Half door reassembly HELP

[rmlimodriver]

Like many in search of half doors, I found a set that had to be painted to match my original color. Thanks to the video from Dirt Road Cred, I broke down the doors and was ready to send to the painter.

One area that was not covered, and I now regret, was the door panel bracket. I unscrewed the bolt and a nut fell into the interior of the door. Immediately I knew this could be an issue during reassembly and I was right. If anyone has any knowledge around the door bracket and placement of where the nut belongs, please assist.

Here is a photo of the bolt and nut, the area in question, and the interior of the door. It lines up with the hole in the bracket, but the nut will not fit in the opening. Any help is greatly appreciated!

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[Bobsled]

It mounts on the plastic bracket and is used as a locator .
leave it a little loose as you slide it into the slot - then tighten .
you should have a couple of other doors to see how it goes together

 

[Bobsled]

 

[rmlimodriver]

Perfect. So the bolt there attaches to the bracket in the interior of the half door. I cannot determine where the nut fits. The nut does not fit into the area in the photo.

 

[rmlimodriver]

Was able to figure it out after too many hours (and beers) later.

The nut needs to be placed ABOVE the bracket, feel for the opening. You won’t be able to see it if the bracket is attached, you will have to find it by touch. Once you do, take the nut and place it over the opening and let gravity take over. You’ll be able to see it through the door handle inset. Tighten bolt and you are all set!

 

[NJJeep Guy]

Glad you got it done. Thankfully that bracket almost never needs to get removed. Enjoy the half doors. I don't have mine on yet for the summer up north of you

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