What seats are suitable for the Niva? How to choose front and rear seats for a Niva

If, in order to improve driving comfort, you make such a simple tuning as installing a seat, the Niva from the inside can be transformed beyond recognition. The fact is that the standard front seat of the Niva-21213 car is not very comfortable, and its placement becomes a problem for tall or short drivers and passengers. As always, craftsmen found an acceptable way out of the situation: replace the “original” ones with new or used front seats, often complete with rear ones.

Design features of SUV seats

The VAZ 2121 has a very unusual front seat design. The fact is that for convenient boarding and disembarking of passengers in the back row, the designers of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant decided to make it reclining. When the side stop is raised, the backrest moves completely towards the windshield, thereby freeing up space in the cabin for passage to the rear.

Due to such a complex design, it is simply impossible to guarantee the high reliability and durability of such chairs. This was the very price to pay for comfort, as a result of which many drivers have to buy seats from disassembly.

But what is most interesting is that the mechanism for reclining the rear backrest wears out in just three years of operation of the Niva car. Seat repair, as you can see, is far from new for owners of domestic SUVs. By the way, even if you don’t use the folding device, the backrest can still break.

How to install

Installation methods are selected individually in each specific case. So, in addition to the dimensions of the seat itself, the following are important: the location of the sled (support), the height of the rider, the habit of being located high or low relative to the level of the glazing.

A standard large-diameter steering wheel can create some problems, touching the driver’s knees.

What is the way out of the situation?

There is only one way out of the situation - installing seats on the Niva from another manufacturer. Most often, motorists purchase them from used foreign cars.

What seats are suitable for the Niva? In general, any seat can be suitable for the domestic SUV VAZ 2121, since its configuration is approximately the same for all cars (except for the presence of a reclining mechanism). Here you can not be limited by your imagination and install any seat you like, from any foreign car. It could be a Mercedes, BMW, Opel, even a Mini Cooper, after all.

But the Ford interior elements are considered the most comfortable. Here it is necessary to highlight models such as the third generation Fusion and Mondeo. By the way, the latter option has a heating function, which will significantly increase the comfort of the Niva. Many also purchase seats from Japanese cars. Judging by the reviews, one of the best options is a seat from a Mazda coupe series car. As for German components, car enthusiasts prefer to install seats from the 124th Mercedes. True, these can only be purchased after disassembly, i.e. in “used” condition.

Video of seats from a foreign car without welding:

What kind of torpedo can be placed on the field?
Good day to all.

I decided to write my observations on the seats. I’ve already installed five different ones in Niva, made certain conclusions, and have something to share.

It all starts with a completely adequate desire to replace our always breaking seats with chairs from a foreign car. The search begins for a seat that “looked nice,” although the problem needs to be solved from the other end. The surest thing is to find a person with hands from his shoulders who will give you them normally. Are you handy yourself? Great! Let's move on to the next stage.

Selecting a seat. It turned out funny for me the first time. During disassembly, I inexpensively found a seat from a Mercedes W124, with a built-in reclining armrest, ideal lateral support, the headrest extends with a twist, heated, mechanical adjustments. Delicious, right? I parked my former 213 in the garage ALL DAY, my father was still grinning in the morning, and in the evening he laughed heartily when one new thing became clear: I am so proud, tired, overcoming the intense bitterness from the carpet being burned everywhere possible (flies from welding , even if you make a “pot holder”, even if you cover it with damp rags) - in general, I sit down, demonstrate my achievement - everything runs, doesn’t creak, fits perfectly - BUT! ... WHEN I TRY TO CLOSE THE DOOR, IT DOESN'T CLOSE BY SEVEN CENTIMETERS! Can you imagine my condition? THE DAY KILLED! LIKE A MORON!

Alternative options

Some motorists are hesitant to install used parts in the interior, preferring to order goods from various tuning companies. We cannot name a specific model of seats, since there are more than a hundred of them, but the most popular of them are considered to be UNP brand products. They are shown in the photo on the right.

