is at a high level.
• Cheap service. Today's motorist needs cheap spare parts and maintenance for his car. Since the manufacturing plant is located in Russia, searching for replacement parts will not take much time.

Chevrolet Lanos

Initially, the Lanos model was produced by Daewoo. Serial production started in 1997. Since 2002, a restyled version of the car has been supplied to the market under the Chevrolet brand. A year later, Ukrainian factories began assembling the updated Lanos. Since 2009, the car has been supplied to Russia under the name ZAZ Chance.

The car does not have a wide variety of modifications. Only a front-wheel drive 5-seater city sedan or hatchback with a one and a half liter 86-horsepower gasoline engine, which accelerates the car to “hundreds” in 12.5 seconds, is available to domestic buyers. The gearbox is mechanical. But there are as many as 14 color options available.

Passive protection is provided by reinforced front and rear pillars, steel beams and other body design features. In addition, the driver is provided with an airbag. The exterior may seem old-fashioned today, but for its time Lanos looked bright and solid. There is enough free space in the cabin. The instrument panel is carefully thought out. Despite the simplicity of the finishing materials, the interior looks very decent. There are no significant complaints about the build quality.

The trunk can accommodate 322 liters of cargo. This is a quarter less than the Priora, but quite enough for everyday trips. In addition, this figure can be increased to 958 liters if the rear seats are folded. The basic configuration includes a full-size spare wheel, R14 steel wheels, bumpers to match the body color, remote control for the luggage compartment lock, etc. Optionally available are air conditioning, power steering, fog lights, ESP, central locking and radio.

Lanos turned out to be quite modest, without frills, but at the same time one cannot fail to note its convenience and functionality. It is they, combined with the low cost, that ensure the popularity of the model among Russian buyers.

How to remove the tidy on a Grant sedan and liftback

Removing the torpedo with your own hands on cars of the specified versions before and after 2013 is simple. To do this, you only need a Phillips and flathead screwdriver. The sequence of actions looks like this.

• Initially, you should turn off the power to the car and place it in a stable position.
• Remove the cover of the interior fuse box.

• Next, you will need to find the mounting screw and unscrew it. The fasteners for the instrument panel trim are also unscrewed.
• Now the decorative trim can be removed and the mounting of the tidy itself can be exposed.

• There are two screws at the bottom of the console that hold it in place. The screws need to be unscrewed and the tidy lifted.
• Next, you should reach under the panel and remove the wire terminal block from its back.

Removing the front panel of Granta Lux

1. Turn off the power to the car - all manipulations with the device are performed only after disconnecting the battery.
2. Using a plastic spatula or screwdriver, remove the radio/radio plug.
3. Pull the heater and air duct controls towards you. The procedure must be performed with extreme caution. There is a risk of damaging the regulator.
4. Next you will need to remove the facing plastic of the beard by prying it off with a screwdriver. The design contains plastic latches that are easy to break. During reassembly, new ones are put in their place.
5. At the end, you will need to lift the tidy and disconnect the contact groups of wires from the reverse side.

Torpedo Kalina or Granta FL

The following are instructions for cars with such a dashboard:

Required

1. Center console:

• instrument panel trim (21925-5325182)
• central air ducts (or intermediate air duct housing for the monitor for Lada Kalina 2) (2195-8104209/08)
• solar radiation sensor (21920-8121300)

2. Multimedia system:

• multimedia display (article 21920-7900100, make sure you have an interface cable)
• multimedia equipment (21920-7900200 or navigation 21920-7900300)

Procedure

1. Remove the instrument cluster, glove compartment, center trim and air ducts (move back a couple of fasteners from above).
2. Install the air ducts, modifying the fastenings in place (for example, use furniture corners).

1. Install the screen and multimedia system on standard mounts.
2. Connect the display to the multimedia unit.
3. Attach the solar radiation sensor to the frame.
4. Install the center console.

DIY adapter frame for 2 din radio for Lada Granta

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Cars of the Lada Kalina family in the Luxe configuration have a center console with a visor, which allows you to place a multimedia system. Currently, this console is not produced by the factory, but you can install it yourself on the Lada Kalina in the “Standard” or “Norma” configuration, as well as on the new Lada Granta FL family.

The modification process depends on which instrument panel (dashboard) is installed on your car.

Removing the center console of Lada Granta

Many Lada Granta owners sometimes need to remove the central trim on the dashboard. The reasons for this may be different, such as eliminating unnecessary squeaks or installing a radio. Today I will tell you how to dismantle it.

Removing the center console of Lada Granta

Before starting work, I highly recommend purchasing a set of plastic spatulas for working with car plastic to avoid damaging the plastic with rough objects such as a screwdriver.

If such a set is not at hand, or it is not possible to buy it, then wrap the tip of a flat-head screwdriver with strong electrical tape or a roll of adhesive tape.

To properly dismantle the lining you need to perform a number of simple steps:

1. Remove the head unit (car radio) and disconnect all connectors with wires from it. If you cannot remove the radio, you can leave it on the panel, but do not pull sharply when you snap off the cover. Remember, the wires for the radio are not that long.
2. Pry off and dismantle the handles of the air temperature and air distribution regulators using a mounting spatula or a flat-head screwdriver.
3. Remove the handle of the recirculation flap control lever. To remove it, simply pull it towards you.

After removing all the necessary levers, use a plastic spatula or flathead screwdriver to pry the panel off from the lower right edge, as shown in the image below. Next, we unclip all the other latches and remove the trim from the instrument panel, do not forget that the wires are still connected to the instruments.

After disconnecting all the necessary wiring, we can remove the trim completely.

On Luxury cars with a painted trim, removal is identical to the above instructions, with the only exception that the painted part is snapped off first, and the central part is unscrewed.

