I have a great method for solving both the anxiety, and not putting things together incorrectly. I don't use it that often because I'm so full of S%^&T I often believe I won't make a mistake. Don't worry the universe corrects me often, some day I may learn that lesson. But I digress...
Take pictures of everything before you disassemble, and while you disassemble, and even better if you have someone(or a tripod) take video as things get tricky coming apart. And of course have a clean well lit work area, so you don't lose things. No excedrin necessary, but I refrain from self medicating until finished. 38 years of Auto Body and Auto Repair, countless times I had to take a door panel off because I forgot something made me see the light. I reserve some single malt to celebrate a job well done, or some Pale Ale if my wife is helping(to celebrate).
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Started the replacement of the actuator motors today. I decided to start with the passenger rear door. I managed to get both back doors done late this evening before the sun set. I learned a few things.
1. Take your time. This is not a job you rush.
2. Take the door handle out as it makes it easier to release the rod that opens the door when you pull the exterior handle. (It has a “dimpled rod” on the end and trying to wrestle it off without taking the door handle assembly out is a real PITA!)
3. Make sure to bolt the exterior handle back in BEFORE putting everything else in.
4. Wear gloves as it is a fairly nasty job……the adhesive from the dust cover underneath the door panels is some sticky, stick sh!t.
5. Try and clean up the “road residue” that has accumulated on the door hand internal parts. (I sprayed brake cleaner on everything, let it dry and then sprayed with PTFE dry lube)
6. Re-lube (or grease) the internals before you put it all back together on the rig. (Lubed with dry PTFE/Teflon spray)
7. Make sure you CLAMP down the plastic housing of the motor cover with a clamp and make sure the adhevsive dries before re-installing. (I used JB Weld “SuperWeld – aka “Super glue”)
8. We all hear about “Installation is the reverse of removal” and this requires you pay close attention…..trust me on this one…..
9. Take note of the rear speaker diameter just in case you ever want to upgrade the old cardboard speakers…they are 4.5” in diameter in the back…
I will tackle the fronts tomorrow.
The rear locks work LIKE A CHAMP and I can highly recommend the MOPSMOTORS from Ebay!!!!
