How to remove the windshield on a VAZ 2109, glass removal and installation

To ensure that your car rarely breaks down and does not cause trouble, you should always monitor it and repair all breakdowns in a timely manner. You should always replace worn parts, such as the windshield, on time. Visibility depends on the condition of the windshield. Very often, cracks or chips form on the surface of the glass, and if the glass becomes cloudy in this area or cracks spread throughout the windshield, then in this case it needs to be replaced urgently.

Many people think that this is difficult to do, but in fact such work can be easily done with your own hands. Car stores sell a large number of glasses for VAZ 2109, 2108, 21099 and they differ only in cost, quality and characteristics.

Such a variety of products on the market can confuse the buyer. In this case, the driver will want to save money and buy the cheapest product. What you need to know about choosing a car windshield? You need to remember that original glass from the manufacturer is not cheap, but the quality in this case is excellent. There are a large number of alternative options that are not inferior in quality to the original.

The product is practically no different from the original and has a large number of different quality certificates. The buyer is in no way insured against defects. You should always know several parameters that make it possible to determine the quality of glass. First, you need to carefully inspect the outside of the glass to ensure there are no chips or cracks on it. The edges must be perfectly finished and have a smooth surface. If you do not want to change the windshield yourself, then in this case you can use the services of automobile workshops. Before purchasing, you need to inspect the glass and look through it. In this case there should be no distortions. The glass must be clean and free of foreign matter. Only those enterprises that have special equipment can produce high-quality glass. One of the main parameters of glass quality is compliance with all geometric parameters, which must be checked at the manufacturer. REAL glass, which is made in factories, has a black marking because there you can find out about the type of glass and the manufacturer. If there is no marking, then the glass is fake and cannot be purchased. After purchasing, you can begin replacing the windshield. To replace glass you need a thin guitar string, glue and degreaser. You also need to have an assistant available. We drive the string into any corner between the glass and the roof of the car. Then, with an assistant, you need to work on the string as you would with a saw. From the outside, one pulls up, and the second from the interior side pulls down. When the glass is removed, the remaining old glue must be removed from the body. We treat the frame and glass with a degreaser and apply glue, which is similar in structure to foam, which must be applied using a special gun. The glue must be applied in a line without interruption, wait 15 minutes and put the glass there, do not forget about the seals first. The vehicle should only be driven after 12 hours.

Removal and installation of the VAZ-2109 windshield

To remove a damaged windshield, remove the windshield wiper arms, tuck the edges of the seal at the top of the body opening flange and, pressing on the upper corners of the glass, push it out.
In this case, an assistant must support the glass from the outside. Remove the seal from the glass.

When filling the seal, use a blunt slotted screwdriver, being careful not to damage the seal.

Glass removal diagram

Glass opening sizes

Before installing new glass, you need to attach it to the glass opening without a seal and look at the gaps.

There must be a gap of 3 - 4 mm between the glass and the opening, otherwise the glass will not fit as expected.

If there is no gap, then the glass may be defective or the opening may be deformed.

The deformation of the glass opening is removed by exhaust hood using jacks, observing the dimensions of the openings.

Install the windshield as follows:

– wash the grooves of seal 1 with water and blow with compressed air;

– put the seal on the glass;

If the seal has become hard, you can immerse it in gasoline for a few minutes. After this it will become elastic.

– lubricate the groove of the seal with which it is installed on the body flange with glycerin or soapy water;

– insert cord 1 into the groove using a screwdriver;

– install the glass in the body opening and then, by pulling the ends of cord 1 from the seal inside the body, ensure that the glass with seal 2 sits in place. In this case, an assistant should press lightly on the glass from the outside.

Installation of glass begins from the bottom from the middle. In the upper part, the seal is tucked behind the upper headliner and adjusted using a slotted screwdriver.

If the glass is not installed, check the dimensions of the body opening using glass without a seal. Correct deviations in the dimensions of the opening by straightening.

Replace the glass of the rear window and side frames in the same way as replacing the windshield.

When installing a new windshield, you must first glue the rear view mirror mounting plate.

To ensure reliable gluing, it is recommended to carry out work at a car service station.

Use a blade or sharpened knife to clean the glass where the plate is glued.

The plate should be located along the axis of the car, its bottom should be at a distance of 105 mm from the top edge of the glass.

Degrease the gluing area with ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.

Apply activator LT-736 to the glass in the place of gluing with a brush, and apply 1-2 drops of LT-317 glue to the surface of the plate and press the plate to the glass for 1-1.5 minutes.

