Experienced car enthusiasts remember our Soviet automobile industry. Domestic cars did not differ in comfort compared to foreign cars, including the VAZ 2107. Although this Zhiguli model was considered the best.
Constructors and designers of the Volzhsky Automobile Plant have developed a more equipped and more attractive almost luxury car.
The radiator grille, headlights and taillights, and bumpers gave a certain chic to the new Lada. Inside the cabin, the seats were striking. Very comfortable, beautiful.
The headrests are made in a single body with the backrest. The rear seats had a folding armrest in the middle.
But there are significant drawbacks: the soft part of the seat upholstery wears out quickly and the seat adjustment mechanisms often fail.
Car owners, during operation, repair seats or replace them with comfortable foreign-made seats.
In this article, we will look at options on how to repair old seats and from which foreign-made cars you can install used seating products.
Additional interior tuning
In addition to installing new seats, other modifications to the interior can be made, which will significantly increase the level of comfort. For example, many drivers connect heated seats to their seats. You can do this in several ways:
- Choose chairs with built-in heating function;
- Do the heating yourself.
Both options are quite feasible, so you can choose the one that suits you best.
Another fairly common modification is interior reupholstery. It is worth noting that the standard trim on the VAZ 2107 is not very sophisticated. Therefore, many drivers are trying to correct this shortcoming. This work is quite difficult, but if you have the right patterns, there won’t be any special problems with it.
Conclusion
. Domestic “classics” do not have a high level of comfort. Therefore, it is often tuned, with an emphasis on increasing comfort. In this case, it is useful to know which seat is suitable for the VAZ 2107. This will allow you to make the right choice, as well as install a new seat in the cabin with almost no problems. In fact, there are quite a lot of options, but not all of them allow replacement without additional modifications.
Tuning the "seven"
First of all, I would like to say that tuning is the art of making a car unique and inimitable. Of course, there are so many different tuning studios around us that are engaged in modifying cars, turning ordinary cars into exclusive supercars.
The VAZ 2107, among other Russian passenger cars, is one of the most frequently tuned cars, especially nowadays. This is due to the fact that the model has long been outdated and is very different from modern standards, so the owners have to improve and modernize it in every possible way.
Tuning the VAZ 2107 and VAZ 2105 includes, first of all, an increase in engine power, that is, its structural modification, including power supply, ignition and gas distribution systems.
In addition to tuning that improves technical performance, very often they try to make the “Seven” less similar to itself both externally and inside the cabin.
They change everything, from the dashboard to the seats. At the same time, they use not only modern parts of the same model, but also resort to using parts from foreign cars.
Very often, the driver and passenger seats are changed in VAZ 2107 showrooms.
Reasons for replacing a seat:
- Wear.
- Breaking.
- Tuning.
Removing front seats instructions
The need to dismantle the front seats arises in the following cases:
One of the common problems with seats on the VAZ 2107 is a broken or malfunctioning backrest. The design of the front seats provides the ability to change the angle of the back support, but when the mechanism breaks, this function stops working. The driver or passenger does not have the opportunity to lean on the backrest, because it tilts (the seat folds out) even with minimal back pressure, and driving a car in this position of the backrest is inconvenient. To find the cause of the breakdown and eliminate it, you will first need to dismantle the faulty seat and remove it from the car.
Instructions on how to remove the front seat on a VAZ 2107 are as follows:
The procedure for dismantling the second chair is carried out in a similar way, if it needs to be repaired or replaced. After removal, you can begin to diagnose faults. We will find out in detail what types of backrest breakdowns occur and how they can be eliminated.
Repair of the front seat of the seven
Owners of 7s know that backrest malfunction on this car is a fairly common problem, and if you still have the factory seats in the front, you probably had to repair them more than once. The mechanism for adjusting the back support for the front seats is very weak, and therefore at one moment a situation may occur when it does not lock, but begins to dangle. Sitting in a chair with a faulty support is like driving a car while sitting on a stool. It’s not very pleasant, and therefore if the side backrest of the front seat of a VAZ 2107 is broken, then you definitely need to get it repaired. Repairing the backrest is easy to do with your own hands, and we’ll find out in detail how to do it.
