How to remove the trunk trim of a Kalina hatchback

Repair of trunk lining on Kalina.

Owners of a Lada Kalina car occasionally have to deal with such a problem as a breakdown of the plastic trunk lining. The most common causes of such failure are poorly thought out design of the part fastening and poor quality of plastic in the fastening area.

This most often affects station wagons and hatchbacks, where the massive door requires a little more effort when opening. For this reason, it has to be replaced or repaired. How to do this correctly will be discussed in the article presented to your attention.

Tools you will need for the job

In order to replace the plastic trunk lining of a Lada Kalina car, you will need the following tools:

Ratchet
crosshead screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
extension
open-end wrench
head for 8

Removing and installing the plastic lining of a Lada Kalina vehicle

The first step is to remove the trim on the lid by unscrewing the door closing handle.

Then unscrew the two nuts that secure the plastic trim on the sides of the car trunk. This is done with the help of a ratchet, onto which an extension is attached, as well as a head of 8. Only after this it will be possible to begin fastening according to class=”aligncenter” width=”960″ height=”439″[/img]

The lining must be removed along with the lock cylinder. Next, remove the trim from the trunk lid of a Lada Kalina car. To do this, just slightly pull it towards you from the outside. The next step will be to disconnect the power plugs from the lampshades that illuminate the license plate of the Lada Kalina car. For this purpose, you will need to pull up a little a special plastic hook, which acts as a latch.

In order to remove the elements that illuminate the number, you will need to pry it from the outside using a flat-head screwdriver, and from the inside, slightly press the latch on the right. After this, the lampshade should pop out on its own, that is, without any extra effort on your part. After this, you can change the plastic trunk lining of a car of this brand, unless, of course, it is absolutely beyond repair.

If the lining has come off from the fastenings, then do not rush to change it. There is an easy way to repair it.

The fact is that the fastening of the bolts is not very successful and with some effort they simply jump out of their places, crushing the plastic.

For repairs, you need to purchase bolts slightly longer than standard ones, as well as four square washers.

Drill a through hole, as in the photo.

Insert the bolts and washers and screw the cover into place.

You don't have to buy new bolts, but use old ones. Their length is quite enough to attach the pad in this way.

Adjusting the trunk door Kalina station wagon

From the moment I bought the Swallow, I was tormented by its trunk. The fact that it closed very poorly - it had to be closed literally on a grand scale. I read on the Internet that many people experience this. And I also found a simple recipe: unscrew the screws and adjust the position of the lock mate (it should move up and down). However, when I looked at what I had with the response part, I was upset - it was already, as it seemed to me, in the most extreme position and there was nowhere to adjust it. At least, that's what I thought... Look at this:

It would seem that there is nowhere to adjust downwards, since the piece of iron rests on the plastic. But! At random, my friend and I unscrewed the screws and tried to move this piece of hardware down and it “drove” behind the plastic (shown schematically by the dotted line):

Now I can close the trunk simply by lightly pushing it down with the same force as Kalina's door.

I think all owners of Viburnum hatchbacks already know how to adjust the trunk lid, but I’ll write it down in case it comes in handy. The problem is known: to close the fifth door, you need to slam it hard, or even more than once. We solve the problem in two steps: 1) Slightly unscrew the 2 screws holding the lock hinge and move it towards you as much as possible.

Then we tightly tighten one of the screws (so that the set offset does not move) and the second screw so that the hinge rotates with force, but slightly. We close the trunk lid 3-4 times, the hinge itself aligns with the lock guide. We tighten the second screw until it stops.

2) There are rubber stops along the edges of the trunk lid.

We gradually wrap them by hand until the lid begins to close easily.

It’s important not to twist it, otherwise it will rattle. I had to tighten them as much as possible, but the door springs back and doesn’t slam shut anyway. And if you lower it smoothly and apply a little pressure at the end, it closes almost silently. I think when I make noise, the door will become heavier and will close better

And a little about accessories: I bought simple caps for winter stamps and a plastic mat for the trunk to make it easier to shake out debris.

This weekend I plan to start replacing the front brake pads, the stock ones squeak terribly!

Buying an inexpensive car almost always entails the need to modify some of its parts. The need for this did not pass over the owners of the Lada Kalina hatchback. Due to the use of not the most reliable materials, some machine parts fail within the first months after purchase. This primarily concerns locks.

Repairing or replacing them is a simple process, but it is important to do it on time

Soundproofing the trunk of Lada Kalina

If you are the owner of a VAZ 1117 car, then the question of trunk soundproofing has probably never arisen in your mind.
But if you have a VAZ 1118 or 1119, then soundproofing the Kalina trunk is simply necessary for a comfortable ride and spending time in the car. It’s worth saying right away what points you need to pay special attention to when installing sound insulation. The stages of the technological process for soundproofing the trunk in all cars, regardless of their model and type, are approximately similar. But in order for sound insulation to be carried out efficiently, each specific case should be approached individually.

