Dreaded door hinges

[Ralph S3]

Hi All,

I have decided that this year is the year I tackle the seized door hinges on the passenger door of my S3. It’s the last big job my car needs doing but it’s the one I have been avoiding for the past decade. However, I can no longer ignore it. The bolts are a corroded mess and it’s only a matter of time before the bolts rip the brass nut out of the body.

Any advice on how to get the bolts out without destroying the glass fibre around the nuts? Rather than trying to unscrew the bolts I’m thinking of using a reciprocating saw to cut the bolts to remove the door and then drilling the rest of the bolts out. I reckon there is just enough room to do the cutting without damaging the paint or bodywork. Anyone else tried this method? Any better ideas?

Ralph

[Ralph S3]

Thanks Guys,

I'm not 100% certain they're jammed so I'll have a go at unscrewing them first. If I have to apply too much pressure then I'll break out the reciprocal saw..!!

R