open the door, remove door trim and the torque screw holding the strap to body, and two nuts holding strap to door and remove door stop from inside door
To replace the door check strap on a Volvo S70, first, open the door fully and secure it to prevent it from swinging. Remove the interior door panel to access the check strap by unscrewing any fasteners and carefully prying off the panel. Once exposed, unbolt the old check strap from both the door and the body of the car, then install the new strap by reversing the removal steps. Finally, reattach the door panel and test the door's movement to ensure proper installation.
To replace the door check strap pin on a Peugeot 306, start by removing the door trim to access the check strap. Use a suitable tool to carefully pry out the old pin, and then align the new pin with the check strap and door frame. Once the new pin is in place, reassemble the door trim and ensure everything is securely fastened. Finally, test the door's movement to confirm that the replacement was successful.
To replace the front door check strap on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230, first, open the door fully and support it to prevent it from moving. Remove the interior door panel by unscrewing any visible screws and gently prying it away from the door frame. Locate the check strap, typically secured by bolts on both the door and the body of the car, and remove these bolts. Install the new check strap by reversing the removal process, ensuring all connections are tight before reattaching the door panel.
This link is titled "door hinge", but actually pertains to the catch-strap: http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php/topic/79630-how-to-repair-a-clunking-grinding-broken-door-hinge/
This is rather simple actually. You light the entire car on fire! Hope this helps.
Door check stop failure is not uncommon on this vehicle. The spring breaks and the unit must be replaced. An after market door stop is about $30 from FCP Groton, a little less from IPD. Genuine Volvo part is about $55 from the dealer. Replacing the part is not difficult.
It maintains the door position when you leave it ajar.
Remove inner door panel and replace complete door check assembly
To remove the door strap on a Ford Fiesta, first, open the door fully to access the strap. Use a screwdriver or socket wrench to remove the screws or bolts securing the strap to the door frame and the body of the car. Carefully pull the strap away from its mounting points, ensuring not to damage any surrounding components. Finally, check for any clips or additional fasteners that may need to be released before fully removing the strap.
Try oiling the hinges on the door. Replace the check strap. That is the part between the two hinges.
The hinge or check strap will have the hold open detent.
check in between the drive's side door...there shoiuld be a label