Tail lights Lada Kalina 2 - replacement process
A headlight is a source of directed light, which is mounted on the car. With the help of lanterns you can illuminate the surrounding area. Due to frequent use of lighting fixtures may fail or not suit the driver of "Lada Kalina" for its characteristics. Therefore, block lighting is often considered as a component for tuning. First you need to study its structure.
To adjust the headlights on the car "Lada Kalina", you can use an electromechanical corrector, built into the dashboard in the cabin and installed separately in headlights and lanterns.
Headlights on the car Lada Kalina
In Kalina, lanterns can be installed behind 2 firms:
- CJSC "Autosvitlo", p. Kirzhach. They are made of polycarbonate;
- Bosch. Made of glass or polycarbonate. The glass from the company is marked AL.
The headlight consists of such components, as a reflector, plugs, wire, frame, glass or plastic panel, lamp, as well as inserts, which act as a mask of the lighting system.
Lada Kalina taillight removed 2
Replacement process
The process of replacing the lights on the "Lada Kalina 2" differs depending on its type. There are "Kalina 2" hatchback and station wagon. For a hatchback, the replacement sequence is as follows:
- open the 5th car door;
- turn away 2 bolts, attaching the rear lighting component from the luggage compartment. Use the key on 8;
- pull the lantern behind the car on itself, with a little effort;
- remove the mounting pins from the rear mounting brackets;
- remove the lighting component from the car body;
- if you need to replace the lamp, remove the cartridge with the broken product;
- installing a new lamp in the lighting system, perform the whole process in reverse order.
Flexible daytime running lights with turn signal functionRemoving the taillight on the Lada Kalina hatchback
The principle of removing the headlights on the "Viburnum" (station wagon) and replacement of the lighting unit differs depending on the shape and structure of the car. You will need the rear lighting unit replacement process:
- open the 5th car door;
- open the hatch, located in the trunk upholstery;
- Disconnect the harness cable harness at the rear of the car from the harnesses, wires;
- turn out 3 nuts, attaching the product to the car body;
- disconnect the appliance lock;
- remove the lamp lock from the car body.
If you are interested in replacing the lamp, then after these actions you need to get a broken cartridge, turning it counterclockwise. So you can remove it from the headlight housing. The new lamp is inserted into the socket by pressing and turning it clockwise. If you need to completely replace the lighting, just put the new product in place and do the reverse disassembly.
Lighting tuning options
The most common options for tuning lighting products "Lada" are considered:
- toning;
- installation of an additional stop signal.
Tinting of car headlights is done by painting or dragging the film. The second method is more popular among drivers, because the film does not reduce the light so much. In addition, you can cover the lantern with film faster and better than conventional painting.
Tinted taillight
You will need it for the painting process:
- hair dryer (household or industrial);
- plastic scraper;
- clean rags;
- vinyl film (enough 1 square meter);
- stationery knife;
- water spray.
It is possible to carry out process of toning, without removing the light, however, the performance of such work at the highest level is available only to trained professionals. It is better to first dismantle the products according to the standard scheme.
After that it is necessary to clear accessories of pollution, spray water (if specified in the instructions for the film) and apply vinyl. To give it the desired shape, heat it with a hair dryer, and then smooth with a scraper, removing excess water. Cut the film with a knife and wait for it to dry. The whole process will not take more than an hour. Remember, that applying paint or film will affect the brightness of your lighting, so, perhaps, you need to put brighter light bulbs.
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Lada drivers often decide to install an additional brake light at the rear to increase road safety.. You will need it:
- knife or file;
- key on 8;
- LED strip;
- glue;
- soldering iron;
- carrying out;
- hermetic substance.
If you install additional components, be sure to dismantle the bumper "Lada" - just put your hand under it in the location of light sources and unscrew the key on 8 the corresponding nut.
Additional stop signals for Lada Kalina
Then disassemble the reflector: cut a layer of sealant with a sharp knife and clean the edges with a file. Next, take the ribbon with the LEDs, cut it into pieces and put it on the glue inside the reflector. Wires, departing from the tape, connect to the lighting system with a soldering iron. After installation, check that the connection is correct, turning on the stoplights. If you did everything right, assemble the reflector, using an airtight substance. Wiring, departed from the tapes, slide through the rubber in the reflector housing. Wait for the sealant to dry. Lay the wiring to the left (right) car parts, depending on the location of the first reflector. Route the wires in the luggage compartment, having previously removed the cap. Then connect the brake light to the wires of the lantern, insulate the wiring and check the operation.
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