How to remove and replace headlights on a VAZ 2107 - do-it-yourself car repairs

Replacing the headlight

Let's first consider the situation when the old headlamp has outlived its usefulness and needs to be replaced. Such cases occur when water gets inside and causes corrosion processes on the reflector or its darkening, as well as when the headlight is completely damaged. Replacement requires the presence of a basic tool and disconnecting the car from the battery. After this, we proceed to removing the unusable headlight:

1. All power wires are disconnected by removing the plugs;
2. Removing the hydraulic corrector. To do this, press the plastic lock, turn it clockwise 90 degrees and pull it towards you.
3. From the outside, the headlight unit is attached to the body of the VAZ-2107 car using three bolts. One is located on top and in the middle, and the other two are located below - on the sides. There may be a problem with unscrewing the bottom bolt closest to the grille. On the other side of this mount there is a fixing nut, which must be held with a key “8”.
4. The headlight can now be removed to the outside of the vehicle.
5. The seat for installing a new headlight is cleaned, all fastening bolts are lubricated and installed in the reverse order of removal.

There is no difficulty at all, and the procedure for replacing one side will take no more than 15 minutes. The cost of a regular block headlight on a VAZ-2107 ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 rubles.

Glass replacement

It is known that the headlights have a glass coating, and it is a rather fragile element. And the front part of the car is the most susceptible to physical destructive actions. Such actions occur primarily due to a pebble jumping out from under the wheels of an oncoming car, as well as during collisions with foreign objects. Replacing the headlight glass on a VAZ-2107 is a pressing question that owners of “Sevens” ask themselves. After all, there is no need to replace a complete set of headlights when replacing glass will cost 150-300 rubles. To replace glass you will need the following tool:

• screwdriver;
• pliers;
• sealant;
• degreaser or acetone.

Sequence of glass removal and installation:

1. There is no way to remove the glass without removing the headlight, so you need to follow the sequence of actions described in the previous section.
2. When the headlight is removed, its surface must be cleaned and try to remove the glass yourself, always wearing gloves. Glass can be easily removed when it shows significant damage.
3. If the glass is not damaged, then you can go in two ways: a) break it if it is no longer needed; b) warm it up with a hairdryer and carefully remove it, but this will take much longer. You can watch a video about this method on the Internet if anyone is interested in this type of withdrawal.
4. Having decided that glass removal will be carried out according to method a), we proceed to its implementation. We break the glass with a hammer and all the fragments are removed.
5. The glass seat is cleaned of old sealant and degreased.
6. Once everything is ready to install the new glass, you need to apply sealant around the perimeter of the headlight. It is better to use a special transparent sealant so that its release is not visible.
7. We apply the glass to an even layer of sealant and press it using tape or rope. Leave it to dry in this form for about a day. After drying, you can install it, which will take no more than 5 minutes.

Important! Before breaking the glass, you must remove all the light bulbs to avoid damaging them.

Replacing the hydraulic corrector

The purpose of the hydraulic corrector is known, but to replace it you need to understand its design. It consists of a main cylinder, which is a switch, and actuator cylinders. The mechanisms are connected using special tubes with liquid. Any breakdown of one of the elements of the hydraulic corrector entails its complete replacement, since its design is non-separable.

The hydraulic corrector is replaced in the following order:

1. The hydraulic corrector mounts are removed from the headlight unit and on the switch handle. To remove the handle, you just need to pull it towards you.
2. Use a wrench to unscrew the nut of the main cylinder and remove it to the inside of the panel.
3. Afterwards, the entire assembly assembly is removed and a new one is installed in the reverse order of removal.

Knowing the sequence of removing and replacing the headlight on a VAZ-2107 car, you can save not only money, but also the time that a trip to the service station will take. Replacing a headlight is as easy as changing a tire, so happy repair work!

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Comments 47

Are you going to glue the headlight in without removing it?

I will take out the hydric, but it will be difficult and inconvenient without taking it out. I want to do everything clearly)

Exactly. Ideally, I would also find Abrovo tape for gluing. Then you don’t have to worry about using tape.

Cool thing, I haven't seen it in stores. With straight arms and sealant it will turn out beautifully)

To order only. In our business, the main thing is the sharpening angle))

It’s not like this yet, I need to pre-click before it starts to rain.

