➤ Step-by-step process for replacing the windshield on a Lada Vesta

The windshield on a Lada Vesta car has an unlimited service life and needs to be replaced extremely rarely. This becomes necessary in the event of mechanical damage, cracks, impact, or a frontal collision with oncoming traffic.

The process of replacing the windshield of a Lada Vesta is simple, but requires attention on the part of the repairman.

Step by step guide:

Placing the vehicle within the perimeter of the repair area.
Preliminary cleaning of the working surface, drains from dirt, drying.
Dismantling frills and windshield wipers.
Removing the rubber seal.
Puncture of the adhesive seam.
Lower the saw and cut the seam.
Remove the windshield from its seat.
Reassemble in reverse order, laying the seal between the windshield and the instrument panel.

Lada Vesta windshield dimensions. Manufacturer prices

Name of original product	Size in millimeters	Price in rubles
Head-on	1076 * 468	From 4000
Heated rear	1074*438	From 4000
Front side (2 pieces)	975*560	From 8000
Rear side (2 pieces)	727*430	From 4000

*prices are as of 04/06/2019.

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Reviews

№	Positive
1.	Valery , 43 years old (www.otzovik.com): the car is in its fourth year, the windshield is intact, the seal is sealed.
2.	Kirill , 39 years old (www.zr.ru): survived two winters, the interior and seals are in good condition.
3.	Vitaly , 23 years old (www.autobann.su): comrades advised replacing the seal with a new one after four years, since cracks and contour deformation often form.
4.	Georgy , 33 years old (www.lada-vesta.net): I won’t complain about the quality of the Lada Vesta, the car is good, there were no critical breakdowns. He eliminated minor defects on his own.
5.	Vladlen , 41 years old (www.otzovik.com): the car overwintered for two seasons in an open parking lot, there is no garage. There are no comments on the interior or seals.
6.	Dmitry , 43 years old (www.zr.ru): mileage 80,000 km, no capital investments. I systematically carry out technical inspections and buy original consumables.
7.	Vitalievich , 25 years old (www.autobann.su): I recommend the car for purchase, good quality, affordable price, wide range of spare parts.
8.	Zheka , 33 years old (www.lada-vesta.net): over four years of use, the rubber has cracked in places, but this is not so critical for me.
9.	Konstantin Vladislavovich , 49 years old (www.otzovik.com): the car is like a car, I won’t praise it, there are defects. For daily trips to work - from work will do.
10.	Leonidovich , 33 years old (www.zr.ru): in comparison with Granta, Priora, Lada Vesta - this is something perfect. I am satisfied with the quality, no comments.
11.	Vasily , 36 years old (www.autobann.su): I have had a car for two years, no special comments, no complaints.
Negative
12.	Ivan , 42 years old (www.zr.ru): a year and a half after buying the car, the seals in the interior dried out. I will have it replaced by an authorized dealer under warranty.
13.	Vitaly , 38 years old (www.otzovik.com): constantly taps the glass when driving, especially on rough roads.
14.	Ivan Vasilyevich , 47 years old (www.autobann.su): the quality of the fit of the windshield and the sealing is poor. It is necessary to modify it yourself, which entails additional expenses.

Glass replacement stages

Select auto glass yourself or use the help of a manager Help

Preparing for glass installation. Dismantling windshield wipers, wipers, trims, parts that need to be removed.

Removing old glass with a special tool.

Preparing new glass. The frame is cleaned of dirt, old glue and degreased.

Installation of moldings, rain sensors, light sensors, rear view mirrors.

Applying glue to glass.

Installing new auto glass using special vacuum handles.

Cleaning the interior from small parts.

Removing the windshield

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You will need : a piece of string.

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Procedure:

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We place the string behind the edge of the glass and cut off part of the sealant, moving from side to side (with an assistant).

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We pull one end of the string inside the cabin and continue to cut off the sealant around the perimeter of the windshield.

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We remove the glass from the car.

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Place the string behind the edge of the glass and cut off part of the sealant

Pull one end of the string inside the cabin

Removing the windshield from a Lada car

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Frontal.

