How to independently remove and disassemble side mirrors on Lada Vesta and X-Ray

DIY car repair and maintenance

The outside rear view mirror on the Lada Kalina is designed and dismantled very simply and conveniently, like everything on this model of a domestic car (in my opinion, the best in terms of price-quality ratio).
This particular mirror is suitable for both Tens and Priora. As we can see in the photo above, the mirror mounting principle is the same as on other Ladas, with one small difference. The side mirror is attached to three self-tapping screws using a shaped screwdriver (see photo above).

The side mirror itself (in this case, simple, without a turn signal repeater, with manual adjustment) consists of two parts. The main part (the mirror itself) and the protective cover. Connect these parts carefully and accurately by aligning the grooves on the mirror and the inserts on the lid and press it. It should click into place.

Next, lean the mirror on the outside of the door so that all three guides and the cable connection fall into place (photo above). Then, screw in and tighten the three screws. Make sure that the mirror on the outside of the door is level and properly positioned.

And now, that same “one small difference” - instead of the Zhiguli plastic nut that we screw onto the connection of the control cables, here it is attached to the same Zhiguli corkscrew, which on the classics secures the door lock cylinder. And finally, put on the plastic panel so that the adjustment lever fits into the rubber frame, lean the panel against the two guides in the corresponding holes and press it.

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Have you decided to install heated mirrors or paint their trims in body color? The first step is to disassemble the side mirror. The principle of disassembling the mirrors of Lada Granta, Lada Kalina 2 and Lada Priora is the same and can be done in several ways.

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Choosing a mirror in Kalina

Kalina mirror often requires replacement. This is justified by the difficulties of the first years of driving and the desire to install a more beautiful part. Replacing a side mirror is not a complicated process; It is important to be careful and follow a specific method.

How to make a worthy choice?

Exterior mirrors are one of the most important and important parts of a car. Without them, it is impossible to look at the situation and move along a busy highway. Side view mirrors often require replacement, which is explained by their greatest “trauma” while driving. Before starting work, you need to choose a balanced version of the mirror part. This could be a similar or more sophisticated mirror in Kalina. If you're having trouble choosing, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the basic setup mechanisms.

There are the following types of mirrors:

Ease of use depends on the choice of mechanism. mirror element is the most common type. Almost all modern cars do not do this.

The lever control is based on a joystick or lever located inside the cab and is pulled to the side by a narrow cable.

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The electronic mirror element is a modern mechanism. It is found in new cars equipped with many additional features. Its implementation is comfort and safety.

Main advantages of the electronic mechanism:

• increased appearance;
• anti-glare coating;
• heating;
• Built-in double turn signal.

Repair of side mirrors Lada Kalina

How to remove

and disassemble
the side mirror
on the Lada
Kalina
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Disassembling the mirror

Disassembly example

Repair of side mirrors Lada Kalina

How to remove and disassemble a side mirror

by car Lada
Kalina
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Replacing the mirror element on the exterior rear view mirror of Kalinas, Grants and Prioras

Video review on how to independently replace the mirror element on the outside rear view mirror of such cars…

There are several ways to disassemble a car mirror.

First way

Using a curved object or a screwdriver, unclip the mirror by gently pressing it from the inside. Trying to pry the mirror off from the edge may damage it. Some car enthusiasts use a wide variety of objects to remove the mirror element. It could even be all kinds of kitchen spatulas. Some wrap the edge of the spatula with electrical tape so as not to damage, or rather, scratch the mirror surface. Others use one hard spatula to fix the gap, and a second softer one to thread it into the resulting gap.

Second way

In order to remove the mirror element, you should sharply hit the body with a soft object - it can be anything. In order to disconnect the mirror housing itself from the triangular mount, you need to remove the spring, unscrew the adjusting rod and remove the pin. Assembly and installation of the mirror is usually carried out in the reverse order.

Detailed and universal method

Universal method

Inside the car, you need to unclip the plastic cover that covers the mirror mounting screws. After removing the cover, unscrew the three screws that hold the mirror in place and remove it. After this, you need to carefully remove the rubber gaskets -

If the rubber gaskets are damaged, it will be very difficult to buy new ones; they are rarely sold separately.

Now you need to unscrew the two screws securing the mirror adjustment joystick. Disassembling the joysticks themselves is a simple procedure; you just need to carefully remember the position of the cables and the color, since different colors are responsible for their adjustment. Next, you need to remove the three screws that are located on the lower plastic corner - it is most susceptible to damage during vehicle operation. After that you need to remove it too. How to remove the mirror element has already been described above. After removing the mirror element, you need to unscrew the four screws and remove everything else.

