How to repair and replace external and internal door handles on a VAZ 2114

The external door handle of the VAZ 2114 has no less important purpose than a car lock. This element is subject to wear and tear during long-term use, and also fails during the actions of car thieves or in an accident. Even small scratches and paint chips lead to the driver deciding to replace the opening mechanism. If the lock is damaged, the core of the device or the entire structure changes.

Causes of malfunction

If the product begins to work incorrectly, the part must be repaired or replaced. Sometimes it is enough to carry out preventive actions to avoid a malfunction. Car enthusiasts tighten the bolts of the internal mechanism, lubricate or adjust individual elements. In any option, disassembly of the door is provided to gain access to the metal of the body. Reasons for dismantling:

1. Defects found: scratches, abrasions, chips, microcracks.
2. Required tightening of fasteners.
3. It takes force to open the door. Insufficient adhesion to the body part was noticed.
4. Adjustment required.
5. There was a breakdown inside: the hardware came off, a gap appeared between the door and the handle, and the device began to wobble.
6. Mechanical damage was detected.
7. An intruder tried to open the car.
8. Due to improper operation of the handle, the door does not close properly.
9. The external manipulator is damaged.
10. The body was deformed as a result of the accident.

If the cause of the breakdown is related to an accident, then preventive repairs will not help. The handle consists mainly of plastic. The material is durable, but not strong enough to withstand a strong blow.

When replacing an element, it is best to install a Euro handle. Once they were made only for foreign cars, but now they are available for domestic cars.

What are Euro pens?

It is impossible to say for sure why they are called Euro pens. Apparently, this somehow relates to European cars, Western auto production. Let's be honest, the factory door handles on the “fourteenth” are far from being an example of automotive design art.

Euro handles are a set of door handles that significantly transform the appearance of the car and allow you to open and close doors more comfortably. They have a comfortable design and are pleasant to hold with your hands. Plus, the quality of individual handle models significantly exceeds even VAZ factory elements for opening front and rear doors.

Preparatory stage

For repairs, a repair kit is purchased; it will cost around 800 rubles. It includes hardware, tools, an internal door handle for VAZ 2114, but the price may vary, it mainly depends on the manufacturer. Additionally, rods are purchased, equipment and premises are prepared. Tools:

• Phillips screwdriver;
• socket wrench;
• hardware;
• Silicone Grease;
• rags.

If you need products individually, it is better to contact a small car dealership. When purchasing, it is important to explain which door the part is needed for: rear or front, left or right.

Handles "Lynx"

Despite the fairly extensive range of Euro handles suitable for the VAZ 2114, domestic owners of the “fourteenth” most prefer to use the “Lynx” kits. These are high-quality, reliable products with excellent design, smooth lines, streamlining, and excellent grip comfort.

Handles Lynx

Plus, of course, quality plays a big role in the popularity of accessories. Here it is not possible to make any claims to the Lynx Euro handles for the VAZ 2114 car.

The process of replacing the internal handle on a VAZ-2114

If the driver's door is being dismantled, it is important to take into account the presence of a central lock. The internal fragments are connected to the outer handle. In the event of a breakdown, the latch is changed, the procedure is carried out from the salon. Algorithm:

1. The plugs are removed.
2. The external bolts are unscrewed.
3. The cover is removed.
4. The panel clips are unfastened.
5. The casing extends.
6. Electrical wiring is disconnected.
7. The handle extends.
8. The panel is released.
9. The internal screw under the handle is unscrewed.
10. The euro handle is removed.

Now you can inspect the device, clean internal parts, repair or replace. Even a new mechanism must be lubricated with silicone.

Assembly is carried out according to the reverse scheme: fastening with internal hardware, connecting wires, returning the cladding, tightening external fasteners.

Quality checking

Whether it be Lynx or European pens from another manufacturer, you definitely need to make sure of the quality of the products offered to you. There are some useful tips for this.

1. Buy directly from good stores rather than ordering online. Today it is important to order many spare parts online. But the problem is that you won't be able to see or touch them until delivery. If we are talking about online ordering, check the reliability of this online store, read reviews about it, study the nuances of delivery and payment. The best option is to pay the courier on the spot. This way you can first look at the handles, and only then, if everything is good, pay for the order. Well, when you are in a regular store, there will be nothing difficult in studying spare parts in detail.
2. Package. Surprisingly, it is important to pay attention to the packaging. Factory products must have barcodes, certificate marks, full instructions, a warranty, and so on.
3. Content. If each pen is packaged in a separate bag, this indicates a responsible approach by the manufacturer. After all, the transportation process takes a lot of time, and you yourself know the quality of our roads. Constant shaking leads to friction between parts, which leads to scratches and damage. Separate packaging will prevent this from happening.
4. Instructions. Good manufacturers provide detailed instructions for installing them along with Euro handles. There is nothing complicated about this, but the very fact of the presence of this instruction already speaks volumes.
5. Quality. Alas, it cannot always be determined visually. Nowadays low-grade materials are so skillfully disguised that only laboratory tests can help you in some cases. As for European pens specifically, the best guarantee of quality is purchasing products from a trusted manufacturer. Such as Lynx, for example.

