sliding door remove install Vanagon

[VanaGlenn]

gonna swap a slightly dented 82 sliding door with a nice camper windowed 81 sliding door on my diesel Vanagon this long weekend.
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any tips, tricks or suggestions?
will hit the Bentley first but, if i recall correctly, last time i checked it wasn't very helpful...
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1980 Westfalia Vanagon 2L AC
1982 Hightop Vanagon 1.9 AAZ TD
1985 Sunroof Vanagon 1.9L AT
1987 Hardtop Vanagon 2.1L AT [donor]
1999 Audi A6 Quattro Avant
2001 Toyota Sienna XLE

Gone but not forgotten:
1972 Westie, 1980 Westie, 1948 Flexibus [Greyhound RV], 87 Toyota Van, 95 AWD SC Previa, 88 BMW 535is, 92 BMW 525i, 87 BMW 328ic and a few domestic vans and wagons not worth mentioning...

[MidwestDrifter]

Take Pictures!!! from every angle possible. I wouldn't recommend doing this in a gravel driveway as there are several small parts that can be easy to lose.
I have yet to completely swap my slider, but have partially taken it apart/off several times. It doesn't seem like a tough job. Just make sure you have a helper when it comes to pulling it off as it isn't light.
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2004 Dodge/Mercedes Sprinter (Custom Camper)
2000 Jetta TDI
1982 Diesel Westy W/ ABA I4 hybrid (Sold)
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[MarkWard]

Remove the slider cover. About halfway back is a cutout in the track. Slide the door to that point and you can unhook the rear slider. You then pull the bottom of the door out and lower it to remove the upper slider. A helper is handy. No need to remove any brackets or bolts as long as you get the cover off and find the cutout.

[VanaGlenn]

once again humbled by the Samba!
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thank you...
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1980 Westfalia Vanagon 2L AC
1982 Hightop Vanagon 1.9 AAZ TD
1985 Sunroof Vanagon 1.9L AT
1987 Hardtop Vanagon 2.1L AT [donor]
1999 Audi A6 Quattro Avant
2001 Toyota Sienna XLE

Gone but not forgotten:
1972 Westie, 1980 Westie, 1948 Flexibus [Greyhound RV], 87 Toyota Van, 95 AWD SC Previa, 88 BMW 535is, 92 BMW 525i, 87 BMW 328ic and a few domestic vans and wagons not worth mentioning...

[MidwestDrifter]

[VanaGlenn]

thanks again.
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popped off slider cover [screws first and some silcone lube spray along top]
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opened door to halfway mark where little notch is.
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out and away if comes, real easy [be ready with extra hands!]
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walked it out to an angle of 45 degrees or so
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slide door to back and bottom comes up and top drops down [again, be ready with extra hands]
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hardest part was figuring out that i'd have to swap all the handles and latch hardware since mine was in good working order and the donor door had nice tin and glass but crappy latches and slider.
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it opens and closes like a dream.
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now, suggestions on swapping out side window behind driver?
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1980 Westfalia Vanagon 2L AC
1982 Hightop Vanagon 1.9 AAZ TD
1985 Sunroof Vanagon 1.9L AT
1987 Hardtop Vanagon 2.1L AT [donor]
1999 Audi A6 Quattro Avant
2001 Toyota Sienna XLE

Gone but not forgotten:
1972 Westie, 1980 Westie, 1948 Flexibus [Greyhound RV], 87 Toyota Van, 95 AWD SC Previa, 88 BMW 535is, 92 BMW 525i, 87 BMW 328ic and a few domestic vans and wagons not worth mentioning...