furbee86

i need 2 romove and install a new driver side door on a 98 SC2, because it was ran into and to be able to have a window, i need a new door, but because i really aint got that much money to spare we plan on getting one from a junkyard, but i have no clue on how to remove the original door. or what tools will be needed any help out there?????????

mysatilac

If you have a good ratchet set, a philips head screwdriver, a pair of pliers, and a couple hours, you should be able to tackle this

Make sure you get an identical door (like both manual windows from a compatible year) Then:

1. Remove the fender
2. Remove the outer door panel screws and lift off the panel
3. Remove the inner door insulator
4. Disconnect and label all wiring, then pull the harness from the door
5. Remove the bolt and detach the door check link
7. Remove the door to hinge bolts and remove the door

Repost if you need help with any of the steps.

When You install the new door follow the steps in reverse order, and loosen the bolts and slide the door little by little till you get a good fit, you may have to adjust the striker too, just loosen the screws and move it slightly

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SabreKhan

It may take a bit of trial and error to get it all lined up properly, too. It's really not as hard as it sounds/looks, though.

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furbee86

ok i got the new door on, i kept all the wiring from the original door, but i had a problem getting the outer panel off, and ended up messin up the handle part, and i need 2 wire the new door but i dont wanna mess it up like i did the other 1, mabey it was because it was snowing, but i dident take my time, but im wonderin exactly how do i get the outer panel off with out messing nething up...... is there a special way 2 take it off?

sierrap615

lift the handle up, you will notice two plastic retainers. push the center in, then pull the retainer out.