Regular seats VAZ 2107: description, breakdowns, repair, replacement options
Even if you do not spend a lot of time behind the wheel and rarely use it, it should still be comfortable for both the driver and passengers. The choice of comfortable and safe seating is of the utmost importance. If they are correctly selected, then even on long journeys, the driver's back and neck will not hurt. Although the standard seats of the VAZ 2107 are quite comfortable, many motorists install chairs from other, more modern cars to increase comfort.
Standard seats VAZ 2107
If we compare the equipment and appearance of the VAZ 2107 with previous models, then it looks much better. By creating this car, the Soviet auto industry tried to make a "luxury" model. This was noticeable in appearance, as well as in the equipment of the cabin. We will not dwell on all the differences, but consider only regular seats.
The difference between the "seven" from the previous VAZ models is that it has front seats with lateral support. On the backs there are headrests made in a single body with them, while in the previous versions the headrests were inserted into the back separately. A special feature of the rear sofa is that it has a reclining armrest, which improves the comfort of passengers.
As in any other car, the seats of the VAZ 2107 have a complex design. They are designed to provide maximum comfort and safety for all occupants.
The seat consists of the following basic elements:
- frame - is the base and is made of steel;
- pillow;
- back.
The seat consists of a body, backrest and cushion
The frame of the front seats on special guides has the ability to move back and forth. To do this, press the lever and then move the seat to the desired position.
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The backrest and cushion of the front seats are hinged to each other. It is possible to set a comfortable angle of inclination of the back. The height of the back is designed to serve as a reliable support for the shoulders of a person of average height. The presence of a headrest is responsible for supporting the head. There are side bolsters on the cushions and backrest of the front seats, which provide a tight fit for the passenger and driver, and also hold them during turns. The cushion and backrest of the rear seats are rigidly fixed and there is no possibility to change their angle of inclination.
The springs are attached to the frame. The structure of the cushions and backs is layered. They consist of the following elements:
- foamed polyurethane foam;
- upholstery made of durable fabric. Covers can be used to protect the upholstery.
What seats can you put
If we talk about the regular seats of the VAZ 2107, then they cannot boast of originality and the fact that they provide an ideal fit. This can be easily explained: VAZ is a budget car and the installation of special expensive seats by the manufacturer on it would cause a significant rise in the price of the car.
In addition, it must be borne in mind that people have different weights and equipment. The seat on which one person will be comfortable and comfortable may not be suitable for another. That is why, in order to improve the appearance of the car, as well as to choose the most comfortable seat for the driver, many motorists install seats from other cars on the VAZ 2107.
Racing
This is the most expensive option and is very rarely chosen for VAZ. Such seats are used by race car drivers, and their price can be comparable to the cost of a "seven".
When creating such models, fiberglass is used. Their main feature is that the backrest and cushion are one-piece. For a perfect fit of the seat to the driver's figure, special inserts are used.
Although the seat is highly durable and reliable and fits the rider's body perfectly, getting in and out is more challenging. The fact that the backrest and cushion are made of fiberglass makes driving on our roads unbearable. These seats can only be used if the car is racing.
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Sports
When comparing racing and sports seats, the latter have backrest adjustment, as well as shoulder rests, hip and back support. They are quite comfortable, which allows the driver to drive comfortably. The sports seats are equipped with a four-point harness for high safety. It should be borne in mind that sports chairs are comfortable in the presence of a rigid suspension, if it is soft, then such seats are not suitable for long trips.
Anatomical or ultra-comfortable
If you prefer a comfortable and slow ride, then you should choose anatomical chairs. These seats provide a comfortable fit, good body fixation during sharp turns or sharp maneuvers.
They have different adjustments that allow you to customize the chair for a specific person, taking into account his anatomical features. There are models in which heating is installed, and they also have the ability to vibrate. This solution allows you to stay behind the wheel of a car for a long time, and a person will not feel pain in the back, neck or lower back even during long journeys.
Seats from foreign cars
Often the owners of the VAZ 2107 install seats from foreign cars in them. There are many options, but the most commonly used are the following, since they do not require any or require minor alterations:
- seats from Mercedes W210 (1996 onwards);
- Toyota Corolla (1993 onwards);
- SKODA and Fiat.