The reason for the failure of the backrest fastening is the adjustment bracket, due to which the device not only moves, changing position, but is also fixed. It is this bracket that is the weak point of the front seats on the sevens, and how to restore it is described step by step below:
Disassembly and assembly of front seat adjustment mechanisms
Disassembly and assembly of the VAZ-2101 front seat adjustment mechanisms
Front seat adjustment mechanisms VAZ-2101
1 – backrest tilt adjustment screw; 2 – slide latch handle; 3 – slide guides; 4 – slide sliders; 5 – cotter pin; 6 – back reinforcement; 7 – balls; 8 – roller; 9 – spring.
Disassemble and reassemble mechanisms on removed seats.
Movement mechanism
1. Bend the edges of the sliders 4 and guides 3 of the slide, remove all the balls 7 and move the guides relative to the sliders until the rollers 8 come out.
2. To assemble, place rollers 8 into the groove of the slider and slide the guide. Then insert the balls and bend the edges.
Backrest tilt adjustment mechanism
3. Disconnect spring 9 from the rod and knock out the pin. Remove cotter pin 5 and unscrew the rod (left-hand thread). Remove the rod from the bracket.
4. Reassemble the mechanism in the reverse order.
What other changes can be made
In order to make your standard “seven” original and different from the rest, you can not only change the seats. If you have enough imagination and skill, you can do a lot. So, for example, instead of a standard instrument panel, install a panel from a GAZ 3110, modernize the interior lighting system, modernize the heating system and modify the stove, install power windows, reupholster the interior, install lighting on the doors, tune the standard beard and much more.
VAZ 2107 is an incredibly popular car among the people. It is often called the “Russian Mercedes” or “I want to be a Mercedes” for its characteristic radiator grille and the general appearance of the front of the car. This involuntarily provokes car owners to tune their cars. When you decide to change anything in your car, remember that installing non-original seats may raise questions from regulatory authorities, since such manipulations are considered changes to the design of the car.
DIY generator repair
A common type of repair of VAZ 2104 units is the elimination of breakdowns associated with the car’s generator. Malfunctions are divided into three groups.
- Incorrect belt tension adjustment.
- Belt failure.
- Damage to the generator itself.
The belt in the VAZ 2104 engine passes through 3 pulleys: the generator itself, the crankshaft and the coolant supply pump shaft. The correct degree of belt tension can be checked by measuring the free deflection of the belt between the crankshaft and water pump pulleys. The deflection is measured with the engine not running, in the middle of the belt span between the pulleys. The standard value is 10–12 mm. If the deflection is higher than normal, repairs are necessary: the belt is tightened.
You can do this kind of work yourself. To do this, loosen the nut securing the generator to the adjusting bar. Move it away from the engine crankcase until the belt tension is restored to normal.
To repair the generator yourself you will need:
- portable multimeter;
- three-jaw puller;
- a soft metal drift for pressing out the front and rear bearings;
- mandrel for pressing bearings;
- set of keys and screwdrivers.
During the repair, you will probably have to grind off the pierced ends of the bolts securing the front bearing cover with a grinder. You will need a fully equipped locksmith workshop. There are craftsmen who can rewind a burnt-out stator winding, but this is an activity for fans of VAZ 2104 repair. You will spend more money on the wire than on purchasing a used generator from disassembly. And you don’t need a new one: your car is “old,” well-worn. It's unlikely to survive the new generator.
Removing the front seats
New seats to install
The seat needs to be pushed all the way forward, after which you can see two mounting bolts on the slide that need to be unscrewed. After this, the chair is moved back as much as possible, the two fastenings at the front are unscrewed. In this case, you need to unscrew the nut on the left with a No. 13 wrench. After these steps are completed, the chair can be easily removed from the interior, making it possible to repair it.
The front seat adjustment mechanisms are known to jam quite often, so they can also be disassembled for the following work:
- cleaning from dirt,
- applying lubricant,
- repair, repair
- replacing worn parts.
The VAZ skid consists of a limiter, a bracket for a screw rod, a lock for the internal guide, a rod, guides, sliders and a roller with a rubber ring, a spring, a latch, a back reinforcement, a cotter pin, a handle for the latch from the mechanism for moving the skid, and other parts.
