How to adjust the light of the VAZ 2110. Adjusting the position of the gear lever

11.10.2019

Fuel system

To ensure the safety of driving, head lighting must be set correctly. Every car owner should know how to adjust the headlights on the VAZ-2110. You can make adjustments without removing the element from the machine - for this there are special screws that adjust the beam of light in a vertical plane. The beam is adjusted in the same way on models 2111, 2112. Even more modern LADA Granta and LADA Priora models have such settings.

How to disassemble the headlight

In order to adjust the VAZ-2110 headlights with your own hands, you need to get rid of all the defects in them: repair, replace the glass, lamp, reflector. The order of disassembly is as follows:

Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. If the battery interferes, you can completely remove it.
Remove the glass by heating it with a hair dryer. Thus, you will be able to melt the adhesive composition that is under it.
Cut a small U-shaped profile on the lens.
Dismantle the reflector made of paper. To do this, you will need to unscrew the three bolts on the back.
There is a spring near the hydraulic corrector, it must be removed. Together with it, “roses” are dismantled - plastic clamps fixed on the reflector.
Snap the ball onto the edge of the reflector.
Snap the metal spool in to prevent the regulator from twisting.

If the hydraulic corrector is strongly tightened, this will lead to the fact that the limiter is simply deformed. In this case, a ball will come out of the plastic holder, and the entire optical system will fall down.

Features of removing the headlight

Be sure to take into account that if you twist the corrector, you will have to replace the steel part with a rubber gasket. The problem is that the steel element of the corrector breaks, deforms, which affects the work. This is not the best option, since when installing the rubber gasket it is difficult to understand when the headlights are in their extreme positions.

In order for the light not to disappear, you will need to re-twist the corrector. Therefore, when adjusting the VAZ-2110 headlights with your own hands, you will need to install an additional lock. A wire pin is ideal. It is placed in the petals of a plastic "rose". Be sure to be careful when disassembling the headlight. Before using for the first time, clean all surfaces of excess sealant. If necessary, coat the glass around the entire perimeter with sealant.

Alternative setting

In order to adjust the headlights on the VAZ-2110, you can use an alternative method. To do this, follow these steps:

Cut the threads on the fasteners of the dimmers.
Tighten the screws inside the lanterns and put the washers on them.
Remove the plastic clips.
Install the strips on which the high and low beam reflectors are located.
Install the washer over the plank. You will also need to install the spring on it and on top of the washer again.
The whole structure is fixed with a control nut.

Preparatory work before adjustment without disassembly

If there are no defects in the headlight itself, you can not disassemble it, it is enough to adjust the light beam.

You need to perform several preparatory steps before you start adjusting the VAZ-2110 headlights with your own hands. The photo shows the layout of the wall. You will also need to meet the following conditions:

Fully fill the gas tank so that the rear of the car lowers more.
Wash all glass on the headlights.
In the trunk, put the spare tire, fire extinguisher, a set of keys. In other words, everything that you usually carry with you.
Check the pressure in all wheels, and pump up if necessary.
Park the vehicle on a level surface. It is extremely important that there is a perfectly flat wall or fence nearby. The distance from it to the front of the car must be at least 8 meters.

Be sure to correctly mark the vertical plane, as this determines how accurately the light will be adjusted.

Algorithm of actions during setup

Before you adjust the headlights on the VAZ-2110, you need to carry out all the preparatory steps. There is no point in installing weights on the front seats. For more precise adjustment (as the machine is loaded), there is a hydraulic drive. Its handle is located to the left of the steering wheel, near the fuse box. And now about how to adjust the headlights without disassembling the elements:

Install the car against the wall, its longitudinal part should be perpendicular to the body.
Start the engine and turn on the low beam headlights. It is advisable to start the engine so as not to land the battery.
Move the hydraulic corrector control knob to position "1". This position corresponds to the minimum load - only the driver is in the car.
Use the screws on the headlights to adjust the direction of the light beams, focusing on the diagram presented in the article.

Having achieved the desired direction, you can complete the work. Now, depending on the degree of vehicle load, you only need to adjust the position of the hydraulic drive handle.

