How to replace the front wing of a VAZ-2107

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.

Guide to replacing the front wing on a VAZ 2107

Owners of all old sevens sooner or later are faced with the need to replace the front wing on a VAZ 2107. Buying a new wing in an auto shop for any VAZ models will not be difficult. It is better to buy body parts from a reliable manufacturer. After all, if the dimensions are slightly off, then it won’t be possible to fit the new part perfectly into place. Let's discuss how to replace the wing on a VAZ in a garage.

1. In what cases are body parts replaced?
2. Removing the old wing on a VAZ
3. How to install a new wing on a VAZ

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 replace the front fender on a car using different welds

In case of minor damage to the wing (small dents, scratches, etc.), carry out straightening and painting work without removing the wing. After straightening, check the condition of the internal anti-corrosion coating and restore it if necessary.

↑ Replacement of the front wing with significant damage

If the wing is significantly deformed or if there are breaks, replace the wing; to do this, do the following.

• First, remove the bumper, hood, antenna, and front door; Remove the lighting fixtures from the fender.
• Using a drill, drill a hole with a diameter of 6–7 mm at the contact welding point of the gutter with the body elements, and disconnect the gutter with a thin flat chisel with a bent end.

The arrows on the fragments indicate the places where the wing was cut. The dotted lines indicate cutting lines.

Using a thin, sharp chisel, cut down or cut off the wing joints with a grinder:

• with the front panel from the headlight downwards, 2–3 mm away from the connection line;
• with the front side pillar, 5 mm away from the bend line.
• Disconnect the wing and use a chisel to remove the remaining wing strips.
• Straighten the deformed edges and clean the seats of the body and the new wing.
• Remove dirt and rust from the cavity closed by the wing, apply zinc chromate primer GF-073. Replace the hood and door.
• Adjust the new wing to the landing site and secure with clamps.

↑ Welding areas of the front wing

In the main image, the dots indicate resistance welding seams. The fragments show gas welding points.

Weld the wing using gas welding at the points indicated in the figure. For gas welding, use brass rod L 62 or L 68.

After checking the fit of the wing, weld it by resistance welding with a pitch of 40–50 mm or electric welding in a carbon dioxide environment using Sv 08G1S or Sv 08G2S wire with a diameter of 0.8 mm with an intermittent seam 10 mm long every 30–40 mm. Electric current strength is 50–90 A.

Replacement procedure

At the beginning of the dismantling operation, the front or rear wing of the car is removed by cutting with a grinder or cutting with a pneumatic chisel at a distance of 10-15 mm from the edge.

Before starting dirty and loud work, it is necessary to remove all adjacent intact parts: the front door, bumper, light fixtures. After dismantling the VAZ 2105 wing, VAZ 2107 wing, it is necessary to clean the joints, drill out the weld points, removing excess metal, and separate the drain using a regular chisel.

After separating the old wing and removing the remaining weld metal, it is necessary to clean the joint with a grinder along the circle of the future joining of the new wing and the body. Mechanical cleaning will remove dirt and traces of rust.

It is necessary to clean the new wing from the transport soil using a grinder and coat the inner surface with fresh product. To ensure a good fit of the fender to the drain at the bottom and the threshold of the car, you need to drill holes for welding and grind the places from the inside for alignment and a tight fit.

Before welding, it is recommended to fix the fender in place using self-tapping screws to adjust the distances to the hood and door of the car.

Welding can be done either with resistance welding pliers (if available) or with conventional electrodes with an intermittent seam 10 mm long and at intervals of 15-20 mm.

After welding, it is necessary to check the mating of the parts and correct any inaccuracies.

Then you need to sand the joints and prime the surface to prepare for painting. After painting, reinstall all the removed parts in their original places: bumper, front door, light fixtures. Stand in front of the car and admire the well-done repair.

At the same time, the only disadvantage is the time spent on this, which is covered by minimal costs, acquired knowledge and skills, and a feeling of satisfaction from quality work done with your own hands.