Tell me, otherwise I’m sweating an infection. New and

Yes, they put on crap glue from the factory, mine just came off and by the way, it was also sweating. I will plant black on abro

I take out the hydraulic corrector like this: I removed the cup that covers the headlight in the engine compartment, take a long screwdriver, press it against the hydraulic corrector rod and pull out the corrector. I mount it back in this way: I take either a 100-120 nail or an electrode. Bend the end like the letter “G” and hold the bar like a hook while you insert the hydraulic compensator hinge. And you don’t have to take anything apart :))

Thanks for the advice, it’s a great option I need to try)

I did this many times.

you have nothing to do at the dacha? build a better fence)

Fuck this fence! I started the car completely (

Didn't you have the glass glued in? What was easy to disassemble?

Well, there is sealant or black rubber, it remains on the glass. Everything came off like clockwork)

I adjusted it myself, the proximity was bad, I had to raise it a little. but on the sides it’s more difficult, it’s advisable to go somewhere at night where there won’t be anything on the sides and adjust it that way. I adjusted it once, I didn’t like it, the left side didn’t illuminate the side of the road well, then I drove it a couple more times by eye and how it was comfortable for me I regulated it myself. It’s better to do it yourself, it’s not difficult. I don’t see the point of going to a service center and paying money for such a trifle, despite the fact that this is a classic and not some kind of thieves’ foreign car))))

Thanks for the advice, it suits me) I’ll try to adjust it in the field. I also don’t want to pay money for something I can do myself)

↑ Diagram for switching on headlights and fog lights in the rear lights

1. block headlights;
2. mounting block;
3. headlight switch in three-lever switch;
4. outdoor lighting switch;
5. rear fog light switch;
6. rear lights;
7. rear fog light circuit fuse;
8. fog light indicator lamp located in the indicator lamp unit;
9. high beam indicator lamp located in the speedometer;
10. ignition switch;

• P5 - headlight high beam relay;
• P6 - relay for turning on the low beam headlights.

1. low beam plug;
2. high beam plug;
3. ground plug;
4. side light plug;

B - to terminal “30” of the generator.

↑ B – terminals of the rear light printed circuit board (numbering of terminals from the edge of the board):

1. to ground;
2. to the brake light lamp;
3. to the side light lamp;
4. to the fog lamp;
5. to the reversing lamp;
6. to the turn signal lamp

Alternative optics are an excellent option to update the appearance of your car, as well as replace faulty headlights and lanterns. It will give your car an unforgettable appearance, making your car a good option for a sports car. And yes, all this is for your favorite Classics from AVTOVAZ, that is:

• VAZ 2101
• VAZ 2102
• VAZ 2103
• VAZ 2104
• VAZ 2105
• VAZ 2106
• VAZ 2107

There are a sufficient number of both front and rear lights to choose from

We even provide tinted LED lights, which, with minimal power consumption and an attractive appearance, will attract the attention of everyone around

Chrome headlights for VAZ 2105, 2106, 2107. These headlights are installed in place of the front optics, instead of the standard ones. The headlights combine parking lights, turn indicators and all in an elegant Angel Eyes style. It seems that replacing headlights is a very labor-intensive job, but this is not at all the case. Great for all types of people, all ages. Made of impact-resistant plastic, the material from which these headlights are made can withstand any weather conditions.

There are turn signal indicators on sale that are made of plastic. Installation to replace the standard ones, which are painted yellow, which is not very nice. And Mottoring.ru provides a choice of white or tinted repeaters. Although this is a small thing, it is still part of your external car.

If for some reason you break the headlight glass itself, or as a result of an accident, then headlight glass is available for sale. In order to avoid the complete purchase of headlights, Mottoring.ru provides completely inexpensive glasses made of high-quality plastic.

All these lights for VAZ 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107 use LED daytime running lights instead of side lights. They consume little energy and there is no need to change the wiring. The best lighting at night will help you avoid accidents.

You will also find additional accessories on sale. LED strips, so-called “Angel Eyes”. Easy installation, small size, unusual appearance, low price - you will get all this when ordering this product. You can install them in standard connectors and choose both high and low beams. They are glued to double-sided tape, which is already glued to the tapes. There are different shades of light for you to choose from. But it’s better to order white or warm white headlights in order to avoid troubles with traffic police.