If you need to change the headlight

Before adjusting the headlights on the VAZ-2110, you need to make sure that they are in good condition. If the repair, which was described above, does not bring results, then you need to make a complete replacement of the headlight. To do this, perform the following manipulations:

Disconnect all electrical wiring from the lamp and remove the upper part of the radiator grille. To do this, it is necessary to unscrew all the bolts with a key to "10".
Disconnect the wires from the turn signals and remove the hydraulic corrector. To do this, press the latch and rotate the body of the device 90 degrees.
Unscrew the fixing screws of the optical element and slide the headlamp back.
Loosen the bolts on the upper retainer and remove the eyelash.

After unscrewing the last nut, you can lift the entire lamp assembly a little and remove it. If it is still possible to repair, do it. If not, then change the whole headlight. Before adjusting the headlights on the VAZ-2110, be sure to repair them. So you will be able to ensure maximum reliability of the optics.

Each unit, assembly or part of the car, even the most insignificant, it would seem, requires some care and timely adjustment. This also applies to the backstage of a manual transmission. A gearbox element that has been misadjusted can cause unpleasant sensations while driving. For example, it may happen that the gear shift knob starts to rattle, the speeds will turn on inaccurately or may intermittently knock out, and the lever will begin to “backlash”. In order to get rid of such troubles, you should carry out a fairly simple procedure for adjusting the backstage of the gearbox. Moreover, this process will not take you much effort, and in time it will last about half an hour.

The checkpoint linkage is needed so that the speeds cannot be turned on arbitrarily due to the fact that the sliders move at the same time. It often happens that an incorrectly adjusted linkage can cause an overload of the entire transmission, as a result of which it will fail. For the best result in adjusting the backstage of the gearbox, you should get an assistant. Next, we will talk in detail about how to carry out the procedure for adjusting this element of the gearbox, and we will also touch on a force majeure case when a complete replacement of the backstage is required.

What is a backstage in a car?

Perhaps a lot of people think that the gearshift lever itself bears this name, and its location is precisely between the front car seats. And the most unfortunate thing is that such an interpretation can be found everywhere on the sites of questions and answers. But we want to immediately debunk this myth.

The backstage is not a single element, but a multi-component mechanism, the main task of which is to connect the switch lever itself and the stem that leads to the box.

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Therefore, reading the definitions, the first thing it becomes clear is that this is not a monolithic structure, and it is located far from the cabin, but outside it - under the bottom of the car, next to the cardan shaft or directly under the gear knob itself.

The backstage of some well-known car models is a fairly well-formed mechanism that easily produces more than 100,000 kilometers of run. But over time, its individual components begin to wear out prematurely, leading to the fact that the motorist is faced with numerous problems.

This happens mainly for banal reasons: moisture, dirt and dust get into the transmission mechanics system, lubricants are not at the proper quantitative level, and also for other reasons.

Signs of a malfunctioning mechanism

As we have already said, in many brands of cars, the backstage design is highly reliable. It does not require the owner of a systematic repair and frequent replacement of components. The exceptions are those machines that are already assembled at the factory to low quality standards. From such, you can expect a lot of all sorts of unpleasant things. But let the owners of expensive high-quality foreign cars not be deceived - nothing is perfect, and therefore flaws can also occur on cars worth more than $ 100,000, especially if this car is far from new and has “run” a lot of kilometers.

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So what are the signs that your car's transmission link is starting to fail a little? The good news is that they are obvious, and it will not be difficult to diagnose the problem. But still, for your convenience, we list below the main ones:

1. The shift knob has become more playful.

2. The shifting process is problematic. For example, a strong crunch is heard with a characteristic vibration when switching to the next or previous speed.

3. Gear shifting is very tight.

4. If you want to turn on one gear, a completely different one is turned on.

5. All gears do not turn on, but only a part, the rest simply do not function.

These signs point to the following malfunctions of the mechanism:

1. The fasteners are loose, or the drive cable is stuck, or it is badly damaged.

2. Worn or damaged shift rod.

3. Locking mechanism worn or deformed.

4. The shift fork is worn out.

Instructions for adjusting the backstage VAZ-2110

To adjust or repair the gearbox slide, follow the instructions below:

1. First of all, "hoist" your "top ten" on the overpass or drive into the garage with a pit.

2. Put the car on the parking brake and place anti-theft stops under the wheels, in the absence of such, ordinary bricks will do.

