How to remove the windshield wiper arms on the Lada Vesta

Preparatory stage

During the preparation stage, no tools will be required, with the exception of a new windshield wiper. If deformation of the driver is detected due to an impact or collision, then use an open-end wrench set to “17” to unscrew the fastening nut.

To replace the brush:

We press the latch on the leash.
We remove the brush body from the hook.
We put on a new “windshield wiper”.

By analogy, we replace the brush on the right side, at the rear, if the body of the Lada Vesta is a station wagon or hatchback.

Windshield blades

Lada Vesta has standard frame-type wipers with dimensions:

driver's - 600 mm;
passenger - 450 mm.

The owners of this car do not complain about the performance of the standard brushes. There is no rush to change them to frameless ones to improve glass cleaning, but the result can be improved. This is not about choosing the manufacturer/company of the accessory, but about the size of the wipers. After taking measurements it turned out that:

the distance between the brushes in the resting position is 35 mm;
from the edge of the passenger brush to the right body pillar - 40 mm;
from the edge of the passenger blade to the top edge of the glass - 80 mm;
from the edge of the driver's blade to the top edge of the glass - 50 mm;
from the edge of the driver's brush to the left body pillar - 280 mm.

Based on these readings, you can install longer blades, which will increase the cleaning area of the windshield. For example, replace the driver's 600 mm brush with 610 mm, or the passenger's 450 mm with 480 mm.

Windshield wiper sizes (originals, analogues)

The windshield wipers of the Lada Vesta SV Cross have a similar length.

Name / catalog article	Price in rubles
Front left original 600mm (frame type)	From 150
Front right 450 mm (frame)	From 150
Rear wiper 300 mm (frame)	From 150
Bosch 3397118908 (front)	From 250 – 350
Bosch 3397011306 (rear)	From 250 – 350

*prices are current as of 03/07/2019.

Conclusion

When choosing and purchasing accessories, check the catalog numbers and sizes.

By default, the machine is equipped with frame-type brushes. This is the simplest and cheapest design. The service life of such wipers is several tens of thousands of kilometers. If you want to get a “quality product,” consider purchasing foreign brands.

Reviews

№	Positive
1.	Vasily , 38 years old (drive2.ru): the wipers on the Lada Vesta are not bad, enough for 30 - 40 thousand km. It’s a pity that they use a frame type, the design is long outdated.
2.	Semenovich , 46 years old (prom.ua): I updated the brushes for the first time at around 20,000 km. My comrades advised me to buy foreign analogues. I settled on Bosch, the quality is obvious.
3.	Alexey , 37 years old (autotoday.com): the original brushes began to rub already at the 8000 km mark, and did not last even a year. I bought similar ones, I hope they last longer.
4.	Mikhailovich , 48 years old (rozetka.ua): The factory wipers lasted two winters, after which they began to peel off. I believe that the service life is longer than the factory warranty.
5.	Vladimir , 46 years old, (avtoflit.com): I rarely use the car, mainly on weekends for trips out of town. Two years from the date of purchase, perfect condition, nothing changed.
6.	Petrovich , 37 years old, (autotoday.com): the frame brushes were worn out for 15,000 km, after which they were replaced with new, similar ones.
7.	Vasilievich , 43 years old, (drive2.ru): I bought the car second-hand, it’s in good condition, a year and a half old. I haven’t changed anything, all the rubber bands and seals are perfect.
8.	Mikhalych , 49 years old, (drive2.ru): the car is constantly parked in the sun, there is no garage. The rubber is cracked, they are not cleaned well, I will buy new ones.
Negative
9.	Dmitrievich , 47 years old (prom.ua): The brushes were poorly cleaned from the moment of purchase. I contacted the service station and they refused to replace it because it was not under warranty. I will change it myself.
10.	Peter , 42 years old, (avtoflit.com): my original windshield wipers lasted six months, then they cracked. I replaced it with a Bosch one, I've been using it for over a year, no complaints.
11.	Valerievich , 50 years old, (drive2.ru): in order not to suffer with windshield wipers, I immediately bought imported analogues. They serve for the second year, clean well.
12.	Semenovich , 39 years old, (autotoday.com): I recommend immediately replacing the frame wipers with foreign analogues. The quality of domestic ones is far from perfect and wear out quickly.

Design of windshield wipers Lada Vesta SV

The windshield wipers are driven by a conventional electric motor, which moves the windshield wipers through a trapezoid.

Vesta is equipped with regular frame windshield wiper blades from the factory. Yes, these are the cheapest options and will most likely have to be changed after the first trip in rainy weather.

Trunk volume

Trunk capacity is an important parameter of any car, and Lada Vesta is no exception. After all, you almost certainly need a vehicle not only for driving around the city. Sooner or later you will need to transport some things. Vesta's trunk volume is 620 liters. The height and length of the luggage compartment in normal condition are 573 mm and 962 mm, respectively. If you fold the backrests of the rear passenger seats, the length of the luggage compartment will be 1675 mm. Thus, depending on the folded/unfolded seats, the width of the compartment can be from 1039 mm to 1424 mm. The trunk can be loaded to a maximum height of 717 mm. But the dimensions of the luggage compartment of the Lada Vesta SV are more modest. In the passenger version the volume is 480 liters, and in the cargo version – 825 liters.

