Removing the carburetor is necessary to completely disassemble it or adjust the starting device

Remove the air filter housing (see Removing the air filter housing).

Disconnect the wires from the solenoid valve and the limit switch connector (see Removing and checking the solenoid valve).

Remove the fuel hoses from the carburetor fittings, disconnect the choke control cable from the bushing on the three-arm lever.

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Disconnect the two hoses of the recirculation system from the carburetor fittings

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Disconnect the vacuum supply hose to the vacuum ignition timing regulator (lower fitting).

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Remove the thin hose of the crankcase ventilation system from the carburetor fitting

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screw of the carburetor heating block and disconnect the block together with the hoses

If, due to severe corrosion of the threaded connection, it was not possible to unscrew this screw, loosen the band clamps on the hoses and, having prepared a small container (0.4–0.5 l) to collect the coolant, remove the hoses from the heating unit.

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the screw securing the cable bracket and move the bracket with the cable to the side.

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Use a slotted screwdriver to pry the end of the transverse link of the carburetor throttle valve drive and disconnect it

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

We also disconnect the end of the drive trailing rod from the lever.

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Disconnect the return spring.

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Use a 13mm wrench to unscrew the four carburetor mounting nuts

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Remove the drive bracket with the lever and rod

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Remove the carburetor.

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Carefully remove the gasket located under the carburetor (with two holes)

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

Remove the heat-insulating spacer and the gasket between it and the intake manifold (with one hole steem).

How to remove the carburetor of a VAZ-2121

It is advisable to close the hole in the intake manifold with a piece of tin or cardboard during repairs

Install the carburetor in reverse order, maintaining the position of the gaskets (according to the imprint on them) or replacing them with new ones.

Tighten the fastening nuts crosswise

After installation, check the adjustment of the throttle and air damper drive.