24 hours after gluing, put the rear view mirror in place.

When monitoring the adhesion strength, the plate should not come off under a load of 300 N (30.6 kgf) applied perpendicular to the glass surface for 15 s.

Preparatory stage

Before starting work, it is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the structure of the “heart” of the iron horse. This will help avoid many problems associated with incorrect connection of individual system elements, such as:

Beginners are advised to take photographs of the listed parts in assembled form. In order to successfully dismantle the VAZ engine, it is necessary to use the tools recommended by the manufacturer. A list of these can be found in the vehicle operating instructions. Regardless of the reason that prompted the need to carry out removal and diagnostics, you must adhere to the following scheme:

A carefully removed car ignition module will help you remove the engine correctly. Due to the fragile nature of the device, do not use excessive physical force. After this, the plug located on the block is dismantled. Only after all the liquid has been drained is the next element removed.

All plugs from the drive are disconnected in random order. The same thing happens with the throttle and hose cables. Before starting this stage, it is better to use a camera to record the initial position. The photo will be useful when the installation of the VAZ engine begins.

Literally, pinpoint precision is required when it comes to removing the hose leading to the gas line. To do this, you need a key set to “17”, which will not break the rather fragile system. Here, as in the case described above, it is necessary to carry out recording using a photo.

When returning the VAZ engine to its rightful place, the photograph will help to correctly connect all the elements. There is no room for error here. Only after you have completed removing all the tubes on the “head” can you move on to those parts that are directly attached to it.

The process and subtleties of replacing a VAZ 2109 windshield

Typically, replacing a VAZ 2109 windshield does not involve any secondary use of this transparent shield. If improved airflow helps prevent thermal cracking, then the risk of catching a road stone is inevitable, whether you have double glass with a polymer layer or single-layer tempered stalinite. It also happens that, for one reason or another, it is necessary to replace the rear window of a VAZ 2109.

Removing the seal

Before installing a new one, the old windshield of the VAZ 2109 must be carefully dismantled. To do the replacement yourself, you will need a slotted screwdriver with a slot width of 10–12 mm. If you plan to reuse the seal, make sure the screwdriver is relatively dull so as not to injure its blade. Before replacing the windshield, it is recommended to remove the windshield wipers. Even bent, they create interference.

Start dismantling the windshield on a VAZ 2109 from inside the cabin, from the middle of the top edge. In profile, the seal resembles the letter “H”. Between the lower halves of the legs of this letter is the edge of the windshield, and between the upper halves of the legs is the edge of the frame, smoothly turning into the roof of the body. You must carefully press the upper leg of the letter “H” closest to you and push it out of the body. Both legs of the upper part of the seal profile will be on the outside of the frame, and you will see the exposed metal of the edge of this frame.

After pushing out the first section of the seal, expand the area step by step. The most difficult step is the first, then the seal goes out almost without resistance. With a little luck, you can push the edge of the seal out without damage. Expand the removal area gradually in both directions from the center until the upper corners of the windshield are free.

If you are replacing the side glass of a VAZ 2109 located behind the rear door, start from the middle of the long side.

Removing old glass

Further actions depend on whether you have two vacuum glass holders. Glass holders are a pair of vacuum suction cups and a handle between them. Of course, it’s not worth buying this device, since you only need to remove the glass once. But if you borrowed holders, then it’s time to use them and ask your friends for help. Get out of the cabin, install holders on the sides of the windshield in parallel with a friend, “suck” to its surface and, at the same time as an assistant, pull the holders up and out. The rear window of a VAZ 2109 is removed in the same way.

Causes

There are several most common reasons why a car owner has to remove the engine from his car.

Cause

Peculiarities

In the event of a serious accident or as a result of wear of key engine elements, it will not be possible to restore its functionality without a removal procedure. Therefore, they resort to dismantling the engine

It’s not uncommon for VAZ 2109 owners to think about replacing the standard factory engine with a more efficient, powerful power unit. This is a serious step, where dismantling is one of the initial stages

If there is no opportunity or desire to change the engine, some simply modify the existing one. Tuning can be quite complex, involving the need to completely remove the engine from the engine compartment

Regardless of the reasons, you need to remove the engine carefully, following a clear sequence of your actions. Decide in advance whether you will dismantle the engine together with the gearbox or without removing it.

Preparing the installation kit

Before installation, a number of preliminary works need to be done.

