Tuning is a common phenomenon among modern motorists. But if some fully fit into the design of the engine, chassis and other units that affect the speed and power of the car, then others prefer external tuning. The installation of Euro handles on the VAZ 2114 is a prime example of this.
Photo of installed euro handles on VAZ 2114
What are Euro pens?
It is impossible to say for sure why they are called Euro pens. Apparently, this somehow relates to European cars, Western auto production. Let's be honest, the factory door handles on the “fourteenth” are far from being an example of automotive design art.
Euro handles are a set of door handles that significantly transform the appearance of the car and allow you to open and close doors more comfortably. They have a comfortable design and are pleasant to hold with your hands. Plus, the quality of individual handle models significantly exceeds even VAZ factory elements for opening front and rear doors.
Replacing the front passenger door handle
Photo of replacing the door handle hook, I numbered the photos just in case, in case someone changes the thread, it might come in handy:
Handles "Lynx"
Despite the fairly extensive range of Euro handles suitable for the VAZ 2114, domestic owners of the “fourteenth” most prefer to use the “Lynx” kits. These are high-quality, reliable products with excellent design, smooth lines, streamlining, and excellent grip comfort.
Handles Lynx
Plus, of course, quality plays a big role in the popularity of accessories. Here it is not possible to make any claims to the Lynx Euro handles for the VAZ 2114 car.
Handle selection
Repair will require a new part. The mechanism is sold for the driver's or passenger's door. When purchasing, you should pay attention to:
- Appearance of the product. Experts recommend taking a closer look at Euro pens.
- Manufacturer.
- Material of manufacture. The standard version is made of plastic, but there may be products with additional elements. Some manufacturers add chrome strips.
It is better to purchase AvtoVAZ products. Factory articles: 2109-6105180 – for internal, 2108-6105177 – for external product.
Varieties
The Lynx Euro pens have a factory designation, which determines the differences between the sets.
- IN 1. This designation indicates that the package contains four handles - two rear and two front. In this case, the front larvae do not have.
- AT 2. There are also four handles, a pair for the rear and front doors. Only here the larvae are present.
Which one should I choose? The question is purely individual. On the one hand, B1 have a solid, smooth structure that is not spoiled by key holes. For external tuning they are simply perfect.
The second option is preferable for those who value quality, visual appeal, but at the same time reliability. After all, the presence of a cylinder will give you the opportunity to open the car with a key if problems arise with the alarm or key fob.
Quality checking
Whether it be Lynx or European pens from another manufacturer, you definitely need to make sure of the quality of the products offered to you. There are some useful tips for this.
- Buy directly from good stores rather than ordering online. Today it is important to order many spare parts online. But the problem is that you won't be able to see or touch them until delivery. If we are talking about online ordering, check the reliability of this online store, read reviews about it, study the nuances of delivery and payment. The best option is to pay the courier on the spot. This way you can first look at the handles, and only then, if everything is good, pay for the order. Well, when you are in a regular store, there will be nothing difficult in studying spare parts in detail.
- Package. Surprisingly, it is important to pay attention to the packaging. Factory products must have barcodes, certificate marks, full instructions, a warranty, and so on.
- Content. If each pen is packaged in a separate bag, this indicates a responsible approach by the manufacturer. After all, the transportation process takes a lot of time, and you yourself know the quality of our roads. Constant shaking leads to friction between parts, which leads to scratches and damage. Separate packaging will prevent this from happening.
- Instructions. Good manufacturers provide detailed instructions for installing them along with Euro handles. There is nothing complicated about this, but the very fact of the presence of this instruction already speaks volumes.
- Quality. Alas, it cannot always be determined visually. Nowadays low-grade materials are so skillfully disguised that only laboratory tests can help you in some cases. As for European pens specifically, the best guarantee of quality is purchasing products from a trusted manufacturer. Such as Lynx, for example.
How to check the quality of Euro handles on a VAZ 2114
Before purchasing any euro handles, you need to make sure of the quality of their performance; after all, they must provide uninterrupted access to the car under any conditions. It will be a shame not to get into the car in the cold because of low-quality handles, for which you also paid extra.
In order to be confident in the quality of the purchased components for your car, you need to:
- Buy spare parts in good, trusted stores and do not pay for the product before you have looked at it. For example, in your city you may not have exactly the Euro pens you wanted or your color. You will have to order them online, then it is better to look at the reviews of those who have already bought there or ask for delivery by courier to check everything before making payment.
- Look at the packaging; the manufacturer will not pack a quality product in poor packaging. In addition, it must have markings, certificate marks, and so on. The kit must include detailed, complete instructions and a warranty card.
- Appearance is also very important; various defects indicate the irresponsible approach of the manufacturer, if he allows this in the appearance of his product, what can be said about the reliability that he has built into the handle mechanism.