Winter wipers Lada Vesta

For residents of cold regions, there is an opportunity to slightly improve the performance characteristics of factory wipers. This can be done by installing so-called winter wiper blades.

They differ from ordinary ones in the presence of a special cover made of thin frost-resistant rubber and a higher wiper rubber. Due to this, the frame of the wipers does not get cold in the cold, and snow and ice do not stick to the rubber band so much. Such wipers can only be used in winter, since in summer the cover can be damaged by the sun.

Possible breakdowns and methods for eliminating them

The windshield wiper mechanism is a rather complex engineering structure, consisting of an electric motor with a gearbox, rods and levers located under the hood near the windshield. The entire system is controlled by a multifunction switch located on the steering column. Any electromechanical structure is subject to wear and breakdown.

All windshield wiper breakdowns can be divided into two groups: mechanical, resulting from the failure or wear of individual mechanical components and parts, and electrical, associated with the failure of the electric motor and control unit.

Table 1. Mechanical causes and methods for eliminating them

Malfunction	Causes	Elimination methods
The wipers do not work or stop in an arbitrary position when the electric motor is running.	Loosening the nuts securing the driver to the trapezoid shaft.	Turn off the wipers, set them to their original position and tighten the nuts.
The electric motor does not work.	Poor contact of the limit switch with the gear of the gearbox-electric motor. Broken gear teeth.	Clean the contacts or replace the gearbox unit with the electric motor.

Table 2. Electrical causes and solutions

Malfunction	Causes	Elimination methods
The electric motor does not work.	The electric motor brushes are stuck, the commutator is dirty, the armature winding is broken, the contacts on the multifunction switch are oxidized, the interrupt relay does not work.	Replacement of the gearbox-electric motor assembly, electric motor brushes, multifunction switch or relay.

There are also more trivial reasons for wipers not working, especially in winter, - the blades freezing to the windshield.

Replacing a gearbox with an electric motor is easy. First you need to remove the wiper arms, then the plastic windshield trim. Now you can unscrew the bolts securing the trapezoid and dismantle it, having first disconnected the power plug of the electric motor. On the removed trapezoid, it is easy to unscrew the bolts and nut securing the electric motor with the gearbox. Installing a new engine is carried out in the reverse order.

I'm stuck - will it help?

Honestly, I had doubts that he would help. The leash really sits so tight, JUST KICK! I unscrewed the nut, connected the puller and began to rotate the bolt (you can put a cloth under the legs so as not to scratch it). AND OH MIRACLE! Everything came off very easily and simply (maybe because WD-40 also helped).

The whole problem is that there is a splined connection between the wiper holder and the rod (of the motor). That is, they sit very firmly. If a little water gets in there, as I think, the whole thing will turn sour.

What is the conclusion - IT'S SIMPLE. DO NOT save only 159 rubles, you will still need this tool (you never know how many cars you will have, and you can also help your friends). YES and if you break something, it will cost BIG MONEY, there is no comparison.

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How to remove without a puller

Actually, there are a lot of instructions on the Internet on how to do this without any side tools.

The procedure is approximately this:

Unscrew the nut and remove

The leash will sit very firmly, especially if the car has a long mileage, say 100,000 kilometers

We try to remove it, but it won’t come off. I would like to note that it works for some, but judging by the reviews, only 10% of them do.
WD-40 into the connection so that it acidifies a little. I stood there for about 2 – 3 hours and nothing worked

We knock on the connection to loosen it a little. This is done with whatever is at hand, I personally get this feeling. Some with a mallet, some with a hammer, others with a wrench and so on. IT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME.
After all these manipulations, we are trying to pull off the holder, but someone lifts the brush up and pulls it! Some people simply pull the eyelet itself, others put the nut back on and pull the eyelet up and the blade itself down (it turns out like a lever). BUT the damn thing was just sitting there, like it was boiled, and it turned sour, so sour.

There is one last point. Someone is trying to place a block next to the wiper and pry it with something metal! This is good if you have a body nearby, that is, metal, but I have plastic and it’s almost impossible to do this

Let me say this, some people can remove the leash with their own hands! Others don't. In general, on DRIVE they write that it is better to go to a service station and they will take everything down for you. Now let's move on to the most interesting part.

Useful tips

As you can see, the issue of replacing wipers is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. It is important to choose the right solution based on the type of fastening, as well as the size. By the way, size also plays an important role.

You can often see in catalogs that wipers of different sizes (both longer and shorter) can be installed on a particular car. So, it is necessary to take into account the fact that brushes can be framed or frameless. Each option has both its pros and cons. At the same time, frame wipers look more modern and are widely in demand today.

Let us also add that sometimes replacing wipers even with the highest quality new products does not produce results. This happens when there are defects in the wiper arms (leads) or the windshield itself has defects and scratches. If in the first case the problem can be solved by adjustments, replacing springs or the entire lever, then in the second you need to work with glass.

Scratches inevitably appear during operation and can be quite deep if the wipers often work “dry” and fine abrasive, sand, etc. actively gets on the glass. Also, in the case of replacing the windshield, a solution may not be of the highest quality.

Only in this case, installing new wipers or replacing brushes will allow you to get the best result. If the glass is defective, then no wipers can completely correct the situation.

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