As you can see, the design of UNP is quite extraordinary. But, despite their sporty appearance, they are very comfortable and do not tire the driver during the trip.

There are also many other manufacturers of tuning seats, so the choice is quite wide - for every taste and budget.

Installing head restraints

Headrests provide a more comfortable fit. This is especially true for long trips. As a rule, they have an L-shape, which allows you to select the optimal height position and, when recessed, are almost completely hidden without obstructing the driver’s view. But, unfortunately, at the moment they are not available in minimum configurations.

If necessary, they can be purchased separately. The standard headrest has two pins that are inserted into corresponding holes in the backrest. The pins have special notches that allow them to be fixed in height.

We install new seats on the Niva - the advantages of tuning models

One of the most important advantages is the possibility of their additional equipment. If you order such chairs directly from the studio, you are given the opportunity to equip them with an electric heating system, an embroidered logo (this can be either the emblem of the manufacturer or just a VAZ logo), adjustable lumbar support, as well as a forward reclining mechanism, which is especially important for Niva owners.

Drivers also note the convenience and comfort of the tuned seats. Each of these options has adjustable lumbar support rigidity, which eliminates driver fatigue on long trips. The seating position of this chair is significantly higher than that of standard ones, and visibility inside increases accordingly. Some models are additionally equipped with locking mechanisms and other technical bells and whistles.

As for reliability, unlike standard VAZ ones, these products are made of high-quality steel, and therefore have a reliable and durable design. Proof of this is the presence of normalized corners (present on almost every tuned chair). They are often made from rolled metal measuring 5x4x0.4 centimeters.

The cost of used products taken from disassembly and those purchased by drivers at a tuning studio is almost the same - about 100-200 US dollars per unit.

Backrest lock repair

According to reviews from Chevrolet Niva owners, the rear seat back lock of these cars very often fails. This is a fairly simple device that costs no more than 100 rubles, but it always breaks down at the most inopportune moment. The main reason for failure is the use of low-quality materials in manufacturing. If problems arise, replace:

We need to get the old lock. If it breaks when the backrest is unfolded, you will have to apply force to unlock it. To do this, you need to remove the trim from the lock side and unscrew the brackets.
The device is pulled out of the seat
To avoid unscrewing a jammed seat, you can try to knock out the lock. To do this, you need to kick the seat from the trunk side. The method is more radical, but fast and effective.

What tools should we prepare?

To carry out the work of dismantling the chair, you will need a minimum of things, namely a 13 key. It can be open-end or cap - the design is not important. However, for convenience, it is better to take a wrench with a ratchet - this way you will significantly reduce the process time.

So, where to start disassembling? First you need to unscrew one side of the front seats - there are two mounting bolts here. After one part is unscrewed, proceed to the second (the work is performed in the same way as the first case). All manipulations are carried out with just one key size 13. That’s it, after unscrewing a few bolts, you can safely install new seats on the Niva. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Rear seat removal process

It may be necessary to dismantle the rear seats for several reasons, such as the need to replace some parts, modernize them, install covers, or reupholster the seats in general.

Step-by-step removal procedure

Open the trunk door and remove the rubber mat.

Trunk mat and trunk itself on Niva Chevrolet.

Comments 11

I was present on an interesting occasion when a broken head gasket was being replaced on a shnivy. And after assembly it does not start, there is no compression. It turns out that before assembly it was necessary to remove the oil from the hydraulics and compress them until they stop. Otherwise there will be no compression.

Did you remove the camshaft?

I removed the camshaft, but as it turned out I had simple adjusting bolts and there were no hydraulic compensators. When I changed the oil scraper, it started up without any problems.

I didn't set the labels correctly.

Yes, I bent the valves, how much you can harp on the same thing. Take off the head, install new valves, grind them in. Business day.