Not long ago I was driving along the highway, and bam, there was a click of a stone on the windshield from an oncoming car. As I walked, I inspected the glass, it seemed to have no cracks or marks. Upon arrival at the place, I examined it more carefully, but also saw nothing. I exhaled and forgot. But a few days later, a small crack appeared in the area where the interior rearview mirror was attached. After another couple of days, its length increased significantly. The crack was located well, it practically did not interfere with the view, and if you lower the sun visor, it is not visible at all.

I admit, my first desire was to stop by for glass repair, but then I thought differently. There is a comprehensive insurance policy, Vesta's glass is not durable, some are even scratched by windshield wipers. This gave me the idea to find out what kind of windshield the windshield is being replaced with under Casco from my insurer.

I found out that AGC glass is made at the former Bor plant, or more precisely at the part of it that was bought by the Japanese. And now, imported glass for cars of many brands is made from our raw materials. 3 year warranty on work. Quote from the site:

“- Free reinstallation of glass if it leaks or comes off within 36 months from the date of installation.

— Free provision of new glass if a hidden manufacturing defect in the glass is discovered in terms of delamination within 36 months from the date of installation.

— Free provision of new glass in case of failure of the electric heating element within 12 months from the date of installation (in the absence of mechanical damage).

— Free provision of new glass in case of crack formation in the absence of mechanical damage within 6 months from the date of installation.

— Free provision of new glass if optical distortions are detected (standardized according to GOST 32565-2013) within 6 months from the date of installation.”

I liked it and decided to use the Casco replacement. It was processed quickly, but I had to wait almost 10 days for an invitation. It turned out that they carry glass to order. In principle, it’s understandable, to have a stock for all cars is what kind of warehouse is needed.

They did it quickly, the sealant held the glass firmly in place within two hours. There are, however, some restrictions for the next 3 days after the replacement. Quote from the site:

“- speed limit - no more than 60 km/h;

— avoid sudden braking;

- drive over an artificial road hump (speed bump) at a speed of less than 3 km/h;

— park the car on a flat surface, do not wash it or lift it (on a jack or lift);

— avoid physical impact on the glass (do not press or place anything (passes, technical tickets)).”

I liked the feel of the new glass, more transparent or something. Externally, it can only be distinguished from the original by the inscription in the corner of the glass; everything else is absolutely the same.

What I would like to especially note is that during the process of replacing the windshield, the sealing foam rubber laid in the lower part of the glass in the cabin was not damaged. I know of several cases when, after replacing the glass, the foam rubber looked obscene. It’s not fatal, of course, but it’s still unpleasant to operate the car with the pitiful remains of the seal.

In a word, I am satisfied with the glass replacement.

Replacing the windshield of a Lada car

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The windshield of a car is replaced if it becomes scratched, scuffed or cracked. The process is not complicated, but requires knowledge of certain skills. Replacement of fixed body glazing for all Lada cars (Granta, Priora, Largus, Kalina, Niva 4x4, Vesta or XRAY) and foreign cars is similar, the only difference is in the requirements for glue.

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Windshield Installation

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You will need : a sharp knife, a repair kit for gluing the windshield (read the instructions), a glue gun, a heated room (recommended air temperature 23°C, humidity 50%).

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Procedure:

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We remove the remaining sealant; the permissible residual thickness at the seam is no more than 2 mm.

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We degrease the painted edges of the windshield with an activator.

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Degrease the edges of the body opening.

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Removing remaining sealant from the body

Degrease the painted edges of the windshield with an activator

Degrease the edges of the body opening

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Apply glue around the perimeter of the glass, retreating 8-10 mm from the edge. The height of the layer should be 10-12 mm and the width no more than 8 mm.

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We place the glass in the body opening using suction cups. There should be even gaps between the side edges of the glass.

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Install the wedges from below so that the upper edge is pressed against the front side of the body roof. We press the glass to the body.

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Apply glue around the perimeter of the windshield

Place the windshield in the body opening

install wedges at the bottom of the glass

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To prevent the glass from “sliding down”, secure it with three pieces of adhesive tape to the body 250 - 300 mm long.

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The entire process (removing and installing the windshield) is also shown in the video:

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