How to replace a bumper on a VAZ 2109 - stages of work

A bumper is a part that protects a car when hitting obstacles and minor accidents. After the incident, she needs repairs. Or the motorist decides to upgrade it. For the convenience of performing these actions, dismantling is performed. Therefore, it is important to know how to remove the front and rear bumpers of a VAZ 2109 with your own hands.

• Keys for 17, 13 and 10.
• Heads for 10, 13 and 17.
• Ratchet.
• Phillips screwdriver.

How to remove the bumper of a VAZ 2109

Considering the current opportunities in terms of purchasing spare parts, materials, tools, as well as the relative simplicity of the design of the VAZ 2109 car, doing body repairs yourself is far from the most difficult task. Many perform body work on their own, not inferior in quality to specialized workshops.

The task is to return quality

Tuning VAZ 2109

VAZ-2109 owners know firsthand about the unprecedented survivability and strength of the front and rear bumpers. There are many cases where, as a result of a strong impact, even the bolts were torn off, but the bumper remained practically intact and unharmed. However, there are situations when it is necessary to remove the front and rear bumpers of a VAZ-2109. This work is not difficult, but requires certain knowledge.

In order to perform such a repair, in both cases you will need the same set of tools:

• Ratchet
• Heads for 10 and 17
• Flat open-end wrench 13
• Phillips screwdriver

To remove bumpers you will only need 2 sockets from the entire set

Removing the front bumper

When removing the front bumper, it is not necessary to remove the headlights. If the bumper is removed for the purpose of repairing the car body, then in terms of safety it is best to remove the headlights.

For ease of operation, the front of the car must be raised.

Work order:

• Using a 17mm socket, unscrew the two bolts securing the front fender liners from below. Perform this operation on both sides.
• Using a 10 mm socket, unscrew two bolts on each side. They are located on the inside of the bumper and connect it to the body bracket.
• Remove the mounting pins on both sides from the holes in the brackets.
• Remove the bumper from the front brackets.

If you remove the structure completely with fasteners, then it is best to use a 13 key. In this case, the order will be as follows:

• From below, unscrew the two nuts that secure the front bracket to the body.
• Remove the bracket.
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the three screws and remove the side bumper bracket.

Some features

When carrying out repair work to remove the front bumper, it is worth taking into account some features, namely the year of manufacture of the car. If the VAZ-2109 was produced before the end of 1985, then the procedure will be as described above.

When removing the front bumper, take into account the year of manufacture of the car, there are some differences in the removal process

If the car was manufactured after 1985, then you must:

• Unscrew the nuts on the side members, as well as the mounting bolts on the front wings.
• From the engine compartment, unscrew the two nuts that secure the bumper.
• Before removing the bumper, pull it slightly towards you.

Removing the rear bumper

When repairing the rear bumper, the taillights and license plate can be left in place. If body work is to be carried out, then these elements should also be disconnected.

Before starting work on removing the rear bumper, all electrical wires coming from the lights and license plate must be disconnected.

Nuances

Before you begin withdrawal, you will need to complete a number of preparatory steps:

• The object is thoroughly washed from dirt and dust.
• The fasteners are tapped with a hammer. Next, traces of corrosion are removed with an iron brush.
• The fasteners are treated with a WD-40 solution. After applying the substance, you need to wait 15-20 minutes. During this time, the product will destroy dirt and corrosion.
• Drive the car to a viewing hole, overpass, or use a jack. The work process will be more convenient.

When replacing the buffer, do not apply much force. This will damage the nut threads. Subsequently, in order to remove the bolt, it will need to be cut off (using a grinder), and this will significantly slow down and complicate the work process.

Almost any motorist can replace the VAZ 2109 buffer. It is important to know the sequence of the operation and be especially careful.

How to replace a rear body kit

The sequence of actions for removal is as follows:

1. Remove the fasteners using wrench 17.
2. From the side, using wrench 10, unscrew the fastening bolts.
3. Remove the mounting studs. Due to this, the sides of the object sag slightly.
4. Lightly grasping the back of the buffer, pull it away from the body, and remove the object.
5. Dismantling the rear brackets attached to the body. This is done with key 13. To remove them, you need to unscrew two screws with a screwdriver.
6. It is necessary to remove the beam from the buffer, which increases the rigidity of the structure.
7. Removing beam strips.

The installation process is performed in the reverse order of removing the rear bumper.