Doesn't it show in any cylinder? Prehistory - why did you start measuring compression? Not a single sensor affects the compression... By ear - when cranking the engine, if there is a “squeak” sound from the cylinders quite loudly, then there is compression, the compression gauge turns out to be broken. The day before yesterday we picked up a new one at the store, it seems 5.5 maximum, I checked with mine, it seems 12.5 on the 21083 engine, it happens.

There are no sprays, but the air is spitting out. The backstory is scary. I changed the chain, put it on the wrong marks, spun it - it didn’t start. Now I have assembled it according to the marks and am checking to see if the valves are bent. The compression gauge is working, I checked it on 2 cars. Maybe the battery is dead?

Then most likely the valves are bad. Even on the podskvshim there will be compression

You can check the valves like this: put the hose to the cylinder (from where you unscrewed the spark plug) and blow, if it blows easily or hisses from another cylinder, it means the valves...

It will be science. Before you turn the engine with the starter (if you have one in the garage), jack up the wheel and turn the engine smoothly with the wheel for a few revolutions, if not according to the marks, then the valve will rest...

Suitable donors include:

• Mitsubishi Pajero II in short version; • BMW 3 Coupe; • Suzuki Escudo; • Mazda 3; • Mazda 626; • Toyota Corolla Levin; • Opel Omega 3; • Smart fortwo, etc. However, as experience shows, there is a queue for 1-2 months . As an alternative, they resort to foreign cars with four doors, leaving the backrest as is or modifying it themselves. They are looking for a replacement for the rear row mainly among the front seats. For example, an interesting option is obtained when transplanting them with Smart.

Accessories for interior tuning

Steering wheels, pedal covers, non-standard transfer and gearbox shift knobs, as well as other controls. This is only part of the list of accessories to improve the interior, the installation of which instead of standard ones already transforms the interior, and sometimes makes the operation of the car more ergonomic and comfortable.

The sports steering wheel is an excellent replacement for the standard one. Metal pedals with rubber inserts. A set of knobs for the gearshift lever and transfer case.

In addition, the list of accessories can be supplemented with door sill covers, all kinds of shelves, fasteners, bottle holders and other small things, sometimes useful.

Chevrolet niva 2007, 78 l. With. — self-repair

Before taking measurements, warm up the engine to operating temperature. This creates optimal clearances between all moving parts. Apply the parking brake, place the gear shift in neutral, and press the clutch and accelerator pedals. When installing a compression measuring device, the rubber cone plug must tightly close the hole for the spark plug 4.

If necessary, use a suitable adapter fig. Turn on the starter and rotate the crankshaft for at least eight compression strokes, monitoring the compression gauge readings. It must be borne in mind that the best filling of the cylinders occurs only when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.

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Analysis of test results

Based on the obtained measurement results, conclusions can be drawn in accordance with the recommendations obtained through many years of practice:

from 13 to 14 bar. excellent compression, this is observed on new rental engines;
from 12 to 13 bar. good performance, power supply is in good condition;
11-12 Bar. acceptable indicators, the condition of the piston group is within normal limits, but is approaching wear;
a pressure of 10 bar or lower indicates that the engine has time to repair.

When conducting analysis, it is necessary to take into account an important point. homogeneity of readings in all cylinders.

If over time the pressure gradually and equally decreases in each of them, then there is a natural process of wear of the piston rings, piston walls and cylinders. If 1 or 2 sensors differ sharply from the others, then in relation to repairs it is necessary to be guided by the worst indicators.

This does not prevent you from studying the condition of spark plugs that operate with poor compression. If their electrodes are covered with oily sludge, and the lubricant itself is present in the area of the sealing ring, then the piston rings in these cylinders are at least worn out. If the electrode of the spark plug is covered with a black coating, then the combustible mixture in this chamber does not burn completely, which can be caused by the spark plug itself, as well as by consequences. production and combustion on the piston.

To start to worry seriously, you should in two situations:

when all indicators fell below 11 bars;
when the numbers in different cylinders differ by more than 1 bar.
if one of the cylinders is under pressure between 0 and 3 bar.

