Trunk lid slam on the Lada Granta and an easy, low‑effort fix
Owners of the Lada Granta sedan are familiar with a common nuisance tied to the trunk lid design. When the boot is open, it is held by torsion bars, and even a light breeze can cause the lid to drift closed or slam shut. If someone is reaching into the trunk, a careless movement can bring the lock right into contact with the spine. This is not just annoying; it can be painful and jarring in a small, cramped boot space.
There is a straightforward way to adjust the torsion bars for more preload by moving their ends to the next hole on the bracket. Yet a seasoned reviewer from the channel Behind the Wheel, Nikita Gudkov, has identified a simpler, less invasive method that reduces risk and effort while delivering reliable results.
Many experienced Granta owners may already know this trick, but it remains less common than the car’s overall popularity. The information is shared for those who want a quick, practical improvement rather than a permanent structural modification.
The technique involves using a spring sourced from the clutch fork of classic VAZ models. One end of this spring is hooked into a small hole in the loop of the trunk lid, while the other end is connected to the technological hole in the trunk panel. In a practical demonstration, the setup was shown to hold the lid securely in place, preventing unexpected closure. The method has been tested and confirmed to work in real conditions, offering a simple solution for a persistent issue.
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Video reference is available on VKontakte in connection with Behind the Wheel, where the technique is demonstrated and discussed.