Topic: Changing Doors (Is it difficult) (Read 1028 times)

Big_Al · « **on:** 07 March 2008, 20:17:22 »

Hi guys,

Anyone got any feedback on how tricky it would be to replace a couple of doors.

I have the dreaded rusting along top of drivers door and offside rear door. also a small rust patch developing along bottom of drivers door.
Looks like an attempt has been made to repair these. (Not very well I must say).

So I'm thinking get a couple of matching doors and "Chuck em On". Bet it's not that easy though eh!

Car is a 99 3.0i Elite. Any help or knowledge greatly appriciated.

Regards, Big Al

MutantCav · « **Reply #1 on:** 07 March 2008, 20:19:56 »

Very easy...

markey mark · « **Reply #2 on:** 07 March 2008, 20:55:58 »

doddle mate two pins wiring plug and check strap !!

Big_Al · « **Reply #3 on:** 07 March 2008, 21:09:44 »

Looks like I'll be having a go at this then.

The Cambelt Kid · « **Reply #4 on:** 07 March 2008, 22:47:31 »

Just make sure you have a jack and a couple of large blocks of wood to support it when you line up the holes. The front doors are quite heavy and i found it to be much easier with a second pair of hands and a supporting jack.

Cheers

Mike Collins · « **Reply #5 on:** 08 March 2008, 08:44:36 »

Probably best to disconnect the battery to avoid upsetting the airbag system.

Darth Loo-knee · « **Reply #6 on:** 08 March 2008, 12:02:06 »

Mr Elite Pete changed one of his doors in around 20 mins, I watched him do it

cbs2 · « **Reply #7 on:** 08 March 2008, 16:52:53 »

I'm about to do this also. Got a new drivers door sitting.
Am I right in thinking you need to treat the door airbag as with the seat removal, disconnect the battery for 15-20 mins before attempting?

Elite Pete · « **Reply #8 on:** 08 March 2008, 17:32:25 »

There's no airbag in the door but there could be a sensor so I would disconnect the battery

Big_Al · « **Reply #9 on:** 08 March 2008, 18:00:30 »

Thanks for the replies everyone. Will be cautious about air bag when I come to do it.

rockhound · « **Reply #10 on:** 08 March 2008, 19:34:38 »

Yes, There is a sensor in the door , It tells the side airbag that someone has justed crashed into the side of you

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