Instructions for replacing the windshield on a Lada Kalina

Windshield on Kalina

How to replace the windshield for Lada Kalina? This work is no different from replacing glass on other cars. It should generally be replaced when chips or cracks obstruct vision and make repair impossible. You also need to replace the glass if it has any mechanical or natural deformations.

How to do this - on your own or by contacting a car service? Everyone decides for themselves, but personal experience is always invaluable. Therefore, it is never too late to discover something new in car repair, for example, replacing Kalina glass.

Lada Kalina glass replacement

During vehicle operation, optical instruments and glass elements may become damaged, crack or burst. Therefore, the damaged element will need to be replaced. Individual users can contact a service station, where specialists will perform the procedure and receive a large reward. But a certain category of drivers prefer to repair their cars themselves.

What is this?

By windshield, motorists understand a transparent shield that is installed in a hole located in the front of the cab. Auto glass performs the function of protecting the driver and passengers from insects flying ahead, wind, dirt, dust, and precipitation.

You may need to purchase a protective windshield in the following cases:

1. A crack appeared on the coating.
2. The product was broken due to vandals.
3. There are minor manufacturing defects.
4. I would like to install a more reliable option.

The presence of chips, cracks, and holes in the windshield can impair the driver’s visibility of the roadway. This increases the likelihood of an accident on the road. The coating can be restored if it has a small scratch or chip. But if there is more significant damage, it must be replaced. High demands are placed on the windshield. Therefore, when purchasing, it is better to give preference to well-known brands that produce high-quality spare parts for cars.

Changing the lobovukha

Replacing the windshield on a Lada Kalina requires some preparation. To do this, you need tools and consumables:

• set of Phillips and flat head screwdrivers;
• set of wrenches, heads No. 8, 10, 13;
• stationery knife for removing sealant;
• a thin drill for making a hole in the old sealant for pulling the saw through - if necessary;
• special cord saw for cutting glass;
• directly sealing composition (you can buy glass sealant from your favorite manufacturer);
• instead of glue, saws and degreasers, you can also buy a kit for gluing glass - everything is already there;
• suction cup handles for lifting the window from the groove (if not, you can do without them);
• a bottle of solvent for cleaning the seat;
• rags.

Window replacement procedure.

1. The first step is to thoroughly wash the car and set it to handbrake/gear. Naturally, it is better to perform the procedure in a closed garage, where there is no debris and dust.
2. To increase the comfort of the operation and prevent glass chips from getting into the interior, wipers, frills, dashboard and trim (ceiling, door pillar upholstery) should be removed. In principle, repairs can be carried out without dismantling - this will take more time. It is also recommended to cover the front part of the cabin with rags or polyethylene - glass dust can cause a lot of inconvenience in the future.
3. Using a special tool, cut off the old glass. You don’t have to be careful here - the part, after its removal, is only suitable for disposal.
4. Next, you will need to remove the remaining sealant - for a high-quality effect, it is recommended to remove the glue completely. In this case, take a stationery knife or a thin blade and remove the sealant with smooth movements. You can also heat the remaining mixture with a household hairdryer. When heated, the polymer becomes plastic and pliable.

5. After treating the surface with a degreaser, apply an even bead of sealant around the entire perimeter of the window. Then everything depends on the composition itself; it is recommended to initially read the instructions on the sealant and then apply it. The waiting time before the glass is glued in and the mixture dries completely can vary significantly. The main recommendation is to apply the sealant in a continuous, even layer. If the roller is thinner in any place, the area may not stick, which will cause the window to fog up or water to get inside the car.
6. Installing a new window is easier with an assistant. After lowering the glass onto the glue, it should be pressed down slightly.
7. It is strictly forbidden to touch the car until the sealant has completely dried. It is prohibited to open and close doors, create excessive air pressure and vibration.

After replacement, the car will need to be carefully closed in the garage (avoiding excess air pressure) and left for at least a day.

After polymerization, you can assemble the interior, and replacing the Lada Kalina windshield with your own hands is completed.

Types and prices of glass

Prices for auto glass for Kalina depend on several factors that influence the final cost of the product:

• model release period;
• car body type;
• glass producing country;
• presence of silk-screen printing;
• shade;
• presence/absence of a protective strip;
• Are there any extras installed on the glass? devices.

You can actually buy a windshield for Kalina for 2000-3000 rubles. The size of the rear window of the Kalina station wagon is similar to it, so the price is almost the same - about 3,000 rubles. Articles or Eurocodes are used only on original parts and are supplied by the manufacturer. You can track the quality of glass casting, transportation, and storage via the Internet.

With proper preparation and strict adherence to the work technique, it is quite possible to perform all the manipulations yourself. The savings will be approximately 3,000 rubles - the average cost of the procedure at a service station.

How to change a rear window

On Lada Kalina, replacing the rear window is carried out in the same way as the front part. There is no fundamental difference in the sequence of actions and the required tools. The only caveat is that you need to remember to turn off the rear brake light and the contact of the heating element. If this is not done, during removal you can tear off the heater line from the fasteners on the car body.

It is noteworthy that some motorists use brake cables from a bicycle or motorcycle as a saw. Users insist that such a “string” does not break and cuts glue better. The only negative is that if the window being replaced is planned to be used further, the edges of the glass may be severely deformed.

Windshield Installation

You will need : a sharp knife, a repair kit for gluing the windshield (read the instructions), a glue gun, a heated room (recommended air temperature 23°C, humidity 50%).

Procedure:

1. We remove the remaining sealant; the permissible residual thickness at the seam is no more than 2 mm.
2. We degrease the painted edges of the windshield with an activator.
3. Degrease the edges of the body opening.

