I am swapping the doors out of a 87 Wagon into a 85. They look like they will fit just fine. Anyone have any instructions on how to do this. looks pretty simple I am not sure what all would be entailed. Thanks

The only difference between the two will be the mirrors. The trim may be a little different as well. Pretty basic swap. Remove bolts swap doors, reinstall bolts and align the door by loosening the bolts slightly and adjusting to fit.

the 87 will have larger moldings that clip on, 85 wil have smaller glue on...qman is right on about the mirrrors..also on the inside, the "tops" of the door panels will be different due to the mirors. also the acutal windows will be different

That's right Brad. But I figured he'd know that already. It won't matter though with the fit of the door on the car.

That's right Brad. But I figured he'd know that already. It won't matter though with the fit of the door on the car.

 

I was only going to switch the rear doors, what is the thing between the two hinges, is it a lever or something to keep the door from opening to far? Thanks

yeah, that is. Just hammer the pin out on the end that attaches to the body. the wires unclip underneath the kickpanels in the front and the B pillar covers in the back.

If you're doing this by yourself, a floor-jack under the outer edge of door bottom is a great helper in both removing and installing. Don't want alot of pressure of jack on door edge, just want to help hold it up is all.

If you're swapping the front doors, it's pretty easy to swap out the door lock cylinders so you can still use the old key. Worst part is removing the window crank; I always have trouble with the spring that holds it in place. After removing the crank, door handle plastic, and armrest gently removing the door panel; by the way, the window should be up when you do this. Lock cylinder has a spring clip holding it in place and the linkage will snap out. Install in the reverse order. You can practice on the old doors first to learn what not to do.