When ordering these products, which consist of glass, you don’t have to worry. We treat goods with care, packing them in shipping bags.

Let's summarize. All presented headlights will refresh the appearance of your car, giving it both a sporty and elegant appearance, suitable for any age. Additionally, by decorating all this with LED strips, you will make your VAZ 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107 unique.

Optics tuning

How can tuning a VAZ 2107 be performed:

1. Installing and connecting xenon will add individuality to the car and improve the illumination of the road surface. To do this, you will need to remove the grille and install an additional block, but there is nothing difficult about it.
2. Installing DRL headlights yourself. Today, daytime running lights in Russia are mandatory for all cars without exception.
3. Fog lights. Fog lights on the VAZ 2107 are one of the types of tuning. In addition, fog lights will better illuminate the road in bad weather, namely in fog. Before connecting the fog lights, you need to think about their installation location and lay out the wiring.
4. Windshield wipers for headlights - today this option is considered a “collective farm” option. This type of improvement in optics was relevant a long time ago, when people did not yet know what xenon was. The purpose of the wipers is to clean the glass of the lantern, but in fact this minimally affects the quality of the light beam.
5. Headlight covers. If you decide to install eyelashes on the headlights of a VAZ 2107, this will also allow you to add individuality to the vehicle. This does not affect the quality of lighting in any way. Eyelashes must be installed using double-sided tape or glue. But if you choose glue, then in order to remove them later, you will have to work hard (video author - BigManDaniel).

Using LEDs

Inexpensive tuning of VAZ 2107 optics involves using LEDs. This method will transform the optics and appearance of the equipment. To carry out the work, you should have the following materials on hand:

• LEDs;
• resistors;
• various wire designs;
• viscous composition based on polymers;
• drill and drill bit of the required diameter.

Tuned lighting fixtures will transform the car. They will look beautiful both from the front and from the back. The main advantage of this option is that the diodes have a long service life and do not have to be changed frequently. When installing these elements in the front light structures, even and diffuse lighting is obtained. This is a convenient way to tune the optics of a VAZ 2106. After installing the LEDs, you need to connect everything to the electrical circuit. At this stage, you should be careful about the polarity and not mix anything up.

Oracal No. 351 and how to paint the headlight

Polyester film is quite elastic and adheres well to the treated and degreased surface. You can make a pattern, but as a rule, the reflector is of too complex a shape, so it is best to cut a piece of film with a margin and the third time you should be able to cover the surface with a minimum of wrinkles. To do this, you need to use a hair dryer, heat the film evenly and methodically remove air bubbles from under it and smooth out wrinkles.

Oracal tolerates high temperatures well and can last a season or two if the lampshade is properly sealed after gluing and assembly. The film does not like moisture.

For the laziest, there is another simple way - painting the reflector from a spray can with chrome paint. Frankly speaking, this method is not very useful, since the paint quickly fades and becomes dull, but for the first few days it will create the illusion of a dense beam of bright light, the main thing is not to overheat the headlight. Take optics seriously and they will provide excellent visibility in the most difficult conditions. Good luck on the roads and bright headlights!

The device of block headlights VAZ 2107

On a VAZ-2107 car, the front headlight units are plastic boxes, the front side of which is often made of glass and has a rectangular shape. There are also those where the front side is made of plastic. Each option has its pros and cons. Block headlight made of glass. The main advantage of this material is the maximum reflective effect, which is achieved by applying ribbed surfaces inside the device. Another advantage is that it is virtually impossible to scratch. There are also disadvantages to the glass surface:

1. when the slightest crushed stone or gravel hits the glass, a crack will form;
2. destruction due to stronger physical impact;
3. impossibility of fastening with screws.

Headlight made of transparent plastic. So, a plastic device has less focusing properties, but is already quite widely used in the domestic and foreign automotive industry. The main advantage is the fracture resistance; small stones are not able to break through the front coating of the lighting device. Therefore, many drivers, due to this property, choose plastic material. Disadvantages include the possibility of easy scratching, which negatively affects the reflective properties.

