Instructions for replacing, adjusting and installing the hood lock on a VAZ

A jamming or poorly functioning hood lock, unfortunately, is never one of those breakdowns that drivers repair right away. Although adjusting this small mechanism twice a year would save many Zhiguli owners from the need to replace the hood lock on a VAZ 2114 at the most inconvenient time and urgently.

The locking mechanism fails gradually, only in 2% of cases, it breaks suddenly, the spring cracks or the safety hook flies out. In other cases, the lock gradually loosens, and the driver has to slam the lid harder and harder. How to replace and adjust the mechanism yourself, using a minimum of tools and without sufficient experience.

Removal and installation

Removing and installing the hood of a VAZ 2114 yourself, without resorting to the help of a car service, is quite simple. How to do this will be discussed further. The hood is held on hinges located on the rear edge of the front end of the body. There is a hood lock with a hook at the front that prevents it from opening while the car is moving. In the open position, the hood rests on a metal stop. The lock has a cable transmission with a handle, which is located inside the cabin under the instrument panel on the left side.

To remove the hood, you need to open it and put it on the latch. Next, you need to disconnect the windshield washer hose from the tee, and also disconnect the electrical wires from the engine compartment lamp. Now you can unscrew the four bolts that secure the hinges to the hood. It is recommended that an assistant be nearby at this time to hold the hood in place. By unscrewing these bolts, you can remove the hood of the VAZ 2114 from the body. The withdrawal operation is completed. Installation is carried out in reverse order. But in the end, before tightening the fastening bolts, you will need to adjust the gaps between the hood and the body wings.

Adjusting the hinges

This adjustment should ensure that the hood is in the correct position relative to the front fenders of the vehicle.

To perform this type of work you will need:

1. Check the position of the hood relative to the top of the fenders. They must be on the same level. If this parameter is violated, the next element is executed.
2. Set the hood to the open position.
3. The hinges are adjusted using 2 pins per 8 key. In this case, you do not need to unscrew two pins at the same time. The adjustment will go wrong, and without experience it will be difficult to return to the original position. Therefore, you need to start by unscrewing the bolt and, rocking the hood up and down, to achieve a change in the vertical position. Then tighten the bolt and lower the hood.

If the evenness is restored and the hood of the VAZ 2114 does not close properly, it is worth proceeding with the following work.

Adjusting the gaps between the hood and wings of the VAZ 2114

Open and put the hood on the latch. Loosen the bolts securing it to the hinges. Two on each side. We then cover the hood and position it so that the gaps between the fenders and the hood are equal on both the right and left sides. Now carefully lift the hood and tighten the mounting bolts securely.

The hood can be adjusted in height by changing the height of the adjusting pads. There are two. These bumpers must be installed so that the surfaces of the fenders and hood are level.

The height of the buffers can be adjusted by screwing or unscrewing them. After completing all these steps, you need to make sure that the hood now opens easily and is securely locked. If there is a loose closure or other locking problem, the hood latch will need to be adjusted.

Hood with gas stop VAZ 2114

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Comments 90

There are rubber bands there on the right and left that can be unscrewed, you take them out of the screw and how you screw them in and see how the hood sits. I also had one side raised, so I twisted the rubber band and everything aligned

Well, they line up perfectly with the wings, but the gap still remains ((I completely tighten the gap on the wings, it’s not the same, but between the hood and the bumper it’s just excellent)) I think we need to adjust the hood latch, somehow do it lower, so that only the center drops

don’t f*ck your brains, everything is fine, the hood and the headlight and the bumper, this is a factory defect, I have the same garbage, and you can fix the bulging bumper near the headlight yourself, remove the bumper and adjust the bumper clamp and everything is OK!

Yes, it’s just not like that for everyone ((good)

remove the bumper, inspect the mounting points, maybe there is something bent somewhere, you can see that the bumper and headlight have come off, look, the fasteners break easily, maybe they glued everything on (tape) and held it until this moment (an autopsy will show)

the boys at the factory fucked her up, a friend works as a parking attendant, he said that every 10th one is broken, get them off the assembly line as best they can, and then we suffer,

stop joking already =

put eyelashes, the gap will decrease

know, eyelashes are not ice =

the same garbage, but smaller, but it seems to me that this gap is on the left when you look at the car from the front and it turns out due to the deformation of the hood while it is standing on the support in the open state (after all, that is where the support is located

he's like that on both sides)))

well, most often this is where the problem lies

ADJUSTING THE HOOD LOCK)))

My gap wasn’t that big, I pressed it with my hands)))

I also noticed that the bumper is not in place. Take it off and a lot can be revealed. Most likely there is hidden damage under the bumper.

the main thing is to make you happy;) everything else, use your wits and it will work... Good luck!

makes me happy)) but since it’s a fret, it’s not always))))) it’s like a virgin, it also breaks: D thank you))

to the author of the question - look, your hood is positioned perfectly, the bumper does not sit in place, remove the bumper and align the headlight on the hood, then adjust the gap of the bumper to the hood and everything will be fine, it’s not AvtoVAZ that made mistakes, but the previous 2 owners who made their contribution your car is history... if the work bothers you, give 500 rubles to any painter and ask him to fit it and re-tighten the bumper...

ok, I’ll take it into account... but only then after installing the new bumper

to the author of the question - look, your hood is positioned perfectly, the bumper does not sit in place, remove the bumper and align the headlight on the hood, then adjust the gap of the bumper to the hood and everything will be fine, it’s not AvtoVAZ that made mistakes, but the previous 2 owners who made their contribution your car is history... if the work bothers you, give 500 rubles to any painter and ask him to fit it and re-tighten the bumper...

