How to perform body repairs on a VAZ 2107 yourself

One of the most common types of body work that owners of the “Seven” have to deal with is replacing the front wing of a VAZ 2107.

The reasons for wing failure are simple:

• The appearance of traces of corrosion, even through holes. Despite the fairly high-quality metal and anti-corrosion treatment used in the manufacture of the car, dirt, moisture and, in particular, chemicals that are sprinkled on roads in winter cause the destruction of the paintwork and steel of the wing.
• Damage to a part due to an accident. It is worth replacing the wing only if the degree of its damage does not allow it to be straightened. Otherwise, it is better to restore and paint the old wing than to waste time and effort replacing the part.

Purchasing a new VAZ 2107 wing in a store is not a problem, but you should pay attention to the geometric parameters of the part. Sometimes there are body parts on the market that do not meet factory standards. It is quite difficult to perfectly install such wings in place. It is better to choose a high-quality part that does not require additional straightening or bending in accordance with the seat. You can do the work of replacing the wings yourself. You just need to have a few plumbing tools, a drill, a grinder and a semi-automatic welding machine adapted for welding in a carbon dioxide environment.

In what cases are body parts replaced?

There are two common reasons for the failure of any body part:

1. Over time, traces of corrosion appear, which develop into through holes. The automaker tries to use only high-quality metal. Additionally, the body undergoes anti-corrosion treatment. However, constant exposure to moisture, dirt, and chemicals takes its toll. The paintwork and steel gradually deteriorate.
2. Unfortunately, sometimes people get into accidents. Even a minor accident inevitably leads to damage to body parts. The front fenders on VAZs are especially at risk. Sometimes they can be straightened. But in some cases it is much cheaper and easier to supply a new part.

To carry out the replacement in your own garage, you need to have a drill, a welding machine for a carbon dioxide environment and a grinder.

Removing the old wing on a VAZ

First you need to make sure that you have all the necessary tools:

• spanners;
• impact screwdriver;
• Bulgarian;
• drill;
• hammer;
• chisel.

Before dismantling, you need to temporarily remove parts that may interfere with operation:

• front door;
• hood;
• wheel under the wing;
• bumper;
• block headlight.

Generally, the mounting screws are fairly tight, so it will be easier to remove them with an impact driver. First you need to spray the threads with WD-40 and let it sit for a few minutes.

The remaining elements unscrew more easily.

The wings themselves are attached to the body by welding. To remove them you will have to use a sander.

Before you begin the cutting process, we recommend sealing the door opening with polyethylene or tape. This will protect the interior from large amounts of metal dust and sawdust getting into it. It's also a good idea to cover your windshield to protect it from hot sparks and abrasives.

Dismantling is carried out in four stages:

1. Cut or chop off any weld points that secure the fender to the drain channel.
2. Back off two to three millimeters and cut off the connection near the headlamp.
3. About five millimeters from the bend line, cut off the connection to the side post.
4. Using a grinder, remove the remaining parts of the wing and clean the landing areas.

After dismantling, you need to make sure that the body cavities are thoroughly cleaned and washed. If there are pockets of corrosion, prime and clean them. Treat them with zinc chromate primer and also apply Movil. This will protect the new wing from the appearance of new foci of corrosion.

How to install a new wing on a VAZ

To install the wing, you need to know how to work with a welding machine. Gas or semi-automatic welding is suitable. It is better, of course, to use the second option. This will prevent the use of explosive gas containers.

Before installing the new wing, replace all other previously removed body elements: bumper, headlight, door and hood. This is done temporarily to fit the new wing and set the gaps.

Now you can get started:

• align the part, observing the gaps with other body parts;
• secure it with clamps;
• dismantle the previously installed body elements again;
• temporarily weld the wing in several places so that it does not move with the clamps removed;
• make sure that the part is installed correctly;
• finally secure it in place using spot welding.

After the work has been completed, finally install the removed body elements, clean the welded areas, prime them and paint them.

How to replace the front wing of a VAZ-2107

The reason for this is traces of corrosion or even through holes that have appeared over time, despite the fact that fairly high-quality metal was used during the production of the machine.
And those who purchased a VAZ-2107 car much later, and it was produced until 2012 at the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, could encounter such a problem as an accident. It is worth understanding that it is possible to resolve the issue of replacing the front fenders for such a car without even contacting expensive special service services. To do this, you need to be aware of at least the basic concepts of the work of a straightening welder. Even though this is a rather complicated procedure, you can still do it yourself.

Preparing the car to replace the front wing

To carry out all the necessary procedures you will need the following tools:

• drill or so-called hole punch;
• Grinder;
• spanners;
• impact screwdriver, etc.

