Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - 00 z18xe any tips on rear door removal?

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Thu 28 Aug 2008 21:14
00 z18xe any tips on rear door removal? - SpamCan61 {P}
Evenin' all

SWMBO's Zafira has developed the usual wiring fault where the leading edge of the rear door chews through the loom between the B pillar and the door connector - central locking and speaker have stopped working on OSR door.

Having already done this on the NSR door it was a real pain trying to solder the wiring with the door still on, so this time I'd like to remove it. Haynes just tells me to punch the hinge pins out, but I can't see how to do this, given the curvature of the door skin there's nowhere to locate a punch and swing a hammer. Is there an easier method?
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Thu 28 Aug 2008 21:58
00 z18xe any tips on rear door removal? - Number_Cruncher
You need something like the draper 54585 tool, which allows you to swing the hammer at the tool, rather than directly at the pin.

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Thu 28 Aug 2008 22:11
00 z18xe any tips on rear door removal? - SpamCan61 {P}
OK cheers for that NC, looks pretty cheap so might see if Halfords have got one in tomorrow.
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Fri 29 Aug 2008 12:20
00 z18xe any tips on rear door removal? - L'escargot
If you can't find one locally, then look on the Draper website. tinyurl.com/2z7w5p

Edited by L'escargot on 29/08/2008 at 12:22

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