Kendo11 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 As title, how easy is it to remove the doors and the bonnet? Is it pretty self explanatory in that there are a couple of bolts here and there and off you go? I'd imagine stock doors with windows weigh quite a bit? Did a quick search but couldn't find anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Bonnet is easy, just 4 bolts at the back (12mm bolts iirc). But it is a 2 person job. I've never done doors, but they shouldn't be too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Cool, thanks mate. 2 person job because of the weight? If I've done a bootlid on my own a few times would you say a bonnet would be manageable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 They weigh very little, you'll be surprised it's the size that's the issue. Yes, you could do it alone, but it's just not worth the risk. It only takes a couple of minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 See what you mean, great stuff thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 It's VERY easy to damage paint and panels removing or refitting boots, bonnets and especially doors, which are pretty heavy and awkward. Putting doors back on is even trickier. Be *SURE* to indelibly mark hinge positions accurately before undoing anything, it can save a lot of time later. Have plenty of room about the car, have a trustworthy helper, and don't do bonnets in 50 MPH winds When you refit the bonnet or door make sure the safety straps or safety catch is refitted and working. Especially the bonnet safety catch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 It's VERY easy to damage paint and panels removing or refitting boots, bonnets and especially doors, which are pretty heavy and awkward. Putting doors back on is even trickier. Be *SURE* to indelibly mark hinge positions accurately before undoing anything, it can save a lot of time later. Have plenty of room about the car, have a trustworthy helper, and don't do bonnets in 50 MPH winds When you refit the bonnet or door make sure the safety straps or safety catch is refitted and working. Especially the bonnet safety catch... Cool thanks Chris will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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