How can I adjust the fit of my car door?
Adjust door fit: Hinge bolts are the only way to adjust the door fit without serious body work. Loosen the door hinge bolts slightly, just enough to shift the door, try to move the door in the hinge bolt holes. (Not every car will be able to move the door within the bolt holes.
How to replace the rear hub bearing on a Ford Explorer?
Loosen the lug nuts from the wheel which the bearing is going to be replaced. Step 2: Raise and secure the vehicle. Raise the vehicle and secure it on jack stands, and then remove the wheel. Place blocks of wood underneath the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposed from the one you will be working on.
What’s the best way to replace a wheel assembly?
Grab the jack, place it in the correct spot under the vehicle, and jack the car up until you can remove the jack stands. Then you can lower the vehicle back onto the ground. Step 8: Torque the wheels.
What should I do if I need to replace my car door?
With the bolts removed, the door should basically fall away from the car body. Stand the car door upright against a wall, the window can break easily, so try not to stress it more than necessary. Check the new door for hinges. If they are still attached, remove them.
Adjust door fit: Hinge bolts are the only way to adjust the door fit without serious body work. Loosen the door hinge bolts slightly, just enough to shift the door, try to move the door in the hinge bolt holes. (Not every car will be able to move the door within the bolt holes.
How do you replace a car door connector?
Pull the rubber tube out of it’s recess in the door or car body, and push it back until you reveal an electrical connector (try not to tear the rubber). Pull the connector apart: Depress the tab and separate the door connector half from the car body connector half.
With the bolts removed, the door should basically fall away from the car body. Stand the car door upright against a wall, the window can break easily, so try not to stress it more than necessary. Check the new door for hinges. If they are still attached, remove them.
What to do if your car door has two tabs?
If your connector appears to have two tabs on it, try pulling the centermost tab out of the connector (it may not come all the way out) and then push in the other tab and pull them apart. Be careful, especially if your car is older.