Does Replacing the Door Check Require Removing the Door?

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JanelleLee
07/30/25 8:07am
Replacing the door check requires removing the door. The process of replacing the door check mainly involves the following steps: 1. Remove the window regulator. 2. Remove the plastic frame of the door handle, pry gently, and be careful with the plastic clips. 3. Remove the screws on all four sides of the door. 4. Remove the door. 5. Remove the speaker inside the door panel. 6. Unscrew the door check and remove it through the speaker hole in the door panel. 7. Install the new door check and reverse the above steps. Additional Information: 1. The function of the door opening limiter is to restrict the degree to which the door can open. On one hand, it limits the maximum opening angle of the door, preventing it from opening too wide. On the other hand, it can keep the door open when needed. 2. There are two classification methods for door opening limiters: (1) According to the method of providing limiting force, they can be classified into rubber spring type, metal spring type, and torsion spring type. (2) According to the type of friction, they can be classified into rolling friction type and sliding friction type.
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