How to install the fog lights on the "Prior"?

The precipitation of fog in the morning or in the evening is a very frequent occurrence in our climate zone. Thus such weather conditions very much prevent to move safely on the car due to poor visibility, and especially if the vehicle is not equipped with fog lamps (PTF). How to get rid of such a problem? Quite simply - just buy a set of foglamps and install on your equipment.

Below is a detailed description of how to choose the right lighting devices and how to mount them on a car using the example of "Lada Priora". The installation of fog lamps on the "Prior" is not a very complicated process. And to carry out the work will be able to almost every driver, though a little understanding in technology.

Selection of fog lamps

What should you first look for when buying headlights in a store? On the integrity of the housing, the diffusing filter and light bulbs, the presence of plugs to fix the electrical wires. Particularly noteworthy is the material from which the fog lights on the "Prioru" are made.

If the PTF installation is assumed in the bumper housing, it is necessary to clearly define the size and shape of the part for further unimpeded mounting. As a rule, on the "Prior" fog lights are installed in the lower part of the bumper, where there are wells for round headlights or trapezoidal.

The UNECE membership must be confirmed by the branded "E" sign on the diffuser housing. Russia, Europe and Asia - these are the main countries that supply automotive components of the car's lighting equipment. The option of Asian manufacturers may not always meet the standards and safety requirements, although such products are distinguished by a lower price. If we talk about the samples of European manufacturers, then the situation is different - the direct correspondence of price and quality. But there is one significant disadvantage - the size of the product. Since it is difficult to find the size, there can be problems with the connection. The most optimal option is to buy new fog lights on the "Prior" of domestic manufacturers. Their products correspond to GOST, they perfectly fit in the exterior of the car and also have an acceptable price.

The most common to date are fog devices, equipped with halogen bulbs. Standard power is 55 watts. Such lanterns form a stream of light in 1,1 thousand lumens. This is quite enough for shine in front of the car about thirty meters, which will completely protect the movement.

Installation of fog lamps on "Prior"

To perform the installation, you will need a standard set of tools, a knife, an insulating tape, screws. Immediately before the repair work, a number of preparatory operations should be carried out. The first thing to do is to disconnect the minus terminal from the battery in order to avoid a short circuit in the future when the fog lights are connected to Prioru. Then, the metal protection of the oil pan should be dismantled. In the future, it will not interfere with the removal of the bumper. This operation is not particularly difficult - just unscrew a few bolts of protection.

Removing the bumper

Dismantling it is carried out with the help of a socket wrench for ten and a curved screwdriver. First, unscrew the screws that connect the protective covers of the wheel arches to the bumper. Their total number is six pieces (three on each side). Then, unscrew the four bolts of the bumper fixing to the transverse metal bar of the body in its upper part. Next, remove the headlight covers, first unscrewing four bolts on each. After these operations, the bumper can be pulled slightly by itself, so that it will be possible to access the three lower mounting bolts. After unscrewing them, you can remove the bumper completely and install the fog lights on the "Prior".

Installation process

If the car was not previously equipped with PTF, then in the bumper on the landing places of the lanterns there will be stubs. Using a knife (if there is a jigsaw, you can use it), the stubs are neatly cut out. It is possible that the edges of the section may have irregularities and roughness. In this case, they can be processed with a round rasp or sandpaper. Then you can install the fog lights on the "Prior", and fix them with screws.

Immediately attach the negative leads of the headlights to the body of the car, and the electrical wires are laid for connection. After the work done, mount the bumper on the car and fix it. It is also possible to install a pallet protection.

There is another way to equip the car with such lights. Fog lights on the "Prior" can be installed directly on the body of the bumper. For this purpose, there is a certain type of PTF for external fixing.

Power connection

Connecting the lamps does not take much time, if you thoroughly understand the electrical circuit of the car. First of all, install the light switch on the fog lights in the car's interior on the dashboard. To do this, open the protective cover of the steering column by turning the locks to ninety degrees. We take out the cap located to the left of the clock. Instead of it we install the switch. After that, we connect the plug of the wires of the internal sweep to turn on the foglamps.

We put the wiring from the switch to the fuse box. In the case of the block in the reserve seat K10 we install the relay and connect the wires to its terminals. Then one wire of the switch is connected to the tap "85". "86" is the tap for mass, the "thirtieth" for the relay K7 relay contact, and "87" for the F17-18 fuse.

Next, the second cord from the switch is set to "plus". To the free tap leads of the circuit breaker we connect and connect the wires from the fogs. By connecting the fog lights to the Lada Priora, you can assemble the steering column cover into one and test it. It should be noted that in the kit for these light devices there is a detailed instruction on connecting the headlights to the car, which is almost the same for all models of VAZs.

Adjusting the light beam

Installing or replacing the fog lamp on the "Prior" is half the work done to achieve the desired result. The next and important point is to adjust the correct direction of the light flux.

Preparatory work

It is checked, and if necessary, the recommended tire pressure is set. Then the car is equipped with a mass equal to the total weight of the passengers expected, and is set on a level surface opposite the vertical wall at a distance of five meters.

Direct adjustment

By turning on the PTF, we measure the distance from the ground to the center of the diffuser of the lanterns. After that, on the wall you need to draw a horizontal line five centimeters below the distance of the center of the headlights to the ground. With proper adjustment, the upper edge of the light beam should be flush with the marked line. If there is a mismatch, adjust by changing the tilt angle of the fog. For each lamp work is carried out separately. One of the lamps is covered, and then the results are compared.

Conclusion

Based on the material of the article, it can be said with certainty that it is possible to mount the fog lights on PRIOR SE or its modifications without much effort, without the help of professional specialists and sophisticated repair equipment.

In any bad weather this type of additional lighting will always come to the aid of the driver and will save you from the possibility of flying off the road and getting into a traffic accident.

So, we found out how to install the fog lights on Lada Priuri. There is nothing complicated, the main thing is to do everything qualitatively.