What is it about your native one that doesn’t suit you? we removed it and installed a regular one... put this money aside and slowly save for a new one;)

SE looks much more beautiful, and it will also get rid of scratches)) I’m happy with this car so far, I bought it not so long ago) I’m not tired of it yet)

no offense intended to the guys, but for some reason we took the car and looked at it with open eyes and all the gaps were normal and the original clutch had already passed 120 thousand... nothing falls apart or rattles... maybe the difference is that I drove a foreign cargo truck and almost have a driver’s license I'm just learning all categories...

What does this have to do with a foreign cargo car?)) I also took it with my eyes open, I didn’t think about this gap at all... this is probably the only thing that I missed...

It says no offense...

Don’t worry, everyone’s Prior is like that. I also suffered with this problem for a long time, I need to adjust the hood lock by bending the edge of the bumper and moving the lock and the rubber bands that are screwed into the hood. I adjusted it for a long time and it became more or less normal. Go for it!

Adjusting the lock

You may need to adjust the latch if the hood does not close properly or you need to use a lot of force to close it. In addition, this adjustment is necessary if there is vertical play in the hood when it is in the closed position.

In addition, this adjustment requires strong impacts when closing, as well as difficulties when opening. To complete this procedure you will need:

it is necessary to loosen the tightened locknut, holding the lock with a screwdriver so that it does not turn. Adjusting the latch height is very easy. To do this, you need to turn it on or, conversely, turn it off. To adjust the horizontal position of the latch, move it in the desired direction. After completing the adjustment, you need to make sure that the lock is working properly. If it still does not close or defects remain, the adjustment procedure will need to be repeated.

The adjustment process on the selected car model

The device of the hood lock VAZ 2108/2109/21099

To begin with, open and fix the hood

Let's pay attention to the lock and try to understand the principle of its operation.

Hood lock device

The photo shows the main elements of the castle:

1. Lock latch spring
2. Lock-nut
3. Latch
4. Safety hook
5. Safety hook handle.

From what we saw, it follows that after we pulled the opening handle in the cabin, the cable opens the latch, which releases the lock latch. Thanks to the latch spring, the hood “jumps” up, but it is still held half-open by the safety hook. And only by pressing the handle of the safety hook, we can fully open it and gain access to the engine compartment. Quite a reliable system. At first sight…

Vertical adjustment of the lock

If the hood does not want to close normally (you slam it, put pressure on it, but it still closes with difficulty, or does not lock in the closed position at all), or a rattling noise appears when driving on our perfectly smooth roads (sometimes it is noticeable even just when the engine), then adjustment in the vertical direction is necessary. Namely, adjusting the length of the lock latch.

To do this, use a 19 mm wrench to loosen the lock nut on the latch, holding the latch itself from turning with a flat-head screwdriver.

Latch length adjustment

If the hood is poorly or not at all fixed in the closed position, then you need to slightly increase the length of the latch, which we will achieve by unscrewing it with a screwdriver.

If the hood rattles, on the contrary, you need to shorten the latch by tightening it several turns inward. The required latch length is determined experimentally.

Got rid of the problem? Then tighten the locknut (don’t forget to hold the latch with a screwdriver), check it again and rejoice!

Horizontal adjustment of the lock

If there are problems with opening, or if there is a metallic knock when closing, the lock requires horizontal adjustment.

Adjusting the latch position

To do this, we also loosen the lock nut and slightly move (not twist, but move) the latch in the desired direction.

When adjusted correctly, everything should close and open well. Without any effort. Ideally, the hood should slam shut completely when released from a height of 20-30 cm and snap open when pulled by the drive handle in the cabin, only being secured by a safety hook.

How to ensure ease of opening and reliable fixation?

For this purpose, a special part is sold that can be installed on the car yourself. This part is called the gas stop. They replace standard racks, as a result of which the consumer properties of the car are significantly increased. Opening the hood begins as follows. It is enough to slightly lift the hood with one hand. After this, the gas shutdown is activated. He himself will raise the hood to the required height and securely fasten it to it. The standard stop will no longer be used. This shutdown requires no maintenance during operation.

Many owners of VAZ 2114 cars prefer to install a gas strut on their car, especially since the installation process does not require much effort. For this you will need:

• The stoppers themselves;
• Two keys for 13;
• Four turnkey nuts with washers for 13;
• Drill;
• Drill 8 mm;
• Some enamels and bitumen.

First of all, we lift the hood and put it on the still old stop. Next, you need to mark the places where there will be holes that you will need to drill yourself. It measures 530mm on both sides of the hood.