To install glass with a seal into the frame, you will need 4.5 meters of durable nylon cord. The length is determined by the size of the windshield. You need to add 50–70 cm to the perimeter of the frame. The size of the rear window and the size of the side glass are taken into account in the same way. The cord should have a slippery surface and a diameter of 4 mm.

It should be placed in the outer groove of the seal, starting from the middle of the cord and from the center of the top of the frame groove. The cord should be laid symmetrically to the right and left from the center of the upper groove, down along the left and right edges of the element and along the lower edge of the part from the edges to the center. In the middle of the lower groove, the mounting cord should overlap, one end over the other.

The cord should have free ends that should not be tucked into the groove; they are needed during installation.

Windshield installation

It is better to install the prepared installation kit into the car body together with an assistant and do it in the following order.

1. Attach the kit with the seal to the outside of the frame. Pass the free ends of the mounting cord into the vehicle interior.
2. Start installation from the middle of the bottom contour of the frame. While your assistant holds the kit pressed against the frame with its bottom edge, you begin to carefully pull the mounting cord into the interior.
3. The cord carries along the inner leg of the letter “H”. Due to deformation, it goes over the side of the frame and, as the cord is pulled out, it takes its normal position on the interior side. In this case, the outer leg remains outside, and the side of the frame, as expected, is placed between them.
4. Carry out the installation symmetrically, with small movements, alternately pulling out one or the other end of the mounting cord. The assistant should constantly push the installed glass into place with light blows of his palm.

Finally remove the last section of the mounting cord from the middle portion of the top edge of the outer seal groove. Upon completion of installation, it is very useful to knock on the glass on both sides, pressing your fingers on the seal from the outside and inside at different points of the contour.

Start the engine, drive with sharp turns on a not very smooth road. Minor deformation and vibration will help the glass shrink properly in the frame. Installation stresses will disappear, the fit will automatically adjust, and the sealant will harden in a few days.

Replace your windshield wipers and enjoy the stunning views of the world around you through your new windshield.

Required Tools

First you need to select a new canvas. Craftsmen recommend choosing double glass with a polymer layer or single-layer tempered stalinite. Required equipment and related materials:

• nylon cord - about 5 meters;
• rubber hammer;
• slotted screwdriver;
• sealant;
• anti-corrosion agent and primer.

Preparation involves choosing a comfortable room for work; you also need to select equipment, purchase new glass and dismantle the old fragment.

You can put the old seal on the glass or purchase a new element to make the job easier.

Replacement principle

When replacing the windshield on a VAZ 2109 car, it is necessary to take into account its dimensions. When purchasing, it is important to compare the auto glass article number with the data indicated on the factory element. The size of the frontal fragment is standard, as on all VAZ models. Rules and nuances of replacement:

1. The rubber seal should fit tightly in all corners, and the structure itself should fit into the side, top and bottom sides of the frame.
2. Installation of glass requires the installation of an internal lock. The locking mechanism is an important element during installation; it is shaped like a wedge. It needs to be installed in the center, but the wires should be routed around the entire perimeter.
3. Careful removal of the structure is required first. It is important not to damage the frame.
4. If the size is slightly off, it can be easily corrected with a rubber mallet.
5. Anti-corrosion treatment of the element and frame is also necessary. It is recommended to use a rust modifier and primer. After drying, sealant is applied to the frame, then sealing material is installed. The external and internal grooves of the frame are lubricated.

The length of the nylon cord is equal to the size of the car glass. It is better to purchase this material with a diameter of at least 4 mm. The quality of the cord is checked by touch; it must have a slippery surface. The nylon fits into the grooves of the seal.

Removing the seal

Removal of the sealing element will be required when replacing the windshield frame or the most transparent part. Removal is carried out from the passenger compartment, strictly according to the instructions:

1. The windshield wipers are removed.
2. Use a slotted screwdriver with a width of 10–12 mm to pry off the seal. The tool should be used carefully so as not to damage the rubberized material if you plan to use it in the future. You should start from the middle of the top edge. By pressing the top part with a screwdriver, the glass can be easily removed.
3. When part of the sealing fragment is removed, the auto glass will already be movable. It is necessary to expand the area between the metal and the seal.

What is required for the work

If you decide to replace the windshield on a VAZ 2107, then, first of all, you need to purchase a new product. In addition, you will need to stock up on the following tools and materials:

• screwdrivers;
• textile;
• cord with a diameter of about 4 mm and a length of 5 m.

