➤ Replacing windshield wipers Lada Granta Liftback

The quality of road visibility is one of the key factors in safety and accident prevention. Almost every third driver faces the problem of poor-quality windshield/rear window cleaning.

In sunny weather this is not as important as in rain, fog, snow, when every second counts. The most common defect is the formation of “islands” of dirt in the center and edges of the windshield. When driving in a straight line, visibility is not hampered, but when you start to turn, you feel all the “charm”. There is only one solution to the problem - replacing the Grant liftback wipers, even despite the actual absence of defects or damage.

Types of wipers for Lada Granta

Domestic VAZ models can be equipped with one of three types of windshield wipers:

frame;
hybrid;
frameless.

By default, frame type is installed from the factory, as the most economical option. However, this design is short-lived and ineffective due to rapid wear and deformation under the rays of the sun. The basis of the brush is a metal strip with movable arms and a rubber cleaner.

The hybrid version of the wiper differs from its predecessor in that it is smaller in size and low-slung. The frameless model is made of impact-resistant plastic with a rubber seal at the end.

The non-contact option is considered the most effective, with a long service life and good adaptation to temperature changes.

There is a fourth type of brushes - winter ones. They are designed for use at sub-zero temperatures. The structure at the base is sealed with an additional layer of plastic. There is a special ledge on the surface for removing snow and ice from the windshield.

Quick comparison

I offer brief recommendations for wipers. Choose what is more important to you and buy. A detailed description, installation video and price comparison are below.

Model	Peculiarities	Rating	Link
Bosch Aerotwin	Frameless. Made in Belgium. The optimum ratio of price and quality.	★★★★★	Buy a kit
Denso Hybrid	Hybrid. All-season. The best brushes on the market.	★★★★★	Driver Passenger
Bosch Twin Spoiler	High-quality and reliable frame wipers with spoiler.	★★★★✩	Buy a kit
Bosch Eco	The most budget option. But it's still Bosch.	★★★✩✩	Driver Passenger

Dimensions of Granta liftback wipers

№	Location	vendor code	Price, rub.)*
1.	Front right (400mm)	3397004667	from 150
2.	—/— left (600mm)	3397004673	from 190
3.	Rear wiper size Grant liftback, station wagon (500mm)	3397004951	from 250
4.	Analogues from AVS Crystal	AV9014426S	from 250

*prices are as of September 17, 2018. The given prices are for budget components; when purchasing products from famous brands, the cost increases.

When do windshield wiper blades need to be replaced?

There are several signs that indicate that the purifiers need replacing:

The primary and most important is poor windshield cleaning quality, the appearance of streaks and streaks when fluid is supplied from the washer reservoir. As a result of wear of the blades themselves installed on the wipers, the quality of glass cleaning is reduced to a minimum. Poor cleaning results in obstructed visibility.
The appearance of noise and squeaking when the wipers operate. As a rule, extraneous noise appears after the brushes begin to wear out and the glass is poorly cleaned. But there are also cases when the sound appears first, and only then the ineffectiveness of the brushes. So if you notice squeaking or noise, keep in mind that you will have to change your wipers soon.
The glass began to darken. As a rule, darkening of the glass is caused by the use of a low-quality washer, but the reason may also lie in damage to the rubber blade. This will cause the angle of the wiper edge to be offset.
The windshield wipers seem to “jump”. As a result of an increase in lifting force, the following problem appears - the wipers begin to work faster, and accordingly, they can jump over some areas of the glass surface.

Where is the wiper relay located on the Granta liftback?

Many motorists are faced with the fact that their windshield wipers periodically stop working properly, suddenly turning on or off. In 95% of cases, the reason lies in the relay - regulator. It is located under the dashboard on the left side. For access with subsequent replacement, you will need to unscrew the plastic cover and remove the relay. Next, replace it with a new one and close the plastic case again.

The Grant liftback rear (front) wiper relay has several pause modes. This is very useful for reducing the frequency of cleaning when there is light rain. The pause range varies from 1 to 65 seconds. The driver independently regulates the most optimal mode. Catalog number: 723.3777. The product is completely identical to the relay on the VAZ, Priora, Kalina, Kalina 2 models. On VAZ models produced before 2001, a relay with four contacts is installed, unlike the new ones, which have six.

How to change brushes

Let's start with the simplest aspect. Every motorist should have this skill, regardless of experience, gender or repair competence. Timely replacement of cleaning elements will improve driving safety and improve visibility.

How to understand that it is time to replace the brushes:

after the working cycle, streaks and light drizzle remain on the glass;
The latex surface is damaged or greasy deposits have accumulated.

Study the algorithm below to learn how to remove the windshield wiper blades and replace them with new ones. Correct sequence of actions.

Locate the area where the blade meets the wiper arm.
There you will find a plastic retainer that holds the blades.
Move the plastic lock to the side and then the blade can be pulled out without any hindrance.
Take a new brush and lock it in the holder. When secured correctly, there should be a click.

The same can be done on the rear window if the car is equipped with a rear windshield wiper.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing wipers yourself

Front

We place the car on a level platform, squeeze the handbrake, turn off the engine;
Using a “10” wrench, we unscrew the nuts on the rods of the glass holders one by one, and remove the brushes;
We carry out preventive maintenance of splines, inspect their condition and integrity, and make a decision on the advisability of replacement;
install new cleaners, screw the nuts again.