The seats from Volkswagen work well, but their disadvantage is that the landing is high and therefore this solution is suitable for people of short or medium height. When installing seats from Peugeot and Nissan, you will have to work hard, as their mountings are a bit mismatched. For a more reliable fixation of a seat from a foreign car in the body of a VAZ 2107, it may be necessary to create additional holes.
Experts say that almost any seat can be installed on the VAZ 2107, the main thing is that they fit in size and it is possible to perform welding work.
Video: types of car seats
Front seat malfunctions and repairs
With proper operation, the front seats of the VAZ 2107 serve for a long time and reliably. As with any other element of the car, during long-term operation, the front seats may break down, but in most cases you can repair them with your own hands.
Removing the front seat
To carry out repair work, the front seat must first be removed. To dismantle and carry out repairs, you will need the following tools:
- set of wrenches;To dismantle and repair the seats, you will need the tools that any motorist has.
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine.
The procedure for dismantling the front seat of the VAZ 2107:
- Move the seat forward as far as it will go.The front seat mounting bolts are located on both the front and rear sides.
- Loosen the rear bolts.The seat is pushed as far forward as possible and the rear fasteners are unscrewed.
- Move the chair back.
- Loosen the front bolts.The seat is pushed as far back as possible and the front fasteners are unscrewed.
- Take off the seat.After releasing the fasteners, the seat is removed
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The backrest is not fixed and does not recline
The impossibility of fixing or reclining the back is due to the failure of the lock of its position. The repair consists in replacing the retainer or its comb. It is not difficult to find such parts in the store. Repair sequence:
- With the help of a grinder, a broken comb is cut off.A broken comb is cut off with a grinder
- Weld on a new piece. During welding, it is necessary to cover the places located next to the work with a damp cloth so as not to damage the skin and foam rubber.In order not to damage the skin and foam rubber during welding, it is necessary to cover the places located next to the work with a damp cloth
Video: front seat comb repair
Do not move horizontally
If the seat does not move back and forth, then the reason is a broken sled. They consist of the following elements:
- Slide guides.
- Skid sliders.
- Roller.
- Rubber roller ring.
- Limiter.
- Slide latch.
- Retainer for the inner guide rail.
- Backrest reinforcement.
- Thrust.
- Spring.
- Cotter pin.
- Screw rod with backrest tilt handle.
- Latch handle of the slide movement mechanism.
- Screw rod bracket.Slides are attached to the bottom of the seat
In a horizontal position, the seat will not move if the slide is clogged with dirt or one of the elements is broken. Repair of the sled will be performed in the following sequence:
- Remove the spring.
- Release the tie rod attachment pin.
- Unscrew the sled from the seat body.Unscrew the mount and remove the sled
- Remove the screw rod.
- Dismantle sliders and rollers.
All parts must be cleaned of dirt and old grease. After that, it is determined whether there are elements that are out of order, and, if necessary, replace them with new ones.
Padding of front seats
Front seats are usually used more often, so they get dirty faster, especially if they don't have seat covers. There are situations when the seat upholstery is damaged. In such cases, the chair must be retightened:
- The sheathing is ripped apart at the seams.
- Dismantle old material.
- According to the shape of the old skin, blanks are cut from the new fabric.According to the shape of the old skin, blanks are cut from the new fabric.
- Inspect and, if necessary, change the foam rubber and broken springs.
- Fix the new skin. To do this, use threads, glue and heat sealing.
Video: replacing seat springs
Rear seats
Removing the rear seat backrest is very easy. It is attached to the car body using special hooks. It is enough to raise the backrest slightly upwards. After that, the latches will disengage and it can be removed.
To dismantle the lower part, you need to take the seat from one side and pull it up sharply. This releases the spring clips. After that, do the same on the other side and remove the saddle.
Video: dismantling the rear seat
To a large extent, the comfort and convenience of the driver and passengers depend on the seats. That is why special attention should be paid to the choice of the specified interior element. You can always replace the standard VAZ 2107 seats with more comfortable and high quality ones. Thus, not only the comfort and safety of people in the car is improved, but also its appearance becomes more attractive.
