Door check replacement

[Jglad15]

So this morning, I parked on top of the parking garage at work b/c I got the tint on my windshield and drivers side door redone from a couple bubbles still showing up yesterday. Any who crazy ass wind we had this morning. I opened my door and the wind kicked up and just took the door with it. I heard a crack and the door wouldn shut at first. I thought it was really screwed up. So I forcefully shut it and heard plastic pieces drop and it was the door check. Has anyone replaced this yet? I’m assuming it’s a simple unbolt the screws on the door and swap it out. I already ordered a new door check. Only like 12 bucks or so. Rather not take it to the dealership and try and do warranty work, that’s if it’s even covered. I would rather just do it myself.

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[jenkij]

Looks like you may have to remove the door panel to get it out? and also maybe pound the metal on top out flat from the way the pic looks.

 

[mojaveron]

So this morning, I parked on top of the parking garage at work b/c I got the tint on my windshield and drivers side door redone from a couple bubbles still showing up yesterday. Any who crazy ass wind we had this morning. I opened my door and the wind kicked up and just took the door with it. I heard a crack and the door wouldn shut at first. I thought it was really screwed up. So I forcefully shut it and heard plastic pieces drop and it was the door check. Has anyone replaced this yet? I’m assuming it’s a simple unbolt the screws on the door and swap it out. I already ordered a new door check. Only like 12 bucks or so. Rather not take it to the dealership and try and do warranty work, that’s if it’s even covered. I would rather just do it myself.



I need to replace a driver side door check my self from wind damage I found a you tube video that explains the process.

 

[Jglad15]

I literally just finished watching that vid and was getting ready to post on here. Seems like a pain in the ass.

 

[mojaveron]

Pain in the ass is a under statement, I have had the replacement part a couple months now, after watching that video I just disconnected the check and pushed it into door and been doing with out it maybe this spring I will attempt to install the new one.

 

[Kevin_D]

I literally just finished watching that vid and was getting ready to post on here. Seems like a pain in the ass.

It’s not that bad. Be sure to have a heat gun or hair dryer available to heat the window regulator nuts: they have green Locktite on them.
And, while you’re in there, consider adding the Passive Entry feature, if you don’t already have it.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...tor-someone-figured-it-out-diy-writeup.29199/

Kevin

 

[Jglad15]

It’s not that bad. Be sure to have a heat gun or hair dryer available to heat the window regulator nuts: they have green Locktite on them.
And, while you’re in there, consider adding the Passive Entry feature, if you don’t already have it.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...tor-someone-figured-it-out-diy-writeup.29199/

Kevin

Yeah def looks like something I could easily manage but I got the jeep in early January. I rather the dealer just do it under warranty in case I were to snap any clips or anything else. Let them replace it.

 

[Jglad15]

It’s not that bad. Be sure to have a heat gun or hair dryer available to heat the window regulator nuts: they have green Locktite on them.
And, while you’re in there, consider adding the Passive Entry feature, if you don’t already have it.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...tor-someone-figured-it-out-diy-writeup.29199/

Kevin

Finally replaced the door check this morning. Been doing so many little projects. Easy peasy. Not bad at all. Glad I didn take it to the dealership. And it wasn’t just broke at the body side. The pieces inside the door were just shattered. Surprised they didn drop and I wasn’t getting a constant rattle on the inside.

 

[Mules]

Uhg..... On a cold day, my driver door would only open a few inches. I forced it open and heard a crack. Now my check strap works like crap. Looks like I have to replace it also.

If i just unbolt the front of it for now, will I still be able to use the door?

Also where do I buy a replacement?

 

[Gvsukids]

If i just unbolt the front of it for now, will I still be able to use the door?

Yes. My front doors haven't had them attached since owning the Jeep.

Also where do I buy a replacement?

@AllMoparParts.com

 

[AllMoparParts.com]

Uhg..... On a cold day, my driver door would only open a few inches. I forced it open and heard a crack. Now my check strap works like crap. Looks like I have to replace it also.

If i just unbolt the front of it for now, will I still be able to use the door?

Also where do I buy a replacement?

Hi,
You can order one here
https://parts.allmoparparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-front-door-check-right-68297663ac

Thanks,
- Benny

 

[James O]

I drilled the pins out of mine to make it easier and faster to take the doors off.

 

[James O]

I drilled the pins out of mine to make it easier and faster to take the doors off.

I will get pic today for it.

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