In this case, the internal distance between the two holes will be 310 millimeters. Holes will be drilled in the thickening of the hood, inside of which there is a void. However, the procedure should be approached with all responsibility, because if you overdo it, you can drill a hole in the hood itself. After making sure that everything is marked correctly, we proceed directly to drilling. Using a drill you need to make four holes. Two in the hood bulge and two under the hood, one on each side of the cross member. To prevent the possibility of corrosion, it is recommended to treat the resulting holes with an anti-corrosion compound and paint. After this, you can proceed directly to the installation. We take the gas clamp and install it in the holes drilled on one side. We do the same with the second stage. They will need to be screwed. For those who work without an assistant, it is better to first screw the latches on the hood, and only then on the body. If there is someone nearby who can support the hood, the sequence of actions does not really matter. Upon completion, you can test the installed stops in action. You will have to try to open and close the hood several times. It should open smoothly and smoothly and not require much force to close.

Do-it-yourself gas strut

The convenience of such an additional element as a gas stop lies in the fact that from a certain moment the hood begins to open on its own, you just need to give it a push with your hand. The standard VAZ 2114 does not have this part included, so it must be installed manually. The big advantage of such a device is that, once installed, there is no need for constant maintenance. To equip your vehicle with a gas strut, you must complete the following steps.

1. First, you buy a shock absorber for a VAZ 2111, since the model in question has optimal dimensions that will be conveniently adjusted to your existing car. Next, you need to create a drawing of the element.
2. Work begins with the engine compartment. Measurements are taken using a caliper and a sketch is created. The drawing is transferred to cardboard paper, after which it is cut out. The resulting template is installed on the future location of the stop, and the dimensions are checked.
3. The purchased shock absorber must also be tested to make sure that the hood is working properly, otherwise it simply will not close. If the new element turns out to be shorter than necessary, you can lengthen it using intermediate posts. The optimal stroke for the VAZ 2114 is considered to be 21.5 cm.
4. Based on the sketch, you should finalize the drawing. After which the production of the part begins.
5. The “ear” fasteners are installed so that they look down, after which the lower nuts on the plates are twisted. The upper nuts are only slightly loosened, literally two turns.
6. The plates must be aligned with the technical holes on the hood reinforcement, after which they are moved sideways and slightly lower.

1. The upper part of the plates is inserted into the recesses, after which the entire structure is raised all the way up. The lower locknuts are fixed, and the necessary washers are inserted.
2. After this, the locknuts located on the support on the right side in front are unscrewed. A fastener is attached to the freed bayonets from the underside of the stop, after which everything is secured with nuts.

Thus, a homemade gas stop is made and installed at the “dislocation” site. Compared to a standard support, this design allows you to open the lid higher by about 0.5 cm. This method is quite economical, since you only have to spend money on a shock absorber and bolts and nuts.

Caring for the body in general and the hood in particular

It's no secret that the body is the main and most expensive part of any car. VAZ 2114 is no exception in this regard. The body of this car is made of high-quality metal and is quite well protected from corrosion. However, the effectiveness of factory anti-corrosion treatment also depends on the care and attention of the owner, the storage conditions of the machine and operating conditions.

Some cars have scratches and dents on their hoods. This is often due to the fact that the owners removed dust, dirt and sand from the body using a dry cloth. This is absolutely impossible to do. To remove dirt from the cap, you must first wet it with water and use a soft, damp sponge. If bird droppings are found on the hood or all over the body, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible. It is very aggressive to enamel and, if left on it for a long time, can even corrode the paint and expose the metal.

If you wash your body yourself, then in the summer you need to do it in the shade. If this condition cannot be met, it is necessary to immediately dry the washed surface, since stains may form when the water dries in the scorching sun. In winter, after washing the car in a warm room before leaving, dry the body and door seals, as the remaining drops will freeze, cracks may form in the paint, and the seals may freeze on the body. It is not recommended to use soda and alkaline solutions, as well as waste water for washing cars, so that the upholstery does not fog up.

In cases where even the slightest signs of corrosion are detected, such areas should be cleaned with fine sandpaper to bare metal. Then these places should be treated with special cold phosphating, primed and painted with automotive enamel.

If you have no experience in carrying out such work, then it is better to entrust this procedure to specialists, since the operation is quite responsible. Traces of corrosion on welded joints and joints of body parts are superficial and can be removed at an early stage using polishing pastes. It's not difficult to do this yourself. If measures are not taken in a timely manner to eliminate defects in the protective and decorative coating, this will lead to the development of corrosion under the coating layer, its peeling and swelling.

During operation of the machine, the bottom is exposed to aggressive chemicals, salt and sand. The filler and primer that protect the underbody wear down over time, leaving the bare metal unable to resist corrosion. That is why it is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the underlying coating and, if necessary, restore damaged areas.

To maintain the shine of the paint for as long as possible, it is necessary to regularly polish the body using special polishing pastes. This is especially true for cars that are stored outside the garage in the open air. Polishing pastes are capable of sealing microcracks and pores that inevitably arise during operation. This prevents rust from appearing under the paint layer. Also, do not leave the car in the scorching sun for a long time.

If the cable breaks in the engine compartment, you cannot do without an inspection hole

So, in order to answer how you can open the hood of a VAZ-2115 car with such a problem, let’s first take a closer look at this emergency situation. So, the driver, who for some reason intends to gain access to the engine, habitually pulls the corresponding handle in the cabin. However, instead of a certain resistance and the characteristic sound of the lock opening, he is surprised to notice that there is none of this. The handle has free movement, and the lock does not respond to all manipulations with the usual opening.

