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Driver's door swings closed too easily; locked up 'rotators?' 200 1990

posted by  Dee Jay on  Fri Jul 15 07:23 CST 2005
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This is REALLY easy to fix guys...even more so if you don't care about the color. Just take the fuse panel and cover off/three 10 mm bolts hold the hinge to A-pillar...same on Door side.

Take the driver's seatbelt valance off a junk car (or yours)...same 10 mm bolts on B-pillar for rear passenger door...fold it closed...slip it up (slips out and up - barely, but easily)...install in front.

I'm guessing the Left Rear pass door has probably seen 1000 times less use than drivers door?...you're good for another 10 years when you install in front.

If you want the same color - just swap them - so what if the passenger door slams shut a bit easily - when was the last time somebody used that door on your car???

I've done this on all my 240's - takes about 15 mins now - Before you begin, it helps to spray some degreaser on the hinge assembly and rinse with water and a paint brush - be sure to re-lube when you're done...but only on contact points - don't spray lithium..makes a mess and attracts dirt.

Cheers!

Dennis






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