The headlights on the VAZ 2107 are plastic boxes with a front side made of glass or durable transparent plastic.

Glass headlights are scratch-resistant and provide better, more focused light output. But glass breaks easily when hit by stones and physical impact. Plastic has less focusing properties and is scratched. But it has greater fracture strength and small stones are unable to damage it. This is why many car owners prefer plastic headlights.

Inside the headlight unit there is a 12-volt lighting lamp with two filaments for low and high beam, a side (parking) lamp and a turn signal lamp. The latter is also intended for emergency signaling.

The lamps are inserted into sockets, and behind them there is a reflector that focuses the light and directs the beam onto the road surface.

The VAZ 2107 headlight has an important detail - a hydraulic corrector. When heavily loaded, the front of the car, and with it the headlight beam, lifts up. The hydraulic corrector changes the vertical angle of the headlight, which allows you to adjust the angle of the light flux and direct it down onto the canvas.

The back side of the headlamp has a cover, which is used to replace burnt out lamps.

What does it consist of?

Inside the device has lighting lamps that are powered by a constant voltage of 12V. The main lighting function is performed by a halogen lamp type AKG 12-60+55 (H4). By design, it has two spirals, which make it possible to switch between high and low beam types of lighting. There is also a lamp type A12-4-1 (T4W1), the purpose of which is to provide the car with side light. The design of the headlight also includes another type of lighting, which is intended for two types of lighting: emergency signaling, and giving a light signal for turning right or left.

All these types of lamps are connected to a socket, which actually provides 12V power. Inside the headlight there is also a reflector, the main function of which is to focus the light flux in one direction. Without a reflector, the light will not be scattered onto the road surface, but will only illuminate the inside of the device.

One important device that is added to the VAZ-2107 is a hydraulic corrector. Many drivers sometimes do not know why the transparent tube is connected to the headlight and what functions it performs. The hydraulic corrector performs the function of changing the angle of the headlights, the need for which arises when the vehicle is loaded. That is, if the car is overloaded, then the light flux will be directed not towards the road, but upward, and with the help of a hydraulic corrector this situation can be corrected. On the reverse side of the headlight unit there is a round cover, by opening which you can replace burnt out lamps.

Installation of electric headlight corrector

And so, first of all, I checked for operability, then I removed the folding on the control unit using a 6-size drill. I removed the cap with the regulator, and got to the board with the resistors.

Replaceable resistors in the divider.

This is a voltage divider. It can be called a variable resistor, but with fixed positions. Initially, I was upset by the number of positions, there are only 12 of them. But when I opened the case, I discovered a restrictive ring; this ring can be twisted as much as you want. Using the selection method, I replaced the outermost resistors with resistors of the required value, I adjusted the maximum rod overhang to 38 mm (I left 2 mm in reserve, so the gears of the gearbox should not be affected), as well as the rod stroke within 10 mm. The photo shows that the 3.92 kOhm resistor was replaced with 1 kOhm (maximum offset), and the 2.45 kOhm resistor was replaced with 800 Ohms (minimum offset). I couldn’t find SMD resistors with the required power, so I used Soviet ones.

But no matter what, the characteristics of the electric corrector fully correspond to the characteristics of the hydro one.

Max stem extension is about 38 mm.

Min rod overhang approx. 28 mm

After putting the regulator in place, I selected the desired position of the limiter ring in such a way that the number of positions increased to 15. Using a drill bit of 2, I drilled holes in the control unit housing and clamped the cover with screws.

The corrector was installed like it was originally, the only thing was that I had to twist it with the connector to the driver's door, I did this so that the dashboard would fit. I ran the cables through a rubber plug that previously contained the hydraulic corrector hoses. There were quite enough cables, there was even a little extra left. I installed the handle from my original hydraulic one, since the one that came with the kit protruded above the body, which spoiled the look a little.

Everything works, the only negative is the speed at which the motors move the reflectors, it is too low and this is unusual after hydro. I hope that this instruction will be useful and useful to someone. I’ll add that I had the idea in my head to use Hella electric correctors, which are similar to the Lanosov ones. But I didn’t find accurate information, so I didn’t take any risks. These correctors are good because, like Lanos, the control circuit is located in the corrector itself. You'll only have to spend money on wire and resistors. If the corrector fails, it is quite simple to replace it. Well, if you have correctors from a VAZ 2110, you will have to look for a used motor or replace it with Volgov ones; when replacing, you will have to re-solder the control unit.

