adjusting headlight beams on a VAZ 2107 car

The VAZ 2107, like other cars, needs periodic adjustment of the headlights. Official documentation does not establish a strict interval at which adjustment of the VAZ 2107 headlights is required, but practice shows that when driving quietly on good roads, it should be done every 20-30 thousand km , and on bad roads - every 10-15 thousand.

The adjustment can go wrong not only when the hydraulic corrector, which is short-lived (often lasts only one season), or the adjustment mechanism for a conventional headlight fails, but also when the suspension is faulty. Also, regardless of mileage, you need to adjust your headlights if the light of your headlights begins to blind oncoming traffic, which you will certainly be told by blinking. This happens as a result of replacing optics or light bulbs. This instruction will tell you how to independently adjust the headlights on a VAZ 2107 and what you need for this.

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Adjusting headlights is an important procedure that directly affects the comfort and safety of car travel.
Manufacturers produce cars with adjusted factory optics, but after a certain time they necessarily require adjustment or adjustment. The question of how to adjust the headlights also arises after any emergency, body repairs associated with the replacement of body parts of the front tail of the car, as well as after replacing springs and suspension struts.

Adjusting the headlights is necessary for the correct direction of the light flux onto the roadway and the edge of the curb. Not only comfort during movement depends on correct adjustment, but also, most importantly, safety in difficult weather conditions, at dusk and in the dark.

How to adjust headlights? You can do this yourself, or you can entrust this operation to the masters at a car service center. Fortunately, they have all the necessary equipment

During the operation of the car, the headlight settings change slightly and generally require only minor adjustments. Headlight adjustment can be done either independently or at specialized car services equipped with the necessary modern equipment.

How to adjust headlights yourself

The adjustment itself on modern cars can be performed without disassembling the headlights - using adjusting screws (plastic knobs) in the back of the headlights. With their help, you can raise or lower the headlights vertically (up and down), as well as rotate the light beam towards the center or move it to its edge horizontally (right and left).

Depending on the design, to make adjustments yourself, you may also need a Phillips screwdriver (long or short), and on some models, a hexagon or socket or socket wrench.

Self-adjustment procedure

The procedure for adjusting headlights is the same for all cars: it does not matter whether you are adjusting the headlights of a VAZ 2107 or Renault Logan. To adjust the headlights with your own hands, you need a flat area on the street or in the garage and some surface (the wall of a house, garage, solid fence, etc.) on which you can mark an improvised calibration screen.

The car is installed at a distance of 5 meters from the wall. Screen markings are applied to the wall. First, the center is marked - line 0, which should coincide with the longitudinal axis of the car.

Then the distance between the centers of the headlights is measured and transferred to the screen in the form of two vertical lines - L (center of the left headlight) and R (center of the right headlight).

Next, you need to measure the height of the centers of the headlights from the ground or floor, and at this height draw a horizontal line H on the screen. In this case, differences may be observed in the height of the center of the left and right headlights.

On cars with an electric or hydraulic corrector, the regulator must be set to position “0”, otherwise the corrector will return the previous adjustments automatically.

After this, you need to turn on the low beam headlights. It is better to make adjustments for each headlight separately, adjusting the position of its light spot, while covering the second headlight with any available material that does not transmit light, or removing the power from it.

The light beam of the fog lights is adjustable only in height

The headlights can be considered adjusted when the upper edges of the left parts of their light spots coincide with the horizontal line H (the height of the center of the headlights from the road), and the vertical lines L and R (the centers of the headlights) pass through the intersection points of the inclined and horizontal sections of the light spots.

Instructions

Initially, you will need to remove the seals before tinting. All car windows to which tinting will be applied must be thoroughly washed with a specialized detergent. You should also rinse all corners very thoroughly. Next, tinting car windows with your own hands (VAZ 2109, 2110, 2107, etc.) is carried out as follows:

• A soap solution is prepared, which is a standard detergent or shampoo mixed with warm water, after which it is poured into the prepared spray bottle.
• The outer side of the glass that has been washed is thoroughly sprayed with a soap solution, after which a tint film is immediately applied, which is cut according to the required dimensions. It is worth noting the fact that the dark layer should be directed inward, while the transparent layer should be directed outward. Here you should be extremely careful, because the parties must never be confused. If you cannot decide which side is dark, then you should split your film very slightly from one corner. After the film is applied to the glass, careful alignment and cutting is carried out. It is best to leave a margin of one centimeter on each edge.
• Now the inner surface of the glass is covered with soap solution. After this, you should act extremely quickly, because the glass should not have time to dry. Carefully separate the dark layer of the film, and at the same time moisten it with the solution with which the spray bottle is filled. In this case, the work of an assistant is very important, because you will be able to perform all procedures much more carefully. In this case, one person will have to hold the clear layer of film, while the other will pull it and spray the dark layer.
• A dark layer is applied to the inside of the car glass. As mentioned above, while tinting car windows with your own hands (VAZ 2106, 2107, 2110 and all others), the glass must remain wet. It is also mandatory to carry out treatment with a spray gun, after which a transparent layer is applied, since the film must have effective protection from any damage. After carrying out all these procedures, you should immediately smooth the film using a rubber spatula, moving from the center to the edges. In this case, you should be especially careful, because any sudden movements are extremely undesirable. You should also completely get rid of any air bubbles.

The film should be smoothed until the transparent part falls off on its own, after which the dried transparent film can be completely removed

Now you can trim the protruding edges by running a knife along the edge of the car glass, but in this case it is extremely important to act without any haste

If you have a hair dryer, then you can thoroughly dry the car glass along its perimeter, but if you don’t have a hair dryer, then just close the door and start working on the next glass. It is advisable that over the next two days you do not insert any seals into the doors or open tinted windows.

Features of headlight adjustment on the VAZ-2107

Headlight adjustment is usually done from the engine compartment using special screws located on the rear wall of the lighting unit. One screw is designed to regulate the light beam in the horizontal direction, and the second is designed to regulate it in the vertical direction. To carry out a similar procedure, these screws need to be rotated, and they, in turn, will rotate the headlight in both planes - vertical and horizontal. Such adjustment screws are provided for each individual vehicle lighting fixture.

Experts recommend using mobile optical devices to adjust car lighting fixtures. But even if the car owner does not have them, they can be replaced with a screen. For such a screen, you need to find a flat vertical surface, for example, a garage wall.

The screen must be marked with special markings according to the following scheme:

Let's consider all the necessary schematic markings:

• A, B, E – centers of low beam headlight lamps;
• C – line of location of low beam headlight lamps;
• D – height of rise of light beams (horizontal boundary);
• O – axis line;
• J – distance between low beam headlight lamps;
• h is the distance from the low beam headlight lamps to the surface of the area where the car is parked.

The peculiarities of adjusting VAZ-2107 lighting devices also include preparatory measures for the main procedure:

1. The car must be fully fueled.
2. You should put a set of usual equipment in the trunk - a spare tire, a jack, tools.
3. Ensure normal tire pressure.
4. An assistant with the same weight as the driver of the vehicle must be seated in the driver's seat, or a load with the appropriate weight must be placed on him.
5. Be sure to check all fastening connections of each light fixture.
6. Make sure that the adjusting screws move easily (there is no rust on them)
7. Clean optical devices from dirt - the surface of the lenses should be transparent.

When do you need to do this kind of work?

All cars leave the factory with the headlights already adjusted. And if the car is operated in normal mode, then no intervention in the position of the headlights is required.

However, it should be borne in mind that the factory adjustment is made with an average vehicle load.

If the car is often used with maximum load, which usually falls on the rear axle, then the front of the car naturally lifts up, changing the direction of the light - it begins to shine upward.

Replacing a burnt-out main light bulb can also affect the position of the light beam.

This applies even more to the headlight itself - replacing the glass or the light fixture itself if the standard ones were damaged.

In general, not only damage to the headlight, but even overloading the car leads to the need to adjust the headlights.

These works boil down to changing the position of the optical element of the headlight, including a lamp and a reflector, in the horizontal and vertical directions.

Additional lighting devices are not included in the optical element, so adjustment does not affect them in any way.

At specialized service stations, the position of the headlights is adjusted using special mobile optical devices.

This operation is not particularly expensive, but not all service stations have such devices available.

We adjust headlights on a VAZ-2107

Experts have developed an action algorithm for setting up automotive lighting devices:

1. The machine is installed on a horizontal platform (necessarily level):
   the distance to the screen should be 5 meters;
2. position – perpendicular to the screen.
3. Special markings are applied to the prepared screen, which must correspond to the above diagram.
4. The headlight hydraulic adjustment handle is set to the extreme right position.
5. The low beam is switched on.
6. The screw, specially designed to regulate the horizontal light beam, rotates until both boundaries of the light beam - upper and lower - are aligned (on the screen this will be line E-E).
7. The second screw, intended for vertical adjustment, rotates - the vertical line (E-E) should be aligned with the break point of the upper boundary of the light beam.