To carry out the work, you need to dismantle the spring, remove the pin from the rod, unscrew the bolts from the mounting of the slide on the VAZ seat and remove the slide. After this, the cotter pin/screw rod is unscrewed (removed from the bracket), the sliders are moved along the guides, the rollers with limiters are removed, and the sliders are removed. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.
If the lock for the backrest position of the chair is broken, then in the store you need to purchase a spare part such as a lock comb, or the lock itself. Now you should cut off the broken part with a grinder and weld a new one, having previously covered the chair in places close to welding with a wet cloth so as not to burn it. If the repair is supposed to be done in a workshop, then car owners are advised to remove the seat trim, take out the foam rubber, springs and give only the frame, since the welder does not always work carefully. By the way, the seat upholstery can be washed or cleaned at the same time.
Tuning the interior of the "Seven"
It would be a good idea to reupholster the updated chair yourself. To do this, the old seat upholstery must be carefully ripped apart at the seams, moistening the places where it is glued to the cardboard elements with gasoline. The removed covering is used as a pattern, on the basis of which a blank is made from a suitable fabric. It is assembled using glue, thread or heat sealing. The foam elements and springs are updated, and new upholstery is put on the seat.
The rear seats often require updating of the upholstery precisely due to its wear and tear, since children or pets are usually placed here. The seat at the back is a sofa consisting of a back and a saddle, which are attached to special elements so that the entire structure is in one position.
Now you can find out the cause of the breakdown
Repairing a broken seat back
The backrest mount breaks due to a worn-out bracket, due to which the device moves, fixes and changes position. The bracket is the most vulnerable spot of the front seat of the VAZ 2107.
To carry out repairs, you will need a working comb.
Next you need
- remove and turn the seat over. At the bottom of the pillow you will see an adjustment mechanism;
- remove the retaining ring;
- unscrew the adjusting pin;
- prepare the place for welding by cleaning it with a grinder;
- screw the pin into place;
- weld the comb.
Before welding, remove the sheathing or place a galvanized sheet on it.
How to repair a broken seat back on a VAZ 2107
All owners of the domestic VAZ 2107 car know how uncomfortable and peculiar the front seats are. In addition to everything, during the operation of the car, this often happens when the back of the VAZ 2107 seat breaks. It suddenly stops being held in an upright position. How to fix the breakdown, and what is better to choose - repair or installation of new chairs, we will find out in the process.
Options
First, it’s worth considering which seat options can be used in the VAZ 2107. Here you need to take into account the mounting features, as well as the dimensions of the seats. After all, this item should not only match the fastenings, but also fit normally in the cabin. There are examples when the seat is too high or interferes with driving. Therefore, you need to make your choice very carefully.
Many drivers claim that seats from a 1996 Mercedes W210
release. Such seats can be seen in many “sevens”. Moreover, the owners claim that no modifications were required for installation. Everything fit into the fastenings, as if it had been specially designed.
You can install seats from a 1993 Toyota Corolla
. This option also does not need to be modified. We just install it, fasten it in the standard way, and move on. All fasteners fit perfectly.
If desired, you can install almost any seats from Skoda and Fiat. They are completely the same in terms of the size of the sled, as well as the main fastenings. But, there is one caveat. These seats have a slightly shifted center of gravity. Therefore, for greater stability and reliability of the resulting structure, it is recommended to add a couple of additional holes for fastening on each side.
No modifications
you can install seats with Volkswagen, but this option is practically not used in practice. The reason is that the seat height is too high, making it inconvenient for drivers to operate the car.
It is also possible to supply options from Peugeot and Nissan
. But there are a number of difficulties here. Installation will require a lot of reworking of the fasteners, which will take quite a lot of time. There may also be problems with seat settings.
What seats can be installed in a VAZ 2107 car?
Initially, the car was equipped with inexpensive seats, since the car belongs to the “economy” class. However, the seats of the “seven” have a number of advantages compared to earlier car models.
They added:
- lateral support;
- headrests in a single body with the backrest;
- folding armrest in the rear seats.
In some cases, due to personal preference or necessity, drivers replace the basic seats.