How to replace the taillight, also known as the rear light, on a VAZ 2106?

Note! Before you move on to replacement, let’s remember what the headlight consists of, because knowing the composition of the headlight, it will be easier to remove it than without knowing anything!

The rear headlight consists of: Turn signals which are located in the extreme part of the headlight, and they are indicated in the photo by number 1. The headlight also consists of marker-colored lights (Number 2), a bright white reversing light (Number 3), and a brake light (Number 3). 4) and from the side lights that serve to illuminate the rear license plate of the car! (By the way, the taillight can only be removed from the car, provided that the rear license plate lights are also removed and therefore the lights must be removed first, and only then the headlight itself)

Now a few words about what the license plate light itself and the taillight are mounted on! The license plate light is attached to the car using two nuts (Number 1) by unscrewing which it can be easily removed, but in order to completely remove it you will also need to remove the socket with the lamp, which is indicated by the red arrow.

But the headlight itself is attached to the car using four nuts (Number 2), but by unscrewing these nuts, the headlight itself cannot be easily removed because wires are also connected to it, which before disconnecting them must be remembered, and the wires must be reconnected in that the same sequences as they were established earlier.

Removal: 1) At the beginning of the operation, remove the entire rear trim from the luggage compartment. (How to remove the trim, see the article entitled: “Replacing the gas tank”, points 2-5)

2) After the rear trim is removed, remove the side trim from the side where you will be replacing the headlight. Let's say you are going to replace the right headlight, then remove the right gas tank trim, and if you are going to replace the left headlight, then remove the left wheel trim and, moreover, so that the wheel does not interfere, remove it from the car.

3) Now remove the socket that comes with the light bulb by hand and then remove this socket together with the lamp from the license plate light housing.

4) Next, unscrew the two nuts that secure the license plate light to the car body.

5) After this, get out of the luggage compartment and remove the light from the car from the outside.

6) Then, using a marker, or using a camera, photograph or mark the position of all the wires that are connected to the taillight and then disconnect these wires.

7) Next, take a screwdriver in your hands and unscrew the four nuts that secure the light to the car body, and after unscrewing the nuts, remove the light from the car.

When the lantern is removed and if you want to reinstall it again, then be sure to check the condition of the seal that fits the lantern body; in this case, replace the cracked, heavily worn seal with a new one.

Installation: The new lamp is installed on the car in the reverse order of removal.

Note! When installing a license plate light, be sure to check the gasket that is installed on the light; if it is damaged or if signs of rubber aging are visually visible, then replace this gasket with a new one!

And also when installing the rear light, pay attention to the wire that goes to ground and is thereby secured to the lower stud of the rear light housing; be sure to install it in the same way as it was before! (By the way, we were talking about the rear left light, and two wires going to ground are connected to the rear right light, one of which is placed on the lower stud, and the other on the upper)

Removal and replacement of front shock absorber strut A6 C5

1. We put the car on the lift;
2. Remove the left wheel;
3. Release the shock absorber;
4. Place it on a vice and remove the bracket;
5. We tighten the spring and remove it;
6. Replacing the stand.

1

We put the car on a lift and remove the front left wheel.

3

You need to release the upper shock absorber arms. We unscrew the steering knuckle bolt that holds the upper arm fastenings with a 16mm wrench, it is advisable to thoroughly fill it with WD-40 before starting, it often boils and complicates the disassembly process. In such situations, just drill out. To make it easier to release the bolt, jack it with a telescopic stand or a jack if the car is in a pit. We knock it out with a striking cue ball.

4

Now you need to pull the levers out of the support, use a special puller for pressing out, push the puller under your finger and press it out, or by lightly tapping the lever, it will come out.

6

Next, we proceed to the lower ear of the shock absorber, which is mounted at the lower arm.

7

I unscrew the bolt to 17, then to free the ear, you need to unscrew the stabilization lever.