Experts advise paying attention to the following nuance: each headlight must be adjusted individually. To do this, the second one is simply covered (for example, with a suitable piece of cardboard or fabric). And the adjustment procedure itself is similar to that described in the algorithm.

Expert advice

Experienced car enthusiasts give some advice to those who want to independently adjust the headlights on a VAZ-2107 in a garage.

1. The entire procedure must be performed in the dark.
2. All equipment must be in good condition, special attention must be paid to the voltage regulator and generator.
3. If the headlight bulb is cloudy, then the reason for this may be a broken seal of the optical assembly connection, and this affects the level of light flux. To restore its tightness, you will have to glue all damaged fragments with sealant.
4. After completing the adjustment procedure for both headlights, it is necessary to carry out a check: drive out onto the road at night and check the car lighting devices in operation.
5. Self-adjustment of headlights can only be done for yourself, because such adjustment is not suitable for technical inspection. For proper adjustment, the car owner must contact a car service center with qualified specialists.

Accessories for car tuning

The production of spare parts and accessories for the VAZ 2107 has long ceased to be the exclusive domain of a limited number of supplier enterprises. On store shelves there is a large selection of additional equipment for car tuning. Rear headlights for the specified car model are present in the most extensive range.

Component manufacturers offer the following types of flashlights:

1. Sports version with four separate round and two rectangular signals. They are arranged in the form of separate modules, and the plastic body can be painted to match the color of the car body.
2. Skylain lights have an unusual appearance with three round indicators, and in the upper part there are rectangular turn and reverse signals. The visible part of the body is made of high quality transparent plastic and has a chrome finish.
3. Rear headlights of the Ciliac type for the VAZ 2107 differ from other designs by the presence of LED direction indicators, which prevent the signals from being illuminated even in bright sunlight. The device is very popular among car owners due to its unusual shape.
4. Tinted lamps are designed specifically for lovers of unusual color schemes. They feature round signals with powerful lamps that are clearly visible in any lighting conditions.
5. LED rear lights of a classic design, made in carbon color. The indicators in the device are located closest to the color scheme of the original device. The diodes have high brightness and short response time.

The rear lights of a VAZ 2107 car must first of all inform traffic participants about the driver’s intentions and actions. High information content of signals will help to avoid misunderstandings on the roads, and in some cases, emergency situations.

How to adjust headlights on a VAZ 2107 with your own hands

Adjusting the VAZ 2107 headlights will help solve the problem of insufficient illumination at night; a lot of time and money are not needed to perform such work. It is necessary to provide certain conditions for vehicle maintenance. In order to perform the work correctly and not disrupt the operation of the machine, you must first study the operating manual. If the driver always does everything himself, but has not yet encountered such work, you first need to carefully study the instructions for action.

Removing the headlight without removing the bumper

Not every driver has enough knowledge and experience to remove the bumper on their own the first time. Also, this stage takes a lot of time, so there is another way to remove the headlights from Kalina. The approach under consideration requires the following actions.

1. Get rid of the coolant unit and air filter housing for a while.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the PTF plug.
3. Find the lower fastener for the lighting element and unscrew the bolt in this area. After the manipulation, insert your hand into the PTF hole.
4. Find the bolts on the top of the light block structure and remove them using a size 8 wrench. You can find them not far from the radiator.
5. The element is secured to the wing of the car by a screw, which should also be unscrewed using a Phillips screwdriver of the appropriate size.
6. Try to carefully move the part that is located closer to the radiator closer to the engine by rotating the block light. Remove the lower fasteners from the seats.
7. Use a short socket to remove the bolts and lower headlight mountings.
8. A slight pull towards you will allow you to remove the flashlight. Make sure that the paintwork is intact, as the light will now be very close to the fender and bumper.

When do you need to adjust the headlights on a VAZ 2107?

Anyone can adjust the 2107 headlights using the video. The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions and pay attention to all the slightest nuances. Carrying out work according to the scheme will allow you to make correct optimal adjustments and improve visibility on the roads.