Seats from foreign cars
Often, VAZ drivers choose seats from foreign cars for their cars.
The following options are suitable for the 2107 and will not require major modifications:
- Mercedes W210;
- Toyota Corolla.
A Volkswagen seat will do. However, in this case, the seating position is too high and is only suitable for short drivers.
If you want to install a seat from a Peugeot or Nissan car, you will have to spend time on installation, since the fastenings are different. For reliable fastening it is necessary to make additional holes.
Drivers often use seats from SKODA or Fiat cars.
Racing seat
Expensive option. Sometimes the cost of the seats is equal to the price of the car itself.
The main feature is the one-piece design of the back and pillow. The model uses fiberglass. These seats are chosen by racing drivers. Since the chair can be adjusted exactly to your figure. To do this, modeling inserts are installed in the seat.
Despite the robust design and comfortable ride, getting into and out of a car with racing seats becomes more difficult. The seat, made of fiberglass, makes driving absolutely uncomfortable on our roads. Such seats should only be installed when participating in racing; they are not suitable for other purposes.
Sports option
Unlike the racing version, the sports seats have adjustable backrests and shoulder rests. Added hip and back support feature. This is the most comfortable seat option.
This type of seat is equipped with a special belt to increase safety. Sports seats are recommended to be installed exclusively in cars with rigid suspension. If the suspension is soft, long-distance driving will not be comfortable.
Anatomical chair
For those who prefer a quiet ride, an anatomical chair will be the best solution. This type of seat stabilizes the body when turning, providing a comfortable fit.
Changing the adjustments will allow you to customize the position of the chair to suit you. Some models have added heating and vibration massage functions.
An anatomical seat is suitable for those who drive often and for a long time. This will be a solution for those who experience back and neck pain during long journeys.
Auto mechanics assure that this model can be equipped with a seat of almost any type and from any other car. The main thing is that the dimensions are respected and welding can be carried out.
Rear seat repair
The backrest of the rear seat can be easily removed. To do this, you need to lift it slightly so that the staples are separated from the latches. To remove the saddle, you should grab it by one edge with both hands and pull it up strongly, this will ensure it moves away from the lock. Then the same is done with the other side, after which the repair can begin.
Read, it may come in handy: How to raise or lower the suspension. Tuning and modification of the chassis
Fastening the front seats
Many owners of the VAZ 2107 model, which has already been discontinued, want to decorate the interior by installing seats from other car brands. This primarily applies to the front seats.
In this case, you should pay attention to UNP products. Which seats are suitable for VAZ from the company’s catalog? Almost everything
You can choose anatomical seats, such as “Boxer”, “Racer”, “Sport”, etc. They are quite lightweight, since the frame is made of durable fiberglass, have a steel frame and a bucket shape with lateral supports, which increases the quality of driving. The seat backs often have reinforcing pads, and the headrest is integrated. The seats are thin due to fiberglass, which gives additional space to passengers sitting in the back.
Sports UNP seats are perfect for the VAZ 2107. They have maximum lateral support, a one-piece design, an integrated headrest, allow you to install sports belts (3-6 attachment points), additional pillows, including lumbar support. All UNP products can be easily integrated into any car due to the availability of installation adapters, which are sold along with the seats. In the case of the VAZ 2107, we are talking about the slide and side mounting brackets.
Installing a sports or anatomical car seat is not a cheap pleasure, so many car enthusiasts want to know whether seats from a foreign car will fit in a VAZ 2107. Experts believe that almost anything that fits the dimensions can be supplied if it is possible to carry out high-quality welding work. For example, in the “seven” you can try to put parts from Opel (Vectra A, Cadet) or from Skyline.
Removal and repair of the rear sofa on Lada 2107
Before removing the rear seat from the seven, you need to understand its design. The sofa consists of two parts - the bottom cushion and the side backrest. The lower cushion is attached to the cross member of the car body floor using two clamps. The side backrest is attached with two types of fastenings:
- The top one is implemented using two metal plates (hooks) and loops in the body shelf.
- The bottom one consists of two wire loops, which are fixed using folding plates.