To remove a damaged car part, namely the fender, you must first remove several other parts. The first thing you need to do is remove the front door.

This can be done using an impact screwdriver, as it is screwed on with Phillips screws.

Next, the hood, wheel, headlight, and front bumper are dismantled, regardless of whether the right or left fender is being replaced. It is advisable to seal the doorway to prevent dust from entering the interior. This way you will avoid unnecessary expenses on dry cleaning services. When operating the grinding machine, it is necessary to cover the windshield from abrasive particles.

After all the dismantling and preparation of the site for installation of the new wing has been carried out, you can begin to directly replace the part.

Description of self-replacement of the front wing of a VAZ-2107

A drill or hole punch is used to make holes in a new car part so that it can later be welded to the body. Considering that the work is performed by a non-professional in a garage, and it is not possible to use resistance welding, it is better to use a semi-automatic machine. In this brand of car, the front fenders are welded, not screwed, so welding cannot be done without.

Using a grinding machine equipped with a special wheel, you need to clean the places where the welding took place. After this, you should install the door and hood, and return the headlight unit to its place. In order to align the replaced wing, it is necessary to adjust the gaps. Such events are carried out using a clamp. This will help secure the unwelded part and ensure that it is aligned correctly.

Then, using a semi-automatic machine, it is necessary to weld a new wing of the VAZ-2107 car. After all the holes are fixed, they need to be sanded with a grinding wheel.

At the very last stage, painting work is carried out. First you need to prepare the surface. The new wing is available in black and is coated with a preservative, which must be removed before painting. It is better to perform these works manually, without using grinding machines, as the surface can be damaged, which will subsequently entail additional processing, the purchase of materials and painting work.

Characteristics of the VAZ 2107 body

The body of the VAZ 2107 not only has contours similar to all classic VAZ models, but also a number of characteristic features.

Body dimensions

The VAZ 2107 body has the following dimensions:

• length - 412.6 cm;
• width - 162.0 cm;
• height - 143.5 cm.

The body of the VAZ 2107 has dimensions of 412.6x162.0x143.5 cm

Body weight

There is a distinction between the mass of a clean body and the mass of a body with equipment and passengers. These parameters for the VAZ 2107 are:

• clean body weight - 287 kg;
• curb weight (with all equipment and materials) - 1030 kg;
• total weight (with all equipment, materials and passengers) - 1430 kg.

Body number location

The body of any car has its own number. The VAZ 2107 body data plate is located under the hood on the bottom shelf of the air intake box.

The plate with the VAZ 2107 body number is located under the hood on the bottom shelf of the air intake box

The same plate contains information about the engine model, body weight and vehicle equipment, and the VIN code is stamped next to the plate.

Basic and additional body elements

There are main and additional body elements. The main elements include:

• front part (front);
• rear part (rear);
• wings;
• roof;
• hood.

Additional elements of the VAZ 2107 body include mirrors, linings (moldings) and some other parts. They are all made of plastic, not metal.

Mirrors

The mirrors are designed to provide the driver with complete control over the road situation. They are often damaged because they extend beyond the dimensions of the body and, if driven carelessly, can hit various obstacles.

My bitter experience of driving for the first time, when I was 17 years old, was connected precisely with mirrors. How many times did I interrupt them when I tried to move in or out of the garage? Gradually I learned to drive carefully. The side mirrors remained intact, even when parking in reverse between two closely parked cars.

The side mirrors of the VAZ 2107 are mounted on a rubber gasket and fixed to the door pillar with screws. By modern standards, the standard mirrors of the 7 are not distinguished by a successful design. Therefore, they are often modified to improve appearance, increase functionality and increase viewing angles. Part of the space around the VAZ 2107 (the so-called dead zone) remains invisible to the driver. To minimize this area, spherical elements are additionally installed on the mirrors, significantly expanding the view.

The side mirror of the VAZ 2107 is attached via a rubber gasket to the door pillar of the car

Residents of the northern regions often tune heated mirrors. To install the system, a self-adhesive heating film is used. It is freely available. You can install it yourself, just arm yourself with a screwdriver, a ruler, wires and masking tape.

Moldings

Plastic door sill covers are called moldings. VAZ 2107 owners usually install them themselves. This is quite easy to do - no special skills or special tools are required. Moldings perform exclusively decorative functions. Some craftsmen make them with their own hands, constructing something like a body kit. However, it is much easier to pick up ready-made overlays in the store or leave standard decorative inserts.

Moldings must meet a number of requirements.

