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[Big_Al]

Would the new doors show how the plug works?

Not exactly sure what you are asking here Chris . can you explain a bit more ?   

[Andy B]

Would the new doors show how the plug works?

Not exactly sure what you are asking here Chris . can you explain a bit more ? 

he means that you have a 'new-to-you' door that has a plug dangling at the front of it. Does that give you an indication of how the plug/socket on your old door come apart?

[RobG]

Plug "dangles" from the "A" pillar not the door

[Andy B]

Plug "dangles" from the "A" pillar not the door

which he'll be able to fathom out by his 'new' door 

I've never had need to remove one. 

[RobG]

Easiest way for the rear doors: pull out rubber grommet at base of pillar & disconnect plug,unbolt doorstay at pillar, with front door open close rear door, drift pins out, release door handle and lift clear.
Front doors: Ideally another helper (not essential as you can rest lock end of door on your thigh.). Open door, unbolt doorstay, pair of plumbers grips on round multi-connector & twist to release, knock pins out. As said, a helper to assist with weight or use your thigh.

No harm done practising on your own multi-plugs

Turn black ribbed connector anti clockwise


 

[Andy B]

So ...... I've often wondered what the red bit is for.

(I'd not even got the right connector in my head .... I was thinking of the rectangular plug/socket of the Senator.  )

[RobG]

So ...... I've often wondered what the red bit is for.

(I'd not even got the right connector in my head .... I was thinking of the rectangular plug/socket of the Senator.  )

We`re talking Omegas here Andy

[Andy B]

So ...... I've often wondered what the red bit is for.

(I'd not even got the right connector in my head .... I was thinking of the rectangular plug/socket of the Senator.  )

We`re talking Omegas here Andy

I know 

what's the red tag for? Our Astras have had it too 

[RobG]

Supposed to be a retaining clip, but it does sod all because you can undo the connector with it in situ

[Andy B]

Supposed to be a retaining clip, but it does sod all because you can undo the connector with it in situ

Oh 

[Big_Al]

Would the new doors show how the plug works?

Not exactly sure what you are asking here Chris . can you explain a bit more ? 

he means that you have a 'new-to-you' door that has a plug dangling at the front of it. Does that give you an indication of how the plug/socket on your old door come apart?

Ah !    . . Still got to get the new ones off the donor car  first though before I can actually  see that situation.The plugs won't be dangling until I disconnect them   

Think I'm ok now though thanks to Robs pics  . .  .  cheers Rob 


Rear wiring was easy  . .sussed that . But will fiddle around with the front door wiring connector on the original  paint scuffed  door thats gonna be chucked . that way ,when I get to the donor car I should know how it all comes apart 

[Big_Al]

All done 2 replacement doors & a wing . Suprisingly quick job thanks to the advice & info from certain oofers

Back door went straight on  . .no adjustments needed .

Front door very slight adjustment to the lock keep on the pillar. Wiring loom connector was a bit fiddly to reconnect.

Wing unbolt  & replace  . .then re bolt up 

Full spring clean of complete car in & out is next job .  but not today  . .  .next weekend I  reckon