When there is virtually no compression in a certain area, this means that that cylinder is not participating in the engine's operation, causing gasoline consumption to increase by 25% immediately. Repairs must be carried out immediately.

Taking a measurement

Measurements of the compression value are carried out in each cylinder separately, and the power unit must be in a warm state. In a cold engine, the readings will be lower than actual ones, although in the presence of a glaring malfunction they will also be able to reflect the picture. To measure you will need the following tools and devices:

spark plug key;
a pressure gauge (otherwise known as a compression gauge) of a threaded or clamping type;
rags.

A pressure compression gauge is a steel tube with a handle, at one end of which a rubber cone and valve are installed, and a pressure gauge is screwed to the other. The device is inserted with a rubber cone into the threaded part of the cylinder and pressed using the handle. In this case, you cannot do without the services of an assistant who turns on the starter.

Remove the high-voltage wires from the spark plugs and move them as far away as possible to avoid electric shock.
Unscrew all spark plugs and wipe their seats with a rag. It is advisable to arrange them in the order of unscrewing, so that during diagnostics you can determine which cylinder the spark plug was removed from.
Insert or screw the end of the device into the hole of cylinder 1 and turn on the starter for 3-6 seconds.
Record the readings and move on to the next cylinder.

If for some reason the measurement did not work or you held the compression meter askew, the procedure must be repeated. Take your time to clean the spark plugs; their condition can tell a lot during the test analysis.

Headlight modernization

Most often, Niva owners install bi-xenon lenses on their car. They have several advantages:

instant switching of low and high beam with curtain;
clear light border;
The lenses dazzle oncoming drivers less.

If you want a cut-in lens that is pure white and reviews say it rarely breaks, consider an option like the Philips Original Plus D2S 4300k.

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If you decide to tune the Niva by improving the headlights, then it makes sense to get rid of the factory hydraulic corrector, which quite often freezes in winter and does not work well. Instead, it is worth installing an electric corrector.

So, the modification of the Niva begins with the acquisition of the following things:

selected lenses;
new electric corrector;
thin ignition blocks, which we will embed under the sidelights (it is better to choose the fifth generation);
the lamps themselves (the cheapest cost up to 1000 rubles).

After installing new lenses, we get better road illumination, height adjustment, low power consumption and a clear light boundary.

Tuning the Niva 4x4 continues with the removal of the original headlights - driving in the city with additional light is not very convenient.

The Niva's original headlight is small in depth, so in order to install lamps and blocks under it, you will have to redo the connector and abandon the auto-corrector wiring, otherwise the blocks risk not fitting inside the headlight.

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After assembly, we get a sealed structure, which is a big plus. The headlights are difficult to fit into the body of the Niva due to the platforms for the standard units, but they can be safely removed and the problem will be solved. You can also get rid of the hydraulic corrector by attaching the headlight directly to the body. As a result of such useful modifications to the Niva, good bi-xenon optics were obtained.

Niva Chevrolet: rear seat, headrests

Car seats serve primarily as places to board and transport passengers. Thanks to their soft covering, the seats provide a comfortable ride for passengers. It's time to pay attention to such an important part of the interior of the Niva Chevrolet as the back seat. Let's consider its design, purpose and procedure for removal for repair work. We will also pay attention to the additional design of the rear seats - the headrests.

Work on the suspension

Full tuning of the Niva-2121 is impossible without improving the properties of the suspension. Let's look at the most popular DIY Niva tuning. It includes:

Installation of spacers (store-bought or home-made) between suspension elements.
Replacing shock absorbers - for example, you can install Rancho shock absorbers.
Installing new springs.
Installation of steel boxes to strengthen the front and rear axles.

Refinement of the suspension lift during tuning of the Lada depends on the size and diameter of the wheels. The larger it is, the more significant modifications will be required.

Refinement of the Niva may also include tuning the transfer case. Problems with front and rear axle shaft play are solved by installing new components (that is, covers, bearings, flanges and shafts).