1. Moldings should not be made of very hard material such as fiberglass. Otherwise they may crack.
2. The material of the moldings must withstand temperature changes and be inert to the effects of chemicals that are sprinkled on roads in winter.
3. It is advisable to purchase moldings from a reputable manufacturer.
4. There should be no gaps between the molding and the threshold, otherwise the thresholds may corrode.

The ideal option is moldings made from impact-resistant synthetic resin.

Door sills on a car are called moldings

Photo gallery: VAZ 2107 in a new body

VAZ 2107 at the exhibition

VAZ 2107 was a fairly popular car at one time

The new body of the VAZ 2107 significantly distinguishes it from its predecessors

The body of the VAZ 2107 is quite strong and durable

In my opinion, the VAZ 2107 is one of the best models of the domestic automobile industry, along with the VAZ 2106. Proof of this is the widespread use of the car these days, when more than 6 years have passed since the last release of the “Seven”. The highlight of this sedan is its durable, hard-to-kill body, although it is not galvanized.

Replacing the front fender

Before you begin removing the damaged fender, remove the bumper, front door, hood, and antenna (if equipped) from the vehicle. Next, remove the headlight, side turn signal, and trim from the front of the car. Visually identify the spots of spot welding - they are in the front part where the headlight was attached, on the gutter near the engine compartment and in the place where the door is hung. Take a drill and drill out the resistance welding points. Now you need a well-sharpened chisel. They need to cut off the joints with the front, the bottom of the sidewall and its A-pillar. After this, you can remove the wing and, using a grinder and the same chisel, knock off the remains of the old damaged body element.

At the next stage, sand the attachment points (you can use a grinder with a Velcro circle). After this, you can hang the hood, door and install a new wing; it must be adjusted so that there are no gaps. Next, secure the new body element, for example with a clamp, and weld it temporarily first. Remove the clamp, make sure that all gaps are maintained and thoroughly weld the new wing.

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In case of significant deformation, ruptures, as well as in cases of through pitting corrosion, the front fenders must be replaced. In case of minor damage (small dents, scratches, etc.), the damaged areas are corrected directly on the car with mandatory subsequent priming and painting.

Front fender replacement operations must be performed in the following order.

1. Remove the front bumper, hood, antenna, front door and lighting fixtures.

2. Cut off (Fig. 1) the connections of the wing with the front panel (III) and the headlight casing (II) with a sharpened chisel or with any mechanized tool (vibrating shears, grinding machine, etc.), stepping back from the connection line by 2— 3 mm; connecting the wing to the front pillar of the side of the body frame (II), retreating 2-3 mm from the bend line of the vertical amplifier;

3. Drill out the metal at the resistance welding points connecting the gutter to the mudguard (I) and detach the wing together with the gutter from the mudguard panel and the wind window frame. By bending the wing, as shown in pos. III, cut it down horizontally at the junction with the lower part of the front side panel.

4. Remove the remaining strips of metal using end cutters and a thin, sharp chisel. Straighten the deformed edges of the front panels, mudguard and front pillar along the seats and clean them with a grinding machine.

Rear fender replacement

To begin with, remove the trim in the luggage compartment, and the rear seats in the passenger compartment. For safety reasons, it is recommended to remove the gas tank (even if you are replacing the left fender). Take a grinder and cut off the wing, departing about 1 cm from the factory seam. Using powerful pliers, twist the remaining metal into a strip and remove it. Inspect the inner arch and, if necessary, repair it (boil it), then prime it. Next, attach the fender, secure it with clamps and align it so that there are equal gaps between it and the trunk lid and rear door. If everything is fine, then you can weld it (preferably spot welding).

Please pay attention!

When replacing, it is also important to pay attention to the fact that “remake” body parts today are not produced of very high quality. Both the thickness and density of the metal fail (it easily succumbs to rust and dents). Therefore, if it is possible to restore the “original” wing, feel free to do such repairs - it will cost less.

Necessary tool

• Grinder, self-tapping screws, screwdriver;
• Drill for drilling holes for spot welding;
• The welding itself (it’s better to use a non-bulky semi-automatic machine. See the article “Which semi-automatic welding machine to choose for car repair”);
• Every little thing for fitting parts, puttying, sanding.

• We also recommend that before removing the old part, measure (at least visually) the gaps between all parts. This is done so that the new wing, subsequently, clearly “falls into place”;
• Before changing the rear wing on a classic, it is necessary to do some preparatory work to make the work process as convenient as possible. First, remove the trunk trim. Inside the car, remove the rear seats. For safety, we also recommend removing the gas tank, even if the left one is being changed! You can also remove the door, but some people simply open it wide open. The trunk lid, especially if you are afraid of scratches and damage, must also be removed.