It is almost impossible to replace the windshield on a VAZ 2107 yourself, so you will need an assistant. You can ask a friend or family member. Next, let's find out where to start.

Removing the product

Before proceeding with the dismantling of a cracked product, a thorough inspection of the new one is required. Of course, this should have been done in the store, but a second inspection never hurts. Now you can begin the process of dismantling the product:

• Initially, you need to remove the lock from the spacer wedge located in the middle of the glass from the bottom. The process is performed using a flat-head screwdriver.
• After this, it is necessary to remove the wedge-shaped rubber insert. This is not difficult to do; to remove it you will need to walk around the entire perimeter.
• Place fabric on the hood. The softer the fabric, the better.
• After this, it is necessary to squeeze out the glass from the interior side. It is necessary to press on the upper corners of the product. An assistant must hold the glass from the back of the passenger compartment so that after squeezing it out, it does not fall on the hood. At the same time, do not forget to remove the wipers so as not to damage them.
• After removing the product, you need to remove the rubber seal and clean the installation groove on the car body. You can use a degreaser for cleaning. The presence of rust is unacceptable, so if necessary, areas of corrosion should be cleaned and painted over.

This is how the windshield of a VAZ 2107 is removed. After dismantling the product, the trim should be removed from it. Now you can proceed to installing the product.

Features of windshield installation

The seal that was removed from the groove should be cleaned and put on the new device. It is recommended to start from the corners. After the seal is completely placed on the glass, you will need to close it with a lock at the joint, having previously secured the wedge-shaped insert.

Installation of the windshield continues with the need to use a cord or rope, which must be inserted into the outer cut of the seal. The rope is inserted around the perimeter of the entire seal, and the connection should be made at the bottom. In this case, the ends of the rope need to be crossed and then secured, as shown in the photo below.

After this, together with an assistant, you should apply the glass to the car, adjusting its location. Once you have aligned the location of the product, we begin installation. To do this, one person sits in the cabin, and the second adjusts the position from the outside. Then he presses on the bottom of the product, and the second one slowly pulls the cord into the interior. All procedures should be done slowly, maintaining symmetry. Once the bottom part of the glass is installed, you can continue installing the side and top parts, while gradually pulling out the rope.

How to remove and install rear window

Removing the rear window is similar to the front fragment, only removing the rubber seal should begin not from the middle, but from the edges in the upper part. After the tape is pulled out along the top layer, the auto glass is removed in or out. The rear window is installed on a VAZ model 2109 using a rope or cord. Algorithm of actions:

1. The rope is inserted into the frame to the middle, into the groove, which will be closer to the outer glass part.
2. On the other side, a similar operation is carried out. The rope cords must cross. Drowning into the groove until it stops.
3. The auto glass is placed in the opening. The structure is slightly pressed: not inward, but downward.

The finish is the removal of the rope. It should not be pulled vertically, but horizontally. The seal is being installed. It should first be wetted so that it becomes soft. After drying, the material will harden and fix the edges of the glass.

Removing the windshield of a VAZ 2109: how to do it right

General view of the front part of the VAZ 2109 car

It is known that you can drive a car without a windshield. At the same time, its technical ability to move on roads is not impaired. But both the driver and his passengers will experience maximum discomfort inside the cabin. Dust, wind, all precipitation will enter the cabin. In addition, the temperature inside the car and outside will be the same, which is especially unpleasant in winter. The article suggests getting acquainted with the question of how to install a windshield on a VAZ 2109 in order to protect the interior from all weather and external physical factors, with your own hands.

What does the price depend on?

Prices for this part vary due to the fact that glass comes in different designs, strength and functionality, and the cost of the part also depends on the company that produces it, because well-known manufacturers usually increase the prices of their products.

Used windshields from old cars are also used for sale (and the VAZ 2109 is a rather old design). Such purchases are already made for mere pennies. The price also depends on the region in which the selling organization is located, for example, in Moscow and St. Petersburg this part of the car will cost significantly more than, say, in a small town located on the periphery.

