How to Remove the Passenger Door From a Car

When a car is involved in a collision, the door can take a lot of the damage and may need to be replaced. Alternatively, if you want to repaint your vehicle, the best way to get a complete color change is to remove all of the body panels. Whatever the reason for doing so, you can remove the passenger door on a vehicle at home with basic tools. In this case, the project vehicle is a 2010 Kia Forte, but the process is similar for other vehicles as well.

Instructions

1

Put the key in the ignition and roll down the passenger side window. Turn off the car. Open the passenger door and locate the wiring harness in the door jam of the vehicle. Use the flathead screwdriver to separate the plug in the jam, freeing the door wiring from the chassis wiring.

2

Shut the door and pull out the inner fender lining using a flathead screwdriver. Reach through the fender and unbolt the lower door hinge bolts using the ratcheting wrench set, leaving at least one bolt in the top hinge and one in the bottom.

3

Open the passenger door and have your assistant hold the door, using the window jam as a support. Reach into the fender and unbolt the remaining two bolts from the door jam using the ratcheting wrench. Have your assistant slowly pull the door away from the vehicle for safe storage.