Replacing and gluing glass on a VAZ-2107, 2105 and 2104 headlight

Replacing headlight glass on a VAZ 2114

Replacing headlight glass is a frequent and completely uncomplicated procedure that even novice motorists can carry out. This article will show you how to replace the headlight glass of a VAZ 2110 and VAZ 2114 quickly and without any problems. First, you will need to learn how to disassemble the lantern in order to change the glass.

In conclusion

Now you know how to replace the headlight itself or its glass. If you need to further disassemble the headlight, know that the reflector in the VAZ 2114 headlight is secured with three bolts, and the board itself is fixed with a spring, which will have to be released.

Published January 11, 2018

09/07/2018 Off Posted by dakus

Replace headlights on a VAZ-2114 yourself

Many car enthusiasts were faced with the fact that they had to change the headlight glass on a VAZ-2114. There are many reasons for replacement. from accidents to sunburns that can't be buffed out. Not all motorists can perform this procedure on their own, since it is a scary process, but, as practice shows, it is quite simple.

Video on how to remove headlight glass from a VAZ-2114:

Video explains how to replace your glass headlights

The VAZ-2114 car, as well as some of the nuances and subtleties of the process.

Replacing headlight glass on a VAZ-2114

The headlight is removed during disassembly.

Replacing headlight glass on a car. this means a complete dismantling process. So, let's consider the sequence of actions aimed at glass repair:

1. The first thing to do is remove the top grill.

Repair of VAZ 2114 headlights Replacement of VAZ 2114 glass headlights

Broke one glass headlight

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How about replacement glass in the headlights?

Using the example of Lada Samara-2.

Remove the damaged headlight.

grease glass

lamps with glue or sealant. Photo. Headlight VAZ-2109, but the work is similar.

Gently press the new glass into the headlight and wait until it dries.

You can remove the glue without a knife. There are special products that dissolve frozen liquid. The variety of manufacturers today is quite large, so the car enthusiast will have to choose.

Glass selection

A glass replacement kit is required.

Glasses for VAZ headlights can be sold in originals or analogues. Thus, the analogue is 20-30% cheaper, but it is not a fact that the kit includes sealing rubber. This element is necessary because it prevents moisture from entering the headlights of the device.

Reasons for replacement

The most common reason for replacing headlight lenses is gravel on the highway.

The glass on a car's headlights can change for several reasons. Therefore, sooner or later the motorist will have to face this process. Of course, one of the options. This is to go to a car service center, where they will definitely tell you to completely change the product, but many do not want to do this. So, let's look at the main reasons for replacing glass headlights:

• Over time, the glass acquires the property of staining. The top layer does not help with the same shine, so you have to change the glass.
• Broken light. Cheap glass replacement is cheaper than completely replacing the entire headlight assembly, which is why many car owners tend to do it.

READ Removing the Steering Column VAZ 2110

One of the cheapest replacement options is purchasing floodlights during disassembly, since in most cases the housing becomes unsuitable, the glass surface remains intact.

conclusions

Replacing headlight glass on a VAZ-2114 is quite simple, and you do not need to change the entire product, which gives you a lot of money for all the little things and the work of a car service center. Glassware can be found at demonstrations or in the automobile market for relatively little money.

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Why do you need to replace the canopy glass?

Let's figure it out first, why is it necessary to replace the headlight glass of a VAZ 2110 or 2114:

• It's simple - glass separately is cheap and there is no need to buy expensive headlights entirely. The reason why headlight repair is needed is some pebble that has fallen on the glass or other foreign object. When the glass of the lamp cracks, the light from the headlights becomes dim.
• In addition, the headlight glass of a VAZ 2114 or VAZ 2110 may fade over time and then again, by the way, there will only be a replacement. Polishing rarely helps in this case, and this process is not so easy. It’s easier to buy headlight glass and quickly replace it.
• It’s easier to buy disassembled flashlights at flea markets. There you can find the glass you need and buy it very cheap. The assembled headlight itself costs about 5,000 rubles each. Why, one might ask, buy an expensive accessory if you can simply replace the glass?

Every motorist sooner or later faces problems with headlights. And he does what is best for him. If the headlight has become unusable, you can replace it as an assembly. To do this, you just need to buy a new model, sealant, film. Then dismantle the old headlight, apply sealant to the new lamp, and then calmly glue it in place. During the process, you need to ensure that no dust or dirt gets between the connections.