Solving this problem is actually not very difficult. If the break occurred directly inside the car, then in order to open the hood of the VAZ-2115, it will generally take literally a minute. We can consider ourselves lucky. The thing is that in order to open the hood, you just need to find the end of the broken cable and use pliers to pull it in the direction “towards you”. Half the battle is done - you will hear a characteristic sound, signaling that the lock has opened. This means you can move on to the next stage of troubleshooting. Open the hood and remove the end of the broken cable from the lock spring.

After this, it remains to perform a few simple manipulations:

• remove the loop located near the handle;
• loosen the fastenings located in the engine compartment;
• remove the broken cable.

As you can see, there really is nothing complicated. A more complicated option is a cable break somewhere in the engine compartment. In this case, you are again faced with searching for an answer to the question: how can you open the hood of a VAZ-2115? If you want to fix a malfunction without damaging the car, then in this case you cannot do without an inspection hole. All necessary manipulations to fix the problem must be done from below the car. So, let's look at the sequence of actions.

One point should be noted here. If it is standard on your car, then to remove it you will need to unscrew several screws using an 8 key.

Take a close look at their location:

• 4 self-tapping screws are on the front;
• 2 more - in the middle of the most standard defense;
• the last 2 are in the spar area.

If there is enhanced shock-resistant protection, then the algorithm of actions will be slightly different. It is held in place by two crab bolts that press the fastenings of the part itself. Accordingly, they need to be unscrewed.

After the protection is removed, you gain access to the engine compartment, albeit from below. Before proceeding to the next step, be sure to ensure that the radiator has cooled down sufficiently. It is best to operate with hands protected by gloves. In order to open the hood, you will need to perform a few simple manipulations. In particular, you should stick your hand up, placing it between the engine and the radiator. After this, reaching up to the level of the lock, feel its spring and slide it towards the battery. That's all - you can open the hood and remove the remains of the broken cable. Before this, of course, do not forget to install the protection in its original place.

However, there is another, more radical option. However, it should be used only in cases where there is no way to perform the manipulations described above, and you need to get to the engine compartment very urgently. In order to open the hood if the cable breaks, you can simply break the radiator grille using an appropriate object, for example, a hammer. It is made of plastic, so there should not be any problems here. After this, you will be able to get to the lock and move its spring to the side, thereby releasing the hood.

It is clear that this option should be used only as a last resort, when there is simply no other way out. Indeed, situations when you urgently need to get to the engine compartment somewhere right on the road arise quite often, and there may well be no time to search for a hole. Accordingly, if the cable is jammed, break the radiator grille. It is not that expensive, while a situation may well arise where a delay in eliminating a malfunction in the engine compartment can lead to more serious consequences. Still, the main goal of any car owner is repairs with minimal financial losses, including without causing any damage to his iron horse.

Sound insulation of the hood

Many VAZ 2114 owners would like less noise when driving. It must be admitted that the engine of this car is far from silent. The noise from its operation is clearly transmitted into the cabin. Soundproofing the hood will help solve this problem. But you shouldn’t limit yourself to just this. For a more noticeable effect, it is necessary to implement sound insulation of the front wings and the walls of the engine compartment.

The hood is a rigid frame consisting of a welded steel profile, as well as a steel sheet, which, in fact, is the hood cover. You just need to cover the inside of the hood with sound-absorbing material.

Pieces must be cut out of vibration-absorbing material, repeating the shape of the cells between the stiffening frame. After gluing all the cells, you need to glue another material on top of them, which is called aluminum spleen. This will help significantly reduce the noise level coming from the engine compartment.

Instructions for replacing, adjusting and installing the hood lock on a VAZ

Unfortunately, a stuck or faulty hood latch is never one of those problems that drivers fix right away. Although adjusting this small mechanism twice a year would save many Zhiguli owners from the need to replace the hood lock on a VAZ 2114 at the most inopportune and urgent moment.

The locking mechanism gradually fails, only in 2% of cases does it suddenly break, the spring breaks or the safety hook comes off. In other cases, the lock gradually becomes loose, requiring the driver to slam the lid further and further. How to make a replacement, adjust the mechanism yourself, using a minimum of tools and without sufficient experience.

If you're lucky

First, remember: if the cable breaks, do not try to open the hood by force. This will only make it worse, because the metal where it joins the body is not the thickest. Let's first consider an easier case. Regardless of whether it is a VAZ-2114 or a VAZ-2109, you need to open the hood, as you know, from inside the car using the handle. So, if the cable breaks right next to it, then you can untwist it and pick up its tail with pliers. Then pull it towards you and. Both on the VAZ-2115 and on older models the scheme is the same, so do not immediately rule out this option. Actually, after you have opened the hood, you can begin the repair, so that after everything you don’t have to climb for pliers again.

For repair, in fact, you only need one part. Carefully remove the broken cable from the fastenings and install a new one in them. The hood will open normally. The only detail: it is better to ask someone for help to press the spring of the mechanism while you attach the other tail to the handle. Then the cable will be tensioned better.

Hood lock device

Details of the hood and lock: 1 - hood loop; 2 - buffers; 3 — hood; 4 - hook; 5 — spring hook; 6 — hook axis; 7 - pin; 8 — locking spring; 9 — sleeve with a locking rod; 10 — handle axis; 11 — lock handle; 12 — thrust sleeve insert; 13 — sleeve with a locking rod; 14 — hood stop bushing

The entire VAZ line has a mechanical locking device with similar main parts. VAZ 2114, 2115 have additional plastic protection under the bumper. This is important to remember when the cover gets stuck after a cable break. Otherwise, the locking mechanism has the following parts. For example, the hood lock of a VAZ 2110.

