removing the slider door for maintenance
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:42 pm
Ok, so I've been having a few issues with my slider lately. Nothing too serious yet, but I wanted to fix it before the problems get worse. The problems?
1) When it gets "Florida" cold ( 50*F or below), it becomes much harder to slide. I'm not sure of the solution to this, but I would imagine the track or roller needs lubrication. The upper track has got plenty of lubrication, but the center track is bone dry.
2) The christmas tree anchors that hold the door panel to the door are starting to break or wear out and need replacing. The panel catches on the body of the van and prevents the door from opening unless I push the panel into the door.
3) the latch needs cleaned and lubricated... before it breaks. The latch has stuck on me a couple times, but no big deal.
I read briefly on the door removal in the Haynes manual that I have, but I'm curious, is this something that one person can do by themselves? I hate having to ask for help, if it's something I can do myself. Aside from the weight of the door, do you need 2 people getting the door back it the tracks and on the van?
Thanks in advance,
Steve O
1) When it gets "Florida" cold ( 50*F or below), it becomes much harder to slide. I'm not sure of the solution to this, but I would imagine the track or roller needs lubrication. The upper track has got plenty of lubrication, but the center track is bone dry.
2) The christmas tree anchors that hold the door panel to the door are starting to break or wear out and need replacing. The panel catches on the body of the van and prevents the door from opening unless I push the panel into the door.
3) the latch needs cleaned and lubricated... before it breaks. The latch has stuck on me a couple times, but no big deal.
I read briefly on the door removal in the Haynes manual that I have, but I'm curious, is this something that one person can do by themselves? I hate having to ask for help, if it's something I can do myself. Aside from the weight of the door, do you need 2 people getting the door back it the tracks and on the van?
Thanks in advance,
Steve O