C70 Door Swap

sabink · Nov 30th, 2016, 17:23

Help, anybody got a guide on swapping a door on a C70. I fear window alignment etc

SteveSarre · Dec 4th, 2016, 22:44

Hi Sabink

I swapped the passenger side door (with window) on my 2001 C70 convertible.
No problems with alignment, but maybe I was just lucky.

Are you doing this on a Coupe or a Convertible? (Not that I know what difference that would make). Are the doors and windows the same on Coupe or Convertible? They seem the same to me, but I haven't relied on that opinion.

HTH
Steve

sabink · Dec 5th, 2016, 09:24

Cab mate, somebody quoted £80 to swap so wondering if thats £80 worth of less pain!

SteveSarre · Dec 5th, 2016, 15:06

Hi Sabink

It's easy to swap if alignment is not involved. 2 man job really because the door is heavy and you don't want to bash your paintwork. I would probably do it myself and see how it goes.

If they don't know what they are doing and alignment does turn out be involved, you will have given away £80 and may not be able to get the result you want. If you do decide to pay them, talk the alignment through with themin advance, so it is clear whether are going to guarantee that or if they are just going to swap the doors.

HTH
Steve

ITSv40 · Dec 5th, 2016, 19:20

Swapping the door is straightforward, undo the check strap, undo the hinges, undo the wiring loom and the door is off. Refitting is a reversal of the above.

Even with a mate the safest way to remove and replace is to open the door and set up a beer crate or whatever underneath the door to support it's weight. Adjust the height with packers and cover the beer crate in old carpet to protect the bottom edge of the door. This way the door is always under control.

As far as adjusting the glass, if needed, I would not entrust it to any old mechanic. I would download the workshop manual and follow the adjustment procedure. It can be very fiddly, but straightforward. Doing it yourself, you will set the standard of the finished job and spend the time needed to get it right without watching the clock.

A paid mechanic will be watching the bill, whether he has quoted a fixed price or on an hourly rate.

Nov 30th, 2016, 17:23	#1
sabink Member Last Online: May 5th, 2021 10:05 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	C70 Door Swap Help, anybody got a guide on swapping a door on a C70. I fear window alignment etc

Dec 4th, 2016, 22:44	#2
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:39 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Sabink I swapped the passenger side door (with window) on my 2001 C70 convertible. No problems with alignment, but maybe I was just lucky. Are you doing this on a Coupe or a Convertible? (Not that I know what difference that would make). Are the doors and windows the same on Coupe or Convertible? They seem the same to me, but I haven't relied on that opinion. HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Dec 5th, 2016, 15:06	#4
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:39 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi Sabink It's easy to swap if alignment is not involved. 2 man job really because the door is heavy and you don't want to bash your paintwork. I would probably do it myself and see how it goes. If they don't know what they are doing and alignment does turn out be involved, you will have given away £80 and may not be able to get the result you want. If you do decide to pay them, talk the alignment through with themin advance, so it is clear whether are going to guarantee that or if they are just going to swap the doors. HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Dec 5th, 2016, 19:20	#5
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 19:09 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Swapping the door is straightforward, undo the check strap, undo the hinges, undo the wiring loom and the door is off. Refitting is a reversal of the above. Even with a mate the safest way to remove and replace is to open the door and set up a beer crate or whatever underneath the door to support it's weight. Adjust the height with packers and cover the beer crate in old carpet to protect the bottom edge of the door. This way the door is always under control. As far as adjusting the glass, if needed, I would not entrust it to any old mechanic. I would download the workshop manual and follow the adjustment procedure. It can be very fiddly, but straightforward. Doing it yourself, you will set the standard of the finished job and spend the time needed to get it right without watching the clock. A paid mechanic will be watching the bill, whether he has quoted a fixed price or on an hourly rate. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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sabink Member Last Online: May 5th, 2021 10:05 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	Cab mate, somebody quoted £80 to swap so wondering if thats £80 worth of less pain!

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