Checkpoints

Measuring the distances between body control points is the most common way to check the condition of a car. After taking measurements, you need to check them with the passport data.

The check is performed as follows:

• Dimensions are checked diagonally;
• The current condition of the machine racks is checked;
• The roof is examined visually, the dimensions of the diagonals of the roof itself and the door frame are checked;
• Increased attention is paid to measurements of the rear and front window frames;
• A visual inspection of the entire body is carried out from various angles in order to determine the presence of gaps and bulges that differ from the required parameters.

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Bumpers

It is sometimes necessary to remove the front and rear bumpers to replace them or repair other body elements. Dismantling does not require special skills, so even a beginner can cope with this task

The only difference when removing the front bumper compared to the rear one is that the plastic fender liners will need to be additionally removed in front.

Otherwise, the dismantling and repair procedure is performed as follows:

• There are nuts on the side that hold the bumper to the body. They need to be unscrewed. Mostly on most VAZ 2109 there are 2 of these fasteners on each side;
• Now find the front bumper mounting nuts and remove them;
• When unscrewing the front fasteners, be sure to hold the bumper, otherwise it may fall and be damaged;
• If you remove the front bumper, then remove the fender liners. All removal work is completed;

Dismantling process

• Carefully examine the condition of the bumpers visually. If there are deformations or damage, these areas can be straightened;
• Old peeling paint and traces of rust can be easily cleaned using 200-400 grit sandpaper;
• If the bumper is made of plastic, all damage is repaired using special putty;
• The holes on the plastic bumper are covered with plastic elements from old bumpers or other elements that have suitable dimensions, thickness, and strength;
• Using a soldering iron with a power of 40-60 W, you can weld plastic elements.

Failure to maintain clearances

Connection of bumper elements

To fasten the elements of a damaged plastic bumper, you can use four methods.

1. Melt the plastic of the bumper and additional inserts. The seam width should be about 15 millimeters. And the depth of the soldering depends on the thickness of the body element.
2. Parallel seams. Wire or nails without heads can help here. These fasteners are soldered on the reverse side. A fairly reliable connection option.
3. Flexible copper wire. A more complex, but also more effective method. The connection is made according to the principle of the second method, then the wire is soldered from the inside with a snake or zigzag. Some people also solder it from the front side.
4. Lattice. The most reliable and durable option. Using a mesh or a piece of decorative radiator grille, the elements of the plastic body are fastened together.

Body repair is a rather complex and sometimes labor-intensive process. Based on video lessons and instructions, you can complete a number of tasks. But for complex damage, it is better to turn to professionals.

Weak spots

What weak points does the body of the domestic nine have? Let's try to find out.

If rotten or deformed elements of the car body are detected, they must be removed and appropriate measures taken to restore the integrity of these areas.

The most vulnerable areas of the VAZ 2109 body include:

• Front floor, reinforced sills, doors, fenders and rear underbody;
• The hood has relative endurance, but over time it begins to lose its former properties. The area above the battery is especially affected. This is where Nine owners most often notice the formation of rust;
• A noticeable problem that many drivers face is the fuel tank floor;
• Optics reflectors and a muffler also cannot boast of a long life without the appearance of signs of rust.

Corrosion is obvious
Corrosion is the main enemy of almost all domestic cars. Although anti-corrosion coatings are done quite well, time, weather conditions and the characteristics of our roads kill everything, rust actively begins to eat the metal and this problem must be dealt with.

Dealing with problems in general terms

To get rid of the problem of rust formation on the body, you need to do some work. On your own or with the help of specialists, decide for yourself.

1. Disassemble the engine compartment, drain the coolant and remove the radiator.
2. Remove all doors.
3. If there is an amplifier (TV) in front, then it will also have to be disassembled.
4. Using a grinder, all damaged areas are cut off;
5. If the wings or panels are rusty, they will have to be cut off.
6. If holes or holes have formed due to corrosion, they can be welded or patches can be used.
7. It is recommended to additionally cover areas that are not highly resistant to corrosion with metal inserts.
8. Experts advise strengthening mudguards with additional inserts and then securing them with spot welding.
9. New body parts that are installed in place of rusted ones must be adjusted in accordance with the standards.
10. After processing, the wings and sills are secured with screws, bolts and welding.
11. Restoring the geometry of the body is a mandatory activity, on which most of the time is spent. To do this, you will need a bench machine on which the machine is fixed and adjusted in accordance with the norms of the control points.
12. The next stage is welding a new floor, if required as a result of assessing the condition of the body. When restoring the floor, patches, connectors and amplifiers are used. At the final stage, the floor is covered with anti-corrosion compounds.
13. It is easier to purchase new arches than to try to restore old ones. They can be coated with resin and waste oil mixed together. This mixture is excellent at resisting rust. Just do not use this composition to treat the bottom under any circumstances.

