Installing headlights on Lada Granta

Headlights are an important part of headlights. Lada Granta is available in 2 versions, the big difference between which is the illumination of the head. It's time to find detailed information about the lighting technology of this car.

Selection of headlights on the Lada Grant

First of all, you need to decide on the generation of the car. There are currently two of them:

1. From 2011 to 2018, the first version of Grants was produced.
2. Since 2018, an update has been released - Grant FL.

The main difference between them is the front optics and design. Just look at the photo below:

Buying a new part may be necessary if the old one was damaged in an accident or if the car owner wants to improve the quality of the head optics.

It should be noted that there are many companies that produce head optics for different cars and, accordingly, their quality is different. Therefore, the original or fake must be distinguishable.

TOP-4 manufacturers of headlights for Grants:

1. Kirzhach - delivered as the original to the conveyor. The cost of the kit is 10 rubles.
2. KT Garage is a tuned version with an additional curved strip of LED daytime running lights. Its price is 4500 rubles. The quality is low.
3. OSVAR: Sometimes delivered to the conveyor. The price may vary.
4. Products with lenses - 12 rubles per set. The quality is average, may need to be improved. The light is good only with LED lamps.

Headlamp original article (until 2018):

• 21900371101000 - right;
• 21900371101100 - left.

OE Part Number (after 2018):

• 8450100856 - right;
• 8450100857 - left.

Tuned versions often have only one advantage - an attractive appearance, the rest are disadvantages. After all, the quality of light leaves much to be desired, and the original headlight has many advantages:

• good and proven light;
• no problems with the traffic police;
• in the event of an accident, it is not necessary to buy a complete set.

Therefore, the priority of the car owner should be exactly the original.

How to replace headlights on a Lada Granta car

Repair may require dismantling of the old part. The owner of Lada Grants should have an idea of ​​how this procedure is done. For disassembly, you will need a standard set of wrenches and nozzles.

Removing and installing headlights Lada Granta

To remove the front optical instruments, you must remove the bumper. The problem is that the lower attachment points of the part are under it.

Then follow the procedure below:

1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlight.
2. Remove the hydrocorrector.
3. Loosen all headlight brackets.
4. Remove the optical device.

The same actions are performed on the other side. To assemble, just follow the steps in reverse order.

Removal and installation of rear lights on Granta

Many car owners believe that in order to replace the lamps in the lamps, it is necessary to completely remove the light sources. But in the Grant, this procedure is carried out without withdrawal.

The headlights are removed only for repair purposes or after being damaged in an accident. The procedure is carried out as follows:

1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Loosen the three nuts that hold the lamp.
3. Remove the electrical connector.
4. Disassemble the lantern.

The light source, in addition to three nuts, also rests on a clip on the side, which prevents the lamp from sticking out. To lower the taillight Grants from this clip, you need to push the taillight back with a blow of the palm of your hand.

Additional steps are performed in the reverse order: first we install the lamp on the seat, insert it into the holder, and then tighten the fastening nuts.

How to remove side turn signal

Removing the side turn signal on the Grant may be necessary when you need to change the lamp on it. To do this, simply slide it forward along the car and remove it from the towbar:

How to remove the fog lamp on the Grant

PTFs are under the main light and therefore constantly fall into the water. The problem is that cold water, falling on hot glass, makes it creak. Finding glass is not always a good idea, so many car owners simply change the entire PTF. Bumper Grants to replace the fog lights do not need to be removed.

To replace, the following procedure is followed:

1. Spin the grant wheel in the opposite direction to TFP.
2. Unscrew the fender liner from the bumper and bend it to gain access to the PTF.
3. Loosen the screws holding the part and disconnect the wires.
4. Remove the fog lamp and install the new one in reverse order.

How headlights are adjusted on Lada Granta

After replacement, headlight bulbs must be installed and adjusted so as not to dazzle oncoming drivers. To adjust the light, you need to use a special bracket that imitates the special border lines of light and shadow and allows you to control its direction. The sequence is as follows:

1. Set the hydraulic corrector to position 0.
2. Insert the hex wrench into the appropriate hole and turn the adjusting bolt until the STG aligns with the lines on the bracket.

Adjusting the light by the wall gives only an approximate result. Fine adjustment is possible only with the use of special equipment.

How to polish the headlights on the Grant

As a rule, polishing is done on plastic cups. But with prolonged use of glass, scratches can also remain, refracting light and affecting illumination. To restore the headlight glass, it can be polished.

To carry out this procedure, you will need:

• polishing paste;
• grinding;
• matching accessories.

You can polish the headlights yourself with a drill, but it is more convenient to do it with a grinder.

First of all, the entire area around the product is covered with masking tape to protect other parts from abrasive:

Then the paste is applied in dots over the entire area of ​​the glass. With the help of a grinder, the paste is rubbed into the headlight at low speeds. The procedure can be repeated several times. The most important thing is not to put too much pressure on the tool.

After 5 minutes of polishing, wash off the paste with clean water and wipe the glass with a dry cloth. Repeat if necessary.

How to deal with fogging headlights

In order for the glass inside not to fog up, it must be completely sealed. Violation of tightness occurs due to cracks in the glass, body or damage to the seal. All these malfunctions are eliminated only by replacing the product, but there is another problem - clogging of the drain pipes.

Drainage tubes are installed in any headlight, which helps to remove moisture that somehow got into the body, for example, due to temperature changes. If the drain is dirty, then moisture will not be released into the atmosphere, but will settle in the form of fogging from inside the glass.

The best way to get rid of it is to remove the product and dry it well by blowing with compressed air and heating with a hair dryer.

Conclusion

That's all you need to know about Lada Granta's optical instruments. It should be remembered that it is convenient to replace them only with original ones, and in order to avoid fogging, it is recommended to check the condition of the drying tubes more often.