Why don't FZH work?

There are several reasons why FZHs can fail. Let's try to understand them.

There are a lot of reasons for the failure of the FZH, so the driver must know exactly how to eliminate this or that type of breakdown.

Block ZF

Removing the rear light board

To remove the board, you will need to perform a few simple manipulations:

• Open the trunk;
• Remove everything unnecessary from the space so that it does not interfere with your work;
• Remove decorative trim;
• Remove the plastic casing;
• Remove the back panel;
• Having gained access to the socket and the license plate lamp, you can remove the devices;
• Remove the reversing sensor mounting studs and the headlight itself.

Many people confuse the reverse sensor with the speed sensor, since these devices are located in close proximity to each other.

Dismantling works

Checking the functionality of the sensor

If the taillights do not turn on, the culprit may be the reverse sensor, that is, a frog in the people.

Remove the contacts from the sensor and clamp them together, then turn on the ignition. If the light appears, the sensor needs to be replaced. If there is still no light, the integrity of the circuit is broken, but everything is fine with the frog itself.

Replacing the sensor is quite simple:

1. Place the car on a pit or overpass;
2. Apply the handbrake;
3. Remove the protection from the bottom, opening access to the gearbox;
4. Remove the contacts from the old sensor;
5. Place an empty container under the sensor and remove the frog. The container is needed because when the device is removed, oil will leak out of the gearbox;
6. Remove the old frog, insert a new one in its place;
7. Let the car sit for a while;
8. Check the oil level inside the gearbox;
9. If necessary, add oil to the required level;
10. Reassemble.

Such repairs can be done with your own hands, and the cost will be approximately 250 rubles. This is exactly how much a new sensor for a VAZ 2114 costs now.

Problem with the light bulb

It is not uncommon for taillights to stop functioning normally due to the failure of the bulb itself.

• To replace it, you need to disconnect the block with wires and remove the contact panel from the flashlight. Here you just need to squeeze the side latches to remove the plastic panel;
• Apply a little pressure on the cartridge and unscrew it counterclockwise;
• Check the condition of the contacts and wiring;
• Screw in a new light bulb that matches the previously installed one;
• If necessary, before screwing in the new lamp, clean the contacts and test the wiring with a tester. There may be a break in the circuit, so a new light bulb will not work.

Replacement options

The VAZ 2114 has a good basic package, but it can be improved if desired. For example, if you want to change the visual appearance of the front of the car, then simply replace the headlights. As for lighting elements, there are quite a lot of options to choose from: 20 different models to choose from. The twenty include all the options that can be found on the market: headlights from the cheapest and most inconspicuous varieties to very popular models with additional optics.

The design of the headlight includes a main powerful LED lamp, a turn signal and a classic type reflector.

Types and types of lanterns

Headlights for VAZ

The search for high-quality headlights should be undertaken with all responsibility, although it is not easy. The main problem is that domestic cars are mainly sold on products that come from China or Taiwan. For example, a significant part of xenon flashlights are from there. This kind of product often comes with low quality indicators and lasts much less than their factory counterparts. And high-quality products always cost much more. Headlights for a VAZ 2110 car come in two popular varieties. Both types of lanterns are of fairly high quality, but differ in their shape and appearance, as well as functionality.

• Headlights from Bosch. Bosch flashlights have reflectors, but do not have lenses in their design;
• Kirzhach headlights have both a reflector and lenses.

Causes of poor headlights

This is what we should strive for

You need to look for the reason:

• Faulty lamp.
• Dirty glass.
• damaged or peeling reflector.
• Insufficient voltage.
• The direction of the light flow is not adjusted.

Replacing a dim lamp

The lamp is replaced with a screwdriver (thin) or an awl. The protection box is removed by unscrewing the screws on the headlight unit. Under the cover you can see the holder mechanism and the three-pin block.

The procedure begins by disconnecting the contact block. Next, pressing on the fastening spring, the lamp is removed and then replaced. At the same time, condensation is removed from the reflector block. The presence of this disables the lighting device. Moisture is removed through the drainage duct, after preliminary cleaning. Installation of the lamp, assembly is carried out in the reverse order.

Dirty headlights and cloudy windows

Dirty headlights reduce road illumination by 50%. Moreover, glass ages and becomes cloudy over time. Wiping with a dirty cloth contributes to this, which causes microscopic scratches.