3. So, you are under the bottom of the car. Locate the clamp that attaches the link and hinge.

4. Pick up a wrench and loosen the clamp.

5. Get in the car and put it in reverse gear. The lever must be set to the leftmost position. Therefore, it is necessary to set it in a way that is convenient for you to turn on the reverse speed. It is better, as we said at the beginning, to resort to the services of an assistant to keep him in the position you set.

6. Now again go under the bottom of the "iron horse" and firmly clamp the clamp in this position.

7. That's all. Setting the scenes of the gearbox has come to an end.

8. To check the operation of the unit, a test run should be made.

9. If necessary, repeat the procedure.

Instructions for replacing the backstage VAZ-2110

If the previous manipulations turned out to be in vain, then there is only one option left - this is the replacement of the wings, which can be done with your own hands without resorting to the services of specialists. What will be required to complete this task? To replace the backstage, it is necessary to prepare everything that may become necessary specifically for these works:

- a new backstage for your car VAZ-2110.

Screwdrivers.

Side cutters.

Spanners.

Ratchet.

Litol-24.

Instructions to follow when replacing the backstage VAZ-2110:

1. In the passenger compartment, use a screwdriver to dismantle the decorative cover of the gear shift knob. Pull up the selector and remove it together with the protective case.

2. Using a 10 wrench, unscrew the two mounting nuts and the bolt that secures the reverse gear lock bracket trim.

3. Using a 13 wrench, unscrew the nut that secures the gearshift lever axle, and unscrew the screw that fixes it. Make it with a ratchet.

4. Remove the axle, and then remove the bushings from the box selector so that they are not lost during the replacement procedure.

6. Next, remove the facing part of the floor and the plastic console. Otherwise, there is no way to remove the backstage. Unscrew all the bolts around the perimeter of the console. Remove the top and bottom parts. Be extremely careful not to damage the electrical wiring.

7. After unscrewing, remove the four screws securing the gearbox selector to the car body.

8. Under the bottom of the car with a 13 wrench, unscrew the nuts of the backstage cushion bracket and remove the bracket itself.

9. Dismantle the backstage together with the gear shift knob.

10. Conduct a visual inspection of all devices for wear. Maybe only the pillow has worked its way, but the wings itself is still in perfect order. In this case, replace only it and install the backstage in its place. If there are obvious mechanical damages on the wings, then there is no choice, you should install a new one, but first lubricate all the elements with Litol-24, along with the gear lever, so that there are no squeaks in the future.

11. On this, the replacement of the backstage of the VAZ-2110 can be considered completed. Assemble all transmission components in reverse order.

Considering that the car is often operated at night, you need to know how to adjust the headlights on the VAZ 2110. This procedure is often carried out at service stations. However, it is not always possible to use the services of the station. Therefore, the process of setting the headlights must be mastered with your own hands.

The right choice of headlights for the VAZ 2110

In a VAZ car, 2 types of headlights are installed:

"Kirzhach", which belong to domestic production. The lenses emit a beam of light. On the one hand, the adjustment of the headlights of the VAZ 2110 should take place without problems, but, passing through the external diffuser, the light is distorted. Bad weather conditions also contribute to the dispersion of light.
Bosch is an import manufacturer. Due to the high quality of the component parts, the light beam is characterized by a clear directionality.

Both types have different designs. However, adjusting the Bosch VAZ 2110 headlights is no different from the domestic counterpart.

Headlight adjustment rules

Often the adjustment of the headlights of the VAZ 2110 takes place without removing such devices from the car. At a car service station, the headlights of the VAZ 2110 are adjusted using stands that have markings applied to an individual car model. At home, setting up the VAZ 2110 headlights requires a homemade template. It is made from sheets of plywood. If possible, markings are applied directly to the wall. Change of position of devices happens by means of 2 regulators. One of them is responsible for changing the position of the headlights horizontally, and the other vertically.

