How to replace low/high beam bulbs on a Lada Granta, step-by-step instructions

Front optics that generate low beam allow the Lada Granta to provide sufficient illumination of the road section in the dark. Unlike high beams, this mode is characterized by moderate brightness and a “gentle” beam direction without the risk of dazzling oncoming drivers.

If the low beam lamp on a Lada Granta car, which is responsible for the low beam, is a high-quality product, then the vibration of the light beam emanating from it (visible to the driver) is categorically excluded. Otherwise, the operation of such a component will be a difficult process in terms of high-quality illumination of the road surface. Many drivers are interested in how to change a low beam light bulb.

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Reasons for a non-working headlight

Often, replacing low beam lamps on a Lada Granta sedan or liftback is carried out in the event of a burnout of the filaments.

But we note that the headlight may not work due to a blown fuse or damage to the wiring that powers it.

Therefore, if you detect inoperative headlights on the Lada Granta, you should check the corresponding fusible elements in the safety block, as well as the integrity of the wiring.

Even if the lamps are in good working order, they must be changed every 3-4 years of vehicle operation. This is due to the fact that the bulb of the element gradually becomes cloudy, due to which the intensity of the glow decreases.

Type of lamps used on Lada Granta

The Lada Granta uses halogen double-filament lamps with an H4 socket. One such lamp, thanks to the presence of two filaments, allows the headlight to operate in two lighting modes - low and high beam.

At the same time, the characteristics must indicate the luminous power of each thread.

For lamps intended for use on Granta, the high beam filament power should be 60 W, and the low beam filament power should be 55 W.

The disadvantage of such lighting elements is the fact that if at least one filament burns out, the lamp will have to be completely replaced, although the second filament remains working. But at the same time, the two-strand layout makes the replacement process easier.

The thread responsible for the low beam operating mode usually burns out. This happens due to the fact that this mode is used much more often and for longer than high beam.

Let there be white light!

I decided to transform the car's headlights by installing lamps with a glow temperature of 5000 K, which should give a white output. I chose exactly this temperature value, as for me it is the most optimal in terms of lighting. Something like a golden mean.

But first I had to think, is it worth it? As you know, a yellow tint with a glow temperature of 2500-3500K is the most optimal in rainy weather, as well as in fog. Many people complain that white headlights are worse than yellow ones. I agree with this to some extent, since I have already driven cars with white lighting, and purely subjectively, it was unusual for my eyes to peer into the asphalt through the white glow of the headlights. But after a while, the eyes get used to it and visibility becomes better.

But white lighting also has its advantages. They appear in the winter time of day. White light begins to show itself well when reflected from the snow.

After weighing all the pros and cons, I still decided to change the standard light bulbs. Even from a purely aesthetic point of view, a car with white light looks more modern to me.

Now as for the lamps themselves

Entering the store, several types of lamps and manufacturers appeared before me. There were lamps from Osram, Philips, etc. I immediately decided for myself that I would use standard power, the type of lamp would be halogen.

I thought for a long time and decided what to take, and in the end the choice fell on Philips lamps.

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The peculiarity of the work on replacing lighting elements on a Lada Granta is that the bulbs are removed from the inside of the headlight (under the hood on the engine side), and the space where they are located is limited.

To improve the convenience of work, you can remove some elements from the power unit to make it easier to get to the light sources.

So, to improve access to the left lamp (on the driver's side), you can unscrew the fastening of the air filter housing and move it to the side.

As for the right headlight, you can remove the engine protective cover from this side by unscrewing the oil filler cap and pulling out the clips. In this case, after removing the engine lining, the oil filler cap must be replaced.

Please note that it is not necessary to remove these elements from the engine. If you have the skill and the driver has already carried out the replacement and knows the specifics of the work, then it is quite possible to carry out this operation without removing any elements from the engine.

Old family (until 09.2018)

Equipment

R is not a radius, but a designation of the radius of the tire, and the number is the diameter of the rim in inches.

Equipment

• Speed ​​indices: T – up to 190 km/h, H – up to 210 km/h, V – up to 240 km/h. Load capacity indices: 82 – 475 kg.
• Rim offset (ET) is the distance from the mating plane of the disc to the middle of the rim.

Wheel hub bolt pattern 4x98, DIA - 58.5.

Replacement algorithm

To change the low beam lamp on a Lada Granta, in general, no tools are required. But it is advisable to have a long screwdriver, a battery-powered headlamp (ideal), a clean napkin and alcohol (alcohol-containing liquid) on hand.

The technology for replacing lighting elements is the same for both headlights, so let’s look at the algorithm using the example of the left one.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Turn off the lights on the car, turn off the engine and turn the ignition switch to position “0”;

2. Open the hood;

3. Shine a flashlight under the upper cross member on the left side to find the headlight cover;
4. Find the locking tab in the upper part, press it and remove the cover;

5. We pull the chip with the wiring from the lamp terminals (it fits tightly, so you need to pull it with force, but at the same time carefully);
6. We move the chip to the side;

7. Remove the protective boot placed on the body. To do this, there are three tabs around the circumference of the boot that you need to pull;

8. Remove the lamp clamp (the clamp consists of two brackets that need to be removed from the eyes of the mounting strip);

9. We take hold of the terminals of the lamp and remove it;

10. We install a new light bulb in place of the old element and fix it;
11. All that remains is to put the boot in place, put on the chip with wires and close the headlight with the lid.

