Installing a towbar on a VAZ 2107: purpose and step-by-step installation of the device

Each car owner is trying to improve his car, changing its characteristics, increasing comfort. If there is a need to transport goods on a VAZ 2107, the dimensions of which do not fit into the luggage compartment, then in this case there is a way out - to install a towbar. Installation of the product is possible with your own hands, for which you need to prepare the necessary components and follow the step-by-step recommendations.

Towbar on the VAZ 2107 - what is it

A tow hitch or towing device is an additional vehicle equipment designed for hitching and towing a trailer. On the VAZ 2107, such a design is installed in the event that there is not enough regular trunk. From the factory, the "seven" provides elements that allow, if necessary, only towing a car. As for the towbar, you can make it yourself or purchase it ready-made and install it on a vehicle without the help of specialists from car services.

What are the towbars

Before you buy a hitch for a VAZ 2107, you need to find out what they are and what is their difference. Products are classified according to the type of hook and place of installation. For the car in question, hooks are:

1. simple design, when the hook is designed to carry loads up to 1,5 tons, fastening is performed on two bolted joints;
2. a quick-detachable hook on a coupling joint, which makes it possible to reduce the overall length of the vehicle;
3. face-type hook with a lifting capacity of 2-3 tons.

Towbars are classified according to the type of hook (ball) and the place of installation

How the towbar is attached

The towbar can be attached in several ways:

• into the holes provided by the manufacturer (there are none on the "seven");
• into the technological holes of the body elements (side members, bumper mountings), into which the bolts fixing the trailer are inserted;
• into the holes that are made specifically for mounting the towbar, with preliminary marking.

Since the VAZ 2107 does not have holes for installing a towbar from the factory, they must be made independently in the bumper and body of the car.

Homemade towbar or factory

Despite the fact that today it is not a problem to purchase a towbar on a VAZ 2107, some motorists still prefer to make such a design on their own. This is due to the fact that factory products do not suit the owners according to some criteria, and in terms of finance, home-made towbars are cheaper. Therefore, there are own ideas regarding the manufacture of trailers, especially since finding the necessary drawing today is not difficult. But before you start making your own coupling structure, you need to think carefully and weigh the pros and cons.

A homemade towbar will cost less than a factory one, but before you buy and install it, you need to think about whether it is worth the risk

What can the installation of a homemade towbar threaten with? And there can be a lot of troubles:

1. Passing the technical inspection will be problematic, although this issue is being resolved: the trailed one can be removed for the duration of the procedure.
2. Structural breakdown due to improper manufacture or installation can be a significant problem. As a result, you can damage not only your car, but also become the culprits of an accident.

You need to understand that making a towbar with your own hands is a risk. If you purchase a certified product, you can be completely confident in the safety of this product.

Video: do-it-yourself towbar

Tow bar with your own hands // Tow bar handmade

Complete set of the factory hitch

Factory trailer is a design from manufacturers that have received a license to manufacture it, while firms are engaged in the manufacture of towbars for different brands of cars. One of the main advantages of a factory design is that the hitch is tested. This indicates the safety of the towbar, unlike home-made options.

The factory complete set of the towbar includes the following elements:

• the metal part itself;
• the installation instructions are usually in the form of a drawing;
• fasteners;
• socket and wires for connecting it.

The complete set of a certified towbar includes the part itself, fasteners, a connector with wires and an installation diagram

What should be considered before installing the towbar on the VAZ 2107

First of all, you need to take into account that a trailer for a VAZ 2107 from any manufacturer is a universal design. The unit is bolted to the rear bumper and body. Following the manufacturer's instructions, installation will not be difficult. However, before carrying out work, it is necessary to prepare the vehicle itself, or rather, its individual parts for installation.

In addition, it should be taken into account that with the installation of a trailer, the load on your “seven” will increase, and specifically on the bottom of the luggage compartment. To avoid unpleasant situations in the future, it is better to reinforce the trunk floor, for example, with wide metal plates or washers during installation. Experienced auto mechanics are advised to treat the edges of the holes with mastic or a primer after drilling is completed. This will prevent corrosion of the metal.

During the installation of the towbar, the boot floor should be reinforced with wide washers or metal plates

Installing a towbar on a VAZ 2107

To mount the towbar on the "seven", you will need the following tools and materials:

• drill with a set of drills;
• set of wrenches;
• passages;
• primer;
• insulating tape;
• anti-corrosion mastic.

Before installing the towbar, prepare the necessary tools and materials

How to install a towbar

The process of mounting a hitch on a VAZ 2107 is carried out in the following sequence:

1. Remove the mat from the trunk.
2. Take a hitch and apply it to the bottom of the car for marking. An assistant holds the structure while a second person marks the installation site with chalk.
   

   The towbar is applied to the bottom of the car and the holes for fasteners are marked with chalk
3. After marking, holes are drilled in the bottom and bumper of the car in accordance with the diameter of the bolts and the design of the trailer itself.
4. After drilling, the holes are treated with soil and covered with an anti-corrosion material.
   

   After drilling, the holes are treated with soil and covered with bitumen mastic
5. Install and secure the hitch. The fasteners are tightened to the stop.
   

   Having installed the towbar, the fasteners are tightened to the stop
6. Connect the trailed socket.

Video: installing a towing device on the "seven"

Towbar socket

The towbar, or rather its electrical part, is connected using a special socket. Through it, voltage is applied to the dimensions, turn signals and feet on the trailer. On the VAZ 2107, the electrical connector is connected to the standard wiring, which connects to the rear lights. The socket can have 7 or 13 contacts.

Where and how to install the socket

The socket, as a rule, is installed on a special bracket provided on the towbar from the factory. It remains only to fix the round connector and make the connection.

The socket is mounted on a special towbar bracket

How to connect wires to an outlet

The towbar connector on the Zhiguli of the seventh model is connected in the following order:

1. The wiring that comes with the towing device is placed in a corrugated tube.
2. Remove luggage compartment trim.
   

   To connect the outlet to the standard wiring, you will need to remove the trunk trim
3. To lay the harness, make a hole in the floor of the trunk or use the bumper bracket.
   

   The harness with wires is laid in the prepared hole or in the bumper bracket
4. Connect the wiring to the rear lights.
   

   The wires from the connector are connected to the car's standard wiring going to the rear lights.
5. The harness is fixed with electrical tape or plastic ties.
   

   The tourniquet is fixed with electrical tape or plastic ties
6. All fastening sections and elements are treated with anti-corrosion materials so that in the future it will be possible to easily dismantle the device and prevent the spread of rust.

Video: connecting an outlet

The electrical connection of the towbar socket is carried out according to the diagram attached to the product. The wires from the socket are connected to the standard rear light connector in accordance with the color of the conductors. To do this, the insulation is removed from the standard wiring, they are twisted with the wire going to the outlet, which eliminates the formation of extra cables.

The connection of the towbar socket is carried out according to the diagram for the color coding of the wires

It is recommended to tin the ends of the conductors fixed in the socket, and cover the contacts of the block with contact grease to avoid oxidation.

The installation of a hitch makes the GXNUMX a more versatile transport. By fixing the trailer, the car can be used as a small truck, which will allow you to transport various goods - from crops from the garden to building materials. The presence of the towbar also allows for better attachment of the tow rope when needed.