On a VAZ 2110 car, headlight adjustment is necessary so that the flow of light from improperly adjusted devices does not blind drivers of oncoming cars. It consists of the main stage and several preparatory ones:

preparation of the car, platform and stand;
inspection of adjustable elements;
adjustment process.

Understanding how to adjust the headlights on the VAZ 2110, you also need to know about the rules for preparatory work:

Checking the reliability of the corrector.
A flat area is selected on which the car is installed. First, it is checked by the level. Small slopes will give a strong error during the work. A good option would be a platform located in front of the garage door.
Knowing how to adjust the headlights on the VAZ 2110 so that the work is done correctly, it is necessary to completely fill the fuel tank, bring the tire pressure to normal, and put a person equal to the weight of the driver in the driver's seat.
Mark up on a template or wall. To do this, a vertical line is drawn on it, corresponding to the projection of the axis of the car. Retreating to the sides, 2 more such lines are applied that correspond to the centers of the headlights of the car. The distance between them is 1108 mm. A horizontal line is drawn along the height of the center of the headlights. Departing from it down 75 mm, another horizontal line is drawn.

Geometric indicators of the location of the cut-off boundary of the dipped beam of headlights on a matte screen, depending on the height of the headlights and the distance to the screen.

Distance from the optical center of the headlight to the plane of the working platform n, mm	Nominal angle of inclination of the light beam of the headlamp in the vertical plane		Distance R from the projection of the optical center to the cut-off line of the headlight on a screen 10 m away, mm
	ang. min	percent
Up to 600	34	1.00	100
600 to 700	45	1.30	130
700 to 800	52	1.50	150
800 to 900	60	1.76	176
900 to 1000	69	2.00	200
1000 to 1200	75	2.20	220
From 1200 to 1500	100	2.90	290

Light intensity of headlights in the "dipped beam" mode

* In case of discrepancy between the parameters obtained with the engine off, the measurement is carried out with the engine running.

headlight inspection

Before you adjust the headlights on the VAZ 2110 with your own hands, work is carried out with lighting fixtures:

With the help of a detergent, all the dirt is washed off the glass.
The headlight is visually inspected. If scratches are noticeable on it, they are eliminated by polishing. It is better to carry out such work in a service center.
Lenses and reflectors are also checked. If they have cracks, they must be replaced.
If the lamps have been used for a long time, then they are replaced with new elements. When installing light sources, high-power lamps should not be taken. This is accompanied by excessive heating of the assembly, which leads to its breakdown.

DIY adjustment process

The Instructions present a step-by-step process of how to adjust the headlights on the VAZ 2110 with your own hands:

To properly adjust the VAZ 2110 headlights with your own hands, the distance from the stand to the location of the car should be 5 m. The car is located at right angles to the markings.
Instead of the driver, a load is placed on the front seat, weighing around 75 kg. Also, an assistant driver can sit in this place if he has the same weight.
To properly adjust the headlights of the VAZ 2110, it is necessary to install the springs and shock absorbers in a natural, working position. This is done by rolling the car by the wing.
The hood opens. The right headlight is covered. The corrector is set to position 1.
Before you lower the headlight on the VAZ 2110, you need to find the adjusting screw. If the device shines upwards, then it must be lowered by turning the screw until the beam of light hits the second horizontal line. When the beam is strongly lowered, on the contrary, it requires lifting.
The same manipulation is carried out with the right headlight.

The location of the adjusting screws and sections on the left block headlight: 1 - screw adjusting the beam of light in a vertical plane; 2 - screw for adjusting the beam of light in the horizontal plane; 3 - cover of the high beam section of the block headlights; 4 - cover of the dipped beam section of the headlights.

Note. On the right block headlight, all elements are located symmetrically.

To understand how to adjust the high beam headlights on the VAZ 2110, you need to use another instruction:

The car is also installed from the stand at a distance of 5 m.
Now the knob is fixed in position 4.
Adjustment is carried out according to the same principle as the dipped beam. The difference is that the beam is directed 25 mm below the upper horizontal.

A - a vertical line indicating the location of the dipped beam lamp of the left headlight;
B - a vertical line indicating the location of the dipped beam lamp of the right block - headlights;
C - a horizontal line indicating the location of the dipped beam headlights;
D - line indicating the height of the horizontal border of the beams of light;
About - axial line;
l - the distance between the dipped beam headlights;
A - the distance from the surface of the site on which the car is installed to the dipped beam headlights.

