How to independently remove the stove on a VAZ 2110

Heaters on VAZ 2110 cars have a fairly reliable design. But even she is capable of delivering surprises.

The heating system is used automatically, due to which the interior is heated with an error of no more than 2 degrees from the indicator set on the regulator. If the functions of the stove are violated, it is no longer able to maintain the desired temperature or does not heat the interior at all, then there is nothing left but to remove it, find the causes of the breakdown, and then replace or carry out repair work.

Those who have already faced the need for repairs and replacement of the stove will agree that dismantling is the most difficult stage.

troubleshooting

If there is a problem with the stove, first you need to determine what exactly caused the heater to fail from normal operation.

The branch pipes on the VAZ 2110 have a limited service life. After about 3 years, they will begin to tan, which will definitely lead to the need to replace them. It is better to prevent leakage by replacing the stove pipes a little earlier than expected.

Dismantling

Now let's talk about how you can disassemble the stove in order to replace or repair it. The disassembly procedure will be required in order to find the source of all problems and solve the problem with the heater failure. It is especially important to do this if it will be very uncomfortable to ride on the nose of the cold and without a stove.

So let's get started.

1. First of all, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. This is the primary task that is carried out with almost any intervention in the structure of the car.
2. Remove the trim, soundproofing upholstery and trims from the windshield frame.
3. Remove the insulation material from the motor panel.
4. Next, the plastic trim located under the windshield is dismantled. We are talking about the so-called frill.
5. Now the mechanism of the wipers, that is, the wipers, is removed.
6. The next step is to remove the left and right heater covers.
7. If a resistor is one of the prime suspects, be sure to check the condition of this item. The resistor is located on the right, when you look at the engine compartment, standing in front of the bumper. Fastening is carried out on a screw, so there will be no special problems with removal. The only caveat is that to replace the resistor, you will have to dismantle the vacuum amplifier.
8. The cabin filter is located on the left in the opening leading into the vehicle. No tools are required to remove it. Everything is done manually.
9. Replace the filter if necessary. Just keep in mind that the old and new sample are not interchangeable, therefore, purchase only the filter that is currently in use.
10. To replace the stove, and with it the tap, be sure to drain the coolant from the system.

1. To dismantle the element, disconnect the two nozzles fixed with clamps, as well as the hose responsible for the steam outlet. Check the condition of the connections. If they are damaged or show signs of wear, it is best to replace them. Otherwise, they may soon cause a leak, which means that the entire dismantling procedure will have to be repeated.
2. The stove itself is not fixed in any way. It is held in place by the cover, which is pressed against the heater body.
3. Replacing the radiator of the stove, that is, the stove, in fact, can be carried out with an aluminum or copper one. The copper radiator, due to the high thermal conductivity of the material, provides better heating of the passenger compartment. Aluminum counterparts will last longer, they are cheaper, but the efficiency is lower. Therefore, choose what is more important to you.
4. A pair of hoses is disconnected from the tap. They can be accessed from the passenger compartment by removing the glove compartment.
5. The stove tap is fixed with a pair of 10 mm nuts.
6. Before dismantling the crane, be sure to disconnect the drive cable (electric motor).
7. When replacing the valve, be sure to remember to replace the old rubber seals with new ones. These are consumables, therefore it is better not to use old ones after repair.

Nuances of reassembly

There are several important points that you should pay special attention to when dismantling and replacing an old stove with a new one.

• When working with an old-style stove, when reassembling the fan casing, which is made of plastic, make sure that the pedal falls into the groove. If it does not sit firmly, the flap may not work properly. This will lead to repeated dismantling activities.

• When disassembling the stove, a fairly large number of bolts and fasteners are formed. Make sure there is nothing left, all fasteners are back in place. Otherwise, the elements may not be tightly secured enough. As a result, there is no heat in the cabin and no coolant leaks.
• If possible, change the plastic shutter to a metal one. The metal element has a longer service life, plus you minimize the risk of jamming.
• When carrying out a complete replacement of the radiator, give preference to a copper product. Although they are more expensive, the level of reliability is significantly higher, plus you will get noticeably more heat from such a radiator. For residents of northern regions with harsh winters, this is especially true.
• To avoid the need to re-carry out repairs, to carry out very complex dismantling work with the stove, we strongly recommend changing all the clamps and hoses used on the old equipment during the dismantling process. Rubber is not durable, so do not be lazy to devote a few minutes to this issue.

Tune in to dismantling the stove yourself in advance, as this process can take at least 4 hours. It will take a newbie even more. But in this way you will significantly save on the services of specialists with a service station. But most importantly, you will gain invaluable experience in disassembling and assembling one of the most complex units of the VAZ 2110.