• locking pin;
• springs - lock latches, hook;
• lock-nut;
• safety washer;
• hook - hook axis, handle;
• cups - top, bottom;
• traction mechanism - supports, bushing, gasket, casing;
• lever arm.

The lock works in all directions from the Zhiguli and is extremely simple: when the hood is slammed, the pin enters the standard hole on the frame and is held in place by a spring. When you press the thrust handle in the cabin, the latch opens, opening a small gap. When the safety hook handle is pressed, the lid opens completely.

Other probable causes of failure

Among the common reasons that car owners and technicians encounter in service centers is the hood spring of the VAZ-2114.

This small metal assembly tends to lose its functionality due to normal metal fatigue: as a result, the spring weakens and no longer reliably opens or closes the lid.

Hood lock spring

Repairing the spring is impossible, so replacement is carried out:

1. The hood lid opens up.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry off the lock washer.
3. The cable is disconnected.
4. First remove the axle, therefore the faulty spring.

It is likely that you will additionally have to deal with loose or broken support washers by straightening them or installing new ones.

It may also be necessary to shorten the drive cable, but this must be done carefully so as not to overdo it - usually such operations are left to professionals.

• How to open the hood on a VAZ 2107: broken cable

Owners of the “fourteenth” with many years of experience recommend equipping the hood with a device such as a gas stop - it greatly facilitates the finishing of the lid and, in general, the service life of the remaining hood components. True, such a modernization will have to be carried out manually: buy a shock absorber, take measurements in the engine compartment and ensure the optimal piston stroke length (on average, for a VAZ 2114 it is about 21 cm).

Finally, after final finishing, the stops can be installed by aligning the lugs with the technical holes on the amplifier, securing the locknuts and adjusting the angles and travel using additional washers.

Gas stop on the hood of a VAZ 2114

With some skill, this operation will not take much effort and time, but such “tuning” will greatly facilitate the operation of the car in the future. However, you should remember that if the shock absorber leaks and loses its functionality, the hood may become jammed so that it will only have to be opened with the help of specialists at the service center.

Hood lock functions

The purpose of any locking mechanism, be it the hood lock of a VAZ 2109 or a BMW, is to tightly hold the engine compartment lid, preventing dirt and water from entering the engine compartment. The engine compartment is optimally ventilated, but air should not enter through the cover.

The “disease” of 90% of VAZ cars is that six months after use, the hood lock begins to deteriorate: the cylinder wears out, the springs lose their rigidity, the cable (traction mechanism) frays, and cracks can form on it. Therefore, the lock should be adjusted twice a year, replacing faulty parts if necessary. Otherwise, a sharp opening of the hood on the highway is guaranteed.

Primary problems with the hood latch

The first malfunctions of the locking mechanism are immediately noticeable. If you pay proper attention to them, a simple adjustment will help fix the lock. The hood lock cylinder on a VAZ 2109, for example, is made of industrial steel, and for it to break completely, you need to ignore the first signs of a malfunction for more than a month.

1. Every time you close the hood, you have to slam the lid harder and even put pressure on the frame.
2. On bumpy roads the lid rattles and rattles. And you can hear it well in the cabin.
3. The lock does not close the first time.
4. When loosening the cable, you need to pull the handle several times to open the lock.
5. After pressing the hood handle into the interior, the lid does not rise, forming a gap, but remains in place. The gap between the frame and the cover can only be seen if you lift the cover yourself.

If these symptoms have just appeared in the car, you can adjust the lock, this will avoid the need for a complete replacement.

If you're unlucky

A less good outcome is, unfortunately, more likely. If the hood on your VAZ-2114, VAZ-2115 or VAZ-2109 does not open and you cannot feel its edge from the passenger compartment, you will have to drive onto a pit or overpass. Some dismantling work will have to be done.

Unscrew the engine protection. It is secured with several bolts, and you will need a 10mm wrench. And then reach with your hand between the engine and the radiator towards the hood. The opening mechanism must be moved towards the driver's door. Ideally, someone should help you, because in normal conditions this mechanism will be more difficult to open. If someone or something presses down on the hood, you will be able to open it much easier.

After sliding the mount, fold it back and fix it. If this is not done, it may well slam shut and you will have to crawl under the car again. As we wrote above, start repairs as soon as possible, so that you don’t have to do this procedure every time you need to check the oil due to a broken cable.

As practice shows, the hood opening cable on the VAZ-2115, VAZ-2114 and VAZ-2109 can break for a number of reasons, the main one of which is temperature changes. The steel wire used for it is very sensitive to kinks, and again it does not become stronger due to defrosting/freezing cycles.

How to adjust the hood latch

The first malfunctions that the driver notices can be eliminated by simple inspection and screwing in or replacing some parts. Adjusting the hood latch on all VAZ cars is carried out in two main stages - horizontal and vertical.

Vertical adjustment

Vertical adjustment is a check of the optimal length of the lock latch. This must be done if the hood cannot be securely locked in the closed position. While driving, a rattling noise is heard, even with the engine running, when the car is standing still, a slight rebound of the cover is observed.