The brightness of a car's light depends 50% on the condition of the headlight glass.

It is possible that there are cracks that allow dust particles and water to pass through (during washing). They settle on the outer and inner surface of the glass, the reflector and lead to low transmission of light rays.

An irreparable mark on the glass is left by specks of dust, grains of sand, and pebbles flying out from under the wheels of oncoming or passing cars. Scratches and microcracks refract and scatter light in different directions, as a result of which the direction of the beam is lost.

Replacing glass in headlights

The option of gluing with transparent film is not a technical solution. The obvious solution is to replace the glass.

Lamps and glass cannot produce any effect if the reflector has peeled off due to prolonged use. On domestic VAZ-2114 cars, it is possible to replace the reflector, for which you should:

• Disconnect the battery and remove the headlight unit (see “Removing the headlight on a VAZ-2114”).

Front view, headlight mounts

Unfasten the fastening latches and, cutting off the layer of sealant, remove the glass

We mount the assembled headlight in place

Lamp voltage low

Low voltage at headlight terminals can cause dim light

Low voltage occurs due to a malfunction of the current generator, oxidation or broken contacts. When checking this unit, you need to ensure that the voltage, including at the lamp contacts, is 13.8÷14.2 V. Low voltage can be detected by ringing the circuit and finding a defect and eliminating it.

A typical cause of dim headlights is often the xenon lamps used on the car.

Distorted headlight position

The wrong direction of the beams is due to the distorted position of the headlights.

This happens as a result of a minor impact, even a light touch of the bumper, for example, with a wall when parking, a tree or a curb.

Adjusting the headlights is accompanied by placing the car on a flat area in front of a smooth wall at a distance of 7–10 meters. The accuracy of the direction of the rays can be obtained provided the tank is filled (more than 50%) and the tires are properly inflated. The machine is loaded as it is normally used.

Two headlight adjustment screws

On the wall, draw with chalk the center of one headlight (the other is covered, for example, with a piece of cardboard) and the center of the body. A second line is made 12 cm lower. The third line is drawn 22 cm below the first. Based on these three projections, a vertical line is drawn covering the center of the headlight and the body. One of the two screws located inside the headlight adjusts the tilt of the light, and the second forms a directed beam.

Turning on the low beam will result in a projection on the second line. Having completed the procedure with the second headlight, you get an adjusted low beam. In this case, the high beam will also be adjusted.

Tuning headlights

The headlights on the VAZ 2114 can be easily tuned. The improvement of the headlights is manifested in the following modifications:

• The headlight reflector is changed. The light beam is formed by a reflector, and the newer and better the coating, the brighter and more accurate it will be. To replace the headlight reflector, you must remove the headlight itself from the car. Then the glass is removed using a stationery knife. This must be done very carefully, since the sealant connecting the glass to the body is very dense, and the glass may burst. Next, the reflector is replaced with a new one. During assembly, a thick layer of transparent silicone sealant is applied to the edge of the glass, which is pressed against the body. If there are gaps when applying the sealant, the headlight will fog up from the inside. This will cause light scattering and rapid burnout of incandescent lamps.
• Installation of lenses. Instead of the standard headlight reflector 2114, tuning is carried out by installing lenses. This is the best option for improving the brightness and clarity of lighting. The fact is that the lens creates a clear, directional beam, and does not scatter the light, as a standard reflector does. Accordingly, with proper adjustment, headlights with lenses will illuminate the night road well and will not blind drivers of oncoming cars. However, it is not recommended to carry out such tuning yourself, since it is quite difficult to calibrate the headlights. Contact the service.
• "Angel Eyes". A good replacement for standard side lights is the installation of so-called “angel eyes”. They are an LED strip that goes around the edge of the lens. This fashion began with the BMW brand and has deeply entered the life of optics tuning. This modification will not affect the level of the head light in any way, but will give the optics an original look. Also, “angel eyes” act as daytime running lights. Therefore, you can avoid using low beams during the day, which will have a positive effect on the life of the generator and incandescent lamps. RETROFIT.PRO offers service for all types of automotive lighting devices.
• Installation of xenon lamps. This modification significantly improves head lighting. But there are a number of disadvantages here. The installation of non-standard xenon is limited by the legislation of the Russian Federation, since such headlights blind drivers of oncoming cars and can provoke an accident. Therefore, it is necessary to comply with all conditions for installing xenon lamps. They include installing lenses, replacing corrugated glass with smooth glass, installing headlight washers and registering xenon in the vehicle title. You can buy a ready-made set of tuning headlights 2114 for installing xenon. This modification will require high-quality headlight adjustment.
• Installation of LED lamps. LED lamps, unlike xenon, do not require additional modifications. But they are different. Simple lamps, similar to halogen ones, will give a negative effect, but lamps with ignition units and additional radiators will shine no worse than xenon. They also require careful headlight adjustment.