Breakdowns preventing adjustment

The question often arises of how to adjust the headlights of the VAZ 2110 in case of damage to the headlight or breakdown of the hydraulic corrector. The last device is necessary so that when driving, the headlights are automatically adjusted. If the car is loaded stationary, then the stream of light goes to the road. In the case of a large load on the rear of the car, the front part rises and the light flux begins to beat into the sky. At this point, the corrector is turned on. With its help, the headlights are automatically lowered.

Headlight Defect Elimination

If the headlight adjustment of the VAZ 2110 does not give the expected results, the inspection begins with these devices. Their disassembly is carried out as follows:

All fasteners are turned out, and the headlights are removed from the socket.
The lamps are removed from them.
A hair dryer is used to separate the diffuser. It melts the sealant. The separation is carried out with a screwdriver or other flat object. If this is a Bosch headlight, then you will also need to remove the brackets that secure the glass.
The reflector is removed. It rests on 3 points.
All parts of the disassembled headlight are washed. Defective elements are replaced with new ones. Then the assembly is carried out in the reverse order. Silicone is used as a sealant.

Corrector repair

A common failure is the loss of tightness of the corrector. Since this device is non-separable, in order to adjust the headlights 2110, it must be replaced.

The work is carried out in the following order:

At the first stage, all the clamps that secure the product to the body, as well as the expansion tank, are removed. In the cabin, the control handle is removed. All tubes are dismantled. In some cases, they are removed in parts, by biting.
To remove the cylinder, you need to grab the switch on the panel with your hand and pull it towards you. The cylinder is then easily removed.
After cleaning the debris, a new tube is pulled.
All installation is carried out in reverse order. Attention is paid to seals.

In order to carry out a high-quality adjustment of the 2110 headlights with your own hands, you need to study the instructions well. The work is not difficult, but requires careful preparation. Particular attention is paid to the area of work. It should be flat and without slope. Further, it is necessary to strictly follow all the points of the manual.

As practice shows, road accidents most often occur at night. And this is not strange because after sunset, the visibility of the motorist is significantly reduced.

As practice shows, road accidents most often occur at night. And this is not strange because after sunset, the visibility of the motorist is significantly reduced. And in the case when the headlights do not work at all, the probability of an accident is extremely high. According to statistics, the main reason for this trend is the incorrect adjustment of lighting devices, which leads to blinding of other road users.

Every motorist knows firsthand what kind of load the eyesight experiences with a direct beam of light.

The view is not just reduced, it practically disappears, as a result - unpleasant or even tragic consequences.

In our realities, the unevenness of the roadway always stimulates the vibration of the car, which violates the geometry of the glow of the head optics. Therefore, headlight adjustment should be carried out regularly, including when installing new lights.

Foreign cars have always been distinguished by a higher level of reliability, safety and comfort. Almost any function of a bourgeois car is performed automatically, sometimes the built-in computer generally understands the situation itself, without distracting the driver.

The lighting system is also electronically controlled, which adjusts their position based on tire pressure, road surface and many other factors. This approach is really effective, because the computer reacts not only to possible road obstacles, but also to warning signs, including speed limits.

Similar modifications on domestic cars, if any, are only in the elite models of our auto industry.

Setting the headlights of the VAZ 2110 or any other model available to an ordinary motorist is carried out manually and nothing else!

Of course, only professionals can guarantee the quality of such a procedure. If you are not ready for unforeseen expenses for a car service, roll up your sleeves and find an assistant, like true chauffeurs we will do everything ourselves!

Before proceeding with the self-tuning of optics, we recommend that you find out what the correct one looks like. do-it-yourself headlight adjustment VAZ 2110 video will clearly demonstrate all the steps of the procedure. Such training videos are able to focus on the key points and main difficulties of the process, saving you from possible problems.

Turning to practice, it is worth saying that the level of complexity of the procedure is not so high, the main thing is to properly prepare the car for it.