How to change the wing on a VAZ 2107

The VAZ 2107 brand car is known not only in Russia, but also in neighboring countries. Its production began in the 80s, and production was closed in 2012. A lot of time has passed, but the car continues to be popular. Over time, it is possible that you will get into an accident or cause corrosion to appear. Usually the front fenders are the first to suffer. If any of these troubles happen, then repairing or replacing the damaged front wing on a VAZ 2107 will help maintain its appearance.

Features of replacing the front or rear wing in a VAZ 2107

Production of the VAZ 2107 ended in 2012, but even today this brand remains one of the most used in the VAZ line, along with 2106 and 2109. Drivers consider a durable, hard-to-kill body to be a feature of the 2107 configuration, the elements of which, although not coated with zinc, show high performance characteristics.

Replacing a VAZ 2107 wing is a type of repair that every Zhiguli owner has to deal with sooner or later. The market offers a complete catalog of body parts for the entire VAZ line, so choosing an original part from official manufacturers is not difficult.

Preparing the car for front wing replacement

Before deciding to replace the front fenders, you should make sure that such actions are necessary. If the damage is minor, the part can be straightened. It will cost much less than buying a new wing. If the wing has significant damage, then it is better to replace it.

To replace the front fender yourself, you need to prepare the following tools:

1. Drill for drilling holes.
2. Angle grinder - grinder.
3. A set of wrenches for removing the old and installing a new part.
4. Impact screwdriver.

If you plan to replace a part, the first step is to replace the damaged device. This can only be done after dismantling the front door and headlights. To remove the door, you will need to use an impact screwdriver. To remove the front fender, you will also need to remove the front headlight unit on the right or left side, depending on the part being removed. You will also need to remove the wheel, fender liner and front bumper, after which you can begin dismantling and installing a new front wing on the VAZ 2107.

Replacing the front fender - when necessary

When is it necessary to replace the part in question? If you love your car and try to take care of it, then the first sign of corrosion will greatly upset you. However, in this case, you should not remove the part and replace it with a new one. Replacing the front wing on a VAZ 2107 is carried out for a number of the following reasons:

• Corrosion marks in the form of through holes. In this case, you can use soil substances and do without welding, but such repairs will not last long. The best option to prevent further damage to the part by corrosion is to replace it. You can use a repair insert or overlay, but to do this you need to cut out the rotten part and weld the metal overlay. This method is labor-intensive and requires the use of paints and varnishes.
• The part was damaged if the car was involved in an accident. Often it is the front wings that are affected. If the straightening specialist says that the wings cannot be repaired, then it is better to replace them.

To make a replacement, you will need to buy a new or used device. When purchasing, it is important to pay attention to the geometric dimensions of the part, as well as the color. You can do the replacement work yourself at home, but we’ll find out how to do it correctly below.

Removing the old wing

When carrying out dismantling work, you should use an impact screwdriver and WD-40. When it comes to the wing or wings themselves, before removing them it is necessary to clarify that they are secured with welds. To dismantle a wing secured by welding, you will need to use an angle grinder.

When the wing on a VAZ 2107 is dismantled, in order to prevent dust and dirt from entering the interior, it is better to first seal the doorway with polyethylene. It is advisable to put a cloth on the windshield that will prevent chips and abrasives from getting on it. After this, we proceed to dismantling manipulations:

1. The first step is to cut off all welding joints by which the part is attached to the drain gutter.
2. The connection near the headlamp also needs to be cut with a grinder, making an indent of about 2-3 mm.
3. The cut from the side post must be made at a distance of 5 mm from the bend.
4. The remaining parts are also removed using a grinder, and the joints ultimately need to be cleaned.

When the old wing is removed from the car, you can begin to prepare the area for installing the new part. To do this, we evaluate the condition of the car body. If there are no obvious damages (including corrosion), then we proceed to removing contaminants and cleaning the joints. Many people do not pay due attention to this process, but if the procedure is not performed properly, the result will be disastrous. Soon you will need to remove the front fender again and repair or replace it.

If there are places of corrosion, they must be cleaned with a grinder and then primed. Before installing a new wing, it is necessary to treat its cavities with primer and apply Movil. In this way, you can completely protect the part from the emergence of new corrosion foci.

How to install a new wing on a VAZ 2107

To install a new wing on a VAZ 2107, you will need to use a welding machine - semi-automatic or gas welding. You can secure the part using connecting bolts, but this will require drilling holes and cutting threads. This method cannot be called simple, but you need to choose depending on the tool at your disposal.