How to make a worthy choice?

Exterior mirrors are one of the most popular and essential parts of a car. Without them, it is impossible to monitor the situation and move along a busy highway. Side-view mirrors often require replacement, due to their high “trauma” during movement.

Before work, you need to choose the best option for the mirror part. This could be a similar or more advanced mirror for Kalina. If difficulties arise when choosing, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic adjustment mechanisms.

The following types of mirrors are distinguished:

Ease of use depends on the choice of mechanism. The hinge type mirror element is the simplest. Many modern cars do not have it.

Lever control is based on a joystick or lever, which is located inside the cabin, and it is connected to the side part using a thin cable.

The electric mirror element is a modern mechanism. It is found in new cars and is equipped with a lot of additional features. Its use means comfort and safety.

Main advantages of the electric mechanism:

• increased visibility;
• anti-glare coating;
• heating;
• built-in turn signal backup.

Heated mirrors are modern developments that simplify the life of every motorist. Increased visibility allows you to better navigate city roads. This option reduces the likelihood of an accident by increasing the chances of noticing a dangerous moment. Finally, the clarity and appearance of this item is much better than the stock part.

The anti-reflective coating on the mirror on the viburnum allows you to reflect the sun and bright lights. The anti-dazzle effect maintains good visibility while driving.

Heated mirrors are a convenient option. Thanks to it, there is no need to scrape snow and ice from the glass. This is a very nice and convenient addition. Finally, a built-in signal repeater. This element of the Lada Kalina mirror allows you to notify all road users about upcoming maneuvers. This makes driving easier and safer.

When choosing the optimal mirror element for the Lada Kalina, you must take into account personal preferences. Naturally, we should not forget about convenience and safety.

How to make a worthy choice?

Exterior mirrors are one of the most popular and essential parts of a car. Without them, it is impossible to monitor the situation and move along a busy highway. Side-view mirrors often require replacement, due to their high “trauma” during movement.

Before work, you need to choose the best option for the mirror part. This could be a similar or more advanced mirror for Kalina. If difficulties arise when choosing, you need to familiarize yourself with the basic adjustment mechanisms.

The following types of mirrors are distinguished:

Ease of use depends on the choice of mechanism. The hinge type mirror element is the simplest. Many modern cars do not have it.

Lever control is based on a joystick or lever, which is located inside the cabin, and it is connected to the side part using a thin cable.

The electric mirror element is a modern mechanism. It is found in new cars and is equipped with a lot of additional features. Its use means comfort and safety.

Main advantages of the electric mechanism:

• increased visibility;
• anti-glare coating;
• heating;
• built-in turn signal backup.

Heated mirrors are modern developments that simplify the life of every motorist. Increased visibility allows you to better navigate city roads. This option reduces the likelihood of an accident by increasing the chances of noticing a dangerous moment. Finally, the clarity and appearance of this item is much better than the stock part.

The anti-reflective coating on the mirror on the viburnum allows you to reflect the sun and bright lights. The anti-dazzle effect maintains good visibility while driving.

Heated mirrors are a convenient option. Thanks to it, there is no need to scrape snow and ice from the glass. This is a very nice and convenient addition. Finally, a built-in signal repeater. This element of the Lada Kalina mirror allows you to notify all road users about upcoming maneuvers. This makes driving easier and safer.

When choosing the optimal mirror element for the Lada Kalina, you must take into account personal preferences. Naturally, we should not forget about convenience and safety.

Video review of replacing the mirror element on the Lada Kalina

The video is embedded from my YouTube channel.

And below everything will be shown with photo instructions.

The first step is to turn the mirror element with your hands to its extreme position in order to obtain maximum clearance. This is clearly shown in the photo below.

And through the resulting gap, using a screwdriver or fingers, you need to release the element from the latches.

In general, if you stick your fingers in, you can easily bend the latches one at a time, and by turning the mirror with the other side, free yourself from the latches in a circle.

We completely remove the element, since after detaching it from the clamps, nothing else secures it.

In the photo above you can clearly see everything that is used to attach the mirror element to Kalina! The new one is seated in place by hand, without any extra effort, evenly pressing the element in the center so that it sits until it clicks! The main thing is that these are not clicks from a broken mirror