The optics must be installed strictly according to the standard scheme; amateur performance, attempts to carry out work according to an “improved” plan on your own will only aggravate the problem. It is especially important to carefully monitor the angle of inclination - if you break it, other road users will be

Servicing a VAZ is not difficult; self-adjusting the headlights will help you adjust the factory parameters and bring them to optimal values.

In addition to the lack of light, adjustments are made in other cases. The main ones - new foglights, lamps, reflectors that require additional settings have recently been installed, tires and wheels have been replaced. After an accident, especially with damage to the front of the body, adjustments are required; the same applies to the replacement of individual suspension elements and scheduled repairs. Sometimes it is better to play it safe than to have your vehicle restored later (and this is usually not cheap).

Dashboard

The dashboard of the VAZ Five, as in any other car, is an integral part, since it contains devices for monitoring the technical condition of the car while driving. The device is installed on the left side of the dashboard opposite the steering wheel, which makes it easy to read information. The device is equipped with the following elements:

• 4 pointers;
• 6 indicator lights;
• 1 digital indicator (odometer).

The instrument panel uses the following devices:

• speedometer;
• signal light block;
• car odometer;
• voltmeter;
• coolant temperature sensor;
• fuel level sensor in the tank.

What kind of dashboard can be installed

The “five” dashboard can be improved in several ways:

• perform tuning using new lighting elements, scales and instrument needles;
• introduce an instrument cluster from another car;
• do the tidy yourself by installing the necessary indicators.

It is possible to modify the shield by replacement, but only with careful selection and adjustment of the device to the standard torpedo, as well as after preliminary development of the connection diagram.

From another VAZ model

Some owners install a panel from Kalina on the fifth model of Zhiguli. The product looks modern, and the information from the instruments is much better readable. The essence of the modification comes down to installing a new shield into the standard case, for which it needs to be filed, trimmed, and assembled with the new mechanism. After completing the mechanical work, it is necessary to connect the new instrument panel with the wiring, checking the functionality of all gauges and indicators.

On the VAZ 2105 you can install an instrument cluster from Kalina

From "Gazelle"

If you like the instrument cluster from the Gazelle, then you can install it. At the same time, you need to understand that you will have to redo the wiring by making adapters due to mismatched connectors, and then install the product in a standard case with the accompanying stages of adjustment and modification.

To implement the instrument cluster from the Gazelle, you need to redo the wiring, connectors, and fit the shield to the standard housing

From a foreign car

Many owners of classic Zhiguli cars, in the process of tuning their car, install a dashboard from foreign cars. Basically, products from cars manufactured in the late 1980s - early 1990s are suitable for these purposes. One of these is the BMW E30, Audi 80.

For a VAZ 2105 you need to select a dashboard that will fit in size and will not require major changes in the wiring

What is needed to adjust the headlights of a VAZ 2107

The set of tools you need is simple; in most cases, a standard suitcase, which is in every trunk, is enough. You will need a jack, a first aid kit, and a warning triangle. Lines are drawn on the wall with crayons or markers; the first option is more convenient. A bright flashlight will make the work easier.

Working with headlights is not difficult, the main thing is to act carefully and it is better to wear protective gloves

Preparation for adjusting the headlights on a VAZ 2107

If the headlights on a VAZ 2107 shine poorly, you need to take action without waiting for them to completely fail or for an accident on the road. If it is not clear where to start or in what order to perform the work, you should first study the step-by-step instructions.

General procedure:

1. Place the body level, check the tire pressure - the parameters must meet the requirements specified in the operating manual.
2. Remove dirt from the optics - with water or a solvent (if the dirt is persistent, a soap solution will not remove it, an organic composition will help).
3. Lubricate the adjusting screws with a liquid with pronounced penetrating properties, treat the fastening points, and test the degree of reliability of fixation of each optical device (the screws are located in niches).

At the end of the work, the pressure inside the tires is checked. If necessary, adjustments are made, the machine is placed on a level area, then markings are made on a vertical surface (usually a wall).

