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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Door Replacement Questions

For the past couple years my rear driver door has taken some damage. My brother backed up into it, and I got the dent hammered out (supposedly). You can still see the big dent. Recently, I scraped the same door in a parking garage and I'm at a point where I want to replace it. My questions are,

1) Is it easy to replace the door, or should I get it professionly done and is it expensive?

2) My windows are tinted, if I replace my door, do I loose the window with it or is there a way I can keep it.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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1) I've taken my driver door apart so i know if that was easy the back on should be too. so i say yes you can do it urself. just make sure u have some1 to help you bc it might slip and hit the ground. also i put something on the ground so that if it does fall it wont scratch.

2) you should be able to just remove the window and install it to the new door so you keep the tint. remember to keep any parts from old door just in case you ever need replacements.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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i have never taken my door off, however i have stared at the bolts needed to take it off numerous times.Dont think its hard at all.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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The actual taking off/putting on is a piece of cake, and so is swapping the door panels, etc. However, it may not line up perfectly like it once did from the factory...but you should be able to make adjustments to make it look flush. Good luck.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Maybe you could take it to a local body shop just to get some pointers before starting the project Good Luck
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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i think it can be done with absolutely no problems. Just not alone.Get someone else capable to either hold the door or unscrew Bolts.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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it can be done by yourself with a floor jack. everything transfers from one door to the other.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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You can have a body shop put a new skin on it, if their still available for 4th gens.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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thanx for your responses guys.. i appreciate the help and info!
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