The headlights on all models of the Samara-2 line are the same. If you don’t want to make modifications yourself, then you can buy headlight tuning for VAZ 2113, 2114 and 2115.

Replacement timing and choice of optics

In addition to the difficulties described above, which are familiar to motorists who drive long distances, there are more banal reasons related to the depreciation of the headlight itself. This mechanism does not have a specific shelf life, but the lamps “burn out” over time, and the reflector material and diffuser become unusable.

The last two elements have a shelf life directly related to the material from which they are made and the methods of car care. At the same time, even the best of them are still susceptible to the ingress of dirt associated with depressurization of the headlight structure.

IMPORTANT! If you have working headlights, but you still can’t see anything, visit a good car service center that has a light debugging stand. It may just be necessary to clean the structure and adjust

The choice of headlights is extremely important for the convenience of the motorist. To be more precise, it is not the manufacturer itself that is important (although it affects the characteristics of the light), but the identity of the lighting fixtures. If your car has standard headlights, but you decide to replace only one, then find the original ones. You should not take AUTO SVET or BOSCH, which are similar in appearance.

From a technical point of view, the headlights will be the same, but the manufacturing technology of the optics differs from one company to another, and as a result, you will get two distinctly different headlights. Even if you don't care about the appearance of the car, don't forget about the properties of your eyes.

Human vision and the brain have a number of characteristics, and in this case they will manifest themselves in the fact that a more powerful headlight will create a “twilight zone” instead of a dimmer light. Consequently, there will be no improvement in visibility, and the brain will perceive the “blind spot” almost the same way if it did not exist at all.

Main signs of a faulty or dim headlight

Replacing glass on a headlight on a VAZ 2110

The problem associated with road lighting overtakes every motorist, but what to do in this situation is an individual matter. If, for example, the flashlight starts to work poorly, you can replace it completely; for this you need to buy sealant and new spare parts, and then, after dismantling the old flashlight and applying a new sealant, insert the headlamp into the place where the old one was. It is very important to prevent dirt from getting into the connections. The first signs that the car light is not working properly:

• Shaking headlights;
• Darkening and deterioration of lighting;
• Poor adjustment of the light beam;
• Malfunction of the hydraulic corrector.

How to adjust headlights, work progress step by step

If the headlights are not adjusted correctly, this can cause headlight problems. Correctly adjusting headlights is a very delicate process, however, it is very important and extremely necessary. Very often, it seems that small differences in the angle of the light flow are not capable of creating discomfort for the driver, even when driving on unlit roads. However, as practice shows, not only the health, but also the life of the car owner can depend on the correct setting of the headlights.

If your headlights are not adjusted correctly, you will dazzle motorists passing you, often leading to head-on collisions. Most drivers do not notice that the headlights are scattered; this can occur even with completely invisible damage to the bumper, although it is difficult to notice visually.

To check the direction of the light, just drive up to the wall in the dark. Deviations from the norm can be determined by eye. If there are discrepancies, adjustments should be made. Of course, you can contact a workshop or specialized service center, however, you can adjust the headlights yourself.

What does that require? A flat area, for example, the area in front of the garage is suitable for this. One side of this platform should rest against a vertical wall without corners or various irregularities.

On the wall you need to draw a line with chalk dividing the vehicle into two identical halves. The easiest way to do this is to drive the car close to the wall and determine the middle. Then you need to turn it back. For subsequent marking of the wall, you will need to know the distance from the lamp to the ground and from the center of the vehicle to the lamp. Now we draw another line on the wall, but five centimeters lower than the first. We measure the distance from the center of the car to the lamp and from the center of the lamp to the ground. The center of the headlight is the intersection of both lines.