Common headlight problems

Not only on the 7, but also on other car models, various malfunctions related to optics occur. If breakdowns occur, you should try to fix them as quickly as possible. One of the simplest breakdowns is the burnout of lamps, as a result of which visibility of the road decreases or disappears altogether. Continuing to drive with faulty headlights is strictly contraindicated, so let’s look at what other types of faults occur with headlights:

1. Glass damage is most often caused by a pebble that flies out from under the wheels of oncoming or overtaking vehicles. The glass must be replaced, as water can get inside through the crack, which will cause the light bulb to burn out.
2. Failure of the lamp, or rather the burnout of the filament on it. If a light bulb burns out, it should be replaced. The seven is equipped with lamps with two filaments, which are responsible for the operation of high and low beam. As a rule, lamps burn out one at a time, so it is always possible to get home with one working headlight.
3. Malfunction of windshield wipers - on some sevens, a mechanism for cleaning the headlight glasses (wipers) may be installed. These cleaners allow you to always keep your windows clear, which has a positive effect on the light of your headlights.

If both headlights on a VAZ 2107 do not light up, then you should not rush to disassemble them. First you need to check the serviceability of the fuses, as well as relays and wiring.

Features of the optics unit

The front optics on the VAZ 2107 are presented in the form of a plastic case, inside which there is a reflector and glass. Glass not only serves as a protective option, but also ensures proper light reflection on the road surface. The front side has a rectangular shape, and on top of the glass, some owners of sevens install plastic covers.

The difference between plastic and glass is significant, but both have their advantages and disadvantages. For example, there are no scratches on glass like plastic, which affects the quality of light reflection. Plastic, in turn, is more resistant to mechanical stress, so if a stone hits, it does not collapse and protects the glass from impact. The headlight units contain low and high beam lamps of type AKG 12-60+55 with H4 socket. In addition to the main light, the headlight unit also contains lamps for side lights and turn signals.

The illustrations show the following elements:

1. Adjustment screw for horizontal luminous flux.
2. Headlight cover.
3. Block for connecting power wires.
4. Set screw.
5. Vertical direction adjustment screw.

The headlight units on the sevens have a mechanism for adjusting the direction of the light beam. The mechanism is activated by a special hydraulic corrector regulator, which is located inside the car. This regulator has 4 positions, which allows you to control the direction of the light flux depending on the vehicle load. There is a cover on the inside of the headlight unit, which is designed to quickly replace burnt out lamps.

Adjusting headlights on a VAZ 2107

In addition to adjusting the headlights using a regulator in the cabin, VAZ 2107 owners must adjust them depending on the types of lamps used for lighting. To correctly adjust the headlights on a VAZ 2107 with your own hands, you will need to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

1. First you need to place the car on a flat horizontal surface. Moreover, the car must be installed strictly at a distance of 5 meters from the vertical plane. Before carrying out adjustment work, you need to make sure that the pressure in all tires is correct.
2. Load the car. To do this, you need to fill the tank full, and also seat 2-3 people in the cabin, so that the load is at least 120-150 kg. Instead of passengers, you can use heavy objects.
3. A special marking must be applied to the surface of the vertical plane, according to which the regulation procedure is carried out. A diagram of such markup is shown below.
4. First you need to draw vertical lines - the centerline and lines A and B. These lines must be symmetrical with the centerline. Next, you need to find the height h, which corresponds to the distance from the ground to the center of the headlight. A horizontal line is drawn, and then parallel to it, located 75 mm lower.

When performing adjustment work, it is necessary to take into account an important nuance - the adjustment of each headlight should be carried out separately. To implement this, you will need to cover one headlight with material. In addition, the adjustment should be performed mainly in the dark, when the light beam is clearly visible.

In conclusion, it should be noted that this type of setup is performed exclusively for yourself, and if you are going for a technical inspection, it is better to contact a specialized service station.

Headlight adjustment diagram for VAZ 2107

To independently adjust the direction and intensity of the light flux, different schemes are used. To begin with, you should drive close to the wall and stand, maintaining an interval of about 2 m - this is enough. Then make a mark on a wall or other surface, indicating the center of the car, and align the axial parts of the lamps taking into account the selected working scheme. The distances from the road surface to the headlights must also be indicated. From the center of the light stream, the distance to the central point of the car is marked, the line is drawn slightly lower than the first (an interval of several centimeters is enough).

The car is driven away from the wall at a distance of up to 7 m. The points corresponding to the central points of the headlights are connected using evenly spaced lines. The main feature is complemented by vertical segments. As marking actions are completed, adjustments begin.

The correct setting of the high beam optics can only be assessed from a distance

Methods for adjusting headlights on a VAZ 2107

The optics in the VAZ 2107 are adjusted manually or using a hardware method; service stations usually use stands, but this option is not available in the garage. The direction of the light flow is set vertically or vertically - that is, both options are possible.