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Soundproofing the trunk of a Kalina hatchback begins with removing the trim inside the trunk itself. In addition, the side and center shelves must be removed. The trunk roof trim is also removed. After this, you should thoroughly wipe the entire working area, for example, with White Spirit, degreasing and cleaning the surface from dust and excess debris.

The most optimal and simplest option for installing sound insulation is considered to be the option in which sound insulation is made using layers. Soundproofing Kalina with your own hands of this type will take you no more than 10 hours of work. The necessary materials will be the following:

Vibration-absorbing sheets – 8-9 pieces;
Splen sheets – 2 pieces;
Modelin - 1 m 2;
Bitoplast – 1 m2.

Advantages and options for upgrading car locks

The technique is simple, the only thing needed is to make a rotating plate and a rod for it yourself. The wiring should be routed to the electric lock and connected to a special control unit. When disarming the car, the electric trunk lock will be activated after the fifth door opening button is unlocked.

The entire installation task is based on connecting the electric lock to two wires. You can purchase the part at any auto store. The trunk end must be additionally hidden to prevent water from getting into it. Otherwise, it will periodically short out during rain.

An important attribute is the trunk hinges. Wires are often broken in this place, so their condition must be carefully monitored.

An important step in the installation process is wiring; you can use those wires that are standardly suitable for the fifth door of the car.

Power is taken from the cigarette lighter. An important point is the installation of a protective fuse. The wire is laid along the threshold; it will take approximately 3.5 meters. Then the installation takes place.

Any option for modifying your own car has its pros and cons. It was already discussed at the beginning why exactly it is worth modifying the trunk lock of the Kalina hatchback and station wagon. Now about the possible options. Installing the trunk lock activator alone solves one problem - the issue of using the key.

True, you no longer have to remove the key from the ignition. That is why the issue of installing a trunk release button for Kalina hatchback and station wagon remains relevant. This modification option has its drawback: you will have to run the electrical wire through almost the entire car. Most car owners are willing to put up with such inconveniences, since they are one-time use.

The Kalina hatchback trunk lock drive and the issue of modification are a matter exclusively for the car owner. It is possible that it is impossible to independently modify the trunk lock of the Kalina hatchback, and there is nowhere to turn. In some regions, purchasing a lock for a Lada Priora car can be difficult. According to many motorists, this disadvantage can somehow be put up with.

For particularly skillful car owners, options for controlling door opening/closing mechanisms, including the fifth door, are available. For example, the simplest option is one in which all the doors of the car are unlocked simultaneously.

First vibration-isolating layer

Following the standard trunk noise insulation scheme, the first layer means covering the surface inside the trunk with vibration material. The highest quality vibration-absorbing materials are considered to be materials from STP and Shumoff.

First, you need to cut several sheets of a certain size and shape from a single sheet of vibration-isolating material, and then slightly warm up the bitumen side using a technical hair dryer.

Then the heated sheets of vibromaterial are carefully laid on the cleaned and degreased trunk frame and carefully rolled out with a hard roller made of iron or plastic.

After the first sheets fill most of the trunk area, the next sheets of vibration material should be prepared in the same way. They must be overlapped.

As a result of the manipulations performed, the metal surface of the body should be covered by 55-100%, depending on the material used.

Second soundproofing layer

The second layer of sound insulation is designed to suppress unnecessary sounds and retain heat, depending on the material used. The basic principle of operation at this stage is to glue sound-absorbing Accent and heat-insulating Splen on top of the vibration-insulating material. Both materials have a self-adhesive base, so their installation does not require significant effort and special knowledge in the field of sound insulation.

It is necessary to cover the surface with soundproofing material 100%. The only exceptions are technological openings, namely ventilation openings. Only in this case will it be possible to achieve the greatest effect.

The final stage of soundproofing the trunk

In order for the soundproofing of the trunk to be most effective, at the final stage of the technological process it is also necessary to soundproof the plastic in the trunk. Following the algorithm described above, the trunk roof lining is made heavier, which is subsequently covered with bitoplast. Then all wiring is wrapped in Anti-creak. And to avoid unnecessary squeaks, the side shelves and plastic linings of the window mullions are also glued with modelin.

Do not forget that sound insulation of Kalina will be effective only if sound insulation was carried out not in one of the components of the car, but in the entire car as a whole. If you soundproof one trunk, you will certainly notice a certain difference. But things will be completely different if your iron “horse” is soundproofed in all parts of the car.