Now let's move on to the adjustment. To do this, we drive the vehicle seven meters back and turn on the headlights. It is necessary that the angle of the headlights coincides with the line we drew. In addition, the place where the light spot goes up must coincide with the lines that intersect.

How to disassemble a VAZ 2110 headlight

The design of dozens of headlights can vary greatly depending on the manufacturer (see types of headlights). Disassembly of the headlight will be shown on the two most popular models: Kirzhach (Avtosvet Plant) and Bosch.

Headlights VAZ 2110 Kirzhach

To remove the headlight glass, carefully insert a flat screwdriver into the corner of the glass, and then insert a utility knife into the resulting gap and cut off the sealant step by step, helping with the screwdriver. If the sealant does not yield, then it needs to be heated using a hairdryer; this is described in more detail in the video:

After the headlight glass is removed, remove the headlight reflector by unscrewing three bolts: To remove the board with the reflector and module from the headlight, remove the pressure spring through the hole in the hydraulic corrector. Then we tighten the adjustment as much as possible and slip in the screwdriver handle, after which we begin to unscrew first one adjustment screw, then the other. We remove the board from the headlight.

Headlights VAZ 2110 Bosch

Replacing Bosch headlight glass is easier because... Instead of sealant, a rubber seal is used. We remove the headlight glass, having first unfastened the latches. To remove the headlight reflector, we had to completely unscrew the adjusting screws and pull out the cap inside the reflector (covering the low beam lamp), prying it off with a screwdriver from the other side.

When reassembling the headlight, the glass is installed using a sealant or sealant (you can use a soft construction one). By the way, do you know how to tune the headlights of a VAZ 2110?

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How to remove a VAZ 2110, 2111, 2112 headlight; dismantling and installing a headlight unit

If there is a need to remove the headlight. for example to replace headlight glass. then this article is for you.

The main difficulty here is to remove the decorative trim - the “eyelash” - in order to get to the lower nut of the headlight assembly.

On VAZ models of the tenth family, the front headlight unit can be simply removed by slightly loosening the bumper fastening. This process is not as complicated as it seems at first glance.

It is worth remembering that plastic is very fragile in the cold, so this procedure must be carried out in a warm room.

Work order

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
2. Disconnect the two electrical connectors of the headlight unit.
3. If there is a fender liner, unscrew it on the side of the bumper, usually 2-3 outer screws.
4. Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the two bolts of the upper headlight mounting.
5. Unscrew the 2 bolts securing the decorative radiator grille.
6. Lifting it and sticking your fingers into the gap between the grille and the bumper, release 2 latches on each side
7. We unscrew the bolt of the lower fastening of the headlight unit.
8. Unscrew or loosen the 2 bolts of the upper bumper mounting and slightly pull the bumper towards you.

Using your fingers or a screwdriver, carefully pull the edge of the decorative trim — the “eyelash” — away from the headlight unit.

In the resulting gap we see a plastic tab-latch, with the help of which the edge of the eyelash is attached to the edge of the wing.

• CAREFULLY remove the tongue from engagement with the wing, without applying extra effort, it’s easy to do with your fingers!
• We move the trim to the center of the car and remove it.
• I HIGHLY recommend that before removing the eyelash, lubricate it along the entire arc of attachment to the bumper with silicone grease.
• Using a “10” socket, unscrew the nut securing the headlight to the bracket.
• Use a screwdriver to pry up the hydraulic corrector cylinder retainer, turn it and remove it from the headlight housing.

We carry out the assembly in the reverse order without using brute physical force. When installing the eyelash in place, we push its lower edge with a screwdriver.

If you work very leisurely, the entire procedure for dismantling and installing the VAZ 2110 front headlight will take 20 minutes.

How to replace the headlight on a VAZ 2113-VAZ 2115?

Removal:

1) At the beginning of the operation, get rid of the radiator lining so that it does not interfere with replacement; to do this, use a screwdriver to unscrew the two upper and two lower screws securing the lining (the screws are indicated by arrows in the photo below), after these screws are unscrewed, remove the lining and put it aside, as shown in the small picture.

2) Now proceed to removing the turn signal, first from its reverse side (From the engine compartment) disconnect the wire block from it (see photo 1) and then by hand disconnect the spring that holds the turn signal (In photo 2, the disconnection is shown), Well, finally, pull the turn signal, but don’t forget to squeeze out the plastic clips in advance (you also need to squeeze them out from the engine compartment), due to which the pointer is attached to the headlight.

