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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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Can anyone offer any insight in how to remove the doors from my 78? Have never done it before and looking for any tricks that may make it easier...

Also, where does the wiring harness for the power windows come apart?

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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ok you have 2 options

1- You can remove the doors by taking it off the hinges from the door. top lil cover on door has 4 bolts then the bottom has 4 bolts also.

2- You can remove the the door by removing the door and hinges from the car by getting at the bolts by removing the kick panel and dash.

and lastly your wiring for the window motors only comes off the motor. what you need to do is unplug it from the motor then take a small screwdriver and place it into the plug you will see the lil spade tabs the remove that plug end from the wires. that allows you to be able to pull the wire threw the door.

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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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Mark the hinge bolts prior to removal. Makes lining the door up later MUCH easier.
If there's any noticeable movement /sag in the hinge, now's the time to replace the pin/bushings.
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