Door cards for VAZ 2107 - how to install, what to choose, repair

VAZ 2107 SALON - DESCRIPTION

The “Seven” is equipped with a relatively comfortable interior, in comparison with other cars of the classic rear-wheel drive VAZ series. It has anatomical seats with high backs and headrests, an anti-glare dashboard and an electrically heated rear window.

The plastic from which the instrument panel and other interior elements are made is not of high quality and has a chemical smell that does not really erode, especially on new cars.

The salon is quite spacious. It is illuminated by a lamp located on the roof of the car and controlled using a manual switch. In addition, there are door switches that are installed in the door pillars. Note that the interior of the VAZ 2107 has many ergonomic flaws. For example, the ignition switch is located to the left of the steering wheel, which is inconvenient for a right-hander. There is also no rubber seal around the door perimeter, which is why the doors close with a specific knock.

As for the dashboard, it has a simple design and provides the motorist with only the necessary information, namely: engine and oil temperature, amount of fuel and revolutions, as well as the current speed of the car. The center console contains only the most basic components, in particular: air deflectors, heater control unit and cigarette lighter.

A distinctive feature of the VAZ 2107 is the presence of an analog clock. The buttons for activating the headlights, heated rear window and fan are located under the gearshift lever, which is not very common. The disadvantages of the Seven's interior also include the fact that the steering wheel is not adjustable at all, and the seats can only be moved on a slide.

PHOTO GALLERY: VAZ 2107 SALON

Engineers endowed the VAZ 2107 with a four-spoke steering wheel, which is mounted on a polyurethane frame

VAZ 2107 interior after tuning

Once upon a time, “classics” were valued for their high-quality interior. Today, alas, even here there are plenty of reasons for criticism

INTERIOR TRIM

A special feature of using a salon is that it is exposed not only to external factors (for example, sunburn), but also to humans. Over time, the finish accumulates odor, gets dirty and wears out. Therefore, many car owners decide to reupholster the interior. The modern market is represented by many different materials for upholstery, which is why it is sometimes difficult for car owners to make the right choice. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the table, which presents the materials that are used to reupholster the interior of the VAZ 2107.

TABLE: MATERIALS FOR INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY

SEAT COVER

If you have already decided on the material for seat upholstery, think about what color your chairs will be. It is advisable to choose the color of the material to match the upholstery. The simplest option is to cover the seats with a single-color material. However, a combination of several colors will make your interior more original and exclusive.

Chair after reupholstery

Seat reupholstery is done as follows:

1. We remove the seats from the car.
2. Remove the standard cover from the chair.
3. We separate the cover at the seams to transfer it to new material.
4. We apply each part of the standard cover to the new material and press it with a weight. We outline with a marker.
5. Use scissors to cut out the details of the new cover.
6. Using glue, we strengthen the elements of the cover with foam rubber.
7. We sew the reinforced elements.
8. We glue the seam flaps and trim off the excess material.
9. We beat off the seams with a hammer.
10. We sew the lapels with a double finishing stitch.
11. We put covers on the seats. We start stretching from the back.

VIDEO: VAZ 2107 SEAT UPHOLSTERY

DOOR TRIM

Decorative door panels and plastic elements on the VAZ 2107 are attached using disposable polymer clips. This is technologically advanced and cheap, but not reliable enough, so after a while the panels begin to creak.

Leather door trim for VAZ 2107

You can fix this problem yourself:

1. First, the interior elements are dismantled (lock and window lifter handles, armrest and others). The door trim is removed using a screwdriver.
2. Next, the door panel is removed and laid on a sheet of plywood 4 millimeters thick. The outline is drawn with a marker.
3. The plywood blank is cut with a jigsaw, and the edges are sanded.
4. The sheathing is made using a sewing machine.
5. Foam rubber is glued to the plywood, on top of which the fabric is attached. Don't forget to make holes for the interior parts. The panel is attached to the door using decorative bolts.

VIDEO: DOOR MAP FOR VAZ 2107

REAR SHELF TRIM

To reupholster the rear acoustic shelf, you will first need suitable material. The shape of the shelf is uneven with indentations, so it is better to use materials that stretch well. Another important point is the glue. It is advisable to purchase a two-component version - this is what specialized studios use when reupholstering plastic and other interior elements.

Rear acoustic shelf VAZ

Work order:

1. Remove the back shelf and take it to a well-ventilated area so that the glue smell dissipates faster.
2. Clean the shelf from dust and dirt for better adhesion.
3. Apply glue to the material and shelf. Wait until it dries a little (the waiting time is different for each glue, it should be indicated on the glue package).
4. Apply the material and start smoothing from the middle to the edges.
5. As a final step, leave the shelf to dry for 24 hours. You can put a weight on top to prevent the material from peeling off.