3) Next, you will need to unscrew the two nuts that secure the front bumper to the side, this needs to be done in order to get to the headlight cover fastening screw, read the article for more details on how to unscrew this screw.

4) Then proceed to removing the main headlight, to do this, first disconnect the wire block from it on the reverse side as shown in the first figure, then you will need to remove the headlight hydraulic corrector, it is very simple, the corrector is held on by only one latch, this one find the latch (it is present on the corrector itself) and press it, and when you press it, turn the headlight corrector counterclockwise and then remove it (see photo 2), then the three nuts that secure the headlight itself will need to be unscrewed using a socket with an extension cord or using a socket head with a wrench (The headlight fastening nuts are located in the engine compartment, their location is indicated in photo 3), after all the operations performed, put all the tools aside and take a screwdriver, turn out the screw that secures the headlight to the bracket (see. photo 4) and then remove it.

Installation: The new headlight is in its place, put in the reverse order of removal.

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• vaz-russia.com/remont-vaz-2113/zamena-peredney-faryi-na-vaz-2113-vaz-2114-vaz-2115.html
• vaz-remont.ru/kak-zamenit-faru-vaz-2114-poshagovaya-instrukciya/
• remontvazov.com/kak-snyat-faru-na-vaz-2114
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1. Disconnect the connectors for the turn, then the headlight and hydraulic corrector. To perform the last step, you need to clamp the curved clip, turn the corrector plug down, and remove it from the socket.

1. Using a 10mm socket, unscrew the 4 bolts located at the rear of the headlight.

Remove the headlight from the mounting socket, remove the middle frame fasteners from the common mount

It is important to do everything carefully to avoid damage to the paintwork.

1. Remove the middle frame, dismantle the headlights with the lower eyelashes.

Before replacing the VAZ 2114 headlights, you should make sure that they are faulty, since they can probably be repaired. After this, you need to adjust the headlights of the VAZ 2114.

Replacing the headlight glass

If you see that the headlight itself is working, and its cloudiness is due to glass defects, you need to know how to remove the glass from a VAZ 2114 headlight and then replace it.

1. We dismantle the headlight using one of the methods described above.
2. Take a thin flat screwdriver (spatula, knife) and pry up the corner of the glass.
3. Insert the tip of a utility knife into the resulting gap and cut through the old sealant (if there is a lot of sealant left, take a hairdryer and heat the edges of the glass).

The glass is now removed, but remember that reassembly will involve applying sealant (can be replaced with a rubber seal), so be sure to get some in advance. Also, some manufacturers' headlights have headlights with clips, so don't use brute force, just look where they are and tighten them.

How to clean and use what to wipe the reflective part of the optics

Procedure:

1. Using a brush for watercolor paints, gently wipe the mirror reflector of the headlight from dust without pressing.
2. Take a plate and fill it with distilled water, which you can buy at any car store.
3. Add a few drops of dish detergent to the plate.
4. Mix everything with a brush. We take a spray bottle and fill it with our solution.
5. Apply our solution to the reflector through a spray bottle and wait 1 minute.
6. Then we repeat the operation with a brush, smoothly and without pressure we clean the mirror surface.
7. We rinse the part with clean distilled water.
8. Dry with a household electric hair dryer until completely dry in a horizontal position with the reflector facing down.

Replacing the headlight reflector of a VAZ 2114

Headlight reflectors are parts that affect visibility at night and the durability of headlights. Over time, they lose their properties and require replacement or restoration. Replacing a VAZ 2114 headlight reflector is a simple procedure, so you can do it yourself without going to a service station.

Headlight reflector design

The VAZ 2114 headlight reflector is an important element of the headlight unit, forming a beam of light. It is made of plastic and has a complex shape, different from the classic parabola. To achieve a “mirror effect,” the inside of the reflector material is coated with a thin layer of aluminum, protected with varnish.

Reasons for headlight reflector failure

During operation of the headlights, the reflector becomes very hot, which contributes to the destruction of the mirror layer. An additional harmful effect on the reflective coating is produced by moisture, which enters the headlight housing during depressurization. All this contributes to the fact that the reflective coating darkens or even peels off. At the same time, the heating increases even more, which accelerates the loss of properties of the VAZ 2114 headlight reflector. In this situation, only restoring or replacing the VAZ 2114 reflector helps.

