Storage compartment
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Storage compartment
Quick question -- I purchased a new storage compartment frame as well as the three frames for each of the storage compartment doors. I took the old storage comparment frame out and can't figure out how to get the hinges off to transfer over to the new one. There are metal rivits holding it in place. I'm hoping i don't need a special tool to do this.
Paul
Paul
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Hi Paul,
+.... when you re-attach the hinges you need to be careful what kind of fastener you use. If the head is any thicker than the rivets you now see, the hinge won't close properly to let the latch on the doors catch.
Also, the hinge needs to be attached very tight against the frame or else the hinge and fastener really stress the plastic frame and crack it on each end of the three hinges when you open and close the doors.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
+.... when you re-attach the hinges you need to be careful what kind of fastener you use. If the head is any thicker than the rivets you now see, the hinge won't close properly to let the latch on the doors catch.
Also, the hinge needs to be attached very tight against the frame or else the hinge and fastener really stress the plastic frame and crack it on each end of the three hinges when you open and close the doors.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Tolland CT
Hi Paul,
+.... when you re-attach the hinges you need to be careful what kind of fastener you use. If the head is any thicker than the rivets you now see, the hinge won't close properly to let the latch on the doors catch.
Also, the hinge needs to be attached very tight against the frame or else the hinge and fastener really stress the plastic frame and crack it on each end of the three hinges when you open and close the doors.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
+.... when you re-attach the hinges you need to be careful what kind of fastener you use. If the head is any thicker than the rivets you now see, the hinge won't close properly to let the latch on the doors catch.
Also, the hinge needs to be attached very tight against the frame or else the hinge and fastener really stress the plastic frame and crack it on each end of the three hinges when you open and close the doors.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Alan
I used some pan head socket screws to reattach my hinges. There's very little room between hinge halves when the doors are closed.
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Quick question -- I purchased a new storage compartment frame as well as the three frames for each of the storage compartment doors. I took the old storage comparment frame out and can't figure out how to get the hinges off to transfer over to the new one. There are metal rivits holding it in place. I'm hoping i don't need a special tool to do this.
Paul
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