How to adjust headlights on a VAZ 2107 in height

To refine the direction of light in height, measure the distance from the road surface to the central parts of the headlights. Then, taking into account the obtained value, make a line with an indentation of 60 mm on the screen, and draw a second one. Additionally, vertically located linear segments are created - they should go in the central sections of the spotlights, and another line is made separately, located at an equidistant distance from the first two.

Then you need to cover the lamp with a sheet of plastic or cardboard, turn on the low beam and begin to set the directions of the beams coming from the open headlights. The positions will need to be changed one by one; it is convenient to use a Phillips screwdriver for these purposes.

Good high beam in the dark can be obtained if the height adjustments are made correctly

How to adjust headlights on a VAZ 2107 horizontally

Deviations of light beams in horizontal planes also require correction. To change the values, use the holes of the crossbars, which are located longitudinally along the car axis. The rotation of the screws is adjusted according to the height of the light flow.

Generators that replace G - 221

What models of generators are suitable for replacement in a VAZ 2101 - 2106 car?

• The first option is a generator from a VAZ 2105; it produces a maximum current of 55A. Not much, but if you don’t use a lot of additional equipment, then this is an ideal option. This generator replaces the G-221 generator without any modifications to the mounting. There are only minor changes in the connection to the electrical wiring; they are due to the fact that in the connection diagram of the G-221 generator the relay-regulator is placed separately, while in the five-wheel generator the relay regulator is combined with the design of the brushes.
• The next option for installing a chisel generator on a VAZ 2101 is 2106. It produces 55A, which is quite acceptable for a small amount of additional equipment.
• The third option for replacing a standard VAZ generator is a generator from a VAZ 21074, its marking is 372.3701-03. It is capable of delivering about 73A of current, which will be sufficient for the average motorist. The installation is practically no different from the previous one.
• The fourth option is to install a generator from an injection Niva. It produces about 80A, which will satisfy the requirements even if a large number of additional light bulbs and amplifiers are installed. It will not let the light go out at idle. But the installation does not require very big changes.
• The fifth and final option is to replace the standard G - 221 with a generator from a VAZ 2110, which produces 105 - 110A (depending on the specific model).
• There are other options (foreign cars, Chinese, our semi-underground companies), but you can consider them here endlessly.

We have listed the most realistic and easiest ways to replace a generator in a VAZ 2106 car. Next we will look at how to practically implement the installation of a generator from a VAZ 21074.

How to properly adjust headlights on a VAZ 2107

When servicing a VAZ, standard settings are used; amateur work is not needed. This also applies to headlight adjustment.

How to adjust low beam headlights on a VAZ 2107

According to the rules, low and high beam are regulated separately. Vertical surfaces will need to be properly prepared before adjustments - make sure that the working surfaces are even and smooth.

1. The car is being refueled.
2. Find the zones for fixing real points in the center, then connect them, draw an additional line below the main one.
3. The car is driven approximately 10 m, the regulator is set to zero.

The light beam coming from the main optics plays the role of the upper boundary in the adjustment lines.

How to set high beam headlights on a VAZ 2107

When the markings on the wall are ready, turn on the headlights so that they do not interfere with the settings. The light should not blind your eyes. You also need to set the angle correctly - normally it will coincide with a horizontal line on the marking wall. To obtain an optimally directed light flux, the screws are rotated from the rear of the optics, and work is performed from the engine compartment and beyond.

Often the optics are removed for adjustment, but this is not always necessary.

How to adjust fog lights on a VAZ 2107

The fog light is adjusted by rotating the optics in different directions. Be sure to loosen the mounting bolts first. Work order:

1. The car is placed on a flat surface and the optimal axial distances are adjusted. The axis must be perpendicular to the site with markings made on it.
2. Check the pressure inside the tires - they must be within normal limits, and the springs themselves must be in place.
3. Measurements are taken to remove the fog lamp to the floor.
4. Mark a horizontal adjustment line taking into account the data - previously taken measurements (on the wall).
5. Turn on the low beam, make vertical marks marking the centers.

The optics should be fixed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. On the walls, the lines should be positioned so as to divide the car into a couple of sections. Additionally, you need to draw two stripes that will go 5-10 cm below the first one. Measure the distance from the fog lamp to the ground, from the center of the car to the main lamp. Orientation – area of ​​intersection.