Replacing the wing of a VAZ 2101

Most car owners carefully monitor the appearance of their “horse” and literally blow away specks of dust from it. Regular washing and polishing at least once a month is a mandatory procedure for which no expense is spared. But active use sooner or later is reflected in the appearance - abrasions, chips, cracks, traces of corrosion and even dents appear. In this case, the car's wings (both front and rear) suffer the most. But don't worry. Replacing a fender is possible if you have love for your car, hands, the necessary equipment and a desire to save money.

When to change?

There are car enthusiasts who, when the first scratch appears, rush to the service station and ask for a new wing to be installed. Take your time:

— firstly, such a service (when ordered on the service) can hardly be called cheap. If you need to change several wings, this can cost a pretty penny. Please note that you will have to pay a considerable amount not only for the work, but also for the new wing;

- secondly, if replacing the wing is necessary and straightening will not help, then do the work yourself. If you follow simple instructions, this is a matter of a few hours. In addition to everything, you have a chance to study the body part of your car, which will definitely come in handy in the future.

When does a wing require replacement:

1. If you are in an accident and the damage is minor, then straightening and putty can help out. If the impact was very strong and the wing is severely deformed or even torn, it is better to replace it.

1. Corrosion is the main enemy of a metal body. She mercilessly destroys metal and starts with the fenders of the car. It is better not to “treat” serious (through) damage to the body, but to replace it immediately.

If you are in doubt about what is the best thing to do - straighten or change the wing, it is better to consult with several specialists and then make a decision.

Front fender

So you've decided that fender replacement is the best option. Great. Stock up on a new part, the necessary tools and get down to business. By the way, the specifics of replacement are different for each car (for obvious reasons). In this article we will pay attention to the real “father of the classics” - the VAZ-2101:

1. Remove everything that may interfere with further work - the hood, bumper, front door. Immediately remove the turn signal on the fender, the sidelights and the headlight itself. Only after this can you work on the wing.
2. Use a grinder or a sharp chisel to cut off the wing joints:

How to replace the front wing of a VAZ?

How to replace the front wing of a VAZ? This question arouses the interest of car enthusiasts. Over the 42 years of production of classic Zhiguli models, VAZ has assembled more than 17 million cars. And if the final point in the conveyor history of the classics was set in April 2012, then the time when such a car becomes a rarity on the country’s roads is still about 15 years away. During this time, two generations of car mechanics and straighteners will have time to grow up who will repair these rarities. And for another decade and a half, experienced advice on replacing individual parts on these cars will be in demand.

How to replace the front wing of a VAZ

Classic VAZ models are now most widely represented by the 2105 and 2107 brands, which stayed on the assembly line longer than others. And the seventh model was produced in Egypt until 2014.

The sedan body type assumes that the car has both front wings and two rear wings of the VAZ 2107. In terms of maintainability and the techniques used in this operation, replacing the rear wing of a VAZ 2107 practically repeats the work on the front wing. The VAZ 2105 is practically indistinguishable in body design, the only difference being the rich interior trim and the presence of a more powerful engine in the seventh model.

To replace the front wing of a VAZ 2105, the front wing of a VAZ 2107 (by analogy, the rear wing of a VAZ 2107 is replaced), you need a simple set of tools and the desire and space for repairs in the garage:

1. A grinder or pneumatic chisel is used to remove the old front or rear wing of a VAZ and clean the surface before welding to fit the new wing.
2. Drill with metal drills with a diameter of 6 and 8 mm for drilling out iron in spot welding areas.
3. A sharp chisel for cleaning up small residues of welding slurry on the surface and separating the drain gutter.
4. Screwdriver and self-tapping screws for fixing the wing before welding.
5. Zinc chromate primer for protecting the cleaned surface before welding and priming the rear surface of a new wing.

Tinsmiths blame the low quality of the new iron that is used to produce spare parts for classics, so they prefer to replace entire body parts only if this cannot be avoided by patching and straightening the old part.

Preparation of VAZ 2107

Replacing the front wing of a VAZ 2107 begins with preparing the car and selecting the necessary tools and materials. For repair you will need:

• drill with a set of drills 0.8 mm;
• angle grinder (grinder);
• impact screwdriver;
• set of wrenches;
• hammer;
• chisel;
• clamps or other metal fasteners;
• welding machine.

If it is necessary to replace a removable part, then clamps and a welding machine are not required. Regardless of the structure, removable or non-removable, before work it is necessary to dismantle some of the mounted body elements. Step by step preparation process:

1. Remove the front door.
2. Remove the hood cover and the wheel under the wing that needs to be replaced.
3. Remove the bumper and headlight unit.