Sound insulation of the trunk Kalina 2 (VAZ 2192, 2194)

Car soundproofing technology is the same for all brands and types of cars, however, specific cases have their own characteristics. In the case of the Lada Kalina 2, the whole process begins with removing the trunk trim and tailgate trim, which does not cause difficulties. Next, the entire surface should be cleaned and degreased with White Spirit.

The first layer of trunk sound insulation is vibration isolation material. It is recommended to start installing sound insulation from the rear arches; it is through them that the main noise from the road is transmitted. To soundproof arches, it is recommended to use material with the highest vibration absorption coefficient, for example, 'Bimast Bomb'. We cut sheets of a suitable size (the larger the pieces, the better), and heat the bitumen side with a hairdryer. We apply the material to the cleaned metal of the body and roll it out with a hard (plastic/iron) roller. We glue the next sheet of vibration isolator overlapping or at the joint. After this, we move on to soundproofing the horizontal surface of the trunk, paying special attention to the part where the muffler resonator passes (for Lada Kalina 2 this is the left side).

The second layer is sound-absorbing material. Most often, due to its availability and low price, SPLEN (a largely thermal insulating material) is used, but we recommend that you use an accent. Both materials have a self-adhesive base, so their installation will require significantly less time. We glue 100% of the surface, joint to joint. The only exceptions are technological openings (openings for interior ventilation).

The trunk lid of Kalina 2 must also be soundproofed. Unlike the trunk, you should use a lighter material for vibration isolation, for example, StP Aero. We glue the material between the stiffeners. We set the accent on top in the same way.

Fighting squeaks and crickets. It is worth paying special attention to the sound insulation of the rear shelf. To prevent it from making squeaks, you should stick an anti-squeak (modelin) on all rubbing surfaces, for example, the attachment points of the trunk shelf, the fifth door trim, etc. The soundproofing of the trunk of the Kalina 2 hatchback is completed, we carry out the assembly in the reverse order. The station wagon trunk is treated in a similar way.

one working day to soundproof the trunk

On the trunk shvi there are 8 sheets of 'Bimast Bomb' (0.53*0.75m) and 2 accent sheets (1.0x0.75m)
On the trunk lid there are 2 sheets of Vibroplast and 1 sheet of accent.

The effect of sound insulation is significant; firstly, the exhaust pipe becomes less audible. Secondly, it became almost inaudible how the rear suspension worked. And also, if you have tuned the trunk of Kalina and installed a subwoofer there, then soundproofing the trunk is required!

Remember that the best sound insulation is when a set of works has been carried out aimed not only at insulating from external noise (noise from wheels, wind, etc.), but also eliminating creaks and crickets inside the car.

How to remove the trunk trim of a Kalina hatchback

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Why is the door trim removed?

The technology of disassembling and replacing a decorated panel was first used by VAZ specialists in 2008. The main problem with self-dismantling is the mobility of the door, which is why in this process you will need an assistant who will hold the structure. Removing the Kalina rear door trim is necessary when:

It is necessary to get to the elements that are inside the door in order to dismantle the window lifters.
You need to install music speakers that are mounted in door structures.
The electric window lifts have broken down or the mechanism requires lubrication.
Glass tinting or replacement is carried out.
The cladding has lost its appearance due to long-term use of the vehicle. The panels are worn or have scratches.
The driver wants to change and refresh the interior.
Body work is carried out: rotten fragments are cut off and then welded.
Anti-corrosion treatment is carried out.
Car painting is provided.
Vibration and sound insulation of the body part is carried out.

Any of these procedures requires removal of the trim. Without disassembling the inner panel, it will not be possible to replace the lining or gain access to the internal mechanisms of the door card.

Replacing the trunk cylinder Kalina hatchback

In order to gain access to the rear door (trunk) lock, you first need to remove the inner plastic trim, which is attached to two bolts at the handle attachment points and latch pins, which are pryed off with a flat screwdriver and removed.

Removing the lock and replacing the cylinder

The design of the trunk lock on the Lada Kalina consists of two parts: the cylinder where the key is inserted and the door locking mechanism itself. All this is disconnected separately and will be written about this in more detail below.

If you need to replace the larva, it is quite easy to remove it. You can do this using an 8mm socket and a flathead screwdriver. Below is shown which bolts need to be unscrewed to release this part along with the body.

Now that the bolts are unscrewed, take a plastic screwdriver and use it to pry off the plastic retainer that secures the rod to the body of the cylinder. For clarity, below is a photograph that clearly shows what needs to be done:

Then, carefully take the larva so that its spring, which is located inside, does not jump out. If you need to replace a part, then replace it with a new one and assemble everything in the reverse order.
If it is necessary to completely remove the entire mechanism, then you will have to do a little more work. We unscrew the door locking mechanism itself with a large Phillips screwdriver, there are only two bolts:

When everything is done, you need to pull it a little towards yourself and it can be easily removed; all that remains is to disconnect the plug with the power wires from this structure:

That's all the repairs, which will take about half an hour if you have the right tools and this manual. We install all the removed parts, which can be bought at absolutely any auto store, in the reverse order. I hope that I helped someone with this photo report using the example of my Lada Kalina station wagon.