Removing the old wing on a VAZ

Dismantling, depending on the method of its installation, will be different. How to change the front wing on a VAZ 2107 if the original part is installed on the body by welding? The process of dismantling the old element step by step:

1. Determine spot welding locations. At the service station, to dismantle the wing, they do not use cutting out the part with a chisel, but welding it with a welding machine.
2. Drill out the welding points of the gutter on the body, cut off the gutter with a chisel.
3. Cut off the connection between the fender and the front panel from the headlight downwards.
4. Cut the connecting seam in the area of ​​the side post, 5 mm away from the bend line.
5. Use a grinder to cut out the remaining parts of the wing.
6. Clean the cut areas and straighten the deformed edges.
7. Inspect the body cavity, if there is rust or corrosion plaques, carry out repairs and treat the surface with anti-corrosive or zinc-chromate primer class GF-073. Experienced drivers recommend using Movil for any body work. This will protect the new wing from corrosion.

To dismantle a removable element that is installed on the body with bolts, you must use a power screwdriver. With this replacement, there is no need to remove the hood and door covers, and also protect the windshield from welding. Dismantling process step by step:

1. Raise the hood and install the support stand.
2. If the model is equipped with special protection, remove it.

When replacing the right fender, the steering wheel is turned all the way to the right; when replacing the left fender, it is turned to the left.

The part is attached to the VAZ 2107 using 8 bolts. The process of replacing removable, often plastic elements is a fairly simple procedure even for an inexperienced technician. Repairs take up to 2 hours and are carried out in the garage.

Installation of a new VAZ 2107 wing

Replacing a front fender requires the ability to operate a welding machine. It is recommended to use gas welding with a brass rod L-62 or L-58. After checking the part on the seat, contact welding is carried out in increments of 40-50 mm. If electric welding is used in a carbon dioxide environment, it is recommended to use wire Sv 08 G1S or G2S, with a diameter of 0.8 mm. Welding should be done with a 10 mm seam in increments of 30-40 mm, the optimal current strength is 50-90 A.

Before installing a new element, it is necessary to mount all the removed parts on the body: door, hood cover, bumper and try on the new element on the seat.

Replacement using welding step by step:

1. Insert the wing into the seat, observing the gap.
2. Secure with clamps or other fasteners.
3. Remove the bumper, hood, door.
4. Grab the part in the area of ​​the front pillar and check the geometry.
5. Remove the clamps.
6. Weld.
7. Clean weld areas.
8. Prime the joints, treat them with anti-corrosion agent, and paint over them after drying.

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:

— with the lower element of the side of the body (horizontal/vertical – 18/12 cm). The optimal distance from the edge of the wing is about 2.5 centimeters;

— with the front pillar of the side of the frame. It is advisable to deviate from the inflection point of the vertical amplifier by about 4-5 mm;

— with a front panel (20.8 cm). Be sure to move down from the headlight at least a couple of millimeters (usually 2-3 is enough).

1. Now move on to the horizontal amplifier. Carefully drill out all the spot welding joints connecting the fender to the front of the car.
2. Using a chisel with a thin tip and a slightly bent edge, “rip” the wing out of its place.
3. Be sure to clean the joints with the body where strips remain with a sharp chisel.
4. Clean the seats (on the body and fender). Use a sander for this.
5. Remove all unnecessary debris from the cavity under the old wing (dirt, debris and signs of corrosion). All this “junk” has certainly accumulated there over the years of operation.
6. Treat everything with a primer (you can use GF-073).
7. Place the new fender against the car and attach it using the quick release clamps.
8. Take a gas welder and tack the new part to the body in several places - along the edges of the horizontal amplifier, in the place where the wing meets the headlight (more precisely, its casing), with the trim (lower side part) and the front panel. To get the desired result, it is better to use brass rods like L-62, L-63.
9. Go through all the gaps and make sure that there are no discrepancies (the exact dimensions can be found in the VAZ operating instructions).
10. Perform resistance welding along all the joints of the wing (the ideal step is 4-5 centimeters). As a last resort, you can use:

- electric welding, but in a CO2 environment. In this case, it is necessary to use semi-automatic wire of the Sv08G1S series (optimal diameter - 0.8 mm);

- gas welding for attaching the gutter with the splash guard. In this case, it is advisable to use SV 08 wire (optimal diameter - 1.6-2 mm). In turn, to connect the front pillar to the amplifier of the installed part, it is worth using brass solder L 62 (or L63) and rod diameters of 2-3 millimeters.