FLOOR COVERING

Many owners of the “Seven” mistakenly believe that linoleum can be installed instead of the factory carpet. This is the wrong decision, since linoleum absorbs moisture well, which is why the floor in the “seven” will rot very quickly. However, you can lay down linoleum for a while until you lay down carpet, which looks more aesthetically pleasing and has soundproofing characteristics.

It is better to choose the color of the car carpet dark gray - dirt is practically invisible on it

You can buy regular household carpet. It is better to choose synthetic material with short pile. For example, polyamide or nylon - it is easy to clean and can last more than ten years. Carpet made of polyester and acrylic will also work. They have a hard pile, so they don’t actually wear out. If you need a budget option, buy a polypropylene coating.

Instructions for installing carpet in a car:

1. Dismantle the seats and remove the old covering.
2. Before laying carpet, treat the floor with bitumen or rubber mastic. If there is rust, clean it and treat it with special anti-corrosion agents (for example, LIQUI MOLY).
3. Make cuts in the rug where needed.
4. Carefully lay the carpet on the floor. The cut parts should match the parts.
5. Wet the carpet with water and shape it by stretching it.
6. Remove the material from the interior and leave it to dry for a while.
7. When the carpet is dry, reinstall it.
8. Secure the material with double-sided glue or tape.

VIDEO: INTERIOR CARPET FOR VAZ CLASSICS

Options

There are several options for replacing door trim. Each of them has its own characteristics, advantages and, of course, the final appearance.

• Lux 1 and Lux ​​2. These are ready-to-install cards designed specifically for the domestic top ten. Depending on the design, these door cards are made entirely of plastic or with inserts made of fairly good quality fabric.
• Europanels. For some reason, in online stores such products are called Lux ​​2 door trim, although this is actually a little different. Regardless of the name, this trim looks great. But it has a serious drawback - high cost.
• With my own hands. The most budget option for replacing door trim. If you approach this issue competently and consistently, you can easily cope with the task without outside help. Today we will talk about them in more detail.

Required Tools

Any work involving repair or modification of a car begins with the search for the necessary materials and tools.

This list is mandatory; without it, it will be impossible to carry out work on replacing the door trim.

1. Fabric or artificial leather, that is, vinyl. Buy them at fabric stores. Don’t forget to make replacements and calculations first to determine the exact amount of upholstery material needed. IMPORTANT! There should be an allowance of 5 centimeters on each side of the door. This significantly affects the total amount of fabric.
2. Glue. Choose a proven adhesive that is sure to hold your new upholstery. It could be Moment, Master, Titan or something similar.
3. Scissors. They will be used to cut upholstery material.
4. Stationery knife. Something will definitely have to be cut off. In this case, a sharp stationery knife cannot be replaced.
5. Construction hairdryer. It’s not worth buying it for one event to modify the car. Today this device can be rented.
6. Brushes with high-quality bristles. One should be narrow, and the second should be a little wider.
7. Antenna cable.
8. Mounting clips. With their help you will attach fabric or leather. Be sure to buy extra, as these caps may break during installation. Also keep in mind that there are 8 pistons for each door.
9. Self-tapping screws. Their size depends on the selected panels. If these are handmade products, you will need short, standard self-tapping screws. If we are talking about Euro panels, then purchase long screws.
10. Speakers. New pre-fabricated panels include holes for speakers. So, in Lux 2 their size is about 17 centimeters. This is an excellent reason to install a new audio system in the cabin.

SOUND INSULATION OF THE INTERIOR

A significant drawback of the VAZ 2107 is the increased noise in the cabin when driving. To eliminate it, it is necessary to soundproof the interior. This is a somewhat costly procedure, although not complicated. Sound insulation materials can be divided into three groups: heat insulators, sound insulators and vibration dampers, but on the modern market there are universal products that combine all the properties.

Note that for ease of installation, virtually all materials are made on a self-adhesive basis. Some of them must be heated with a hairdryer during installation. The first to install is a vibration-insulating material (vibroplast), which dampens vibrations of the body, engine and suspension. Next comes a sound-absorbing layer (bitoplast), which prevents extraneous sounds from entering the cabin. In order not to separate into two layers, you can take a universal material.

In addition to soundproofing materials, you will need:

• Screwdrivers.
• Hair dryer.
• Degreaser.
• Roller.
• Scissors.

SOUND INSULATION OF BOTTOM AND WHEEL ARCHES

For external treatment of the bottom and wheel arches, you must do the following:

1. Wash the car thoroughly, especially the parts being treated.
2. Let the car dry, blow out the cavities with an air stream.
3. Prepare the surface by degreasing it with special solvents, for example, white spirit.
4. Apply sound insulation to the required surfaces of the car using a spray gun or a paint brush.
5. Do not leave gaps; the mastic layer should be uniform.
6. Install fender lockers in the wheel arches and secure them with self-tapping screws.