8

After this, release the lever down and the shock absorber is free

10

All that remains is to unscrew the upper shock absorber mounts. We lower the car so that we can work under the hood, remove the decorative trim (rain cover) and find three fastening bolts on the left side; it’s not very convenient to reach the fastening bolts with a key, the expansion barrel is in the way

11

We take a 17mm head and the extension cord will help in such situations.

12

The other two are very easy to unscrew.

14

Before completely unscrewing the mount, you need the help of another person to hold the shock absorber and pull it out of the body, as it may simply fall out and damage something. When replacing the stand, use a vice, clamp it with the ear side down.

15

We unscrew the two 12mm bolts, the bracket on which the shock absorber arms are held.

17

It is important to remember the installation position of the bracket. This can be checked by placing the shock absorber ear lengthwise, and the mount where the bolts are located is shifted at an angle of 11″. And if you change the silent blocks on the lever, maintain an angle of 55 mm

Next, put the ties, tighten the spring

And if you change the silent blocks on the lever, maintain an angle of 55 mm. Next, we install the ties and tighten the spring.

18

We unscrew the shock absorber cap that holds the bolt at 18, fix it with a hexagon at 10.

19

We unscrew the nut with a special puller and remove the boot.

20

We remove the spring, unscrew the old strut from the vice and install a new one; be sure to replace the shock absorber boot if it is not working properly. We install the spring on the new strut, put on the boot and tighten the nut, securing it with a hexagon. We install the bracket, tighten it to the 11″ angle with two 17-inch bolts. Next, we install it on the seat of the upper fastening at three points; help is needed, since it needs to match and it won’t be possible to tighten it alone. We also sequentially install the shock absorber in its place.

What kind of light bulbs are on the VAZ 2106-07

Headlight unit:

Low and high beam. Type H4, 60 and 55 W respectively

Dimensions. Type T4W, power 4 W

Direction indicators. Type P21W, 21 W.

Tail lights:

Side light. T4W, 4 W,

Turn signal. P21W, 21 W,

Reverse indicator. P21W, 21 W,

Brakes. P21W, 21 W,

Rear fog light. P21W, 21 W.

Other installed lamps:

Fender-mounted turn signal, glove compartment light: Type T4W, power 4 W.

Room and interior lighting bulbs: C5W, 5 W.

Cigarette lighter, tachometer and speedometer (instrument panel), clock: T3W, 3 W.

Lamps for side lights, turn signals, high beams, low battery voltage, oil pressure: T3W, 3 W. On some modifications there is a type W1.2W, with a power of 1.2 W.

Parking brake indicator, low brake fluid level, rear fog lights on, heated rear window, throttle opening in carburetor models (suction), low fuel level alarm: W1.2W, power 1.2 W. In some modifications, a T3W, 3 W lamp is used for the level in the gas tank.

Engine block control errors (Check Engine) for injection models: W1.2W, power 1.2 W.

Knowing what is installed on our Zhiguli and where, we will move on to replacement. Let's start with the front of the car.

Do-it-yourself LED tuning of VAZ 2107 headlights

For the “Seven” you can easily find, buy and install non-standard headlights or individual lighting elements. The cheapest solution is to install LEDs instead of standard lamps or in addition to them. This allows you to transform the appearance of your car at a minimum cost.

Tuning the rear lights of a VAZ 2107 is also often done by changing lamp lighting to LED.

For tuning with LEDs you will need:

• resistors;
• panel or box for mounting lighting elements (LEDs);
• drill;
• drill;
• sealant;
• wires;
• LEDs.

The box or panel must be adjusted to the size of the headlight and installation holes for the LEDs must be drilled. Depending on the number and parameters of the LEDs used, resistors are connected in series to provide the required circuit resistance. The resistor value is selected individually

The sealant is used to secure the LEDs in the holes. Important: when connecting LEDs, polarity must be taken into account

In addition to the original appearance, tuning with LEDs has other advantages:

• low power and, as a result, low load on the on-board network;
• durability and reliability;
• diffused light that does not blind other road users.

If your budget allows, you can tune the VAZ 2107 headlights by replacing the standard units with ready-made tuning products. The advantage of this solution: beautiful design and excellent quality with minimal time investment.

Front lights

The front part of the car usually attracts more attention, so amateurs begin to tune primarily the headlights.