To make adjustments, use a 19mm wrench and a flat head screwdriver. Vertical adjustment phases.

1. Loosen the locknut on the holder. To prevent the latch from turning, hold it with a screwdriver.
2. If the hood does not close properly or does not close at all, the latch length will need to be adjusted. You just need to unscrew it (enlarge it) with a screwdriver.
3. If the lid rattles and vibrates when moving, the length of the latch can be reduced by turning the latch a few turns.
4. Checking the correctness of setting the latch length is carried out only experimentally.
5. There are no dimensions, calculations or measurements with a centimeter tape, even in production.
6. After adjusting the mechanism, the locknut must be tightened with a wrench while holding the lock latch.

Horizontal adjustment

On a VAZ 2115, it is necessary to perform horizontal adjustment if the lock jams when opening or a rattling sound is heard when moving.

Adjusting the horizontal stop is carried out in several stages:

1. The locknut is loose.
2. The latch stop moves in a horizontal plane so that when closed the cylinder coincides with the standard opening of the frame.
3. Check the installation and tightening of the locknut.
4. The adjustment helps eliminate the problem of small movements of the working mechanism under constant loads while driving.

If any part requires replacement, the lock is repaired.

What are sports locks?

What are their functions?

Many people who saw strange, symmetrically located devices on the hood of a car for the first time had a similar thought: “What can people come up with to stand out from the crowd!”

Yes, these accessories really give the car a new, sporty, aggressive look. That's all? Is it worth it to poke holes in the hood for the sake of a dubious change in appearance? In fact, sports hood locks, in addition to decorative functions, perform another important role.

Driving safety

It is not uncommon for a car to open its hood while driving. And this happens not only with “old” vehicles. It’s good if everything gets done by replacing the hood, windshield, straightening the roof, followed by paint work. All this costs a lot of money and, most importantly, nerves. How to insure yourself against similar and more serious troubles?

Additional hood locks of this type are designed precisely to prevent such situations. These were developed for racing cars, and now no sports car will be allowed to participate in a rally without them. An open hood, and even on a race track... This is where they got their name, and are now known as “sporty”.

So, we figured out the main purpose of the additional sports hood locks. What about the appearance of the car after such an improvement?

Choosing a hood lock

Recently, hood locks have been produced by many manufacturers in different versions.

Locks of the most common shape and design are mainly available in three colors.

Classic round shape and cables for securing the fasteners.

Such locks will give an original look to the hood of any car.

All these hood lock models differ in appearance, but, as you noticed, they consist of almost the same parts. It follows that it is not so important what shape the lock is chosen, the main thing is its reliability, quality of materials and workmanship.

Some people may not like the fact that these models are too noticeable, as they protrude quite well above the surface of the hood. Yes, everything unusual immediately catches your eye. For those who prefer less drastic changes to the appearance of the car, there is also a suitable solution.

This hood lock model practically merges with the surface of the hood. In the closed position it has no protruding elements. Suitable for any car design and have good aerodynamics.

Repair

To repair a lock and replace parts, you will need the following tools:

• fixed key on 17 and 19;
• liquid oil for lubrication;
• Screwdriver Set;
• pliers or pliers.

Repairing a lock yourself requires a certain skill and determination, so you need to count on at least 2 hours. First you need to determine which mechanism in the lock has failed; most often it requires repair:

• springs (lock, hook, latch);
• replacement of traction.

It is unlikely that for the first time it will be possible to repair the hood lock in a few minutes.

Replacing the lock spring

The lock spring is located on the car frame. Wear, deformation and cracks in the metal prevent the hood from sealing. Using the VAZ 2114 as an example, inserting a locking spring can be done in several stages:

1. Disconnection from the spring of the traction mechanism. A screwdriver is used.
2. Removing the spring.
3. Installing a new retaining spring.

Replacing the latch spring

If you need to replace the latch latch spring, for example on a VAZ 2114, you will need a flat-head screwdriver and a 19mm wrench. Replacing the spring is carried out in three stages:

1. Kickback (loosening) of the lock nut.
2. Unscrew the pin.
3. When removing the locking mechanism, replace the spring with a new one and a similar unit in the reverse order.

After repairs, it is always recommended to check how the hood fits into place after replacing the part.

Replacing the hook spring

Unlike the previous two spring replacements, replacing the retaining spring will require thin pliers or tweezers. Repair is more painstaking and requires certain skills. The work is carried out according to the following principle:

1. Using a screwdriver, pry up the lock washer holding the shuttle rod.
2. The washer is removed from the grooves with tweezers (or pliers).
3. The hook axis is removed.
4. The spring has been removed.

Replacing traction

it is necessary to change the operation of the lock when the latches are activated and when the hood is opened using the handle from the passenger compartment, the lid does not open.

Traction replacement is carried out according to the following principle:

1. The cable is released from the hook (the hook itself does not need to be removed).
2. Key 13 is used to connect the handle axis.
3. The handle is removable.
4. The bent part of the cable is straightened with pliers.
5. The locking sleeve slides out and the end of the cable is released.
6. The ring is removed from the traction lever.
7. The thrust comes from the engine side.
8. The shell is removed from the supports and the part is replaced.