Changing the outer handle

To dismantle and install a new device, you will need the same set of tools. No drilling instructions:

1. The interior euro handle unwinds. The cladding panel is dismantled.
2. The handle nut is removed, then the fastener holding the external object.
3. The thrust rods and seals are removed from the closing mechanism.
4. The handle is removed from the door opening. To do this, remove the nut and pull the handle to the side.
5. The door niche and openings are cleaned of dust and dirt. Metal parts are treated with anti-corrosion agent and silicone.

Assembly is carried out in the reverse order: the product is inserted, the nut and bolts are fixed. It is important to ensure that the hardware is securely tightened.

Before assembling the decorative panel, it is recommended to check the functionality of the device. If there are any shortcomings, the mechanism is refined and adjusted.

Varieties

The Lynx Euro pens have a factory designation, which determines the differences between the sets.

1. IN 1. This designation indicates that the package contains four handles - two rear and two front. In this case, the front larvae do not have.
2. AT 2. There are also four handles, a pair for the rear and front doors. Only here the larvae are present.

Which one should I choose? The question is purely individual. On the one hand, B1 have a solid, smooth structure that is not spoiled by key holes. For external tuning they are simply perfect.

The second option is preferable for those who value quality, visual appeal, but at the same time reliability. After all, the presence of a cylinder will give you the opportunity to open the car with a key if problems arise with the alarm or key fob.

Typical breakdowns and their causes

The interior door handle of the VAZ 2107 is made in black, like the main part of the car’s interior. The wear of this element depends on the activity of transport operation. Over time, scratches or microcracks begin to appear on the device. The filling of the handle dries out, begins to jam, creak, and jam. Damage may be caused by time, an accident, or the door breaking. What can break:

1. The hardware has come off. The fastenings need to be tightened.
2. The door does not close, the gap between the body or body part is widened.
3. Mechanical damage.
4. There was an attempt to break into the car by attackers.
5. The outer manipulator of the mechanism is damaged.

Sometimes the reason is hidden in body deformation or poor door adjustment. If part of the handle is broken, it will have to be replaced completely. This plastic element is non-separable and quite fragile, unlike a Euro pen.

The average cost of a car handle is 900 rubles.

Handle selection

General view of external door handles

Choosing a pen is quite simple, if you don’t take Euro pens. All spare parts of this nature are produced only by the manufacturer, or rather AvtoVAZ. So, let's look at the articles:

• 2109-6105180 – original catalog number of the inner door handle.
• 2108-6105177 – article number of the outer door handle.

Causes of malfunction

There can be several reasons for a door handle malfunction. So, the motorist himself can damage the element during operation, or outsiders can do it. Let's consider the main reasons why the product will have to be removed:

• Road accident . This is perhaps the most common reason. So, damage to the door will be a reason to remove the door handle. Also, damage to the external element can lead to such actions.
• Handle breakage due to wear . Usually, this is a breakdown of the plastic part, a break due to frequent opening or excessive pressure using brute force.
• Actions of third parties that led to the breakdown of the element.

conclusions

Removing the door handle on a VAZ-2114 is quite simple, both internal and external. Many motorists are puzzling over how to do this correctly, but just look at the technical documentation or open the Internet.

Door lock repair

The door locks are non-removable and cannot be repaired. If the locks are broken, replace them as an assembly.

The designs of the front door locks and rear door locks of the VAZ-2114 and VAZ-2115 cars are fundamentally the same. The main difference is that the front door outside handles have lock switch cylinders installed, so lock repairs are shown using the front doors as an example.

You will need a screwdriver.

2. Remove the two screws securing the locking gear motor to the inner door panel.

3. Remove the gearmotor from the window of the inner door panel and remove the rod from the gearmotor drive.

4. Disconnect the two wiring harness blocks and remove the door lock motor.

The rear door lock motor is removed in the same way.

5. To remove the inner handle and lock drive rod, unscrew the nuts securing the window regulator mechanism to the door panel and move it to the side (see “Replacing the front door window regulator”).

7. Disconnect the outer handle rods and the lock switch from the inner lock.

8. Remove the two screws securing the door lock. When unscrewing, we recommend using an impact screwdriver, since sealant is applied to the threads of the screws.

9. Remove the outer lock...

10. ...and remove the internal lock from the door.

11. Remove the locking bracket from the lever pin and disconnect the inner handle rod from the inner lock lever.

12. Rotate the plastic holder and remove the end of the locking rod from the lever.

13. Unscrew the two nuts securing the outer lock handle.

14. Remove the outer lock handle with rods.

15. Take out the pin and remove the plastic end of the lock cylinder rod.