1. Apply glue around the perimeter of the glass, retreating 8-10 mm from the edge. The height of the layer should be 10-12 mm and the width no more than 8 mm.
2. We place the glass in the body opening using suction cups. There should be even gaps between the side edges of the glass.
3. Install the wedges from below so that the upper edge is pressed against the front side of the body roof. We press the glass to the body.

To prevent the glass from “sliding down”, secure it with three pieces of adhesive tape to the body 250 - 300 mm long.

The entire process (removing and installing the windshield) is also shown in the video:

How to repair headlights

Replacing the headlight glass of a Lada Kalina will force the technician to work more. For high-quality repairs, you will need to remove the unit itself. Actually there is no problem here, but to gain access you will need to disassemble half of the front fascia of the vehicle.

1. Set the car to the handbrake. For the convenience of the master, you can drive the car onto a viewing hole or a special lift - this will make it convenient to work.
2. Remove the positive terminal from the battery.
3. Unscrew the front fastenings of the crankcase compartment protection. In principle, it can be dismantled entirely. If the panel is not in the way, you can simply move it away.
4. Remove the license plate and radiator trim. All fastening elements are not durable. Use a screwdriver and wrenches carefully.
5. Unscrew the bumper and its amplifiers. In this case, you will need to apply force - the bolts often stick.
6. Next, use key No. 10 to unscrew the headlight from its mount and pull the module out of the socket.
7. The glass in the block is attached to 8 plastic clips. The latches are pryed off with a flat screwdriver or similar tool and the part is completely released.
8. Next, you will have to use a stationery knife, a special blade - the glass is seated on the sealant, it needs to be cut off.
9. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

As a recommendation, some experts use a household hair dryer when cutting the sealant. The heated composition is easier to remove and the procedure is completed faster. Also, during repairs, you must act carefully - the parts around the headlight are tightly fitted to each other. Therefore, it must be pulled out carefully.

We stock up on materials and tools

The required list of tools can be found on sale. For work, it is recommended to use only high-quality materials from European manufacturers. It will not be difficult to purchase a specialized kit that allows you to glue glass. Here you will need to make sure that the entire list of tools required for work is present in it.

So, to replace the windshield, we will need:

• directly new windshield;
• string (a set with a needle is available, but you can use a knife);
• primer for performing the preparatory procedure for applying sealant;
• retractable knife for removing the remains of dried sealant;
• special glue for installing glass and a gun suitable for these purposes;
• liquid that allows degreasing of the surface;
• masking tape for temporary fixation of new glass.

It is recommended to purchase molding. It allows you to secure the product well and prevents noise from penetrating into the interior. It is advisable to purchase glass together with the specified component.

It is better to carry out the entire list of actions in a well-ventilated box to prevent the negative effects of chemical components on the body. As a means of protection, you need to use cotton gloves so as not to harm the skin of your hands.

Preparatory process before glass replacement

1. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
2. We dismantle the air duct grilles.
3. We remove the rearview mirror present inside the Lada Kalina interior.
4. We remove the trim on the LADA Kalina dashboard and the upholstery of the front pillars.
5. Open the front doors and remove the outer seals above the windshield.
6. We also remove the seal located around the perimeter of the outer border of the glass.
7. We dismantle two correction clips.

Correctly performed actions during the preparatory procedure are the key to a successful outcome of the glass replacement event.

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Replacing glass on Kalina-2

Replacing Lada Kalina glass of the 2nd generation and the first type on the doors is performed in approximately the same way.

1. It is recommended to lower the window completely to avoid it falling out.
2. Next, the door itself is disassembled. The panels are unscrewed and the armrest is removed.
3. Unscrew the door guides. Typically the screws are located inside the glass slides. Depending on the modification and year of manufacture, the location of the elements may differ.
4. Next, unscrew the inner guide lock on the side of the door. To do this you will need a #8 head. Due to the poor location, the bolts often become stuck due to moisture ingress. Before unscrewing, it is recommended to treat them with proppant type VD40.
5. After the window is freed from the slats, you will need to unscrew its fastenings to the window regulator. To do this, the position regulator is moved to the middle or upper position. Next you need to use a No. 8 wrench to loosen the fastening screws.

6. Pull out the old glass through the top of the door and install new glass in its place. Dismantling is carried out with extreme caution - there are a large number of sharp elements inside the door that can damage the part.
7. The assembly procedure is performed in reverse order. The last thing to install is the seal.

Removing the power windows

Let's start with the front mechanisms

Before proceeding with repairs, it is necessary to dismantle the defective device. But in order to remove the window regulator, you will first have to remove the door trim.

So, for work we need:

Now let's get down to business.

1. The first step is to lift the glass all the way and secure it at the highest point with tape.
2. Then, using a wrench, remove the two bolts that hold the glass in place (1 in the picture). Also, you need to unscrew the bolt of the inner handle of the lock.
3. The next step is to disconnect the device motor and wires (2 in the figure).
4. We unscrew all the nuts on the device (there are 11 of them in total) and remove the window regulator (2 in the figure).

The front window lifters have been removed, let's proceed to dismantling the rear ones (if the problem lies in them too).

Here we need:

• two keys, 10 and 8
• masking tape.

1. Just as in the case of the front window lifters, raise the glass all the way and secure it with tape.
2. Using a size 8 wrench, unscrew the three nuts securing the mechanism.
3. Take a 10mm wrench and remove 2 bolts and 3 nuts.
4. Now it will be easy to pull the device out through the hole at the bottom of the rear door.

Dismantling has been completed. Carefully examine the condition of the device; if it cannot be repaired, replace it with a new one.