During operation, a phenomenon such as subsidence of the cushion due to stretching of the springs is observed. The original rear sofa on the seven can hardly be called comfortable, so it is quite normal that drivers prefer to replace the devices with more comfortable ones.
Why might you need to repair the rear seat on a VAZ 2107? The bottom line is that the lower part of the device consists of springs, so when three well-fed passengers board, they are very strongly compressed. It is not possible to restore their integrity. If you frequently transport passengers, you may eventually find significant sagging of the sofa cushion.
If the springs sag significantly, it will be necessary to carry out repairs in the form of upgrading the device on the seven. But some drivers prefer not to restore, but to replace standard devices with comfortable sofas from foreign cars. Let's look at how the rear seat is removed from a 7 and what its repair entails.
- First you need to disconnect (or remove from the clamps) the bottom cushion. To do this, it is recommended to use the help of an assistant, but if he is not there, then you need to grab one edge of the device and pull it up.
- On the other side we carry out a similar manipulation. If the work is carried out with an assistant, then on both sides it is necessary to simultaneously pull the bottom cushion, removing it from the latches.
- After this, it can be removed from the interior of the seven by sliding it forward. This completes the first part of the dismantling process.
- Next, the side backrest is removed, for which, using pliers, you need to bend the fixing plates in the lower part of the backrest, along the edges (near the door openings). After this, you should remove the backrest from the plates.
- To completely remove the backrest from the seven, you should push it slightly from the bottom up, thereby disengaging it from the plate brackets.
- Now you can remove the second side part of the device from the car interior and make the necessary repairs or replacement.
If the removed devices need repair, then the breakdown must be identified and repaired. Often the causes of breakdowns are malfunctions of the springs themselves, so if they malfunction, they must be replaced. If the bottom pad needs to be strengthened, steel wire can be used as an alternative. A special Z-shaped structure is bent from wire and attached on top of the standard springs. To prevent the pillow from creaking, you need to wrap this additional wire with a rubber insulator.
After repairs, the devices should be reinstalled. To do this, perform the steps in the reverse order of removal. If the decision is made to replace the original rear seats of the seven, then we will consider options from which models of foreign cars can install sofas without alterations.
Front seat malfunctions and repairs
With proper use, the front seats of the VAZ 2107 serve for a long time and reliably. As with any other element of the car, damage to the front seats may occur during long-term use, but in most cases you can repair them yourself.
Removing the front seat
To carry out repair work, you must first remove the front seat. For dismantling and repairs you will need the following tools:
- set of wrenches;
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine.
The procedure for dismantling the front seat of a VAZ 2107:
- Move the seat forward all the way.
- Unscrew the rear bolts.
- Move the chair back.
- Unscrew the front bolts.
- Remove the seat.
The back does not lock and does not recline
The impossibility of fixing or reclining the backrest occurs due to the failure of its position lock. Repair consists of replacing the retainer or its comb. It is not difficult to find such parts in the store. Repair sequence:
- Using a grinder, cut off the broken comb.
- Weld a new part. During welding, it is necessary to cover the areas located near the work with a damp cloth so as not to damage the casing and foam rubber.
Video: front seat comb repair
Doesn't move horizontally
If the seat does not move back and forth, then the reason is a broken slide. They consist of the following elements:
- Slide guides.
- Slide sliders.
- Video clip.
- Rubber roller ring.
- Limiter.
- Slide latch.
- Inner slide guide lock.
- Back reinforcement.
- Traction.
- Spring.
- Cotter pin.
- Screw rod with backrest tilt mechanism handle.
- Latch handle for the slide movement mechanism.
- Screw rod bracket.
In a horizontal position, the seat will not move if the slide is clogged with dirt or one of the elements is broken. Repair of the skids will be carried out in the following sequence:
- Remove the spring.
- Release the rod fastening pin.
- Unscrew the slide from the seat body.
- Remove the screw rod.
- The sliders and rollers are dismantled.
It is necessary to clean all parts from dirt and old grease. After this, they determine whether there are any failed elements and, if necessary, replace them with new ones.
Front seat reupholstery
The front seats are usually used more often, so they get dirty faster, especially if they don't have covers. There are situations when the seat upholstery is damaged. In such cases, the chair must be reupholstered:
- Rip out the sheathing at the seams.
