Replacing the Lada Granta steering wheel (VAZ Granta)

December 16, 2019 Lada.Online 19 131 4

Many car enthusiasts dream of improving the comfort and design of the steering wheel by introducing heated steering wheels, changing the anatomy and reupholstering them with natural or eco-leather, as well as nappa and Alcantara. Now such comprehensive steering wheel tuning has become available to owners of Lada Vesta and Lada XRAY.

The FERRUM company, which has been producing instrument clusters and other automotive electronics and accessories for more than 16 years, announced a new direction of its activity - anatomical steering wheels for domestic cars Lada Vesta, Lada XRAY.

Operations performed when removing the steering wheel from a Lada Granta car

1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.2. Set the steering wheel to a position that corresponds to the straight-line movement of the vehicle.3. Remove the driver's airbag module (see “Removing and installing the driver's airbag on the Lada Granta”).

4. Loosen the nut securing the steering wheel to the steering shaft, holding the steering wheel from turning.

WARNING Do not unscrew the steering wheel fastening nut completely, otherwise, when removing the steering wheel by hand, you may injure yourself if it suddenly detaches from the steering shaft. USEFUL ADVICE You can prevent the steering wheel from turning using the locking mechanism of the ignition switch anti-theft device. To do this, remove the key from the ignition switch and turn the steering wheel until the shaft is secured by the anti-theft device. After loosening the steering wheel nut, disable the anti-theft device by inserting the key into the ignition and return the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.5. Use sharp blows to knock the steering wheel off the steering shaft splines.

6. Completely unscrew the steering wheel mounting nut.

7. Mark the relative positions of the steering shaft and steering wheel hub using any convenient method (for example, a marker).

8. Remove the steering wheel.

9. Install the steering wheel 8 in the reverse order of removal, aligning the mark on its hub with the mark on the end of the steering shaft.10. Install the airbag module in the reverse order of removal.

Selection of complete sets

	Name of anatomical steering wheel
	Vesta SPORT	Vesta PREMIUM, X-ray PREMIUM	Vesta CROSS, X-ray CROSS	Vesta CROSS Serie, X-ray CROSS Serie
Stitching	red threads	gray threads	orange threads	three thread colors - orange, black, gray
Zero position mark	red	gray	orange	No label
Inscription on the rim	No			CROSS Serie
Airbag cover (without airbag)	Not included
Eco leather	Dakota
Perforation	through or pseudo-perforation
Bottom cover	painted in piano lacquer color
Zonal sectors	4	4	4	6
Price	7,800 rub.	7,800 rub.	7,800 rub.	8,700 rub.

However, that's not all! During negotiations with company representatives, we were able to find out something that was not yet on their website. In the near future, the line of anatomical steering wheels will be expanded:

Versions will appear: Exclusive (see video below), Grand Sport and Grand Premium and Cross Serie.
Estimated prices for anatomical heated steering wheels range from 12,000 to 14,000 rubles.

In addition, the company is ready to work individually with each client:

If desired, the anatomical steering wheel can be upholstered in natural Nappa leather or Alcantara with perforated elements.
They can make the anatomy of the steering wheel to suit your grip (by taking the dimensions of your palm).
There is a two-way exchange program (after purchasing an anatomical steering wheel, you can refund part of the funds by sending them your standard steering wheel).

Review of the anatomical steering wheel from FERRUM for Lada XRAY:

Buy anatomical steering wheel

you can on the official page of the company, or in our online store.

At the moment, no other company can offer such a wide variety of different options when ordering an anatomical steering wheel and an individual approach to the client.

Let's remember that we previously talked about FERRUM instrument clusters:

GF 890 on Lada XRAY
GF 940 for Lada Vesta

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Conclusion

over your safety. The worst option is if you buy a steering wheel that is made of hard material and is not capable of deformation.
above the price. A branded steering wheel is usually manufactured at the factory, under the careful supervision of specialists. This kind of enterprise sometimes specializes exclusively in “steering wheels”, so attention, effort, knowledge and resources are aimed only at making a steering wheel, which, once picked up, cannot be let go. The price of a high-quality steering wheel cannot be lower than a standard factory one.
over passing a technical inspection. You will not pass MOT if you have an alternative steering wheel installed and do not have a certificate confirming that this steering wheel complies with GOST.

