When replacing the windshield on your own, the result does not always meet their expectations - water gets into the cabin through a layer of glue, seals and moldings come off, and the glass itself can crack during operation. However, everyone can install a windshield on a VAZ or another car. To do this, you must follow a certain technology.
What do you need
To complete this work, you will need:
- windshield;
- a set for gluing glasses;
- string with two handles;
- activator and primer;
- White Spirit.
It is not recommended to save on windshield or materials. Otherwise, a few years after installation, chips, cracks, leaks during rain and other troubles will appear.
In addition, the quality of the glue plays an important role, a lot depends on it. For example, you can use Dinitrol, Sicaflex, Therosol. Any of these options will ensure the reliability of glass installation and a long service life.
Preparatory work
Before you independently install the windshield on the VAZ, you need to think over and prepare everything properly. Choose some spacious and comfortable place to work, remove anything that might get in your way. Make sure the room temperature is at least 15 degrees.
So, dismantle the frill, for this first remove the wipers. Then remove the plugs, unscrew the screws that are under them.
Under the hood, at the edges of the frill, unscrew the two nuts by "10".
Remove the rubber seal located in the engine compartment. Unscrew the screws connecting the soundproofing and the frill. Lock the frill in the center with the latch, then grasp with both hands close to the latch and pull it out. Raise the jabot, then cut the clamp and washer hose in an inconspicuous place where you can then install the adapter.
Finally, disassemble the frill. Pull out the molding and, hooking it over the edge, take out 2 rubber gaskets in the lower part of the glass, having a triangular shape.
Replacing the windshield in VAZ cars is made with cutting out. For this, a string is used with which you need to cut off the old glue. There are 2 types of strings - round twisted and square, the first of them cuts, and the second cuts. The principle of operation is as follows: lead one end of the string behind the upper left corner of the glass, while the other remains outside.
Here you cannot do without an assistant, since one needs to pull the string down along the left glass pillar, and the second along the roof. Be sure to pay attention to the angle at which the string is. It should run along the edge of the glass. You need to cut until there is only one end in the car.
After that, one end is wound into the salon. Have the assistant get into the car while you stay outside. The person sitting in the cabin should tilt the string in the direction of the cut, and you need to stand on the right and pull the string along the glass, pulling it slightly upward so as not to spoil the paintwork.
When you reach the right corner of the windshield in about 10 cm, take the string around the corner and cut along the right pillar. It is more convenient to cut the lower part of the glass under the hood. The person in the cabin must press the string against the glass when cutting so that it cannot touch or cut the torpedo.
Having finished cutting the windshield, you need to dismantle it. In this case, remember to mount the antenna, it must also be removed.
Note: To make the old glue as easy to cut as possible, you can heat the glass with a hot air gun. Also, be careful not to melt the paintwork from heat.
Installing a windshield on a VAZ
Before proceeding with the installation of the windshield on the VAZ, prepare the surface. Cut off the previous layer of glue, but not completely, it is better to leave a thin, even layer on the frame. This will improve grip. In addition, the glass will hold better.
Thoroughly clean the surface from dirt and anything that can interfere with the installation of the glass. Using the activator, carefully process the opening of the frame. Wipe the new windshield from dirt and dust, then degrease everything well.
Lay the outside of the windshield up and slide on the molding. In case it dangles or does not fit snugly, fix it with tape. Turn the glass over and wipe the contact area with the activator. Take a swab soaked in primer and mark a strip along which the adhesive will flow along the molding.
Repeat the same with the opening of the glass frame. Let the surfaces dry for about 15 minutes. Load the heated glue into the gun and gently, without haste, apply it to the surface to be glued.
If you have special equipment in the form of suction cups that can take glass, apply glue to the glass itself. If it is not there, it is better to apply it to the frame.
Installing a windshield on a VAZ without suction cups
Open the windows in the front doors and slightly open the hood. Take the windshield to the WHA. Put one hand into the cabin through the window, while holding the glass from the bottom with the other. Change hands, then bring the lower corners of the glass over the hood and install the latter in the opening.
Apply the glue in a triangular even layer at least 1 cm high around the entire perimeter. Before that, it is better to read the instructions for the adhesive.
Place the windshield in the opening, place the stops in the lower part, which will then allow you to set the desired height position.
Slightly glass to the rack. Now you can reinstall the previously dismantled units and parts in the reverse order of disassembly.
After you have managed to install the windshield on the VAZ, do not rush to immediately start operating the car. Allow the glue time (at least a day) to dry properly.