- Dismantle old material.
- Blanks of new fabric are cut out according to the shape of the old sheathing.
- Inspect and, if necessary, replace foam rubber and broken springs.
- Fix the new casing. To do this, use threads, glue and heat sealing.
How to fit and weld new parts
To carry out the work, follow the steps:
- bring the backrest into a sitting position and mark the position of the part;
- grab the comb in two places;
- weld the part;
- after the welding has cooled, clean the seams using a grinder;
- cover the part with paint and anti-corrosion mastic.
Installing a reinforced seat clamp comb
In order to install a reinforced comb, you will need to straighten the old one. Protect the cushions and screw with non-burning pads. Boil the damaged part. Afterwards you can install the comb, aligning it with the screw. Then weld it to the bracket.
Replacing seats
You can make the interior more comfortable by installing seats from another car model or special seats for auto tuning on the VAZ 2107. The latter are produced in various modifications, which allows you to choose a seat that suits the car owner.
You can install any car seats from foreign cars that are suitable in size in the VAZ interior. It should be noted that such a replacement requires welding to change the fastening design. During welding, it is necessary to protect the casing from sparks. If you don’t have a welding machine at your disposal, you will either have to be content with the available selection of car seats, or contact a specialist.
The simplest options - almost without modifications
There are legends on the Internet that many seat models fit the VAZ 2110 without any modifications at all. But in fact, without any special modifications, you can only install Recaro from old Opel. All other options will have to be redone and digested. There are also arguments that this is not a safe process at all and could lead to disaster. Let's draw a definite line under all that has been said and give specific recommendations so that nothing bad happens:
- you will still have to weld the slides on the seats, but you don’t have to do it yourself, it’s better to order this work from a good welder, maybe not even a car mechanic;
- after welding, no further alterations are needed if you have chosen the seats correctly, that is, you have not bought too wide or high seat options because of beauty and cheapness;
- it is more difficult to change the rear sofa due to its rather specific size, but there are model options on the market with identical widths; you just need to look for offers at a disassembly site;
- you can keep all the functions of the seats from the foreign car - height adjustment, lumbar support adjustment, electrical adjustments (but they will have to be connected separately from the wiring);
- The conversion is not only possible, it is really worth it, since AvtoVAZ does not install the best seats, with the only exceptions being Vesta and X-RAY.
These are the conclusions that can be drawn from installing foreign-made seats on a VAZ 2110 car. This is a good idea that should result in positive emotions during the trip. In almost any foreign car, the seats are much more comfortable than in domestic cars. It makes no sense to install seats from Kalina or Priora in the Ten, you won’t feel a significant difference, and you’ll still have to struggle with modifications. So it’s better to find a good foreign car.
We invite you to watch a video of remaking seats for a VAZ 2110:
Installing a new seat
Let’s look at some of the nuances of installing foreign-made seats in “classics”. True, we will analyze only the most common problems. After all, each chair has its own requirements for installation and it will not be possible to describe all the options step by step in one article. Drivers usually face the following difficulties:
- A common problem is the misalignment of the mounting slides. In this case, you will need to install the skids from the “original” car. To do this, you will need to drill additional holes for fastening in the bottom. Do not forget to carry out anti-corrosion treatment;
- The simplest drawback is that the driver's seating position is too low. As a result, you cannot fully control the traffic situation. To avoid this problem, it is recommended to weld cross members into the bottom and install the seat slides on them;
- Also, some drivers want to install an electric seat drive on the VAZ 2107. This approach allows them to be adjusted without effort. The process of installing an electric motor is not complicated. But, be sure to connect through a fuse. Moisture often accumulates on the floor of the car, which can lead to a short circuit.
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Repair of front seats of VAZ-2104, 2105, 2107 (the backrest falls)
The essence of the problem and solutions
The back of the front seat of the VAZ classic falls back due to wear and cutting of the teeth of the latch comb. This is the part that will have to be replaced during repairs. You can buy it at an auto parts store; there are right and left combs (do not mix them up). At the same time, you can replace the locking screw.