Professional modification of fog lights on a VAZ will significantly increase the operating comfort of the vehicle

Which PTF should I put on the Grant?

Today you can find foglights for Lada Granta on sale in two variations - with flat glass or spherical. In this case, the choice of devices depends entirely on the preferences of the car owner. As our compatriots write in their reviews, spherical glass by its design is more durable and strong. Car enthusiasts make such conclusions because it has better resistance to vibrations and impacts from stones. You can find special PTFs for Granta Liftback on sale; they can be installed on this car model, but usually car owners use foglights from Kalina (the author of the video is Vladimir Gennadievich).

Useful tips

Adjustments should be made according to the scheme - separately for each type of light, since universal options are not so effective. If you are not sure that you can do everything on your own, you should enlist the help of a second person.

The work area needs to be level and the wall smooth and neat. If you ignore these conditions, the accuracy of the settings will suffer.

It is necessary to create markings - without them it is impossible to set exact parameters. After completing the settings, you should check the adjusting screws of the optics - if they are loose, the results achieved will simply not be enough for a long time.

Sometimes problems in a VAZ are caused by the light module, headlight adjuster, lamps - they should be checked during maintenance

Hydrocorrector of headlights: how it works and how to use it

The headlight leveler is an inconspicuous and rarely used device. But sometimes without its work it is impossible to move at night on busy roads.

A typical situation that requires the use of this device: a combination of a heavily loaded trunk and a trip in the dark.

When the trunk is overloaded, the rear part of the car lowers, and the front part “lifts up”. In this case, the “low beam” from a certain distance from the car automatically becomes “high beam”.

At first, the driver is perplexed why all oncoming drivers begin to “blink” and demand to switch the lights. If the driver guesses what happened, then he has to reload bags of potatoes into the cabin and onto the front seat in the dark. If the seats are occupied by passengers, then you have to either turn off the low beams and drive on the lights, or create an emergency situation on the road.

But there is a third way out: use a corrector and adjust the tilt of the light beam, lowering it down.

The opposite situation may also occur: if the hydraulic corrector is adjusted to the maximum load, and the machine is empty, then, on the contrary, it is necessary to raise the beam of light upward. In this case, the driver no longer blinds others, but illuminates the road “in front of his nose,” which is also fraught. Figure 1 illustrates these situations. The normal position of the light beam is shown in yellow.

How to use the corrector?

The corrector has knob A on the dashboard of the VAZ 2107 to the right of the steering wheel, next to knob B for adjusting the brightness of the dashboard lighting. If you rotate knob B counterclockwise, the brightness of the light decreases.

As they say, the control knob of the device has an “intuitive interface.” To change the direction of the light flow, with the trunk loaded and the headlights on low beam, you need to align the mark shown on the regulator with one of the marks marked on the unit body so that the beam of light does not blind oncoming drivers.

The VAZ 2107 hydraulic corrector has four switching options (in order from large point to small point):

I - minimum load, the front of the car is slightly lowered: one driver, or there is a passenger in front;

II - driver and four passengers, the body sags evenly downwards;

III - the same as II, with an additional load of up to 75 kg in the trunk:

IV - driver and maximum trunk load: the “nose up” the most.

In order to see how the angle of inclination of the light beam changes during operation of the corrector, it is better to place the car perpendicular to the wall. Let us recall the standard requirements for the location of the low beam.

Granta, Priora

In modern domestic cars VAZ Granta and VAZ Priora, the procedure for adjusting headlights is no different. One of the nuances to note is the distance between the horizontal lines; for these cars it is 75 mm.

Also, the adjusting screws of the Grant can be reached through special holes, and the screws themselves are located at an angle.

Adjustment is carried out using a 6mm hex key.

In Priora, the screws are located at the top of the headlight.

In general, headlight adjustment for all cars is done in the same way; only certain dimensional characteristics of the model itself and the location of the adjustment screws should be taken into account.

How does the headlight hydrocorrector work?

Below is shown the headlight hydraulic corrector without a control knob on a VAZ 2107.

The corrector structurally includes:

• adjustment knob and master cylinder (on the dashboard);
• two pipelines and clamps (to each block - headlight);
• two actuator cylinders, installed on the VAZ 2107 headlight block;
• frost-resistant working fluid (brake) in a closed circuit.

For VAZ 2107 models, a hydraulic corrector model “2105-3718010” is used.