Vertical Doors Inc. Installation Instructions

Kit Includes:

• 16 M8-1.25X30MM Bolts with Washers
• 2 Shoulder Bolts with Washers
• Wire Loom
• Right and Left Hinge Assembly
• 2 Shocks 590 PSI
• 2 Pins

Tools Required for Installation:

• Air Ratchet, Grinder and Cutter
• 7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 11mm, 13mm Sockets and Extension
• Fork and Phillip's Screw Drivers
• Spacers for the Door Gap
• 3/16 Allen Wrench
• 1/4 Torx Bit
• 9/16 Wrench
• Loctite Red

Note: Other tools may be needed depending on your vehicle.

Installation Steps:

(Note: The pictures on the manual are for reference only they may not match your vehicle.)

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove Fender:
   • Remove all fasteners from the wheel well.
   • After removing all fasteners from the wheel well, remove (1) 10mm bolt from the bottom of the skirt. This will allow access to (2) 10mm bolts securing the fender to the body.
   • Open the door and remove (1) 10mm bolt.
   • Use the fork to pull on the wheel well to gain access to (1) 8mm bolt securing the fender to the bumper. Use the fork to help remove the signal light.
   • After removing the signal light, remove (2) 10mm bolts.
   • After removing the signal light bracket, remove (2) 10mm bolts, one securing the headlight to the body and the other securing the fender to the body.
   • Remove all 10mm bolts from the top of the fender. The fender can now be removed.
3. Loosen the Door Catch:
   • Use a 10mm socket to loosen the door catch. After removing the bolts from the door and body, let the door catch fall inside the door. Reinstall the bolts to cover the door catch holes.
4. Remove the Door Panel:
   • Use the fork to remove the plastic tweeter speaker cover.
   • Use the fork to remove the cover from the door handle and a Phillips screwdriver to remove the Phillips screw.
   • Use the fork to remove the plastic control panel and a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws.
   • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the door panel.
   • Carefully remove the door panel and disconnect the (2) light harnesses.
   • Note: The door panel is secured by approximately (9) plastic clips, so you might have to use a little bit of force.
   • With the door panel off, remove the door catch by removing the speaker. After removing the door catch, reinstall the speaker.
5. Modify Wire Layout:
   • Use the fork to pull on the factory wire loom, pull the wire harness from the body and disconnect them. Put one side back in the body and leave the other side outside.
   • Note: Be careful not to damage it.
   • You will need more wire slack with the door panel off. Use a knife or other cutter to cut (2) wire fasteners, so you can pull on the wire.
   • Note: You only need about (1) inch of slack.
   • Cut the factory wire loom in half and add aftermarket wire loom to protect exposed wires.
6. Close the Door and Secure:
   • Close the door and use painter's tape to secure the door to the body in preparation for factory hinge removal.
   • Use a 13mm socket to remove the factory hinges.
   • Hint: You can make your spacer out of paint sticks and about 8-10 turns of blue painter's tape.
   • Note: Install the spacers after factory hinges have been removed.
7. Install New Vertical Doors Inc. System:
   • Make sure the VDI system is flat against the inner fender.
   • After the new VDI system has been installed, reconnect the wire harness to the body.
   • Hint: Tighten the bolts on the door first and then install the bolts on the body.
   • Apply grease to the shoulder bolt where the arrow is pointing.
   • Apply red Loctite to the thread of the shoulder bolt where the arrow is pointing.
   • Apply grease to the bottom side of the shock end.
   • WARNING! The use of any type pliers, paint or foreign materials on the shock's body or shaft will void the warranty.
8. Hinge Adjustment:
   • Once the hinge is locked in place, break nut #1 then turn Allen set screw #2 until it hits the block. Open the door and continue to adjust until the door matches with the striker. Open and close the door, ensuring it closes like factory.
   • Hint: Leave nut #1 loose until the shock is installed. Allen set screw will have to be re-adjusted after the shock is installed.
9. Install the Shock:
   • Slip the spherical rod mount into the spherical ball bearing (1).
   • Using a 1/4 Allen wrench, tighten the screw into the swing arm (2).
   • After the shock is installed, secure it by installing the pin in the bottom shock end (3).
10. Final Adjustments and Reassembly:
    • After the shock is installed, reinstall the door panel and lift the door.
    • Adjust door opening screw #3 clockwise until the distance between the nub and swing arm is sufficient for the swing arm to move up and down freely.
    • Add grease to the nub and swing arm contact points.
    • Hint: Fine-tune the Allen set screw (#2) to realign the striker with the door. After the door is aligned, test by opening and closing, lifting and lowering the door several times.
    • Note: Do not install the fender until the adjustment of the door is accurate and the set screw is tightly secure. Ensure everything is tight, the adjustment is set, and everything is Loctite.
11. Cut Fender Lip:
    • Cut the inner lip of your fender to make room for the new Vertical Doors hinge.
    • Note: After cutting the fender, use a sander or grinder to remove any sharp edges.
12. Replace Fender and Door:
    • Lift the door and replace the fender by reversing steps 2 and 4.
    • Hint: Make sure the electrical wires do not get pinched enough to damage them.
13. Repeat for Other Side:
    • For the other side, just follow steps 2-12.