You can also strengthen the shaft supports by installing an upgraded flange with an additional oil seal and bearings in place of the factory ones. High-quality installation of the oil seal will reduce the risk of leakage.

To reduce vibration and wear of the suspension in its lower part, it is necessary to correctly align the transfer case in the horizontal and vertical plane. We perform alignment manually or use a subframe.

Tuning a VAZ-2121 with your own hands includes installing higher springs, which allows you to significantly increase ground clearance. However, in order for the ground clearance to be increased by as much as 10 cm, it is better to install a full lift kit.

You will need:

• angle grinder; • Drill; • Welding machine (you can do without it); • Corner 60x60; • Profiled pipe 30x30; • Metal sheet 4 mm, cut into squares (for welding amplifiers); • Key to 13; • M8x14 bolts and cage nuts for them. First, the interior is freed from the old seats using a wrench. This eliminates the floor covering and sound insulation, if any. When starting to mark the location relative to the central tunnel, door cards, top of the pillar, ceiling, additionally take into account the disturbed alignment of the steering wheel in the Niva - by about 5 cm.

After this, the frame is assembled with pre-installed mortgages, welded or screwed to the power elements of the body ( using corners ) so that the standard amplifier is lower than the seat support.

Then the direct installation of seats on a VAZ from a foreign car is carried out.

We recommend viewing detailed installation instructions with photos and descriptions at the link: https://www.drive2.ru/l/5462801/

Engine modification

During the modernization process, it is also advisable to either install a new dashboard or improve the old one. We will tell you how to do this in the step-by-step instructions below:

We disassemble the old panel, after which we replace the standard incandescent lamps with modern LEDs. You can use color filters to make the lighting as aesthetically pleasing as possible;
We replace the instrument scales with new ones, preferably in light colors. To do this, you will first need to carefully remove the arrows and disconnect the wiring from the sensors. Upon completion of the work, assembly is performed in the reverse order;
installing a trauma panel. It is best to use a part from the VAZ-2106, which is ideal for the Niva and allows you to expand the functionality of the interior. Before installation, a hole for the lampshade is prepared in the product, after which it is completely covered with a special acoustic fabric. Then all we have to do is connect the lamp and install the new panel in place;
We are finalizing such a detail of the instrument panel as the “beard”. It plays a very important role, as it allows you to keep all the necessary items at hand. For modification, you can use an overlay from a VAZ-21213 car, which fits perfectly on the dashboard. During the modernization process, you first need to mount the cigarette lighter on the new “beard”, and then slightly heat the part and bend it at the desired angle, screw it into place.

Refinement of instrument panels is the second most difficult tuning of Niva 4x4. The Niva has always been considered, and is still considered, a workhorse, so there is no need to talk about a spectacular panel.

Modernization of the dashboard can be of two levels: in the first case, we modify the existing panel, and in the second, we completely change the panel to a qualitatively better one.

Instead of the factory carburetor, you can install a modification of it with an enlarged diffuser called a throttle. You can also install an injection model. It is worth considering installing a new electronic ignition system.

Replacing the camshaft will increase the car's power, but will also increase the likelihood of overheating. To prevent this from happening, you can install a radiator with a larger working surface.

You can also increase the diameter of the valves and strengthen the sealing, which will give an additional 10% of power. Installing a turbine further increases the power of the power unit. Take the time to replace the standard intake and exhaust manifolds with advanced modifications.

Thus, with the help of modifications and tuning, a Niva can be made into a car that fully meets the requirements of its owner.

When carrying out noise insulation and anti-corrosion work, you will have to dismantle, among other things, the dashboard. And you can take advantage of this moment to modify the torpedo, or find a replacement for it from other cars with similar parameters. Modernization can only consist of reupholstering the instrument panel or changing its shape followed by reupholstery.

If the vehicle will not be used to force deep fords, then it can be equipped with a modern multimedia system by integrating a tablet into the torpedo. For those cars that are occasionally used to overcome water obstacles, it is necessary to think over a scheme for easy and quick dismantling of multimedia before overcoming water obstacles.