Evil headlights

It’s very easy to give your car a menacing, gloomy and even evil look: just perform tuning like “evil headlights”. This is one of the easiest ways to give the “seven” an unusual appearance.

Depending on the owner’s capabilities, tuning can be done using a variety of materials:

• thin plywood;
• sheet metal;
• tinting film;
• paints.

The “evil” squint of a car gives you goosebumps.
The essence of this tuning is as follows: cover part of the headlight so that the remaining uncovered headlight resembles evil eyes. If any materials from plywood or metal are selected, then a blank is cut out in advance and glued into the cavity of the headlight. Using film or paint is even easier - just remove the headlight and apply darkening on the inside.

Tuning headlights from plywood painted black

Angel eyes

In tuning, angel eyes are the luminous rings on the “face” of a car - like a BMW. Today everyone can afford this lighting option - it’s inexpensive and fast. In addition, the body of the VAZ 2107 will somewhat resemble an expensive BMW and thereby increase the status of the owner.

Headlights that are very unusual for the “Seven”

There are several technical solutions for making angel eyes with your own hands. The easiest option is to use LEDs. To work you will need:

• white LEDs 5 mm - 2 pcs.;
• 0.25 W resistor;
• wiring;
• transparent rod made of organic glass or plastic (diameter 8–10 mm);
• auxiliary materials (soldering iron, hair dryer, drill and glass jar).

The work is quite painstaking:

1. Take the rod and clamp it in a vice.
2. Using a drill, drill holes for the LEDs at both ends of the rod.
3. Give the rod the shape of a ring - bend it around the jar and heat it with a hairdryer so that the workpiece remains in this shape.
4. Solder wires to the LEDs, connect a resistor to one of the wires.
5. Assemble an electrical circuit similar to the circuit of lighting devices that is already available on the “seven”.
6. Insert the LEDs into the holes of the workpiece and glue them with superglue.

Video: how to make angel eyes

You can buy ready-made angel eyes at a car store - this will make it much easier to connect new lighting fixtures to the standard equipment of the car.

Using LEDs of different shades, you can achieve an even more impressive effect.

How to replace bulbs in the headlights of a VAZ 2107 - instructions for replacing bulbs in a Semerka headlight

Good afternoon dear friends. Today I want to offer instructions on how to change the light bulbs in the headlight unit of a domestic car, the seventh model Zhiguli. Yes, there are few such people left who have a “Seven” in the garage, but many buy it as a first car, a training car, so to speak. And she, as you know, requires attention and care. Therefore, this article will be useful primarily to novice car mechanics who want to learn how to handle and maintain a car themselves, and gain first experience in repairing in a garage.

Replacing lamps is useful not only when they burn out, but also when you want to improve the light in your headlights - install LED or halogen bulbs, or carry out a small “tuning” of the head optics with a lighting device. Today we will touch on a narrowly focused topic, namely how to change the light bulbs in a headlight. Let's remember what is there.

Reflector restoration methods

In fact, there are practically no options for high-quality restoration of headlight reflectors for a long time. There are half measures and temporary solutions. You can use one of these technologies:

1. Sputtering by galvanic method. The most expensive, complex, but reliable option for restoring a reflector. You can spray a shiny surface not only on metal, but also on plastic.
2. Chemical spraying of the surface. This is similar to regular coloring, the only difference is in the composition. Typically, this method is used as a temporary measure due to the fact that paint coatings are often unable to withstand the high operating temperatures inside the headlight.
3. Covering the surface of the reflector with metallized film or regular foil.
4. Pasting the surface with Oracal film No. 351.

Actually, there are no more reasonable solutions for the headlight reflector. Complex chemical processes that require special modes, vacuum and aggressive environments do not count, since not everyone has an industrial-level chemical laboratory in their garage.

Replacing headlight glass on a VAZ 2107 (2104-2105)

If the car's headlight is cracked, the glass is broken, or the headlight begins to sweat, you need to repair the VAZ 2107 (2104-2105) headlight. Headlights sweat because they are not sealed, and depressurization of the headlight is possible if there is a crack in the housing, the back cover on the headlight is not tightly closed (when the lamps were changed) or there is a problem with the glass (broken, cracked or poorly glued). Accordingly, auto glass repair is required.

