Removing Driver door to replace
#1
Removing Driver door to replace
Been a while since I last posted but searching the web just brings up a ton of pages about door cards, not the entire door !
I have the drivers door that the paint is badly flat and worst the glass is so scratched its terrible to look out of. I have a whole replacement door in the same colour with better glass to swap.
So the question is : what is required to remove the door in its entirety ?
Do you need to take the front wing off to get to the hinges ?
Do you need to mark the hinges so when you replace the door you get a perfect lineup on the shut lines ?
I assume the wiring harness just passes through and of course I will swap the door barrels over but anything else I have missed ?
Car is UK Classic
I have the drivers door that the paint is badly flat and worst the glass is so scratched its terrible to look out of. I have a whole replacement door in the same colour with better glass to swap.
So the question is : what is required to remove the door in its entirety ?
Do you need to take the front wing off to get to the hinges ?
Do you need to mark the hinges so when you replace the door you get a perfect lineup on the shut lines ?
I assume the wiring harness just passes through and of course I will swap the door barrels over but anything else I have missed ?
Car is UK Classic
#2
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Nope, it's really easy. You need to unclip the wiring loom inside the footwell and then it all unbolts with the door open. Simples.
There will be a large connector just inside where the door loom goes inside the car. You may have to remove a plastic trim from inside to get to this. Undo the connector and push it through the hole unclipping the rubber boot around it and pushing it free at the same time.
Then it's just 4 bolts plus one or two for the tie that stops the door opening too far and the whole lot is off.
There will be a large connector just inside where the door loom goes inside the car. You may have to remove a plastic trim from inside to get to this. Undo the connector and push it through the hole unclipping the rubber boot around it and pushing it free at the same time.
Then it's just 4 bolts plus one or two for the tie that stops the door opening too far and the whole lot is off.
#3
cheers mate
right last problem, I need to swap the lock barrels and handles but for the life of me I have struggled no for 2 hours and cant get the last rod out to remove the handle.
I have undone the top bolts holding the handle , moved one rod out of the way but the last rod wont budge. I am now screwed as I cant swap the door with out this step.
right last problem, I need to swap the lock barrels and handles but for the life of me I have struggled no for 2 hours and cant get the last rod out to remove the handle.
I have undone the top bolts holding the handle , moved one rod out of the way but the last rod wont budge. I am now screwed as I cant swap the door with out this step.
#5
Well it got the better of me in the end. After 3 hours of struggling to get that last road to budge, I gave up and put it back together. Will have to find someone who is far better than me to do the job as every guide on the web eitehr has no pictures because of photobucket **** or they just have a not helpful description like " oh it only takes 20 mins and just pop the rods out"
Yeah like that helps, if they just popped out then I wouldnt have spent bloody hours trying.
Yeah like that helps, if they just popped out then I wouldnt have spent bloody hours trying.
#6
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If you use Google chrome and install this add on app:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...alioapbifiaedg
It will fix all of the broken photo links so you can use some of the guides online again.
There are a few photobucket link fixes like this around if that doesn't work. It still works for me so hopefully will for you too.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...alioapbifiaedg
It will fix all of the broken photo links so you can use some of the guides online again.
There are a few photobucket link fixes like this around if that doesn't work. It still works for me so hopefully will for you too.
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#8
If you use Google chrome and install this add on app:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...alioapbifiaedg
It will fix all of the broken photo links so you can use some of the guides online again.
There are a few photobucket link fixes like this around if that doesn't work. It still works for me so hopefully will for you too.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...alioapbifiaedg
It will fix all of the broken photo links so you can use some of the guides online again.
There are a few photobucket link fixes like this around if that doesn't work. It still works for me so hopefully will for you too.
One more try at this door before I seek expert help who no doubt wil pop the handle off in 20 seconds flat leaving me to look like an idiot,again
#10
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Pages 64-72 or there abouts is a good read.............
http://ken-gilbert.com/wrx/mans/99-0...Electrical.pdf
http://ken-gilbert.com/wrx/mans/99-0...Electrical.pdf
#14
Pages 64-72 or there abouts is a good read.............
http://ken-gilbert.com/wrx/mans/99-0...Electrical.pdf
http://ken-gilbert.com/wrx/mans/99-0...Electrical.pdf
But I love the casual description
7. OUTER HANDLE
1) Remove trim panel.
2) Remove sealing cover.
3) Detach door latch rod from outer handle and
key lock.
4) Loosen nut securing outer handle and then
remove outer handle from outside
1) Remove trim panel.
2) Remove sealing cover.
3) Detach door latch rod from outer handle and
key lock.
4) Loosen nut securing outer handle and then
remove outer handle from outside
#19
Mate, I haven't had a chance to get across to you this week. There may be a small opening tomorrow depending on work but as Richard at FB is ignoring my texts I may still need your help.
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