Thread: Anyone ever changed a door before?

I have a 01 sentra with power everything in the door, and want to change the door itself. The door I have access to is a manual crank, so I'd want to transfer everything but the metal over. Is this a lot of work? Has anyone ever done it and have a tips/tricks? The door I'm getting is minty as far as rust is concerned.

I think the window motor and stuff might be riveted in along with some other items. Im sure it can be done but it will be a pain.

What is wrong with manual crank windows?

None of the older cars have rivted motors that I've seen, atleast not our cars... but fords an shit ya.. rivets suck lol


I think u just have to swap the guts unless the newer stuffs different

The pane is what I am most concerned with, being that the hardware to crank and the hardware to not convert over or not - I wonder if the crank mount would be different than that of the electronics?

Should be a pretty straightforward job.The door itself is easy enough,and so should swapping from manual windows to power ones. I've been an accessories installer for many years,and putting power windows on a manual car is as easy as bolting and unbolting 95% of the time.The window itself bolts or in some cases clips into either regulator;manual or power.Get a second pair of hands to help you,and go.