Clean car headlights as much as possible by washing them.
Evaluate the condition of the glass of the lanterns - with a large number of small scratches and damage, it is necessary to polish the surface.
By the same criterion, the headlight reflector is also examined - if there are flaws, it is better and easier to replace the part.
Use modern high-efficiency halogen lamps - older cars rarely have such lamps, so it is better to buy them in advance.
Arrange with an assistant - you can not do without it!
Consider all the recommendations of the manual for the operation of your own car - the tank must be full, the wheels are pumped up, the spare tire is in a specially designated place.

Only after completing all the points of preliminary preparation, which guarantees the effectiveness of the procedure as a whole, you can proceed to the direct setting of lighting fixtures.

For those who loved geometry lessons at school, the procedure will also seem interesting. Rather, restore your drawing skill, because it will come in handy when adjusting.

Let's take a look under the microscope how to properly adjust the headlights on the VAZ 2110 or any other domestic car without outside help.

The main requirement is a perfectly flat wall with a similar platform near it; failure to comply with this requirement levels the whole process.
Ensure free passage of light to the wall - any foreign objects must be removed.
Position the car at a distance of 5 meters from the wall.
At this point, it's time to get your neighbor to drive - ideally, make sure your weight is the same, if not, try to equalize with foreign objects.
Next, on the existing wall, you must apply an exact copy of the pattern shown above.
Labels E, indicates the middle of the front lights of your car. Three symmetrical vertical stripes A, B and O pass through them.
The standard distance from the middle of the front optics to the base of the platform should be 600 mm - make sure it matches.
Draw line No. 1 on the wall - it should be located 600 mm from the floor.
Draw line number 2, which will be parallel to the first strip and below it by 75 mm - it will be the middle of the light spots.
If there is a hydraulic corrector, the assistant must activate the “Without passenger load” mode.
Activate low beam.
Block the headlights with non-transmitting material in turn, adjusting the position of the headlights with the screw.
Start with the right lantern and then move on to the left.
The upper edges of the light spots should pass along line No. 2, the horizontal and inclined sections should coincide at points E.

At first glance, everything may seem too complicated, especially not fans of the exact sciences. But in fact, even primary school students can take accurate measurements and draw a few straight lines.

The search for a perfectly flat wall and platform is what can really cause difficulties. After all, not every garage can boast of complete symmetry, and it is somehow not advisable to carry out construction work for the sake of adjusting the headlights!

It is more than realistic to carry out an independent adjustment of the position of the lamps in garage conditions. But many car owners continue to use the services of specialists and there are explanations for this. Professionals have in their arsenal all the necessary equipment and most importantly - a perfectly flat wall and a similar floor!

The safety of the driver, passengers and other road users depends on the illumination of the road surface in front of the car at night. To ensure the necessary flow of light, it is required toperiodic adjustment of the VAZ 2110 headlights, which can be done by hand.

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Which headlights for the VAZ 2110 are better and easier to adjust

On VAZ 2110 cars, two types of front optics were installed from the factory:

domestic production, the so-called Kirzhach headlights;
imported components made by Bosch.

The schemes and design of the parts are somewhat different, but the methods for adjusting the angle of inclination have no differences. Spare parts are often supplied with Chinese or handicraft products that are not of high quality. Such headlights often cannot be configured to work together within the limits allowed by the standard.

Headlights Kirzhach

In the design of products manufactured by Avtosvet JSC (Kirzhach), lens optics for low beam lamps are used. In theory, such a solution should provide a directional and intense beam of light that can be easily adjusted. In practice, the light is distorted by an external diffuser, as well as by weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog).

The lamps are installed in a standard reflector located closer to the radiator grille. The reflective element is small and unreliable. Because of this, the effect of light trembling during movement is observed.

To date, the Avtosvet enterprise is bankrupt, part of the equipment has been transferred to the Osvar plant. Spare parts found on sale under the brand name "Kirzhach" are fakes and have nothing to do with the original products.

Headlight factory "Avtosvet"

German Bosch headlights

German optics are equipped with conventional reflectors, but due to the high quality of components, it allows you to get an intense and stable beam of light. According to the owners, the headlights provide better illumination in any weather than domestic products.