Rear wing

Here the sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Remove all unnecessary things - the reflector, remove the taillight and rear bumper.
2. Completely clean the luggage compartment, remove the floor covering and rubber seal. The gas tank will also get in the way - drain the fuel and remove it with a container. Disconnect the wiring.
3. Cut (with a grinder) or chip (with a chisel) the following joints:

- with the back side of the side part (it is advisable to step back from the edge of the wing fold about 1.5-2 cm);

— with a panel of the transverse part of the window (the optimal distance from the edge of the wing fold is about two millimeters);

— with the rear panel of the car body (here it is better to retreat 2 mm from the joining line);

— with the floor of the gas tank (spare tire) at the bend (ideal indentation is about 1.2-1.5 cm);

— with an arch above the rear wheel (distance from the edge is about 2 cm).

1. Knock down the square connecting the panel (rear upper part) and the wing. In this case, you should retreat 1.5 cm from the edge of the square.
2. To remove the wing, go through the attachment points of the body with the roof and drill out all the welding joints.
3. As in the previous case, get rid of excess strips and clean all seats (fender and body) using a grinder.
4. Attach the wing to the body, adjust it and attach it using special grips.
5. Gas weld the wing into place.

Conclusion

Replacing the wing, as you already understood, can also be done in a garage. The only difficulty is that you need to have welding equipment on hand, and experience in welding work. If you have doubts about your abilities, you can always contact a service station. Good luck.

The practice of replacing the rear wing of a VAZ 2105 - 2107

Actually, I started the process of replacing the rear wing with a detailed inspection; the panel was replaced earlier. By the way, if you are changing the panels, then replace the panels first, and only then the fenders or sills.

The gap between the wing and the door, the arch is rotten, masked with anti-gravel

Holes in the bottom of the wing

Next, we drill out the rear wing from the rear pillar; in order to find all the welding points, you may need to grind the surface with a grinder.

Welding points that need to be drilled

Drilled out these points

It is also necessary to drill out all other points - on the arch in the door opening, on the arch from the wheel side, cut off the points from the inside of the trunk where the rear panel meets the wing.

If the tire tank cover also changes, then we tear off this cover too, you will get something like this:

Photo of VAZ 2107 without rear wing

Small holes on the rear fender arch

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Here you can see that in some places it was necessary to weld the patches; the arches were not completely changed. We fasten the wing with self-tapping screws - this will allow you to adjust the wing panel in any direction and securely fix the wing before welding.

We fix the wing with self-tapping screws

By the way, I didn’t show the preparation for welding a new part, but everything is standard:

1. Drilling holes for welding
2. Cleaning and priming the wing from the inside
3. I highly recommend putting sealant at the junction of the fender and the drain (where the trunk rubber is)

We place the wing on the screws immediately, then it will not be possible to tighten it, we also check during the welding process whether the wing has moved.

Check the gap, cook

We cook the wing to the rear pillar

Thus we weld the wing, the welding points are the same as on the old wing.

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.

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Why didn't you like the new wing? It will be much easier to work with than with a used one.

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Our factory one costs about 1000 rubles.

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The worst thing is when the wing is handicraft. As a rule, you'll expose him to hell.

And there is a lot of bending, bending, straightening, etc.

Once the wing is level, you can cook. Yes, by the way, the edges of the wing (where you will weld) will need to be stitched with a drill with a diameter of 5 mm. At a distance of at least 50 mm from each other. And then you cook through these holes (from the inside).

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