During body repairs, it is often necessary to jack up the car. If the jacking areas are rusty, use a support beam to lift the car.

Holes, rust

Often, the body is repaired independently if small areas are damaged, dents or holes are formed due to the effects of rust. In addition to correcting the geometry, painting and polishing are performed.

More serious deformations and damage caused by collisions and road accidents necessarily require contacting specialized workshops. Here, focusing on control points and using professional equipment, you can restore the body as correctly as possible without disturbing its geometry, maintaining rigidity and other factory parameters. Sometimes they can even be improved.

How to Remove the Front Bumper on a VAZ 21099

Tuning VAZ 2109

VAZ-2109 owners are not aware of the unsurpassed vitality and durability of the front and rear bumpers from the very beginning. There are many cases where even the bolts came off as a result of a strong impact, but the bumper remained practically untouched. However, there are times when you need to remove the front and rear bumpers of a VAZ-2109. This job is simple, but requires some knowledge.

In both cases, the same set of tools is needed to perform such repairs:

• ratchet
• Chapters 10 and 17
• Flat carabiner for 13
• Phillips screwdriver

To remove the bumpers you only need 2 heads from the whole set

Remove the front bumper

When removing the front bumper, the headlights do not need to be removed at all. If the bumper is removed for body repairs, it is best to remove the headlights from a safety point of view.

For convenience, the front of the car should be raised.

• With a 17 head, unscrew the two bolts that are attached to the bottom of the front wings. This operation is performed on both sides.
• Using 10 sockets, remove two screws from each side. They are located on the inside of the bumper and connect it to the body bracket.
• Remove the locking pins from the bracket holes on both sides.
• Remove the bumper from the front brackets.

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If you are completely removing the structure using fasteners, it is best to use a key up to 13. In this case, the order would be as follows:

• From below, unscrew the two nuts that secure the front bracket to the body.
• Remove the bracket.
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the three screws and remove the bumper side bracket.

Some features

When performing repairs to remove the front bumper, it is necessary to take into account some features, such as the year of manufacture of the car. If the VAZ-2109 is released by the end of 1985, the procedure will be as described above.

When disassembling the front bumper, consider the year of manufacture of the car, there are some differences in the removal process

If you left your car after 1985, you must:

• Remove the nuts from the side and front fender mounting bolts.
• Loosen the two nuts that secure the bumper to the engine compartment.
• Before lifting the bumper, pull it slightly towards you.

Fly off rear bumper

You can leave it in place while repairing the tail lights and license plate. If the body is supposed to be done, these elements should also be disabled.

All electrical wires coming from the lamps and license plates must be disconnected before removing the rear bumper.

• Operating procedure:
• Loosen the lower rear mounting bolts on both sides with socket 17.
• Wrench for 10. Remove the two side bumper bolts on each side.
• Remove the studs from each bumper side bracket and remove it.
• Using wrench 13, loosen the two nuts securing the rear bracket and remove it.
• Remove the eight 10mm bolts that secure the beam to the bumper housing.
• Remove the beams. As you can see, there is nothing difficult in removing the bumper. It is enough to follow the sequence of actions. The ability to do this work yourself will help the owner of a VAZ-2109 save on car service costs.

Checkpoints

Measuring the distances between body control points is the most common way to check the condition of a car. After taking measurements, you need to check them with the passport data.

The check is performed as follows:

• Dimensions are checked diagonally;
• The current condition of the machine racks is checked;
• The roof is examined visually, the dimensions of the diagonals of the roof itself and the door frame are checked;
• Increased attention is paid to measurements of the rear and front window frames;
• A visual inspection of the entire body is carried out from various angles in order to determine the presence of gaps and bulges that differ from the required parameters.

Those who cannot afford to buy a new product, but cannot see their future life without tuning, can modify their bumper manually. Tuning consists of creating additional holes, changing the shape of the bumper, and extending it. You can also manually add trim to the VAZ 2109 bumper, skirts, and change the shape of the air intake.

The most inexpensive materials for bumper conversion are polyurethane foam and polystyrene foam. Resin or fiberglass is applied on top of them. Next, the surface is treated with a layer of primer and painted.