Types of automobile glass

Automotive glass for modern VAZ 2109 cars is manufactured using high technology. They differ from simple glasses in their high strength and design features, which allow all road users to be protected from injury during an emergency. There are two types of technologies for making windshields:

• Triplex. This technology is most often used for the manufacture of rear, windshield, side windows and hatches. Translated from Latin, triplex means “triple”, and the design involves the production of multilayer glass: more than two layers of silicate or organic glass. At the time of manufacture, they are glued together with a special film and then pressed at a certain temperature. When broken, the broken parts of the glass remain on the film rather than breaking into shards with sharp edges.
• Stalinite. The technology of its manufacture is that the glass is tempered: first it is heated to a certain temperature, and then it is cooled evenly and gradually in the air flow. When glass breaks, it breaks into a large number of fragments with blunted edges; in the event of an accident, they cause minimal harm to the driver and passengers. On modern cars they are used less often, but the temptation of installation elements is the lower price.

Tip: When buying glass, you need to carefully consider its markings. It is applied by chemical etching, located at the bottom right corner, and has a black color, as shown in the photo.

VAZ 2109 windshield markings

How to remove the windshield of a VAZ 2109

Replacing a windshield is mainly necessary after an accident or unexpected damage to the old one.

Installing a windshield on VAX 2109

• 1 – rubber seal.
• 2 – windshield.
• 3 – window opening flange.

Before removing the windshield on a VAZ 2109 you need to:

• At the top of the windshield, insert a screwdriver into the seal five millimeters.
• Push out the seal so that part of it can be pulled out.
• Move the screwdriver to the side five centimeters.
• Thus, consistently get rid of the sealant.

Advice: Operations should be done gradually, without jerking, and make sure that the glass does not fall out.

After removing the seal to the upper side corner, the glass can be removed. This is done in two ways:

• By squeezing out from the inside. To do this, gently press on the upper corners of the glass, which is then squeezed out.
• Pull the glass towards you. At the same time, you need to pull it up slightly.

Removing the windshield

After this, the rubber seal is removed, and the installation groove of the window opening is cleaned of dirt around the entire perimeter. Even professionals practically cannot keep glass intact, but old glass is usually not removed to preserve it.

Advice: It is better not to throw away damaged old glass, but to use it to cover the car when painting the body.

Actions requiring increased caution

Remove the muffler and camshaft pulley last. Further actions are taken taking into account the actual situation. If the star bolts are covered with a layer of dirt and oil, then there is no need to unscrew them. Remove everything together with the camshaft. It is better to unscrew them if the motor has been used recently.

The front crankshaft pulley will help you remove the engine correctly. To do this, it is recommended to use a folding key. It is installed through the top, not through the bottom. Before using it, it is recommended to switch to speed 4-5. After this, the VAZ engine is more easily subject to normalized physical impact. If the above recommendations do not help ease the movement of the key, you must use the services of an assistant.

One of the assistants gets into the car and presses the brake pedal. In this case, it is easier to remove the front crankshaft pulley. After this, the pipe and the generator bolts located on top are dismantled.

If the transmission bolts show signs of physical wear or significant contamination, it is better to replace them.

In this case, removing the engine will reduce the likelihood of failure in the future. After all, no one knows when the next time a car owner will look under the hood.

When removing the wires from the generator, it is necessary to gradually loosen the fastening of the device itself. The more accurately your hand moves, the less likely it is to get damaged. After this, the “crab” is removed with no less care. It is secured with two bolts, which we remove using a wrench. Before unscrewing the last bolt, the device is slowly moved to the side.

Replacing the windshield on VAZ 2108, VAZ 2109, VAZ 21099

Welcome! Most people who periodically use their car have their windshield deformed from time to time, most often this happens from a stone hitting it, a bird flying past, or an accident. The windshield of a car plays a very important role; it creates additional rigidity for the car body, which has a very positive effect in the event of a collision.

Note! It is not recommended to leave a car without the glass removed for a very long time, because if the windshield is missing for a long time, the car body may become distorted; of course, you won’t see anything by eye, but this will make itself felt when installing a new glass!

Summary:

What other glasses can be replaced using these instructions? Using this article, you can replace other fixed windows on a Samara family car in exactly the same way, since their replacement is carried out in the same way; fixed windows include:

• Front windshield.
• Rear trunk window.
• As well as small rear side fixed windows.

Removing the engine

Having completed the previous procedures, you can proceed to the main removal instructions:

As you can see, the procedure is complex and long - this can be understood at least by the number of points in the instructions. In addition, as you understand, you should start this procedure only if you can boast of perfect knowledge of the structure of the car; if you do not have this, it is better to turn to professionals.

Removing the engine

Disconnect the wire from the “—” terminal of the battery.

The operations specified in paragraphs 40 and 41 are performed to facilitate work on the removed engine with the gearbox.