Assembling the new rod is carried out in the reverse order. After replacing any part, further adjustment of the mechanism is required.

Rope break

If the lock on the hood of the VAZ-2114 works properly, but the hood still does not open from the passenger compartment, you should assume that the drive cable is broken. You can check this by pulling it (not the winding) with pliers in the interior, making sure the lock opens from the outside.

If a break occurs in the engine compartment, you will have to proceed with the following actions:

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• drive the car onto an overpass or into a pit;
• using keys, remove the crankcase protection under the engine;
• loosen the fastenings of the motor boot and bend it back;
• reach with your hand the lock that secures the hood.

VAZ 2114 hood cable

Having completed these operations, you need to press the latch to open the lock, after which you can begin to remove the broken cable. To do this, the driver will have to, without touching the spring, disconnect the cable from it and remove it from the mount by loosening the corresponding bolt on the handle.

By sliding the bushing to the side, the cable must be pulled through the engine space. Installing a new drive is carried out in the reverse order.

To extend the life of the cable, it is recommended to lubricate it with silicone grease under the winding. The same applies to the hood lock itself, which also requires protection from mechanical loads and environmental influences.

Installation of sports locks

Sports hood locks can be installed instead of standard parts or as additional insurance. It is advisable not to abandon the original locking mechanism; this is an additional guarantee that the hood will not be opened by an intruder; the clamps of VAZ cars are quite strong and can withstand significant mechanical loads when they are opened.

Installing sports locks on the hood of a VAZ will require additional tools and certain skills; the whole process takes several hours.

Tools and materials you will need

• tape measure or ruler;
• round file;
• drill;
• wrench 19;
• Phillips screwdriver.

Preparing for installation

Before installing the sports lock, it is necessary to accurately measure the points where the barbell attaches to the barbell.

1. Holes are drilled in the frame above the headlights and rods are installed.
2. the tops of the rods are greased and the hood cover is covered so that fingerprints are left on the cover.
3. the necessary holes must be drilled on the hood, following the imprinted marks of the connecting rods.

Hood drilling steps:

1. The hood cover is perforated from the inside.
2. Take a smaller bit and drill a hole through the solid wheel.
3. The hole is enlarged with a large drill.
4. Checking the holes for additional holes.
5. The hole should be 1-2 mm from the rod.

The preparatory procedure before installing the sports lock is completed.

Lock installation

Installing the lock also requires using a drill to attach it to the hood. Stages of work:

1. For example, the protective coating is removed from the plate on the hood lock of a VAZ 2106, the plate is applied to the hood and four holes are measured for attaching the plate.
2. Use a thin drill to drill the cover for the screws.
3. The plate is screwed on with self-tapping screws.
4. The rods are tightened in the optimal position.
5. The pins are inserted into the holes of the rods.
6. Installation of safety ropes.
7. Installation completed.

Of course, repairing and adjusting the lock is a simple procedure that you can easily do yourself. A well-reinforced cover means driver safety on the road; it’s hard to imagine what a hood that suddenly opened on the highway might look like.

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Hospitality! Before we start replacing the hood latch, let's figure it out - what is included in the so-called hood latch? First of all, the castle includes:

• Two handles for opening the hood. (One handle is installed in the passenger compartment, the other in the engine compartment)

• The lock also includes a release cable, as well as a hood latch and safety hook. Read all instructions for replacing lock elements below.

Note! To replace the hood latch you will need a screwdriver, wrenches and needle nose pliers!

Summary:

When should you replace your hood locks? • For example, the handles used to open the hood of a car must be replaced if they break or are otherwise deformed, making it difficult or even impossible to open the hood of the car.

• The lock control cable must be replaced if it is broken or deformed, as a result of which it will also be impossible to open the car hood.

• The hood latch and lock spring must be replaced if they are also deformed because usually, if they are badly worn or tilted, the vehicle's hood may open spontaneously while driving.

Useful video

Published on June 17, 2018Searching for possible reasons why the hood of the VAZ 2114 (and other brothers in the model range) does not close is not uncommon for Lada owners. A seemingly insignificant breakdown can lead to quite unpleasant consequences. Opening the hood while driving is not the most fun and certainly undesirable event. A temporary solution, inherited from our grandfathers, can be a wire that secures the lid.

However, it is constantly inconvenient to drive like this, and it is scary to leave only a partially closed car under houses: you can be almost 100% sure that clever people will at least remove the battery. And then, if the problems are not corrected, they can cause the opposite situation: the hood will jam tightly, and in order to get into the car, you will have to take radical measures, which usually lead to expensive repairs.

Why doesn't the hood of the VAZ 2114 close?

In fact, there aren't many reasons why. And most of them are eliminated on their own, although sometimes outside participation may be necessary.

Just an adjustment

Most often, the hood begins to close poorly or refuses to close at all due to a violation of the position of the lid or its latch. Moreover, the latter can shift both in the vertical and horizontal directions. The solution to the problem is simple, and for all manipulations you only need a screwdriver and a 13mm wrench.

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If the height adjustment is broken, you have to apply significant force to close the hood. And even if you managed to slam the lid, it still moves: a noticeable play remains, and while moving the hood bounces and rattles. To solve the problem, you need to loosen the tightening of the lock nut on the hook, holding it with a screwdriver so that it does not turn along with the fastener.