“We are not looking for easy ways,” I thought, and decided to restore the larva of the castle. firstly, there won’t be another key hanging on the keychain, and secondly, this is interesting) Like many people, my key stopped inserting into the lock, I sprayed LM-40, after some time the key was inserted but the lock would not turn. I removed the trunk trim, removed the lock and began disassembling the lock. We unlatch the lock and take out the “giblets” while remembering the sequence.

To remove the cylinder, press the lock with a screwdriver and push the cylinder out

Next, you need to remove the plates from the larva (they are fixed on both sides with wire), you can carefully pick them up with something sharp or gently squeeze them out with the plates.

In order to successfully replace the trunk lock in a domestic car Lada Kalina in a sedan, station wagon and even a hatchback, you will need to stock up on some tools and accessories. The algorithm of actions is simple, so such work is available to owners subject to responsible preparation.

Next, we will consider in detail the nuances of the replacement process.

How to dismantle the lock to replace the cylinder?

You can gain access to the lock mechanism by removing the plastic upholstery inside the luggage compartment. This protective component is fixed by means of two bolts, which are located in the places where the special handle is installed. They are also called latch caps. They are pryed off with an ordinary screwdriver.

Structurally, the trunk lock in the Lada Kalina is made of two parts, regardless of the body type, hatchback, station wagon or sedan. They are presented in the form of a cylinder and the unlocking mechanism itself. If it is necessary to replace the trunk lock, then the dismantling of these components is carried out in a separate order.

When you only need to replace the larva, this can be done in a few simple steps. Here you will need a screwdriver and a socket.

By unscrewing the bolts, we release the necessary part of the body.
Next, remove the retainer using a screwdriver. It is attached directly to the body of the larva itself.
It is recommended to remove it very carefully, while holding the spring.
Installation of a new element is carried out strictly according to the reverse manipulation algorithm.

If there is a need to replace the lock itself, the operation becomes a little more complicated due to the need for additional actions.

First, the door lock is unscrewed using a screwdriver. This is not difficult since the element is held in place with only two screws.
Now we pull the trunk lock outward, and it freely comes out of the landing niche.

As you can see, removing the trunk lock is not difficult.

How is the activator installed?

The only way to get inside the trunk of a Lada Kalina is this manipulation - turn the key and press the button. This action is not always associated with convenience. For example, in bad weather or when your hands are full, this is not easy to do. This circumstance prompts owners to consider purchasing and installing an activator. Installing this useful element is quite simple. Here you will need a self-tapping screw, which will secure the device we are considering. To check the functionality of the activator, you should connect it with the standard connector from the on-board network.

After the current supply to the activator is stopped, the door is locked with the first latch, but remains not completely closed. To get back inside the luggage compartment you will need to use the key.

Installing a push-button lock is not a very difficult task. To implement it, you will need to assemble a circuit, which requires wiring. Here you will need to “attract” the programmable channel present in the alarm.

You can connect the device using two options.

We connect the button with the positive output of the activator (12 V), bypassing the relay. The advantage of this scheme is the absence of unnecessary components and simple connection. As a negative aspect, it should be noted the need to lay additional wire lines.
The second method is more labor-intensive. Here you will need to use additional components (diodes). You also need to find the ground connection point. The main advantage is the need for a minimum number of wire lines.

Experts prefer the first method because it is simpler. For switching, you can use copper wire type PV-3, the cross-section of which is 1 mm2. Laying should be done on the left side along the thresholds. You can connect by means of a clamp and subsequent wrapping with electrical tape.

The control wire of the activator may be a standard red-pink cable. It is subject to commutation with the relay, followed by winding the contact and placing it under the BUS fixation frame. The entire list of manipulations is performed with the battery disconnected.

Electric drive: easy installation

The manipulation algorithm is very simple. Here you will need to make the rotary plate together with the rod yourself. The wiring is laid directly to the lock and connected to a special control unit. When the car is “disarmed”, the electric drive of the luggage lock is activated following the unlocking of the button responsible for opening the rear door of the Lada Kalina.

The whole essence of the action comes down to connecting the electric lock to two cable lines. You can buy the product at a specialized retail outlet. The end of the luggage compartment will need to be hidden in order to prevent the risk of moisture getting into it. If this is neglected, then with the penetration of water a short circuit will be observed in the designated area.

Much attention should be paid to the area near the door hinges, because broken wires are a common occurrence here. To prevent this, it is recommended to regularly monitor this section of the highway.