The production of headlights was carried out in Ryazan. Currently, Automotiv Lighting is located there, which is a structural division of Magnetti Marelli (Italy). It is these products that are supplied to the factory and for spare parts. The name "German Bosch" is used by car owners from old memory.

Headlight Bosch for VAZ 2110

What is the importance of headlight adjustment?

The importance of headlight adjustment is explained by the following safety nuances:

Incorrectly adjusted headlights form a wide beam of light in front of the car, which actually puts a curtain that limits visibility. This effect is especially noticeable in rainy or foggy weather, as well as during snowfall.
An unadjusted beam of light in the near mode dazzles oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of traffic accidents. When switching the light to high mode, the trees will be “illuminated”, but not the road in front of the car.

How to properly adjust the headlights without removing them?

Adjustable without removing from the vehicle. A special stand is used for tuning, with individual markings for each model. For self-adjustment, a portable template made of plywood or painted on the wall is used. In the conditions of a car service, special adjustable devices are used that provide increased measurement accuracy.

The adjustment procedure in a garage environment consists of the following steps:

Drawing a marking template on the wall or installing a finished one.
The designation of the points of the centers of the lamps.
Direct light adjustment.

To adjust the beam of light, two regulators are used, mounted on the back of the housing. The one closest to the turn signal is responsible for changing the direction vertically, the second - horizontally. Access to the regulators is free and is not blocked by the units of the engine compartment.

Preparatory work before adjustment without disassembly

Requirements before starting adjustment:

Wash the outer surface of the headlights. The glass must be free of dust, insect residues or oil deposits.
Check the operation of the corrective device, which may be hydraulically or electrically driven.
Perform a visual inspection of the diffuser glass. If turbidity or scratches are found, polishing is recommended. It is better to perform the procedure in a specialized service that has tools and materials.
Check the external condition of the lenses and reflector surfaces. If there are delaminations, cracks, chips, you will have to replace the part or headlight.
It is recommended to replace the dipped and main beam lamps, especially in cases where the light sources are used for a long time. High wattage bulbs should not be installed in headlights as they cause overheating and destruction of the assembly.
Analyze the technical requirements for adjustment. Bring the load of the car to the required level, set the appropriate tire pressure.

The main difficulty with self-adjusting headlights is finding a flat area that allows you to freely place the car and the control screen.

Algorithm of actions during setup

Do-it-yourself headlight adjustment instructions:

Install the VAZ 2110 on a flat area at a distance of 5 m from the installed measuring template. There must be a right angle between the machine and the template.
Load the driver's seat with 75 kg of ballast. Often, an assistant is located in the driver's seat.
Rock the car by the front fender to install the shock absorbers and suspension springs into position.
Draw a vertical line on the template or wall corresponding to the axis of the car (indicated as “O” in the diagram).
Draw parallel lines A and B corresponding to the centers of the lamps. The distance between centers is 1108 mm.
Break off two horizontal lines. The line indicated in the diagram by number 1 is located at a distance of 600 mm from the floor and corresponds to the center of the headlights. Line 2, located 75 below and serves to display the center of the headlight spot.
Turn the hydraulic regulator to the position corresponding to the minimum load.
Open the hood.
Cover one of the headlights with a dense material, such as a piece of cardboard.
Turn the adjusting rods to set the beam of light on the open headlight. The upper limit of the light spot must lie on line 2. The connection point of the horizontal and inclined segment of the light spot coincides with point E.
Carry out the same procedure with the other headlight.

Visualization of the tuning process

If in the process of adjusting the headlights on the VAZ 2110 it is not possible to bring the beam to the specified parameters, then it is necessary to dismantle the lighting device for repair or replacement.

How to remove the headlights and adjust them yourself if the device has defects?

In some cases, it cannot be adjusted. This is due to damage to the hydraulic corrector or defects on reflectors or glasses. In this case, you can try to disassemble the assembly and replace parts that are unusable.

How to disassemble the headlight?