To replace the reflector you will need:

• standard set of keys;
• screwdriver;
• new headlight reflector for VAZ 214.

Dismantling the VAZ 2114 headlight

To replace or restore the reflector, the headlight unit must be removed from the vehicle. Before starting work, you must disconnect the negative voltage from the battery to avoid a short circuit. The VAZ 2114 headlight is dismantled as follows:

• unscrew the two pairs of upper and lower screws holding the radiator grille;
• remove the radiator grille;
• disconnect the wire block from the turn signal;
• release the spring holding the turn signal;
• press out the plastic clips and remove the turn signal;

Note: you can dismantle the headlight without disconnecting the turn signal from it. But in this case, the likelihood of damage to the plastic latches holding the pointer increases.

• unscrew a couple of nuts holding the side of the bumper to open access to the screw securing the protective lining of the headlight unit;
• unscrew the screw and remove the lining;
• disconnect the wiring block from the headlight;
• unclip the headlight adjuster latch and remove it by turning it counterclockwise;
• unscrew the three nuts holding the headlight;
• Unscrew the screw securing the headlight to the bracket;
• remove the headlight from the car.

Afterwards, all that remains is to remove the glass and inspect the condition of the reflector. The joint between the glass and the reflector is sealed - the parts are glued together with sealant. Therefore, before removing the reflector from the VAZ 2114 headlight, the headlight unit must be warmed up. This makes it easy to separate parts glued together with sealant. If the reflector has lost its properties, you should simply replace it with a new one. However, you can try to restore it by returning the reflectivity to the inner coating.

How to restore a VAZ 2114 headlight reflector

At home, you can restore the reflector by applying one of four types of coatings:

• mirror film;
• metallized tape;
• aluminum foil with epoxy glue;
• liquid chrome

The first two methods are the simplest, but the third is more durable and reliable. Unlike adhesive tape or mirror film, epoxy adhesive is more temperature resistant. Consequently, the mirror coating will not peel off from the surface of the reflector during operation. The fourth method - applying liquid chrome - is the fastest and easiest. The coating is applied from an aerosol can. The disadvantage of this method is that liquid chrome is very unstable and can be rubbed off with your fingers during assembly of the headlight unit. If instead of liquid chrome you apply a special heat-resistant coating, you can achieve much better results in terms of durability and reliability.

Restoration work, regardless of the chosen method, begins with surface preparation. Before applying the coating, the VAZ 2114 headlight reflector must be cleaned of flaking remnants of the old coating, washed and degreased. After restoring the old reflector, all that remains is to assemble the headlight unit and install it in place. When installing the headlight glass, it is necessary to carefully seal the joint using sealant. Otherwise, moisture will get inside and the reflector coating, like the lamp itself, will quickly fail.

How to replace headlight glass

Now we’ll find out how to replace the glass itself. First, let’s find out the design of the lantern, what it consists of.

What does the headlight consist of?

As you know, the main link of any lantern is its reflector or reflector. It is a concave mirror component, which serves to form a light beam of the desired shape.

Types of lamps for flashlights

As for the light source, they are car lamps. They can also be different. Currently known:

A conventional incandescent lamp is a sealed bulb containing a vacuum or inert gas. Inside the lamp there is a tungsten spiral, which, under the influence of electric current, is heated to a temperature of 2600-3000 K, thus emitting light and heat. As for the efficiency of such lamps, it is about 3400 K.

A halogen incandescent lamp operates similarly to a conventional incandescent lamp. Such a lamp contains minor additions of halogens, such as bromine, chlorine, etc. With the help of these substances, the bulb and glass of the headlamp are darkened. According to experts, the use of halogen headlights on car headlights doubles their service life and prevents rapid failure of the bulb.

Finally, a xenon lamp is a gas-charging version that contains xenon. Such lamps are also called HID lamps and their emission spectrum is identical to that of daytime sunlight. This lamp consists of two bulbs and quartz glass. Such a lamp consumes only 35 W of electrical power, instead of 55 W for a halogen lamp.

Lantern glass

The headlight also consists of corrugated glass, which will be discussed in this article. The most popular types of glass are transparent.

Although tinting headlights is becoming more and more fashionable now.

Transparent glass headlights VAZ 2114

Although reflective options are also known, crystal, modular, lensed, etc.