Common questions

Why are the hinges on my car door not working?

Why are the hinges on my car door not working?

Then tackle the lower hinge. There are two reasons for this: First off, there are probably a bunch of wires that run into the door to run power windows and locks, and you don’t want to have to hold the door still enough to keep from tearing them free as both hinges are disconnected.

How do you replace the hinges on a car door?

With the pins tapped out, it’s a simple task to remove the inner hinge by unscrewing the bolts that hold it to the A-pillar. Press or tap the new bushings into the removed hinge half. Installation is the reverse of this procedure. With a friend or a jack holding the door so all the holes line up, tap the pin into place.

How do you remove a car door holder?

Unbolt the door holder from the body of the car. Note: In some vehicles the door holder is an integrated piece on one or both of the door hinges. If you find this is the case, skip to the next step. Unbolt the hinges. Unbolt the hinges from the door. Remove the door. With the bolts removed, the door should basically fall away from the car body.

What causes a car window to fall into the door?

The mount will attach to the regulator with a clip that pinches the window, or more commonly a bolt run through a hole in the glass. When these clips or bolts become loose, the window can disconnect from the regulator and drop into the door.

How to repair two side cargo door hinges?

To repair two doors, please purchase two kits. Please see the product image to see what is included in your kit. All kits include standard sized bushings. May not fit hinges that have been drilled or modified during previous repairs. Pages with related products.

Then tackle the lower hinge. There are two reasons for this: First off, there are probably a bunch of wires that run into the door to run power windows and locks, and you don’t want to have to hold the door still enough to keep from tearing them free as both hinges are disconnected.

Where can I buy GMC Savana cargo door parts?

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How do you put a pin in a jeep door?

With a friend or a jack holding the door so all the holes line up, tap the pin into place. Odds are the pin is tapered slightly to help get it started. Lightly tighten the hinge bolts. Our Jeep’s pin had to be tapped in from the bottom, to clear the door sheet metal.

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Ruth Doyle