Topic: door hinge springs
in Forum: C3 Body
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| So... how do I get the current one out with that "special tool" that I have? |
Why would you want to? Joe
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joe73vette said:
Why would you want to? Joe |
Because I believe the one that is in there is weak. The door really doesn't like to stay open by itself.
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Oh. The springs have a little notch in them that you have to release by bending the spring like you were installing it, and tapping the spring down. Joe
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