barn doors 95

[jr188]

Can anyone tell me the easiest way to replace doors, I have a lot of rust on bottom of doors and got hold of 2 used ones in good shape. If pins turn out to be the best are there any special tool to get them out or are taking out the bolts on the body side easier?

Thanks

 

[sphillips]

Here is the info for my 2000 OBS:




Disconnect the door jamb switch.
Disconnect the wiring harness (6) connectors inside the lock-pillar, as necessary, by completing the following steps:
2.1. Remove the lock-pillar trim panel.
2.2. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
2.3. Remove the wire harness conduit (7).
Apply cloth-backed tape to the door.
Apply cloth-backed tape to the body pillar.


Remove the lower hinge pin retainer.
Using a pair of locking pliers, grasp the lower hinge pin.
Using a soft-faced hammer, drive out the lower hinge pin.
Install a bolt through the lower hinges in order to hold temporarily the door in place during the removal of the upper hinge pin.
Remove the upper hinge pin retainer.
Remove the upper hinge pin.
Remove the bolt in the lower hinge pin hole.
Remove the door from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



Install the door to the vehicle.
Temporarily install a bolt through the lower hinge pin holes.
Install the upper hinge pin with the pointed end pointing up.
Install the new upper hinge pin retainer.
Remove the temporary bolt from the lower hinge.
Install the lower hinge pin with the pointed edge pointing down.
Install the new lower hinge pin retainer.


Connect the wire harness connectors, as necessary, inside the lock-pillar by completing the following steps:
8.1. Route the wire harness (6) through the conduit (7).
8.2. Connect the wiring harness connectors.
8.3. Install the lock-pillar trim panel.
Reconnect the door jamb switch.
Lubricate the bushing with engine oil.
Remove the cloth backed tape from the body pillar.
Remove the cloth backed tape from the door.

 

[jr188]

I have seen that description of removal, can't figure out what the locking pliers and soft hammer have to do with this. I have tried banging out the pins on the doors I just got, but they will not budge. there does not seem to be any clips holding the botton of the pins in but maybe I am missing something. if you can add anything to this I would be thankful.

Jr188