How do you replace the driver's side door on a 1995 LeBaron GTC convertable?

Answer 1

It is very difficult to remove the doors without removing the fender(s) and the door harness from withing the panel(s). Here is the basic procedure..

1) Disconnect the battery

2) Remove the panel (There is excellent information on how to this on this site)

3) Beginning with the courtesy light in the corener, disconect all the components such as pwr windows, door locks. pwr mirror etc from the main harness..There is rubber grommet that feedss through the side of the door that has to be loosen also to allow the harness to be fished out.

4) Once the harness. you will have to remvoe the plastic weather stribppinb from within the wheel housing..This is done by unsapping the plastic puch on screws..Do not try to save them as they are cheap and readily available at any parts place..

5)Start on the upper insde of the fender and remove all the attach scres along the edge//Ot might help if you make a mark to allighn things back up later..go all the ay down the side and front..Some of the attaching screws are not really seen and you will have to look for them..A 1/4 inch air wrench and long extensions makes this job easier. The uppe part of the bumber/head light assy will become loose if you have done all the attaching bolts and allow you to move the assembly forward enoght to clear the fender..

6) if you have remove all the attachments, the fender should be easy to remove..

7) Once the fender is removed. the door can than be removed by taking out 3 bolts on the top and bottom, being carful to support it so as not damage the harness until it can be fished out from the door fram...

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