Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair

In detail: headlights on a vaz 2110 do-it-yourself repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

It is extremely rare to replace the headlight on a VAZ 2110-2112 car, and in most cases this need arises in the event of an accident or other damage in which it is no longer possible to restore the headlamp unit. You can remove the headlight yourself and for this you need the following tool:

  • 8 mm head
  • Extension
  • Ratchet handle

Since cars of the tenth family, such as VAZ 2110, 2111 and 2112, are identical with regards to the front of the body, the procedure for replacing headlights will be the same.

I recently shot a detailed video report on this topic, so an overview from my channel will be presented below.

This example was shown on the right headlight, of course, everything is done on it a little easier than on the left one. But in fact, there is practically no difference:

The first step is to remove the radiator grill by unscrewing the two bolts of its fastening from above:

And we remove the grill, bending the fastening clips from the bottom:

Next, you need to unscrew one bolt securing the headlight from below, as shown in the photo below:

After that, we get rid of the lower headlight cover, between it and the front bumper:

After that, disconnecting from the inside all the power wires from the bulbs, as well as the headlight corrector tube, and then you can remove the headlight without any problems, since nothing else holds it.

Installation is carried out in reverse order. As for the price of a new headlight, then on a VAZ 2110 it can be from 1000 rubles apiece. The price, of course, also depends on the type of headlight (lens or conventional) and on the manufacturer (Bosch or Kirzhach).

The use of a headlight hydrocorrector in modern VAZ models made it possible to provide light supply at the desired angle, regardless of the operating conditions of the car. With a loaded rear part of the model without a hydrocorrector, the headlights blind the drivers of oncoming vehicles. At the same time, the road surface is less illuminated, which directly affects safety while driving. Consider how to repair or replace a device with your own hands.

Video (click to play).

The device adjusts the angle of the light flux depending on the position of the car body. The shape of the regulator resembles a long tube, one end of which is located in the passenger compartment, and the other is attached to the headlights. The construction of the hydrocorrector consists of:

  1. The master cylinder, which is installed on the dashboard.
  2. The slave cylinders that regulate the position of the headlights.
  3. Connecting pipelines.
  4. Working fluid. Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair How the details of the design of the headlight hydrocorrector work on the VAZ 2110

There are no complicated parts here, small repairs can be done with your own hands. This does not require a complex tool and special skills.

The general principle of operation of the device is as follows: a serviceable corrector sets the required pressure, thereby holding the lighting fixtures at the desired angle... If the luminous flux is to be directed lower, the pressure in the system drops. The piston lowers the rod, the position of the headlights changes. The system must be sealed, if a fluid leaks, the hydraulic corrector will not be able to perform its function and repairs with the replacement of some parts will be required.

  1. If you notice that the adjustment does not work, you need to accurately determine the cause of the breakdown. Most often, depressurization and leakage of working fluid occurs in the system. This can be revealed by visual inspection. But if there is no leakage, the cause of the malfunction may be in other details. Perhaps the matter is in the stock itself, the movement of which is difficult due to contamination or deformation. To measure the stroke of the rods, you must first remove the cylinders, the stroke length should be 6-7 mm.
  2. If the stroke is normal, then there is a breakdown in other parts of the hydrocorrector. In the VAZ 2110 model, this device is non-separable; if one of the units fails, a complete replacement will be required. There are kits on sale at different prices. It is better not to save money and buy a regulator with quality cylinders and tubes.
  3. Some motorists recommend trying to repair the hydraulic corrector with your own hands. You will need to use available materials: threaded bolts, washers and clamps. This will save money on the purchase of a new kit, but the service life and reliability of such a design leaves much to be desired.

Tip: More often than not, if the device breaks down, one or both of the headlights will be pulled up and the light is directed higher than usual. You can see this by parking your car in front of a garage door or in front of a flat wall.

In the process of repairing with your own hands, you will need to make some parts and consumables yourself.

From the tool you need to prepare:

  1. Screwdrivers.
  2. Metalworking machine.
  3. Plastic dowels that will serve as a cap.
  4. Washers.
  5. Anaerobic sealant.

The repair differs depending on the type of malfunction. In most cases, factory headlight mounts are replaced with homemade ones, and the cylinder rod is also lengthened..

  1. We cut a metric thread 3 on the adjustment screws. Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair Metric threads are cut on the adjustment screws
  2. We screw them directly into the clarifier and clamp them with a washer.
  3. We pull out the "native" plastic fasteners. Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair We remove the plastic fasteners from the hydraulic corrector bolt
  4. We install a bar with low and high beam modules.
  5. From above we put on a washer, a spring, a washer in the described sequence. Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair Using 2 washers and a spring, we make a reliable mount for the hydrocorrector
  6. We fix everything with a lock nut.
  7. We cover the structure with a sealant.

If you want to extend the road lighting next to the vehicle, it makes sense to lengthen the stock. This will change the position of the headlight. You will need to use a 7-8 mm plastic tip. We recommend using a regular dowel of a suitable diameter. It is attached to the top of the stem with glue or sealant.

Since the cost of a new hydrocorrector is 200-300 rubles, most motorists do not get tired of manual repairs. To replace the device, we need:

  • Flat screwdriver;
  • Long head wrench.

The first step is to remove the old hydraulic corrector:

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  1. We open the hood and remove the slave cylinders from the inside of the headlights. To do this, simply turn the cylinder counterclockwise until it clicks. Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair To get to the slave cylinders, you need to open the hood and lower to the headlight attachment point
  2. We remove the cylinders from the holes.
  3. We go to the salon and remove the control knob. It is to the left of the steering wheel. To remove it, pull it towards you until it disengages. Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair Remove the adjusting handle by pulling it towards you
  4. Now you have access to the nut that secures the regulator to the instrument panel. Remove the nut with a cap wrench. Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair The fastening nut is removed with a cap wrench
  5. Press the lock button under the hydraulic corrector to open the cover and gain access to the master cylinder. Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair Press the button to open the cover and gain access to the main cylinder of the hydrocorrector
  6. We take out the rod through the hole, and then the cylinder itself. Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair Pulling out the main cylinder through the hole
  7. We take out the tubes.

Tip: If snagging occurs when removing the pipes, you will need to squeeze out the fastening clamps under the hood or remove the water tank.

Installing a new kit is carried out in the same way, only in reverse order. You need to feed the tubes from the side of the cabin through a special hole, as shown in the photo.

Image - Headlights on a vaz 2110 DIY repair

We stretch the tubes through a special hole in the cabin