Rear

We change the Grant liftback rear wiper according to a similar scenario:

fold back the plastic protective cap at the base of the purifier mount;
unscrew the nut to “10”;
We remove the entire product, replace it with a new one, and screw the nut again.

Common Mistake

Installing frameless brushes, especially the budget range, does not always lead to the desired results. At speeds up to 60 km/h, the windshield wipers work perfectly, up to 80 - passable. And then, if you drive along the highway faster than 90 km/h, the blades no longer adhere to the surface of the glass - they “fly up”. Although everything looks great from the outside. More details in the material: front wipers are poorly cleaned!

Let us remember that here we were talking specifically about frameless ones. Perhaps our criticism will not be relevant for expensive solutions.

Previously, in the 2109 and 2114 families, flatter glass was used than on Kalina/Grant. On convex glass, the “right wiper” may not reach the lower corner (see photo). The problem is solved by installing frameless brushes. And what this entails was discussed above.

Right windshield wiper blade

Reviews

№	Positive
1.	Gennady, 42 years old: a year has passed since buying the car, there are no complaints, everything works properly. The windshield wipers will last one more season, after which I will replace them with new ones. By the way, the original factory ones were installed.
2.	Kirill, 38 years old: there is no money to buy a garage yet, so the car sits on the street all year round. This is of course bad, but what can you do? Despite the harsh winter, the wipers withstood the frost and clean well, without islands. Installed from the factory: 3397004667, 3397004673.
3.	Vyacheslav, 35 years old: Grant is already in its second year, overall I’m happy with the car. I don’t drive it much, I fill it with good oils and fill it with high-quality fuel. Surprisingly, the seals are in good condition, and the windshield wipers are also in good condition. My advice to car enthusiasts. For this price it is difficult to find something better.
4.	Nikolai, 41 years old: I work as a taxi driver, I drive all day long, the car is working hard. The other day I replaced the right wiper because it started to leave a little streaks. I don’t consider this a defect, although it could still serve as a service.
5.	Dmitry, 39 years old: I work as a manager in a car store, specializing in spare parts for domestic VAZs. Grant parts are in less demand, the reasons are obvious - quality has improved. The same cannot be said about Priora, although the car is also good.
6.	Sergey, 39 years old: I had an accident a month ago and had my windshield replaced. The windshield wipers began to rub badly, I had to replace them with new ones, I don’t blame the defect, rather the glass was installed with an excessive slope.
Negative
1.	Nikolai, 45 years old: after purchasing Grant, I immediately replaced a number of parts and components, including wipers. They don't clean them enough, they squeak occasionally, this is unacceptable to me.
2.	Victor, 50 years old: after winter, the left wiper began to tap on medium mode. I replaced it with a new factory one, but the problem was not solved. The store advised me to buy from Renault Logan, I’ve been using it for several months, no complaints.

Typical faults

Let's make a reservation that wear on the blades is not a problem. Replacing windshield wiper blades is a planned event that is recommended to be carried out quite often: high-quality models demonstrate the preservation of consumer properties for 130 - 140 hours of continuous operation.

The following types of faults can be distinguished:

the breaker relay has deteriorated: in this case, the brushes can move, but the driver will not be able to control the operating modes of the wipers;
the washer motor is burnt out;
the washer nozzles are clogged;
the main electric motor failed;
the integrity of the wiper lever is damaged;
the washer fluid reservoir or supply lines are broken;
The wiper control unit burned out.

All of these defects do not require a complex service package (it is enough to replace damaged/worn components), but in any of these cases the driver must know how to remove the wipers from the car.

You may also be interested in an article by our specialist, in which he explains in detail how to remove the window lifter handle.

We also recommend reading our expert’s article, which details how to repair a crack in a car’s windshield.

Installation of new frameless products

Replacing frameless windshield wiper blades is a procedure that must be performed with extreme caution, so for the first time it is recommended to watch how professionals will perform the replacement, and only then do it yourself. But still, if you decide to do it yourself, then follow these steps:

First, you will have to install new rubber gaskets under the wiper bases.
Now attach the base of the previously prepared new product to the tetrahedral pin.
Next, seal the connections using the washer that you removed when dismantling the previous wiper.
Finally, screw in the housing mounting bolt.

Select vehicle modification to search for wiper motor

Lada Granta 2190 2190 Sedan 1.6 82 hp id55617 Engine: volume - 1.6 liters, power - 82 hp, type - petrol, model - VAZ-11183. Drive: front. Year of manufacture: 2011-present time
Lada Granta 2190 2190 Sedan 1.6 87 hp id55616 Engine: volume - 1.6 liters, power - 87 hp, type - petrol, model - VAZ-11186. Drive: front. Year of manufacture: 2011-present time
Lada Granta 2190 2190 Sedan 1.6 98 hp id55618 Engine: volume - 1.6 liters, power - 98 hp, type - petrol, model - VAZ-21126. Drive: front. Year of manufacture: 2011-present time
Lada Granta 2190 2190 Sedan 1.6 106 hp id114384 Engine: volume - 1.6 liters, power - 106 hp, type - petrol, model - VAZ-21127. Drive: front. Year of release: 2013-present time

In the next step, for an expanded selection, you can enter the vehicle's Vin code to go to illustrated catalogs, where you can find the layout of parts down to the bolt and duplicates that are not in the catalog of analogues.

Tips from experts on replacing windshield wipers with your own hands on a Granta liftback