Before starting the procedure for installing the electric drive in a Lada Kalina car, you will need to remove the plastic trim. Here you need to be careful not to damage the specified protective element.

Preparation for dismantling

Our instructions will help you understand how to remove the rear door trim on Kalina and determine the further algorithm of actions. Before this, dismantling is carried out. Required::

slotted screwdriver;
awl;
flat screwdriver;
sharp knife.

The door of the Lada Kalina Cross and other sedans is held on by plastic fasteners, so dismantling is prohibited at sub-zero temperatures. If there is a need to remove the casing in winter, then this should be done in a heated room to eliminate the risk of breaking the connecting clips. For the front door you will need 8 pieces, and for the rear door 10. Preparing for dismantling step by step:

The handles are removed, the latches, which are designed to lock the door lock, are unscrewed.
The speakers are unscrewed using a Phillips screwdriver. To do this, you need to unscrew the four bolts and then disconnect the wires.
The blocker and acoustics are turned off. Sometimes the elements of the music system are attached to a metal frame.

After 5 years of operation, car fastenings become brittle, so it is better to purchase additional parts in advance.

How to install the activator

The only way for the viburnum to get into the trunk is to turn the key and press the button. Naturally, doing this is not always convenient. Weather, busy hands and other troubles contribute. At this stage, many car enthusiasts begin to think about the trunk activator. It is quite possible to do this, you just need to try a little.

The Kalina station wagon trunk lock activator is easy to install. It is enough to take a self-drilling screw and secure it on one side with it and on the other with a wire holder. To check the device, you need to connect it to the standard connector.

The only problem in all this work may be the back door being picked up at the wrong time. After the current stops supplying the activator, it closes with the first latch, but the trunk is not completely closed. In order to get into the so-called fifth door, you will have to use the key again.

A lock with a button is not difficult. But during work it is necessary to assemble the circuit and stretch the wires. In this case, one programmable alarm channel (additional) should be used.

There are two main connection options. First: the button goes to +12 on the activator, bypassing the relay. The advantage of this connection is its simplicity and the absence of unnecessary elements, the disadvantage is the need to run additional wires.

Installing the activator using the second method is more labor-intensive. You will have to use additional elements, namely diodes. In addition, there is a need to search for “mass”. The main advantage is the use of a minimum number of wires.

Many experts prefer the first option due to its simplicity. The wire can be copper PV-3 with a square cross-section. It must be pulled along the left side and thresholds. The switching can be crimping and electrical tape on top.

A standard pink-red wire is used to control the activator. It must be connected to the relay, wrapped and hidden under the BUS mounting frame. All operations are carried out with the negative battery terminal removed. This is how the electric trunk lock drive is mounted.

Removal from passenger door

Once the music system is removed, you can begin the main part of the repair. You need to remove the door trim on Kalina in the passenger seat in a certain sequence:

The decorative panel is removed. To do this, unscrew 8 clips and 2 screws. The inner handle is held on by two self-tapping screws.
An awl is used to pry up the edge of the plug for removal. There are two of them, so you need to remove both.
The opening mechanism is pulled back to remove the securing screw. After this, two screws are unscrewed from the inside of the handle. They are located opposite the cavity of the plastic pocket.
One edge of the panel is pryed off; you can use a screwdriver to do this. When it becomes possible to grab the edge, all that remains is to pull the element towards you.
The wires from the electric window lifter are disconnected, the block is removed.

To avoid scratching the panel with a screwdriver, wrap the tool in a soft cloth.

Tailgate trim - removal and installation

When removing the upholstery, there is a high probability of damage to the holders. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase spare holders (4 pcs., see “Door trim - removal and installation”).

Removal

1. We prepare the car for work.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws securing the inside door handle and remove the handle from the door.

3. Use pliers with narrow jaws to remove the two door trim holders.

4. We pull the upper edge of the upholstery away from the door, overcoming the resistance of the holders.

. and, moving the upholstery towards the glass, remove it from the door.

Installation

We install the upholstery in the reverse order, replacing the damaged holders.

Removing the trim from the driver's door

The algorithm for disassembling the driver's door structure is similar, but there are some subtleties of this process:

First, the plugs are removed from all fasteners. They are pryed off with a screwdriver.
The panel plastic will be easier to remove if you first unscrew the fragment for adjusting the mirror structures. Unlike the passenger door, the driver's door has one screw. It is located under the plug.
The opening mechanism is removed last.
If your car is equipped with electric mirrors with remote control, then to remove the rear view adjustment panel you need to unscrew the screw located at the bottom.

Removing the rear door trim

The rear door structures are secured with 10 plastic holders and 2 screws. The first fasteners hold the door panel, and the second fasteners hold the handles. Disassembly technique:

The handle of the mechanical window lifter is being removed. It is important to note that this element is held in place by a plastic half ring. It is carefully pryed up with an awl.
The plugs on the door handle are removed, then the fasteners are unscrewed.
The lower far corner of the panel is pulled back, and then the first piston is removed.
Hold the door card with your hand and remove the remaining clips.
The covering is changing.