The process of independently replacing the headlight glass of a VAZ 2107, as well as similar “square” VAZs, is as follows:

1. First of all, you need to remove the headlight from the car, after first disconnecting the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.

2. To remove the headlight, press out the plastic clamp using a screwdriver and pull the hydraulic corrector out of the hole in the rear wall of the headlight block.

3. Then disconnect the wire blocks from the headlight unit connectors.

4. Unscrew the three fastening screws of the headlight unit to the car body using a Phillips screwdriver: one at the top in the middle and two at the sides at the bottom.

5. The headlight assembly can now be removed from the vehicle, being careful not to lose the plate nuts. Take the headlight to a convenient place for further disassembly.

6. Unscrew the two headlight wiper stops, as they will interfere.

7. Now you will have to remove the remnants of the old glass or carefully remove it if it is intact. To do this, you need to prepare a sharp knife (stationery knife).

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Carefully cut the factory sealant along the contour with a knife (if the headlight has not yet been disassembled) or silicone. Then carefully squeeze it out by prying the glass towards you with a suitable tool.

If you trim the sealant well, it should come out quickly. It is necessary to press lightly, feeling that the glass does not crack. Then thoroughly clean everything of the old sealant so that only plastic remains:

9. Now prepare the glass for the headlight and try it on. The glass must fit the headlight exactly.

10. We take a special sealant for headlights (it will look more beautiful), but if you don’t have it, you can use simple silicone.

11. Carefully apply silicone around the perimeter of the headlight housing, something like this:

12. Next, insert the glass, and if there is not enough silicone or sealant, or if there are gaps left, apply it around the perimeter of the headlight without overdoing it.

13. Remove the excess and wrap the headlight with masking tape (such tape does not leave marks, unlike regular tape) so that the sealant hardens properly and the glass does not move. Ideally, the sealant should dry for a day.

14. After the sealant has hardened, remove the masking tape and install and connect the headlight to the car in the reverse order. Do not touch the reflector during operation, as it is very easy to damage or stain it. If necessary, check and adjust the direction of the headlight beams. Thus, do-it-yourself VAZ car repairs have been successfully completed.

• Phillips and flat screwdriver,
• sharp knife (stationery),
• silicone or sealant.

A modern car is capable of driving at night and in conditions where visibility is limited for some reason. The glass on a fairly large headlight of a VAZ 2107 can be damaged by a pebble flying out from under the wheels of passing or oncoming traffic. Usually in such a situation, the internal parts of the assembly remain intact, and replacing the damaged element can solve the problem.

This operation is relatively simple to perform; you need to remove the damaged headlights from the car, remove the remains of the broken glass and glue a new one in its place. This kind of work can be done by almost every driver who knows how to hold a screwdriver. Replacement is carried out using the tools and materials indicated in the list:

1. Phillips screwdriver;
2. dispenser syringe for applying glue;
3. disposable plastic clips for securing the cable;
4. One-component universal adhesive-sealant.

If the latter is unavailable, you can use regular tape and place paper or plastic film underneath it.

Work order

Some headlight repair operations should be performed indoors to avoid water and debris getting into the bonding area. In general, replacing a damaged element includes the following steps:

1. Disconnecting the unit from the on-board network of the VAZ 2107 by uncoupling the connectors of the turn signal and the headlight lamp.
2. Removing the body from the body opening using a Phillips screwdriver.
3. Removing shards of broken glass, in this part of the operation you should be careful not to cut yourself.
4. From the junction of the parts, it is necessary to remove the remaining adhesive mass using a flat screwdriver.
5. The next step is to clean the unit and degrease it with a solvent.
6. Using a dispenser syringe, apply a small amount of glue along the contour evenly without gaps or breaks.
7. We place the transparent element in its intended place, press it and fix it using disposable devices or tape.

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As the glue dries, the headlight element of the VAZ 2107 is installed in place; it is recommended to change both parts at the same time; during operation they tend to become cloudy and this will become noticeable even with a cursory inspection. The new transparent glass on the headlight of a VAZ 2107 car, which was replaced on our own, is pleasing to the eye. At night, better road lighting is provided.