Auto Repair

Older Corvettes use a tachometer cable; these classic Corvettes were and are the most desirable of the breed. The cable on the first tachometers was not the best idea, though it did work well...

If your car door is dragging, its because at least the top hinge is bad. If not taken care of, this will eventually lead to damage to the lower hinge and other parts of the car. You need to...

The windows on a Dodge van, like those on most vehicles, are fixed within a regulator frame within the door itself. Whether you must replace cracked window glass or a bad window regulator, you...

The Ford Windstar sliding door panel is much easier to remove than the front door panels. While the front door panels have electronic components, multiple screws and panels to remove, the sliding...

The Ford Excursion was produced between 2000 and 2005. It is the longest and heaviest SUV ever produced, according to Edmunds.com. The Excursion shares many components with the Ford Super Duty...

Subaru Outbacks are manufactured with electric power windows, actuated with a switch module on each door panel. The module can be taken out and replaced quite easily and should take the average...

The instrument panel on a PT Cruiser houses the gauge cluster for the vehicle. The instrument panel gives the driver vital information about the water temperature, oil level, speed of the engine...

If the plastic exterior door handle on your Volkswagen is damaged or broken you must first remove the interior door trim panel before removing the handle. Removing the door handle on a Volkswagen...

Automotive power windows use a motorized window regulator to operate a pane of glass inside the door. This motor can wear out and require replacement because of worn bushings, moisture or a power...

You must remove the door panel on a Volkswagen Passat if you need to access any of the wiring behind the door, the window scissor lift, or the lock rod and door handle. The door panel is held in...

The Toyota Camry name is usually associated with quality. This reputation is usually justified, however, no car is perfect, and each will ultimately require repair at some point. Removing and...

The Chevrolet S-10 has been popular since it came out in the '80s, but with popularity can come some drawbacks--such as thieves. It is pretty easy for someone to break into the S-10 truck using a...

If you want to replace the speakers in your Nissan Maxima, you'll need to remove the door panel to access them. Removing the door panel is also needed to fix window and door lock components, such...

Body side molding varies according to the year, make, and model of your vehicle. However, body side molding can be removed if you are working on your vehicle and need to remove it. Body molding is...

Automotive windows can stick or cease to function correctly due to several issues, including a misaligned pane of glass, debris in the window regulator, a damaged regulator, or damage to the door...

Since the side view mirror sticks out and away from your car, it is often the first thing to get damaged when you're in a vehicle collision. It can even break when you're reversing out of your...

Removing the exterior door handles on a Chevy Celebrity must be done when you are replacing the handle, or lock assembly. The Celebrity's door locking mechanism must be removed before the handles...

To remove the door panel from your car, you'll need to remove the window knobs (usually called switches or handles). Most newer vehicles have power windows and locks instead of manually operated...

You should remove and replace the door handle on your Lincoln Mark VIII if the handle is broken or the door lock assembly is no longer functioning. The Mark VIII uses two bolts to secure the...

The Pontiac Grand Am was manufactured with optional power windows which use a motorized window regulator to move the glass inside of the door. This motor can fail and require replacement. The...

Automotive power windows use a switched motor to operate a mechanical window regulator. This regulator moves the pane of glass into the door. If the windows don't work, any of several issues is...

There may come a time when you must install a new lock on the doors of your Honda Civic. The lock is a solid cylinder within the door that connects to the door latch. Open up the door by removing...

Automobiles are manufactured with optional power windows, which use a small electric motor to actuate a window regulator to move the pane of glass. This motor can wear out and require replacement....

The Buick Rendezvous was manufactured with optional power windows, which use several switches to operate the motorized window regulator. These switches can fail due to moisture, overload or...

If the window glass in your Toyota Corolla's driver side door is even slightly cracked or damaged, you need to replace it immediately. A cracked window becomes more fragile and has a higher risk...

Automotive electric windows use a motor to operate a mechanical window regulator. When this motor fails, the window will not work. The motor can be replaced using a simple process, and will take...

Chrysler uses retaining clips to hold the door panel in place on all of its automobiles. Retaining clips "lock" onto the frame of the door. If you need to remove the panel, you'll need to get...

Automotive electric windows use a switched motor to operate an internal window regulator, raising or lowering the glass. Many issues can prevent the window from operating, leaving it in a stuck...

The Econoline van from Ford Motor Company uses Ford's standard door-locking mechanism. The door lock is attached to a lock rod assembly, which controls the opening of the door. It's bolted to the...

Automobiles are manufactured with optional power windows, which use an electric motor to drive a window regulator inside a door. This motor can wear out and fail, requiring replacement. Removal is...

The Toyota Camry is manufactured with electric power windows, which use a motor-driven window regulator to raise and lower a pane of glass in each door. This electric motor can wear out or become...

Whether your power windows are broken and you need to get at the regulator, or the armrest is sagging and you'd like a replacement, there are lots of reasons to need to remove your door panels....

The door lock or lock cylinder on a car or truck is a small metal cylinder you insert the vehicle's key into when you want to lock or unlock your door. Lock cylinders usually need to be replaced...

Learning how to remove the door panel in your vehicle is important, should you ever need to replace the speakers or fix a broken power window or lock. The 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe shares its door...

The door locks on Volkswagen vehicles use a lock rod and latch mechanism that sits behind the interior door panel. You must remove the panel to access the door lock. Use a special tool called a...

Flash rust is a common occurrence when working with metal, and there are several different reasons why it happens. It occurs when cutting metal with a waterjet, or when coating the surface with a...

Automotive body repair is a very specialized process. Welding, sanding, alignment, and attention to detail are all part of the body repair process. Cars are made of several pieces of metal with...

Removing the door trim from your car is necessary if you are doing any kind of body work on the vehicle. It's also necessary if you plan on replacing the trim. Small plastic pins grab onto the...

When your turn signals and hazard flashers stop working on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, replace the Turn Signal / Hazard Flasher Combo relay.

The door molding on a Honda Civic door may need to be removed if you are doing body work. The molding, which runs down the center of the door is held in place with retaining pins. The door has...

Removing body molding may be necessary if you are doing body work on your vehicle. Body molding form-fits to the vehicle and is usually held in place by retaining pins that are not visible from...

The gas tank on a Volkswagen is a steel or plastic tank usually located at the rear of the vehicle below the trunk. Over time water or sediment can collect inside the tank and potentially clog the...

Removing the inside door panel from your Toyota Avalon may become necessary for a number of reasons including trouble with your window, mirror, door handle or damage to the panel itself....

Older model GMC trucks and vans are equipped with chrome exterior door handles on the driver and passenger doors. These handles can rust and ruin the appearance of the vehicle. In addition, the...

A manual car window can need repair for several reasons. To fix the window, you will need to determine exactly what the problem is. Gaining access to the inside compartment of the car's door or...

The Toyota Corolla has been around for a long time--it was introduced in 1966--yet it remains as popular as ever today. Body styles and designs have changed drastically over the years, and the...

Replacing the side-view door mirror on the Buick Regal is a very expensive repair at the local body shop or repair station. Not only are the replacement mirrors expensive, but the labor to install...

The 1994 Chevrolet Suburban was manufactured with optional power windows that use a motorized regulator to move the window glass. Several factors can cause window failure, including the battery,...

The Ford Taurus is known for its durability and long-lasting performance. Because of its long life span, the Taurus might begin to break down on the interior before the exterior. The first step to...

Replacing the power window motor in most Fords requires removing the door panel and some door components. The average backyard mechanic can replace a Ford power window motor in about 30 minutes.