There are differences between Kalina 1st and 2nd generation. In the first case, the opening handle lever is unscrewed, but in the second option this is not required, since it is screwed directly to the door.

Instructions for removing the cladding on Kalina

The first three operations are performed the same way for all Lada Kalina doors. The exception is the trunk hatches of hatchback and station wagon cars, where the disassembly procedure is much simpler. Here's what to do:

By hand, unscrew and pull out the cap of the latch designed to lock the door lock from the inside.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws holding the music system speaker.
Remove the speaker and disconnect the wires from it.

Advice. The acoustics can be attached either to the door card itself or to the metal door frame. If, after removing the speaker, you observe the first option, then during assembly it is better to redo the fasteners by drilling holes for self-tapping screws. The acoustics should be mounted to the door, not to the upholstery.

The further procedure of work differs depending on the location of the door that you are disassembling.

Front passenger door

Here the decorative panel is held on by 8 clips, 2 screws securing the internal handle and two self-tapping screws located under the plastic pocket. The algorithm for dismantling it is as follows:

Using an awl, carefully pry the edge of the plastic plug hiding the screw in the door handle and remove it. Remove the second screw cover in the same way.
Remove both handle screws.
Pull the door opening handle towards you, unscrew the fastening screw and remove the lever. After which you will be able to remove the entire handle.
Unscrew the 2 screws at the bottom of the door card, under the plastic pocket.
Take a flat head screwdriver and pry the top right corner of the trim panel to disengage the first tab. Grab the casing with your fingers and release the remaining pistons manually.
After separating the panel from the door, disconnect the wires coming from the power window button. To do this, pry the connector tab with a screwdriver and pull the block out of the button block. Dismantling of the cladding has been completed.

Advice. When prying up the edge of the door card with a flat-head screwdriver, you should place a rag under it so as not to scratch the paintwork on the inside.

Nuances of disassembling the driver's door

On this side, the decorative panel is removed in the same order as on the passenger side. But due to small differences in the design, it is necessary to take into account the following nuances:

To make the trim easier to remove, you need to remove the plastic panel covering the rear-view mirror adjustment lever;
the first screw for securing the armrest is located under the plug, and the second is in the recess of the handle;
the door opening handle is located on top of the armrest and is removed after unscrewing the fastening screw.

The panel on the rear view mirror adjustment is removed using a flat screwdriver, which is used to pry it off from below. On vehicles equipped with electrically controlled mirrors, there is no adjustment lever, and instead there is a plug on the panel.

Reference. Some drivers unknowingly try to pick out this plug to disconnect the panel. The action is useless, since the element is easily removed by hand, but unsuccessful attempts leave unsightly scratches on it.

Rear door trim

Here the upholstery is pressed to the door by 10 plastic clips and 2 screws securing the handle. The disassembly technology is as follows:

The first step is to remove the mechanical window lifter handle. Use an awl to pry up the plastic half-ring that secures the lever to the axle. Pull it out and remove the handle.
Pull out the 2 plastic plugs on the door handle and remove the fastening screws. After this, the element will be easily removed.
Using a flat-head screwdriver, pull out the lower far corner of the decorative panel and snap out the first piston.
Grab the door card with your hand and remove it, releasing the remaining clips along the contour. The casing has been successfully dismantled.

Note

Please note that the opening handle lever on Kalina 1 will have to be unscrewed and removed, but on Kalina 2 there is no need to remove it, since it is screwed directly to the door and is in no way connected to the decorative panel

Otherwise, the upholstery on the doors of the second generation Lada Kalina car is removed in the same way, there are no differences.

How to disassemble the trunk lid on a hatchback and station wagon

To unscrew the fasteners on a station wagon or hatchback, remove the trim and disassemble the luggage compartment lid, you will need a standard set of tools. The rear hatch is held in place by 4 clips, 2 retainers and a metal tab with two brackets. Step-by-step algorithm of actions:

The connectors for the power window buttons are disconnected.
To remove the handle, two latches are unscrewed. They must first be unlocked.
The latches are removed. To do this, the panel is pulled along the entire contour.
After removing the staples, the trim around the locking mechanism is pulled out.
The panel is detached from the glass side. This action is performed along the entire perimeter, moving towards the castle.

If you follow the instructions, the process of dismantling the upholstery takes no more than ten minutes. To return the door card to its place, you need to fix the clips, install the handles, and secure the plastic elements. At the end, the connectors are connected.

How to change a Kalina trunk lock

To replace the trunk lock of Kalina, you need to arm yourself with some materials. You can carry out the work yourself, doing everything according to a certain algorithm. Below you will find detailed information about the replacement.