We carry out a similar operation with another headlight. You can take a closer look at how to replace a low beam lamp on a Lada Granta in the video presented.

Lamps installed in the headlight

The Lada Granta uses combination headlights, which include:

• DRL/side light bulb (socket type P, power 21 W – main filament, 5 W – additional);
• High/low beam lamp (base type - H4, high beam filament power - 60 W, low beam - 55 W);
• Turn signal (base – P, orange bulb, power – 21 W).

All of the indicated lamps in the Lada Granta headlight are changed individually.

What can you supply?

Standard for this car are halogen lamps. But it is quite possible to install other types of lighting elements. The following types of lamps can be installed on Granta:

• XENON. The light of such paws is provided by the creation of an electric arc in an environment of inert gases. They are distinguished by high brightness, relatively small dimensions and a significant service life;

• LED. They are becoming increasingly popular among car enthusiasts. Their advantages include significant light brightness, low power consumption, and long service life.

But it’s still better not to experiment with light, but to use the Granta lamps that are indicated in those. documentation for the car, namely halogen.

With their quite good performance indicators, such lighting devices are the most inexpensive, and there is a large selection of them, which allows you to choose the best option for use.

Characteristics of standard tires on LADA Granta Liftback

The premium and most expensive modification of this car is considered to be the Lada Granta Liftback, equipped not only with a 1.6 engine, like the Sport package, but also in the most complete versions, the manufacturer installs a 5-speed automatic transmission on it.

Wheels for Lada Granta Liftback

Belshina tires are installed on domestic cars, namely the Art Motion model, since the concern has long had business relations with its Belarusian partner. These tires are installed in sizes 14 and 15 inches, and the most prestigious option is equipped with tires from the world famous brand Continental with a seat diameter of R16. As for the standard version, the model’s rims are shod with tires with dimensions 190/65/R15:

• The sole width of 195 mm is sufficient for dynamic driving around the city; the car does not fall under its own weight, since the large area of ​​​​contact with the road surface greatly reduces the specific pressure per cm² of soil. The high profile provides a very powerful air gap between the disc rim and the road, which acts as a natural shock absorber.
• A profile with a height of 65 mm obliges you to install tires only with a reinforced side cord in the summer, because when driving fast and performing maneuvers at high speed, deformation of the tires is possible, up to their depressurization.

This height of the side surface allows you to install high-quality all-season tires and completely forget about the annual re-shoeing of the vehicle.

• The size of the R15, of course, is too small for driving outside the city. But together with the 65 mm profile, the total diameter of the wheel assembly is 15 x 25.4 65 65 = 511 mm, which is quite enough to provide normal ground clearance for a compact liftback.

The luggage compartment volume for the LADA Granta Liftback is significantly larger than that of the sedan. If the driver, when purchasing a car, plans to transport cargo, for example, when traveling to the country, he should install tires with a higher load index in order to provide them with a sufficient margin of safety. In other cases, the size of the wheels on the Granta can be safely selected in accordance with the recommendations of AvtoVAZ.

I found the CORRECT LED lamps on Granta. Atomic CSP.

What does the market offer?

Below are some options for halogen lamps of different price categories that can be installed on the Grant:

• PHILIPS H4 COLORVISION. A set from a German manufacturer, characterized by bright light and the ability to choose the color of the glow (blue, green, yellow). Price – about $35.

• OSRAM COLOR BLUE HYPER. Halogen lighting elements made in Germany, with a declared color temperature of 5000K. The flask is painted blue. Price – about 17$.

• MTF LIGHT STANDARD. Korean light bulbs with a transparent bulb, the color temperature of which is 2900K, which allows them to be used in headlights with plastic housings. They will cost only $6.

• KOITO DENSO VWHITE. Products made in Japan, with transparent bulbs and a color temperature of 3700K. Features high light intensity. Price – about 28$;

• EVO VISTAS. Halogen lamps from China have a completely transparent body, their light color temperature is 3200K. Will cost $25.

• LIGHTHOUSE ULTRA. Budget option made in China. The base is transparent, the characteristics of the products are fully suitable for installation on Granta. Cost – $4.

And these are just a few types of halogen lamps. In general, the range of such lighting equipment is very extensive and allows any car owner to find a suitable option both in terms of price and quality of work.

Tires LADA Granta

Properly selected car tires mean safe driving. Many drivers underestimate the importance of high-quality vehicle equipment, which results in frequent accidents, collisions, and roadside emissions.

Modern VAZ cars, including LADA Granta , are equipped with rims with a diameter of R13, R14, R15, R16. The behavior of the car on the road depends on the size of the diameter. For moderate driving, the manufacturer recommends tires with a rim diameter of R15 as a universal option.