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Peculiarities

a reliable grip on the steering wheel, which helps the driver to have a keen sense of the road;
innovative design;
high quality of materials used in production (used by the world's leading automotive brands);
high quality workmanship by craftsmen of the highest category.

Installing a steering wheel from Lada Vesta/XRAY on a VAZ

Place the steering wheel on the shaft in a level position, with the splines partially matching.
We tighten the steering wheel with a nut a few millimeters.
We remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft and cut off the burrs using a needle file.
We put the steering wheel on the shaft again and repeat the procedure from step 2. So until the steering wheel sits completely.

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Advantages of reupholstery

Covering the Lada Vesta and X-Ray steering wheels with leather allows you to give the interior gloss and solidity, because the leather steering wheel looks very presentable, and the wrapping also goes well with the rest of the interior elements.

However, everything is not limited to aesthetics alone. With a leather constriction, the steering wheel of the X-Ray and Vesta is pleasant to the touch and does not slip so much, also thanks to the perforations. And in hot weather, this point is more than relevant, because a steering wheel slipping in your hands can cause loss of control over the car and an accident.

After reupholstering, the Vesta steering wheel becomes plumper.

In addition, some find that the cross section of the X Ray and Vesta steering wheel rim is too thin, making it uncomfortable to hold. The situation is corrected by tightening with leather.

As you can see, this method has many strengths, so it is not surprising that it is so popular.

Removing and installing the steering wheel on a Lada Granta car

Let's consider removing the steering wheel with an airbag, since without an airbag, removing the steering wheel is not particularly difficult and is performed in the same way as on models 2108-2110.

To complete the job, you will need a special airbag remover and a new steering wheel nut. If you don’t have a puller, you can make one from an old slotted screwdriver with a blade width of 5 mm; to do this, you need to make a small groove in the middle of the blade.

Removal

1. Remove the terminal from the negative terminal of the battery.

On a vehicle equipped with an airbag, to prevent the airbag from deploying, wait at least five minutes after disconnecting the battery before continuing to operate. Place the removed airbag module with the actuator down and away from the workplace.

2. Set the front wheels of the car to the straight-line position.

3. Using a puller through the holes in the steering wheel upholstery, first on one side and then on the other, pressing the outer antennae of the clamps, we release the two airbag module holders

(the picture shows these holders).

12. Having unscrewed the nut, remove the steering wheel from the shaft, while pulling out the slip ring wires along with the pads from the hole in the steering wheel hub.

Installation

We install the steering wheel in the reverse order, aligning the previously made marks and installing a new self-locking nut. Steering wheel mounting nut with a torque of 32–51 Nm (3.2–5.2 kgf m).

If it is necessary to install the steering wheel in a new position (for example, if the spokes are inclined when the car is moving in a straight line), put the wheel on the shaft and secure it with a nut without tightening it completely. After driving straight a few meters, make sure it is in the correct position. If necessary, move the steering wheel to the required number of splines and tighten the nut.

We install the steering wheel in the reverse order, aligning the previously made marks and installing a new self-locking nut. Steering wheel mounting nut with a torque of 32–51 Nm (3.2–5.2 kgcm).

Design and capabilities of the multifunction steering wheel on Vesta

Additional options add comfort to the car. Multifunction steering wheel is one of them. It allows you to control some functions without being distracted from driving the machine. The option can be included in the package or installed separately without the need for major modifications to the car.

The multifunction steering wheel differs from the standard one in the presence of buttons with which the driver can control security or comfort systems, navigation. The set of specific functions may differ not only between different car models, but also within the same group.

Photo source: https://www.drive2.ru/l/503671434350952987

Let's look at the design and capabilities of the multifunction steering wheel on Vesta:

On the left side there is a group of buttons “КК” (turning on/off “cruise control”, icon with a dial: speed limit regulator SET+ SET-, CAN – temporary disabling “cruise”). REC – “revival” of a parameter previously recorded in memory related to speed control, which, of course, was previously saved.
On the right is the BUS (system control unit) multimedia (MMC for short): source selection (radio/USB/CD), several buttons for sound (increase +, decrease -, ON/OFF), menu viewing, channel or track selection. Changing the status is possible by a number of button clicks.
In the center is the horn panel; you should press exactly on the top cover of the sound signal module so as not to damage the device (hitting the panel is strictly prohibited).

The results of all actions are displayed on the radio monitor. But the main thing is practicality. After all, the keys are located at points convenient for the driver’s fingers.