If the latch has moved horizontally, a hard blow is felt when closing the lid, and opening becomes problematic. Again, the locknut is loosened, after which the valve moves to the desired position. Before compressing the fastening, you need to check the ease of closing and its tightness; if the desired result is not achieved, the manipulations are repeated.

If the lid simply does not fit into the space allotted to it or the lock does not engage when closed, adjustment of the hood in relation to the fenders and the lock will be required. The lid hinges; the mounting bolts are loosened. Just don’t unscrew them too much so that the hood doesn’t dangle, but sits quite firmly in place. The lid is carefully lowered; The main thing here is not to latch the lock. There are equal gaps along the edges. To do this, just move the hood slightly in the desired direction.

To be sure that the cracks are even, you can make 4 measuring pegs of the required thickness. It is very convenient to use wine corks for this (not plastic ones): they are easy to cut and do not scratch the body. When you are sure that the gaps are the same, carefully lift the hood and fix the bolts on the hinges.

The end of all such work should be to lubricate the adjusted parts and check the functionality of the cover with the degree of tightening of the fastening. Do not overdo it with the latter: an overtightened locknut can interfere with the freedom of opening the hood.

Other Possible Causes

If the problem is not a malfunction, it means that one of the parts of the locking system has broken. Let's not consider the option of the integrity of the lock: it seems that you checked it first.

One of the most likely failures is fatigue of the metal from which the spring is made, which is inserted into the “TV” radiator. As a result, it weakens and stops working as it should. Its weakening can most often be easily detected by simply pulling on it: the resistance will be quite weak. The spring is changed, the hood fixation is restored.

The next element that quite often breaks or becomes loose is the support tins under the spring. In this case, you can close the hood, but this requires 2 people: one pulls the handle that opens the lid, the second slams the hood, and only after that it closes. The fact is that when installed, the spring should not close the entrance to the lock guide in the center; it should be shifted to the side and cover this sector by 30 percent, no more.

If the condition is not met, the support washer bends, there is no engagement. You need to straighten the tin and place a washer under it while tightening the cable.

A way to eliminate the last defect may be to shorten the cable. However, it is better for a non-professional not to do this; there is a high risk of damaging the cable itself. If you decide to go this route, it is better to go to a service station. We have listed the main reasons why the hood of the VAZ 2114 does not close; Let's hope that our advice will help you improve the situation. And it’s even better if you don’t need them at all due to the absence of such a problem.

Photo and video instructions for those who want to independently replace and adjust the hood latch on cars of the LADA Samara family.

1. Before starting work, you need to mark the position of the latch on the hood with a marker.

2. Using a screwdriver and a 17mm wrench, loosen the locknut.

3. Unscrew the locking nut and washer.

4. Using a screwdriver, remove the lock washer of the safety hook axis.

5. Then we take out the axle and remove the lever from the 2 plastic holders.

6. Remove the safety hook assembly with the drive lever.

7. Remove the upper end of the lock spring from the panel hole.

8. Disconnect the drive rod from the spring and remove it from the body panel.

9. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

How to replace the hood lock elements on a VAZ 2108-VAZ 21099?

Replacing the lock spring:

1) To remove the retaining spring, first disconnect the control cable from it.

2) Then use a screwdriver to pry and remove it from the housing.

Note! To install a new spring instead of the old one, perform the entire operation in reverse order!

Replacing the lock drive cable:

The lock release cable can be removed without removing the spring, to do this:

1) First remove the drive cable from the locking block.

2) Next, get into the car, then unscrew the bolt securing the hood release handle.

3) Then remove the lock handle and use pliers to straighten the end of the cable.

4) With the end of the cable straight, slide the metal sleeve upward.

Note! When moving the bushing, remove the cable ring from the lock handle!

5) Now go to the engine compartment and insert the transmission cable into the engine compartment.

Note! Installing a new lock release cable is done in the reverse order!

Replacing the hood latch:

1) First put the wrench on the lock nut and then loosen it.

Note! To prevent the lock from turning, hold it with a screwdriver!

2) Next, use a screwdriver to unscrew the lock and then remove it.

Note! To reinstall the retainer, perform the entire operation in reverse order!

Replacing the safety rope spring:

1) First pry up the lock washer with a screwdriver.

Note! After prying, remove it from the safety rope using thin pliers!

2) Then remove the axle.

3) And accordingly remove the spring.

Note! To learn how to install a new spring on a safety cable, see the short video at the end of the article!

Replacing the hood opening system

To radically solve problems with the hood, if it does not open or sticks when opening, it is necessary to replace the entire system.

1. To replace the lock spring, you must disconnect the spring itself and the lock control cable. It can be removed with a screwdriver by slightly prying it off.
2. If it is necessary to replace the cable itself, the spring is not removed. The cable is removed from the fastenings, the bolt is unscrewed with a 13mm wrench, which secures the handle. Using pliers, straighten one end of the cable.
3. To remove the ring from the handle, you need to slide the sleeve, after which the cable is pulled through the engine compartment.
4. To prevent the hood from closing accidentally, hold the latch with a screwdriver. At the same time, use a 19 mm wrench to loosen the lock nut.
5. Also, using the same tool, the hood latch itself is removed.
6. To replace the spring, you need to pry up the lock washer and remove it. This procedure is performed using a screwdriver. Remove the axle and then the spring itself.