SOUND INSULATION OF DOORS

Soundproofing of doors is carried out in order to get rid of external noise and improve the sound quality of the acoustic system. This process is quite painstaking and requires dismantling the door trim and interior elements.

Do-it-yourself soundproofing of VAZ doors

The sound insulation kit includes only damping material, but surface treatment with sound absorbers will not be superfluous.

1. After dismantling the door trim and interior parts, treat the surface with a degreaser.
2. The first layer is to apply vibration insulation. The material is glued to the inside of the door through special technological holes. Silver vibroplast has proven itself well here. The material must be glued tightly, without missing a single millimeter.
   

   As a rule, anti-corrosive coating is applied to car doors. Remove it, otherwise the vibroplast will not stick. Before gluing the material, adjust all locks and rods to avoid rattling.

3. Next we glue the bitoplast, its thickness should be four millimeters.
4. Then you need to tape the outside of the door under the cards. This is good for audiophiles. Completely seal the access holes to seal the part of the door where the speaker is located.
5. Treatment with a vibration filter will make it possible to increase the rigidity of the door, which has a good effect on the sound of acoustics.
6. Cover the outer sides with Visomat and then with Splen.
7. After gluing, heat the vibroplast with a hairdryer, smoothing the material with a roller or palms.

VIDEO: SOUNDPROOFING DOOR CARDS

SOUND INSULATION OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT

The engine is one of the main sources of noise in a car. The work order is as follows:

1. First of all, clean the inside surface of the hood from dirt and dust.
2. Next, degrease the surface with solvents.
3. Attach a sheet of finished sound insulation to the hood and cut along the contour.
4. If you purchased material on a self-adhesive basis, simply stick it on the required surface, having first removed the protective film.
5. Be sure to add a layer of foil to improve heat reflection, protect the soundproofing layer and increase the engine warm-up rate in winter.

VAZ 2107 hood treated with vibration material

FRONT PANEL

Tuning the console is its optimization, which will result in the appearance of a number of advantages and useful little things in the car. The purpose of this modernization is to make the front panel more functional and original. You can replace the torpedo with a similar one from the VAZ-2115. But be prepared for the fact that during installation there may be a problem with gaps that need to be sealed with foam.

Instrument panel VAZ 2115

You can also install a front panel from a foreign car on the “seven”. The best option is a dashboard from a BMW E30. In addition, an analogue from TOYOTA Camry is often used. In this case, trim the element a little on the sides, install electric windows and select the correct cover for the steering wheel. As an option, you can sheathe a standard dashboard with carbon fiber or fabric, which will give it a bright and original appearance.

DASHBOARD

The car interior is equipped with a dashboard for the driver to monitor driving parameters, the health of the main units and detect emergency breakdowns. All the main elements on the instrument panel are placed under protective glass.

Possible ways to modify the instrument panel of the VAZ 2107:

• You can buy ready-made improved elements and install them in place of the standard ones.
• You can buy additional devices (on-board computer, thermometer, etc.) and organically fit them into the design of the VAZ 2107 dashboard.
• You can independently tune the instrument panel by installing LED lighting, as well as replacing the scale and arrows on the instruments.

PHOTO GALLERY: MODERNIZATION OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF VAZ 2107

Modernization of the instrument panel by installing LED lighting on a VAZ 2107

Tuning the instrument panel using VAZ 2107 stickers

Original design of the VAZ 2107 dashboard

GLOVE BOX

The glove compartment is one of the weak points of the VAZ 2107 interior. Unlike previous VAZ models, the glove compartment on the seven opens downwards. And when the car is in use for a long time, the glove compartment often opens spontaneously on potholes and bumps. The reason for this is loose hinges and fastening of the lock. If nothing is done, over time it will not close at all. Not to mention the rattling sound when driving, which distracts the driver's attention and irritates him.

Perhaps all happy owners of VAZ 2107 know the problem of the glove compartment lid

To fix the problem, many car owners try to bend the lock tab on the lid, which does not give a positive result. You actually need to bend the tab on the panel. If this does not help, stick sponge rubber along the length of the lid, which will ensure that the lid is lightly spring-loaded when closing. If the hinges are worn out so much that the proposed methods do not help, try fixing them using furniture or other small-sized magnets.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHTING

The illumination of the glove box on the VAZ 2107 also leaves much to be desired: it is poorly implemented, practically does not shine and rarely functions correctly.