How to remove the lock and replace the cylinder

To gain access to the trunk lock of the Kalina sedan, it is necessary to dismantle the internal plastic trim. It is held on by two bolts, which makes it easy to remove. They are located in the places where the handle is installed, in the so-called latching pistons. You can pry them off using an ordinary screwdriver.

The design of the trunk lock of the Kalina hatchback consists of two parts. This is the larva and the mechanism itself responsible for blocking the door. Elements must be disconnected individually. Below you will find information about such deletion.

If you need to replace the larva, everything can be done in a couple of movements. All you need is a deep socket and a flathead screwdriver. Then you should unscrew the bolts and release the desired part of the housing. When the work is done, you need to use a plastic screwdriver to remove the clamp, which is attached to the body of the larva. Next, it is carefully removed, holding the spring. Then the replacement is made, but in the reverse order.

Replacing a trunk lock or disassembling the entire mechanism requires a lot of effort. You need to unscrew the door lock using a screwdriver. There are only two bolts, so the job is quick. You can remove the mechanism using a Phillips screwdriver. When everything is done, just pull the lock and it will come out easily.

To summarize, it is necessary to note what tools are needed for the job. These include:

plastic screwdriver;
deep head;
Phillips screwdriver.

The work is not at all difficult, the main thing is to purchase an electric trunk lock and perform all the steps described.

How to install the activator

We remove the trim on the doors of the Lada Kalina - what is the complexity of the process?

The car door trim, officially called the door panel, is most often removed to access the window lift mechanism for repair or lubrication. Much less often, this operation is carried out to install speakers, install noise and vibration insulation, replace facing panels or perform body work. But in any case, sooner or later, almost every car owner has to dismantle the door trim. At the same time, many of them, without resorting to the services of a service station, do it themselves, since this operation is quite simple and can be done by most car enthusiasts.

Dismantling the rear and other door trim on the Lada Kalina

When removing the trim, the division into front and rear doors is not accidental. Although at first the process is identical for them, then some differences begin to appear.

What tools will you need?

To unscrew the fasteners and remove the door trim, simple tools are required in the form of:

Phillips screwdriver;
flat and long screwdriver;
sharp awl.

Step-by-step description of the process

The first three stages are similar for both front and rear doors:

Use your fingers to unscrew and remove the latch that locks the door lock from the inside.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, you need to unscrew the 4 screws that secure the audio speaker.
Then it should be removed and the wires disconnected from it.

To dismantle the trim on the front right door, it is necessary to free the decorative panel from 8 clips, 2 mounting screws holding the inner handle, and 2 screws located under the plastic pocket. Then follows:

Using an awl, pry off the plastic plug under which there is a screw in the door handle. In a similar way, remove the second plug and unscrew both screws (3).
Pull the handle that opens the doors towards you, then unscrew the fastening screw, remove the lever and then the entire handle.
Under the plastic pocket at the bottom of the door, unscrew the 2 screws (2).
Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry the lower right part of the decorative panel (5) to disengage the first latch. Holding the panel in your hand, use your other hand to release the remaining latches.
Separating the panel from the door, disconnect the wiring connecting the electric lift button and its mechanism. To do this, use a screwdriver to pry up the detachable tongue and remove the block from the button block.

The decorative panel from the driver's door is removed in the same way as from the passenger door. However, there are some minor differences:

To facilitate removal of the trim, it is necessary to remove the plastic panel that covers the rear view mirror adjustment lever.

Removing the trim from the rear doors, which is secured with 10 plastic clips and 2 mounting screws, proceeds as follows:

First of all, the handle of the mechanical window lifter (7) is dismantled, for which the plastic half-ring (5) is pryed off with an awl, which fixes the lever on the axis. After removing the half ring, the handle can be easily removed.
2 plastic plugs are removed from the door handle (3) and the fastening screws (1) are unscrewed.
Using a flat-head screwdriver, the lower far part of the decorative panel is pulled out, after which the first latch is snapped out.
Then the remaining clips are released from the panel supported by one hand with the other.

And in order to remove the door card from the trunk lid of the Lada Kalina on a station wagon and hatchback, which is held on by 4 clips, 2 special clamps, 2 fastening screws on the handle and 2 brackets hooked onto a metal protrusion, you need to:

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws and disconnect the handle.
From the glass side, insert a flat-head screwdriver under the panel and unlock the lock.
Use your fingers to disengage the clips, pulling the panel around the perimeter.
Remove the trim, releasing the staples near the luggage lock last.
It should be taken into account that the panel is detached from the glass side, since if this is done from the lock side, the clips can be damaged.

Electric drive: easy installation option

An important attribute is the trunk hinges. Wires are often broken in this place, so their condition must be carefully monitored.

