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C3 picasso front door bent back in wind wont open - johnkent

Hello

Can anyone talk me through removing top hinge from front passenger door as i think i've bent it now door wont open without rubbing on front wing

i will either replace or fix it.

Also do these hinges adjust along as the door has shifted a little so there's a bigger shut line gap near the handle all the way down

Any help will be appreciated

C3 picasso front door bent back in wind wont open - hardway

I usually find that the force has distorted the steel "A" pillar and the hinge and possibly the carcase of the door itself.

Probably better looked at by a bodyshop.

C3 picasso front door bent back in wind wont open - johnkent

Thanks for reply

it looks like the top hinge has slightly bent out, any ideas how i go about swapping top hinge with another one

took it to a body shop today and he said it looks like the hinges have slid back and need adjusting out a bit

cant see any damage on pillar

C3 picasso front door bent back in wind wont open - hardway

I'm not too familiar with that car but as it's not a welded hinge I's suggest geting both parts from a breakers.

Pins can be a b***** to get out!

normaly three fasteners on the inside of the "A" pillar and three inside the door.

Simple enough job,

Which on some cars there's enough clearance to remove said hinge without taking the door off.

If the safety strap is unhooked and an axle stand under the open door edge for support.