Thus, you get a solid plastic part, the shape of which you choose yourself.

Replacing the rear buffer

For ease of operation, lift the rear of the vehicle.

Unscrew two nuts on the side securing the buffer to the body on both sides of the car

Holding the buffer, unscrew one rear buffer mounting bolt on both sides and remove the buffer

Install the new buffer in the reverse order of removal.

VAZ-2109 owners know firsthand about the unprecedented survivability and strength of the front and rear bumpers. There are many cases where, as a result of a strong impact, even the bolts were torn off, but the bumper remained practically intact and unharmed. However, there are situations when it is necessary to remove the front and rear bumpers of a VAZ-2109. This work is not difficult, but requires certain knowledge.

In order to perform such a repair, in both cases you will need the same set of tools:

• Ratchet
• Heads for 10 and 17
• Flat open-end wrench 13
• Phillips screwdriver

To remove bumpers you will only need 2 sockets from the entire set

Removing the front bumper

When removing the front bumper, it is not necessary to remove the headlights. If the bumper is removed for the purpose of repairing the car body, then in terms of safety it is best to remove the headlights.

For ease of operation, the front of the car must be raised.

Work order:

• Using a 17mm socket, unscrew the two bolts securing the front fender liners from below. Perform this operation on both sides.
• Using a 10 mm socket, unscrew two bolts on each side. They are located on the inside of the bumper and connect it to the body bracket.
• Remove the mounting pins on both sides from the holes in the brackets.
• Remove the bumper from the front brackets.

If you remove the structure completely with fasteners, then it is best to use a 13 key. In this case, the order will be as follows:

• From below, unscrew the two nuts that secure the front bracket to the body.
• Remove the bracket.
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the three screws and remove the side bumper bracket.

Some features

When carrying out repair work to remove the front bumper, it is worth taking into account some features, namely the year of manufacture of the car. If the VAZ-2109 was produced before the end of 1985, then the procedure will be as described above.

When removing the front bumper, take into account the year of manufacture of the car, there are some differences in the removal process

If the car was manufactured after 1985, then you must:

• Unscrew the nuts on the side members, as well as the mounting bolts on the front wings.
• From the engine compartment, unscrew the two nuts that secure the bumper.
• Before removing the bumper, pull it slightly towards you.

Removing the rear bumper

When repairing the rear bumper, the taillights and license plate can be left in place. If body work is to be carried out, then these elements should also be disconnected.

Before starting work on removing the rear bumper, all electrical wires coming from the lights and license plate must be disconnected.

HELPFUL HINT For ease of operation, when replacing the front bumper, lift the front of the car.

1. Unscrew two nuts from the side fastening of the front bumper to the brackets on the body on both sides of the car.

2. Holding the bumper, unscrew one bolt of the front bumper mounting on both sides and remove the front bumper from the car. 3. Install the new front bumper in the reverse order of removal.

Installation

Replacement of a repaired or new bumper is carried out in the reverse order. You need to follow a certain sequence:

1. The part is tightly installed on the brackets.
2. The nuts are tightened under the hood.
3. The bolts securing the part to the side members are screwed.
4. The bumper is attached to the front fenders.

If the VAZ 21099 was manufactured earlier than 1985, the installation of the part occurs in a different order:

1. First, the body part is installed.
2. Threaded rods are inserted into the holes.
3. Tighten the nuts located on the sides tightly.
4. The fender liners are fixed with bolts.

Good to know! To remove a part on a low VAZ 21099 car, it is better to lift it on jacks on both sides. The best option would be an inspection hole.

We remove the front and rear bumpers ourselves

• ratchet and socket set;
• ring wrench 13;
• Phillips screwdriver.

Then you need to pull out the bracket mounting pins and disconnect the mount from the protection. If you want to remove the part along with the brackets, you need a 13mm wrench. Unscrew the two nuts securing the front bracket to the body. Then unscrew the three screws to remove the side bracket.

The wiring coming from the license plates and headlights must be disconnected in any case, regardless of the reason for dismantling.

The structure also includes a cross beam at the rear. It is attached to the lining of the protective element using eight bolts. We unscrew them with a 10mm wrench and remove the strips that secure the beam. The rear bumper has been removed.

Dismantling of 1st generation cars

For this procedure, you will need Torx keys 20 and 30, a cloth or rags to wipe the trim and the place where the fender liner is attached.