Before installing the electric drive, the trunk lid trim is removed. The main thing is not to damage it during this process. It is recommended to choose a lock that will not need to be modified during operation.

An important step in the installation process is wiring; you can use those wires that are standardly suitable for the fifth door of the car.

It is advisable to choose an option that does not require drilling additional holes. The procedure is to connect the wires according to the diagram

Important: you can use the wire that goes to the trunk light

Installing an electric drive is not difficult, but for the first time it is a labor-intensive process. If difficulties arise, you can seek help from a service station.

Advice from car enthusiasts and recommendations from experts

Removing the door card, being a popular operation, fits into optimal action algorithms based on the experience of numerous car enthusiasts and auto repair specialists. At the same time, in addition to general recommendations, advice is also useful that takes into account the specific features of removing door trim related to climatic conditions, the age of the car and similar variations:

In cars whose age has exceeded five years, the plastic retainers dry out and become brittle. Therefore, when separating the trim from the door, some of the clips inevitably break. Hence the advice that before this operation, take care of purchasing a certain number of new latches, based on the fact that there are almost 40 of them on the front and rear doors.
In regions with low winter temperatures, it is extremely undesirable to dismantle upholstery in the cold, since the plastic of the fasteners under its influence becomes brittle and therefore easily destroyed. It is better to carry out this operation in a heated garage.
In summer there are no temperature restrictions, however, in windy weather it is not recommended to remove the door trim, since an open interior can cause a lot of dust.
Although the speakers are attached to both the door trim and the metal part of the door, experts advise that when replacing the trim in place, if the acoustic devices were previously attached to the door frame, attach them to the door metal. Here you must adhere to the following rule: the speakers should be mounted on the door itself, and not on its trim.
When prying up the door trim with a flat screwdriver, be sure to place soft material under it so as not to damage the paint surface on the metal.
It is recommended to combine the removal of the door trim with the subsequent installation of noise and vibration insulation, after which the car acquires more comfortable qualities for passengers and the driver.

Video: the process of dismantling the door trim on the Lada Kalina

On average, dismantling a car door trim takes about 10 minutes. However, the simplicity of this operation is accompanied by the need to be careful in its implementation. Haste in movements and carelessness can provoke not only the deterioration of the latches, which is quite easily compensated for, but also more dangerous scratches on the plastic facing panels or on the paintwork of the metal doors. With due care and precision, removing the door trim on the Lada Kalina is possible even for not very experienced motorists.

Repair of the trunk lock of Lada Kalina Hatchback

A reliable way to repair the Kalina trunk lock

Hatchback and Station Wagon.

The trunk door lock of the Lada Kalina Hatchback and Station Wagon is a rather capricious unit that can seriously spoil the blood of its owners.

As soon as you put a large load in the trunk that puts pressure on the lid, for example a couple of bags of potatoes, and drive a dozen kilometers on a bumpy road, it stops opening.

If, after pressing the button, the mechanism does not return back, then you will have to open it from the interior by pressing the latch with a screwdriver. The plate on the lock body has disengaged and the thrust stroke has sharply decreased, which does not allow the force to be transferred to the latch.

The design of the drive is puzzling. Even if the developers were faced with the task of minimizing the cost and high manufacturability of the assembly, this is not an excuse.

Any component of the car must work out its service life without failures. The plastic insert in the pressure unit is fixed by bending the latch on the lock body.

The lug is a few millimeters in size and easily breaks after several disassemblies necessary to clean the rotating mechanism.

The new case is sold only assembled; you most likely will not be able to buy the sleeve separately. Moreover, such a solution to the problem will not ensure durability. There are descriptions online of repairing a unit using a self-tapping screw screwed into a hole drilled in the eye.

That's exactly what I did, after having to open it from the inside with a screwdriver a couple of times. As it turned out, this method is too short-lived. The ear broke very quickly.

Trunk lock in Lada Kalina - do-it-yourself adjustment and replacement of the part

Repairing or replacing them is a simple process, but it is important to do it on time

1 Adjusting the trunk and hood locks of the Lada with your own hands

Quite often on the streets of our country you can see an absurd picture: a brand new Lada hatchback with the trunk or hood slightly open is moving along the roadway. Some may think that the driver has clearly overdone the luggage dimensions. However, the reason is much more banal - the lid simply does not close even when the trunk is empty. This defect is familiar to almost all Kalina drivers, whether they are driving a sedan, hatchback or station wagon. The inability to completely close the trunk or hood lid is a consequence of the following factors:

manufacturing defects;
the car was left in the cold for a long time, because of which the trunk or hood lock cylinder simply could not withstand the icing and cracked;
the owner of the hatchback slammed the trunk or hood hard several times and the cylinder crumbled inside the lock;