After you have chosen and purchased a kit in which you are completely confident, you can go to a car service center. Installing Euro handles on a VAZ 2114 is a fairly inexpensive procedure and many service stations often carry it out, so they will not have any problems with it.
Installation
Installing Euro handles on a VAZ 2114 is a lengthy process. Get ready to devote a whole day to this issue. It is best to learn the disassembly and assembly sequence using visual videos.
The stages of installing euro handles are as follows:
- The door trim is removed. This is a rather lengthy task that can take up the most time among all other processes. Don’t forget, the casing still needs to be put in place later.
- There is no need to drill, saw or cook anything. The only exceptions are those Euro handles that are not intended for the VAZ 2114. They are adjusted, something is cut out. Complex and sometimes pointless tuning. Today there are many excellent Euro handles that fit perfectly on the “fourteenth” model without unnecessary manipulations during the installation process.
- Each new part is installed in place of the standard one.
- It is advisable to arm yourself with additional fasteners for the trim in advance, since an inexperienced car owner can damage them during disassembly or reinstallation. They are cheap, but can come in handy at any time when replacing Euro pens.
- After removing the old handles, be sure to clean the socket and treat the surfaces with polish. After this, proceed to install new elements. There is nothing complicated there if you remember the dismantling process well.
- The penultimate stage is reassembly.
- The process of installing Euro handles on a VAZ 2114 is completed by cleaning new accessories and putting things in order inside and outside the car.
Euro pens are a simple but effective way to look at your car differently. Initially, it seems that installing such elements will have little effect on the appearance. But after installation you realize how different the car looks. Such a small accessory has a very positive effect on the VAZ 2114. This is a good and fairly simple type of tuning.
How to remove the door handle of a VAZ 2109, 2114.
So, we'll start by removing the door card. To do this, unscrew the pin that closes the door from the inside. Next, we take out the plugs from the door handle and unscrew the bolts that secure the handle.
Now, perhaps, the most difficult thing that will have to be done, and at this stage many people have a question about how to remove the window lifter handle of the VAZ 2109, 2114. To do this, take a thin, narrow minus screwdriver. We insert it between the latch and the washer and carefully press out the jammed handle latch. Next, pull it towards you and take it out completely.
I hope the photo makes everything clearer.
We unscrew the bolts securing the door card from the bottom (if you have a VAZ 2114 with electric windows, then unhook the pads from the window buttons) and take out the rubber seal from the top. Remove the decorative trim of the interior door handle by prying it off with a screwdriver or knife. Now nothing prevents us from removing the door trim and pulling it out from the bedbugs.
We pull out the rods coming from the handle lock and from the handle itself. It is more convenient to do this by grasping the plastic part of the rod with pliers. Or you can try to pry them off with a screwdriver.
The handle is held on by two nuts. We unscrew them and pull out the handle.
Causes of malfunction
Before replacing a part, you should find out the cause of the failure. The main ones:
- damage after an accident;
- mechanical damage to internal elements;
- Hacking attempt;
- failure of the external door opening manipulator;
- pressing hard on the handle.
Most often, the plastic part breaks or breaks as a result of constant opening.
How to insert the cylinder into the euro handle of a VAZ 2109, 2114.
In order to insert the old lock cylinder into the Euro handle of the VAZ 2109, you first need to remove it from the old one. To do this, use a thin screwdriver to press the stopper (if it does not press on one side, try it on the other).
- We pull out the stopper with pliers.
- We insert the key into the lock and use a screwdriver to remove the spring from the inside of the handle. The larva is pulled out and thoroughly wiped.
- We take out the sealing ring from the set with the euro handle and pull it onto the cylinder.
- Take lithol and lightly coat the larva. After which, the larva is inserted into a new handle.
- We install the spring on the lock cylinder. We install the lock release rod on the cylinder and insert the stopper. Lubricate all rubbing parts.
- Now you know how to insert the cylinder into the euro handle of the VAZ 2109, 2114 and the handle is ready for installation.
The second stage is assembly!
- Before installing the Euro handle in the VAZ 2115 door, you need to remove the lock along with the cylinder from the old handle. To do this, remove the rod that is attached to the cylinder, then carefully remove the retaining ring of the cylinder along with the spring. We install the key in the keyhole and pull it towards ourselves along with the cylinder.
- We clean and lubricate the mechanism, as well as all rods and connections, after which we install the rubber gasket that comes with the Euro handle and begin assembly.
- Before final assembly, we check how the handle and lock work, making sure that everything is assembled correctly and works as it should.
- We attach the handle to the bolts and assemble everything in the reverse order.
As you can see, installing Euro handles on a “tag” is a fairly simple task that any “home” craftsman can do. By installing Euro handles “Lynx” on a VAZ 2115, they can improve the appearance of the car and also make opening doors more pleasant.