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Don’t forget to look at other useful articles on servicing the Lada Granta on our website, as well as take part in the discussion on our forum.

Torpedo Granta dorestayl

The panel from Kalina began to be installed on the pre-restyling Granta immediately before the release of the updated Lada Granta FL family.

If the dashboard of your car is like in the left photo, then you will need to replace a number of parts of the instrument panel (dashboard) with parts from the Lada Kalina dashboard:

• 21925-5325011-00 Instrument panel VAZ-21925 Lux with air duct SB AvtoVAZ OJSC
• 21920-7905020-00 USB cable 2192
• 21925-5326014-00 Overlay for the instrument panel console LUX
• 21920-5326014-00 Instrument panel console trim NORMAL - lower, depending on the climate unit
• 21920-5303014-00 Glove box body 2192
• 21920-3710010-00 Hazard switch
• 21920-5303016-00 Cover of the glove box of the instrument panel
• 21920-5325322-00 Fuse box cover

This is a global alteration of the car interior, which cannot be called rational.

After this, you can begin installing the center console according to the instructions below.

Differences

Now it’s worth moving on to the differences, of which there are not very many.

1. Salon design. It is worth saying that the new version of the Lada has received a number of improvements, thanks to which the design has been significantly updated. Now the dashboard doesn't look as barrel-shaped as before, although some features are still preserved. The chairs are upholstered in fabric. All other interior elements are made of durable plastic. In terms of interior, Lanos turned out to be much better. Here you can observe refined lines that are combined with the status of a foreign car. The finishing uses plastic and artificial leather.
2. Engines. Under the hood, Lada Kalina has a 1.6 liter petrol engine. and power 98-106 hp. Not a bad indicator for a front-wheel drive car at this price. Capable of accelerating to 168 km/h. Lanos is ready to offer its customers 1.5 liters. 86 hp engine It also comes with front-wheel drive and a five-speed transmission. Maximum speed 172 km/h.
3. Maneuverability. Both cars have a five-speed gearbox and good suspension, which provide good handling. Each control element works harmoniously and “feels” the driver.

Granta FL

The modern version of Fl 2022 differs little structurally from its prototype. The car tidy is removed in the same way. Similar fasteners and identical clamps are used here.

How to remove a panel on a Grant to install a radio

In most configurations it comes with a plastic plug instead of a tape recorder.

Next, you will need to reach into the resulting groove and find a standard terminal there for connecting a sound reproduction device. It needs to be taken out.

After this, a short shaft is placed on the panel, intended for mounting a modern radio. At the end, the device is connected to the on-board network and inserted into the prepared shaft.

Salon Lada Priora 2010

Of course, VAZ’s ergonomics are far from the orthopedically adjusted driver’s seat of the Volkswagen Polo, but I like it here more than in any other competing car. Thanks to the tilt-adjustable steering column, you can still find a comfortable driving position. The dashboard is perfectly readable at any time of the day. The on-board computer shows travel time, average and instantaneous fuel consumption, average speed, outside temperature, as well as the remainder of the journey using the fuel reserves in the tank.

By the way, in the near future the designers promise to release a version with automatic transmission, set up production of 1.8-liter engines, and add a couple more options for the Superlux, such as the standard GLONASS navigation system and side airbags. Unfortunately, there is no talk of a major modernization of the platform. But it would be necessary - after all, in terms of interior dimensions, the Priora is practically no larger than the “ten” and is significantly inferior to Logan both in terms of space for rear passengers and in the size of the trunk. But Priora is noticeably longer...

The Russian car is weaker than Logan in terms of driving performance - smoothness and agility in throttle response. The “tenth” suspension with upgraded shock absorbers and shortened springs allows for swinging and does not interfere with roll. In terms of energy intensity, the competitors' suspensions are approximately equal; even very large potholes Lada Priora passes without breakdowns - an indispensable quality for our roads. But when it comes to engines, it’s a complete fiasco. Both Priora engines (79.5-horsepower 8-valve and 98-horsepower 16-valve unit) are inferior to Renault engines - both in efficiency and in terms of efficiency.

Analysis of the Grant panel

To completely disassemble the tidy, you need to follow a sequence of actions.

• Disconnect power from the battery.
• Remove the glove compartment cover and fuse box.
• Next, you need to unscrew the fastening screws of the instrument panel trim and in the glove box.
• Now you should proceed to removing the steering wheel and column cover.
• The MUS, the transmission tunnel, is also removed.

• After this, the center console trim is pryed off and removed from the car.
• Now you need to remove the instrument panel and the heating and ventilation system controls.

• After this, you should unscrew the screws securing the torpedo and lift it from its seat.
• Next, all wire chips and contact groups are disconnected.
• Now you can completely remove the dashboard from the car.

Having understood the nuances of removing the dashboard on Grant, the driver can perform the procedure with his own hands, without the involvement of third-party specialists.

Specialization : Graduated from the State Automobile University, worked for 20 years at GAZ-56, now I drive a Zhiguli.

What common?

It is worth recognizing that those who are directly faced with the choice between Daewoo Nexia and Chevrolet Lanos really have a hard time, since the cars are very, very similar to each other. Don't believe me? Judge for yourself!

• Acceleration time to “hundreds” is 12.5 seconds.
• Gearbox – 5-speed “mechanics”.
• Front-wheel drive.
• Front – MacPherson strut suspension, rear – trailing arms.
• Brakes: front – disc, rear – drum.
• Capacity – 5 people
• Similar dimensions (except for the length, Nexia’s is 24.5 cm longer).
• Close power: 80 hp Nexia and 86 hp. at Lanos.
• Almost the same maximum speed: 172 km/h (Lanos) and 175 km/h (Nexia).

P.S. The above list is relevant when comparing cars with the same engine size - 1.5 liters.