LED strip illumination of the glove compartment. Inside view

Installing an LED strip is the easiest option for upgrading the glove compartment lighting. It is advisable to give preference to insulated tape, since the light-emitting elements in it are protected from damage using a special composition. The optimal length of the LED strip is 10–15 centimeters. It is advisable to mount it in the upper part of the glove compartment so that the light is directed into the glove compartment.

Installation of panels

On the VAZ 2107 door body, you install special bushings with internal threads yourself. Holes are pre-drilled on the panels in appropriate places, and decorative bolts are passed through them. When attaching the bushings, you must carefully follow the installation instructions to avoid turning the part. This mount allows you not only to visually tune the interior, but also to eliminate knocks and squeaks during the trip.

The door panels of the VAZ 2107 car are placed in place and attracted to the base using decorative bolts. This installation method is highly durable and provides optimal conditions for the operation of audio system speakers. Self-tuning by reupholstering the car interior with leatherette transforms the interior into a real work of art.

SEATS

And although the seats of the “Seven” are considered the most valuable of the entire VAZ (classic) family, they have a significant drawback - the front seats are flimsy and break quite quickly. Over time, the back of the driver's seat begins to warp, and even if it is welded, this will not last long. In addition, the upholstery on the seat is worn out, which looks unattractive.

The simplest option for improving the seats is to purchase covers, but if the seats are very loose, you can replace them with new stock, “foreign”, sports or anatomical ones.

WHAT SEATS ARE SUITABLE FOR VAZ 2107

In addition to stock factory seats, the VAZ 2107 can be equipped with seats from foreign cars. For example, analogs from the 1996 Mercedes W210 and 1993 Toyota Corolla are perfect for this purpose. They are easily attached to the standard "seven" bolts.

Seats from MAZDA 6 in VAZ 2107

Seats from Fiat or SKODA are also a good option. But in this case, you will have to make two additional holes for more secure fastening. Elements from Nissan and Peugeot can also be used, but during installation you will encounter certain inconsistencies. Volkswagen seats fit well on the 7 without any modifications. They are comfortable, but too high, so it is better to abandon this option.

VIDEO: REPLACING SEATS ON A VAZ FROM FORD MONDEO

HOW TO REMOVE THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AND SHORTEN THE SEAT BACK

You can shorten the seat back by trimming it. To do this, the chair must be dismantled and disassembled. Using a grinder, a part of the frame is sawed off. This type of work is very labor-intensive, so it is better to turn to specialists. As for the VAZ 2107 headrests, removing them is very simple; to do this, you just need to pull it up until it stops and press the latch.

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Refinement of standard lighting will increase comfort in the cabin and embellish it. You can take a lampshade from Priora, as it has the required characteristics and looks impressive. For materials you will need: masking tape, a sharp knife, a marker, a 12" wrench and a screwdriver. First you need to remove the front roof visor. Use a marker to outline the location for installing the new lampshade. Cut the visor along this contour. Then you need to attach the lampshade and fill the seams with sealant.

Priora interior lamp

As for the power connection, it is advisable to run the new wiring along the right pillar. The negative is connected to the body, and the positive is connected to the lamp contact. It is better to make wire leads in the area of ​​the glove box.

Since the interior lighting in the “classic” is very poor, many car owners resort to upgrading it

UPGRADES OF THE VAZ 2107 OVEN

As you know, the efficiency of the VAZ 2107 heater is extremely low, which causes dissatisfaction among the owners of the “Seven”. Upgrading the stove will help solve this problem. There is no need to improve the heater radiator, since it gives off the optimal amount of heat. This means that to increase the efficiency of the stove it is necessary to improve the airflow system.

The simplest tuning, which does not require virtually any design changes, is to replace the standard fan motor with the one used in the VAZ 2108–2109. This motor has more power and higher speed. To install it, you need to slightly modify the stove body.

Modification of the VAZ 2107 stove

Replacing the standard stove tap will also not be superfluous. The tap is located in the passenger compartment of the “seven” in the passenger’s foot area. Sometimes car owners find out about it only when there is a coolant leak, which causes a lot of trouble. Replacing the faucet with a similar new product solves the problem only for a while. Therefore, experts recommend replacing it with a curved sealed tube. This will stop the leaks, but you won't be able to shut off the antifreeze flow to the radiator. Because of this, the cabin will be very hot in the summer.

As an option, you can install a regular water tap to supply coolant to the heater radiator in the engine compartment. The only inconvenience of such tuning is the need to open the hood in order to manipulate the tap.

Dismantling the door trim of a VAZ 2107

Old VAZ 2107 door cards are removed as follows:

1. remove the window handle by pulling out the fixing bracket;
2. Unscrew the bolts under the plugs and remove the door handle (armrest);

3. remove the trim from the door opening handle;
4. remove the speaker (if installed);
5. remove the door card by pulling it towards you.