Now you can unscrew the screws holding the front bumper of the Renault Duster. Their location is indicated by arrows in the photo. There are a total of 5 screws around the perimeter, one located at the bottom, under the decorative trim.

After this, using a T20 key, you need to unscrew the screws holding the fender liner. One is located near the junction of the fender and bumper.

There are 2 screws on each side of the fender liner. The second one can be found at the bottom. After this, the T20 key will no longer be needed. You need to take the T30 key.

The most powerful fasteners are located at the top. After these screws are unscrewed, you must carefully move the plastic to the side to disconnect the part from the latches located on special brackets. If during the removal process the brackets are damaged or bent, it is better to replace them with new ones.

After this, it remains to perform a few simple steps.

1. Move the top part of the plastic a little
2. Pull the bumper towards you, releasing it from its seats
3. Disconnect the PTF power connector

How to properly disconnect the PTF connector on a Renault Duster.

The length of the cable is designed in such a way that you can remove the bumper and then disconnect the connector located on the right bracket.

The connector is 4-channel, providing power to two PTFs at once.

Advice from professionals

Before you start removing the front bumper, you need to perform several preparatory operations:

• wash the part well. Remove accumulated dirt;
• Tap all fasteners with a hammer. Use a wire brush to remove rust;
• treat fasteners with a special solution, such as WD-40;
• After application, wait 10-15 minutes. During this time, the solution will destroy all corrosion and dissolve dirt;
• To make the work easier, use the inspection hole.

Functions

The front bumper has three main functions that it performs:

1. Decorative;
2. Protective;
3. Covering other elements of the car.

In addition to the front bumper that we see, there is a beam or reinforcement hidden behind it. It creates the necessary degree of protection that allows you to avoid serious injuries and damage in collisions. Therefore, if the front end was broken, you should definitely pay attention to the current condition of the amplifier. This will allow you to understand whether, in addition to the plastic lining, you also need to change the beam.

Replacing the rear buffer

For ease of operation, lift the rear of the vehicle.

Unscrew two nuts on the side securing the buffer to the body on both sides of the car

Holding the buffer, unscrew one rear buffer mounting bolt on both sides and remove the buffer

Install the new buffer in the reverse order of removal.

VAZ-2109 owners know firsthand about the unprecedented survivability and strength of the front and rear bumpers. There are many cases where, as a result of a strong impact, even the bolts were torn off, but the bumper remained practically intact and unharmed. However, there are situations when it is necessary to remove the front and rear bumpers of a VAZ-2109. This work is not difficult, but requires certain knowledge.

In order to perform such a repair, in both cases you will need the same set of tools:

• Ratchet
• Heads for 10 and 17
• Flat open-end wrench 13
• Phillips screwdriver

To remove bumpers you will only need 2 sockets from the entire set

Removing the front bumper

When removing the front bumper, it is not necessary to remove the headlights. If the bumper is removed for the purpose of repairing the car body, then in terms of safety it is best to remove the headlights.

For ease of operation, the front of the car must be raised.

Work order:

• Using a 17mm socket, unscrew the two bolts securing the front fender liners from below. Perform this operation on both sides.
• Using a 10 mm socket, unscrew two bolts on each side. They are located on the inside of the bumper and connect it to the body bracket.
• Remove the mounting pins on both sides from the holes in the brackets.
• Remove the bumper from the front brackets.

If you remove the structure completely with fasteners, then it is best to use a 13 key. In this case, the order will be as follows:

• From below, unscrew the two nuts that secure the front bracket to the body.
• Remove the bracket.
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the three screws and remove the side bumper bracket.

Some features

When carrying out repair work to remove the front bumper, it is worth taking into account some features, namely the year of manufacture of the car. If the VAZ-2109 was produced before the end of 1985, then the procedure will be as described above.

When removing the front bumper, take into account the year of manufacture of the car, there are some differences in the removal process

If the car was manufactured after 1985, then you must:

• Unscrew the nuts on the side members, as well as the mounting bolts on the front wings.
• From the engine compartment, unscrew the two nuts that secure the bumper.
• Before removing the bumper, pull it slightly towards you.

Tools

The peculiarities of fastening the VAZ 2109 buffer are that it is supported by self-tapping screws and bolts. This allows you to use a minimal set of tools for removal. When performing work you will need to stock up on:

• Keys for 17, 13 and 10.
• Heads for 10, 13 and 17.
• Ratchet.
• Phillips screwdriver.