The sequence of disassembling the VAZ 2110 headlights:

Dismantle the part from the car, remove all the lamps from the housing.
Heat the glass evenly with a building hair dryer, melting the sealant layer. Separate the lens from the headlight housing with a flat object. When disassembling the Bosch headlight, you need to unfasten the glass mounting brackets.
Unscrew the three fixing points of the reflector.
Remove the corrector spring through the hole for installing the actuator.
Remove the reflector from the housing by turning the tilt adjusters.
Wash the headlight assemblies, replace faulty parts and reassemble the assembly. As a sealant, a silicone composition is used, which is used to install automotive glass.

Features of removing and adjusting the headlight

Headlight removal procedure:

Disconnect battery terminal.
Remove the upper decorative grille, mounted on two bolts.
Remove the power supply plugs to the headlight.
Remove the corrector actuators. The part is mounted on a latch and a rotary lock.
Unscrew the three bolts securing the headlight and drown it a little deeper.
Move the decorative strip (“eyelash”) and remove it from the seat on the bumper. To facilitate dismantling, loosen the upper bumper mount located between the headlights.
Unscrew the fourth headlight mounting point and remove it from its socket.
Install a new part (the procedure is reversed).

The removed VAZ 2110 headlight can be cleaned of dirt and repaired, no adjustments are provided for by the design.

What to do if the headlight unit is faulty?

A common defect of "Kirzhach" parts is the failure of the hydraulic corrector. Because of this, the headlight is not adjustable or the light beam changes direction when trying to adjust with the corrector. The cause of the defect is a violation of tightness or jamming of the actuator. To control the serviceability of the unit, the stroke of the actuating rods is measured, which should lie within 6.5-7.5 mm. In the event of a breakdown, the assembly must be replaced; repair of parts is not possible, since the device is non-separable.

The easiest way to repair is to install a mechanical regulator. To do this, a suitable bolt with a lock nut is screwed into the actuator housing. The disadvantage of this design is the need for manual adjustment of each headlight. Therefore, it is not recommended to install a manual regulator.

Installing a hydrocorrector

To replace the standard hydraulic corrector with the original unit, you must:

Remove all fixing points of the corrector pipelines to the body.
Remove the regulator located in the instrument panel.
Dismantle the protective jabot of the trapezium of the wipers.
Remove from fasteners and move the expansion tank to the side.
Remove the old tubes from the seats protected by rubber seals. Many owners bite the lines and take them out piece by piece.
Remove the old master cylinder of the system.
Clean out debris from under the frill. Thread the new tube into the original hole. To simplify the procedure, it is recommended to use a copper wire that pulls the tube.
Reinstall the rubber channel seals. This is an important point, since the hole is located directly above the relay and fuse mounting block.
Stretch the lines along regular routes through the engine compartment.
Check system operation.
Adjust the headlights as described above.

Some of the replacement steps are shown below.

The procedure for installing a new hydraulic corrector is shown in the video tutorial from the author "Aleks B".

Installation of an electric corrector

A number of owners install an electric drive from the GAZ 3110 Volga on the VAZ 2110:

Install the corrector motors in the standard place. The installation site does not require any modifications.
To control the installation angle, a button from a regular electric window regulator is used, installed in the body of the hydraulic corrector control handle.
Connect the power supply of the electric drive from the ignition switch. A 5 A protective fuse is installed in the circuit.
Pull the wiring into the engine compartment. It is recommended to use protective corrugated sleeves that protect the wires from chafing the insulation.
Crimp the ends with plugs that will ensure reliable contact with the motors. On engines, only two of the four contacts are activated.
Protect the connection point of the wires to the motors with electrical tape.
Cross the wiring to the plug that will connect to the control key.
Connect button.

Schematic diagram of connecting wires to the key plug

A photo gallery of installing an electric corrector on a VAZ 2110 is shown below.

light flicker

Another common defect is the jitter of the light beam, which is observed when the car is moving. The defect is found on Kirzhach headlights, German products have a solid construction.

The reasons for the defect are:

exit of the reflector from the attachment points;
breakage of the corrector;
poor condition of the lamps;
weakening of the adjusting springs.

To install the reflector in a regular place, disassembly of the headlight is required according to the method described above. You can compensate for the fatigue of the springs by lengthening the working rod of the corrector using a cap. As an extension, a part of a plastic dowel is used, which is put on and fixed on the stem.