These brackets need to be replaced
The price is not very high, but the repair itself is complicated: you will need to cut out the old part (it is welded by contact welding) and weld a new one. Therefore, you can take on repairs only if you have a garage equipped with welding, an angle grinder, a drill and other plumbing tools and you know how to use them all.
Another way to restore the retainer is to use a repair (reinforced) comb. It is welded directly onto the broken fastener; there is no need to cut anything off and the repair is faster.
Repair (reinforced) seat back clamp for VAZ-2107
If you don’t have all this, then try looking at auto repair shops for a seat with a well-preserved latch. Even if its cover or cushions are damaged, you can transfer the upholstery from your seat to a new frame. Welding is no longer needed here; anyone can do the job.
Removing the seat
You will need “8” and “13” mm wrenches, preferably socket wrenches with a ratchet. Move the seat to the extreme forward position.
We unscrew the two screws of the rear fastenings and remove them from their sockets.
Unscrew the seat mounting screws
Move the seat to the rearmost position. We unscrew the screw at “8” of the outer fastening at the top and the nut at “13” at the bottom of the seat near the inner fastening. We take the seat out of the car. We turn the seat over and place it on a stand for ease of use. You can simply put it back in the trunk.
Installing a reinforced seat clamp comb
To install a reinforced comb, you need to straighten a worn and broken comb. Protect the seat cushion and the screw with linings made of fireproof materials. Boil cracked parts. Install the reinforced comb, aligning it with the screw and welding it to the bracket.
Installation of a reinforced seat clamp comb VAZ-2107. Arrows indicate welded cracks.
Disassembling the pillow
If you decide to install a new factory-made bracket, you will have to remove them to avoid burning the foam and other parts of the seat cushion when cutting and welding the bracket.
To do this, remove the covers, if any, and use a flat screwdriver and pliers to bend the metal tabs around the perimeter of the seat.
Bend the trim tabs
Carefully unhook the trim and remove the pillow.
Removing the worn-out bracket
We take out the wire retainer of the screw and turn the screw out of the socket. To avoid interference, it is better to remove the seat slide from the side of the bracket by unscrewing the two fastening screws.
Remove the stopper and turn out the screw
To remove the old part, you need to drill out the welding points with a drill of about 5 mm. Where this is inconvenient, you will have to use a grinder and a chisel.
We adjust and weld new parts
Set the backrest to the “sitting” position and mark the position of the new part.
We grab the comb at two points and check once again for correct installation.
We finally boil the part.
After cooling, we clean the seams with a grinder and cover them with paint or anti-corrosion mastic.
We weld the backrest clamp bracket
We check the condition of the springs, solve the problem of “sagging”
While the seat cushion is disassembled, another problem can be solved. The springs often break off from the sides of the seat and it begins to sag greatly under your weight. Weld metal plates of suitable replacement in place of the broken ones and fasten the springs in place. You also need to return the wires that connect the springs to each other. If they are lost, then look for a suitable replacement.
Torn spring mount
For those who like a firmer seat, we can recommend cutting a lining from a fiberboard sheet to a size slightly smaller than the pillow and, when assembling the seat, placing it on the springs.
Damage to the front seat of a VAZ 2107
When talking about seat failure, most often we are talking about a backrest failure. The device provides for changing the angle of inclination. But in the event of a breakdown, the mechanism does not perform this function; the back does not deviate even with pressure on it. If a breakdown occurs in the driver's seat, this may affect the car's handling, which reduces driving safety and comfort.
In order to determine the cause of the malfunction, the chair will have to be removed.
Removal of seats in cases where:
- it can only be repaired after removal;
- it is necessary to soundproof the floor;
- you decide to replace them with new ones.
Most often, the reason the seat falls back is due to worn-out teeth on the latch comb. The old part needs to be replaced. It is sold in any specialized store. The main thing is to take the right comb, right or left).
If it breaks, it is correct to replace the locking screw. The cost of the part is not high, but repairs will take time. The worn-out spare part must be cut out and a serviceable one welded on. You can carry out such repairs in the garage yourself if you have the necessary tools and the skills to use them.
Otherwise, you can contact a workshop or purchase a new seat. If the pillows and cover themselves do not require replacement, then you will only need the frame.
