Front Door Deconstruction - Fusion Edition

In this video I bring you along as I swap out the front window regulator in a customers Ford Fusion. It is not a hard job it just takes some time and a few rivets.
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[@SouthMainAuto]

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[@deziking]

good job for putting that extra shine on there at the end pal.

[@paradislarry]

WHAT A PAIN IN THE ASS ...

[@romanmcdonald]

Who makes the pry tool you were using to remove the wiring clips?

[@mattmanyam]

​@@romanmcdonaldSK. It's nice. Indexable.

[@romanmcdonald]

@@mattmanyam Thanks!

[@bobberndt9744]

To initialize the window on the Ford Focus, you need to close it 95.4% and play 'The Hollies' - "Look Through Any Window" as you lower it to the resting position. Ford had to delete that part of the service bulletin because of ©️ Copyright infringement. 🙄

[@davidhollfelder9940]

“the highways, and the biways”

[@cacheman2937]

​@@davidhollfelder9940ggvvyccy

[@ralphwatten2426]

Before you go in, always check to see if South Main Auto has a video on it. Save yourself some grief. Best channel on KZbin! Thanks Eric O.!

[@marksimonds13]

One thing that always pisses me off when I get my car back from the dealer/local shop is there's grease and/or dirt on the steering wheel, door panel, floor mat, etc. They just don't care. Thank you Mr. O for everything you do - you are a true professional.

[@davedrew9328]

We I can definitely tell you that would not happen at a Toyota dealership if it did you point it out to the service manager to get all of the inside of the car deep cleaned.

[@s.j.5850]

You know you are doing something right when we watch a nearly one hour boring video. You're the best Eric! Make sure you stay on KZbin when you retire. You can be a instructor instead of a tech - we will still watch.

[@mikefrazier3826]

I don't know how many times I've taken something apart thinking "I'll remember how this goes, I'm not stupid" only to find my self bumfuddled during re-assembly. The ability to take quick digital photos is fantastic.

[@annoyedatthis1]

Your comments are representative of many of us...

[@steveharmon9000]

At my age I'm sure I'll never have the need to attempt most of what you do. That being said, I watch your videos from beginning to end and imagine myself doing what you do. Thanks for the entertainment and I love your sense of humor and delivery of it also.

[@timd1833]

Being 72, I take pictures of everything when I'm 'fixing' something! Also, I hope your choice of Wrangler jeans was intentional! 🤠 ("You gotta look for the 'W' 'coz it's silent")

[@pplusbthrust]

When I saw that foam drop I screamed loudly. EEEEEEKKK. 6 years at parts acquisition for a large body shop taught me it's a tough game for very tough people.

[@garysgarage3669]

I need to be honest. I don't mind seeing you struggle once in a while. It make me feel better about when I'm getting my butt kicked on something. That even the best, can have issues.

[@hansgrubber5753]

“I don’t know, Let’s put the connector on the back ha ha, because that is the way we engineers talk” LMAO 🤣🤣

[@privateer0561]

I've done a few of these on my own cars and I dread it. All those connectors, multiple screws and bolts, and finally the rivets make this a difficult job. Eric makes it look easy, but this is hours worth of work for a normal human being with tools you don't necessarily have. I've never seen a plastic panel like this with everything bolted, riveted, and plugged into it. Normally there is a sheet of plastic with goop on it hiding the works inside the door. Before starting this job, you have to sit back, relax for a minute, and get your gumption up. Take your time and it can be done.

[@BigHunt206]

A tall cold adult beverage is enough to get the gumption up.

[@deziking]

if we all had manufacturers tools available handy jobs would be easy. But nope way too expensive.

[@justinak3051]

inner part of the out door handle on a 2001 ford focus, took about three times to get it set right.

[@joer8761]

I paid ford $380 the fix my window on a mustang. Ford motor company's of big rip-off in their paint 😞 😞 😞 sucks

[@donquijote6030]

Same.

[@ron827]

Holy crapola, that is a lot of work just to replace a regulator. Thanks Ford!

[@calholli]

I bet you can buy the entire thing -- but it just costs more. He probably saved money doing it this way. It's just a few rivets; not that big of a deal. It's a bit of a headache though.

[@alastairwilliams4561]

Try a Skoda Octavia MK2, no bolts holding the metal panel just pop rivets. So you have the worry that if things are not assembled OK, you have to drill all of them off again. So I replaced them with rivet nuts and domed hex bolts. Thanks VW Group.

[@dont-want-no-wrench]

modern cars.... nothing wrong with a simple crank

[@FoxFaderWorld]

That's not too bad.

[@markcollins457]

Don't thank Ford, thank the underpaid poor engineers that are on the payroll from another Ford division in another country that designed this regulator for another car and was told to make it work in this car.😢

[@freetolook3727]

When I worked at the local RV dealership, we were sent to the Fleetwood service training program to learn about customer service. One of the things was to leave the unit cleaner than when it came in. One of our mechanics learned that lesson the hard way. A customer came in with a seven page list of warranty items to fix and repair. A lot of them were easy quick things like cabinet door adjustments but there were some substantial items too. It was all well and good until the customer went to get in the drivers seat and noticed a grease stain. All the hard work on the repairs, even though everything was completely fixed, all that customer good will went right out the window. The customer yelled and screamed at our service advisor and service manager and then went up to the office to complain to the owner. Cleaning the seat wasn't an option. Not only was all the good work forgotten, it cost us a brand new drivers seat for his motorhome and they aren't cheap all because the mechanic didn't take the time and bother to lay down a clean piece of plastic or other material to keep the drivers seat clean. It's nice to see a shop that cares enough to detail the work area on a vehicle after repairs. It's one of the reasons that I'm a long time subscriber to your channel!

[@kahrnivor]

We need an "SMA uncensored" video where you say what you really mean. Either that or say what you want to say and beep it out. It would be funny.

[@DIYDaveOK]

Makes me feel better for the hassle I had replacing a window regulator on a 2001 Civic. New regulator fit on the door frame perfectly, but the glass would *not* align in the mounting holes - off by maybe 1/4". Could *not* figure out the issue UNTIL I noticed the regulator I had was for the driver side on a Civic *coupe* versus a *sedan* even though the part numbers checked out. Had to go to two other part stores to find the *sedan* regulator and, voila, problem solved. Thirty minutes to replace, four hours to track down the right part. Thanks as always, Eric.

[@int53185]

Welcome to the wonderful world of auto body repair! Things have really gotten cheaply made over the past 40 years.

[@calholli]

Yet somehow cars are twice as expensive.

[@langer24106]

@@calholli government regulations - more safety features, using technology to improve fuel economy, etc.

[@bobhudson6659]

2nd thought. Get Mrs O to do it. When I do work on other people's cars at home, later the owner (who has been involved in every part of the service/repair whatever) and I come to the house for a coffee and a biscuit. My wife then says to the owner "if I did the job would have taken half the time!!" Supposedly retired mechanic in Land Down Under.

[@DenHvideHund]

I have NEVER seen any mechanic do such a thorough job after that replacement. That door looked brand new. I wish you were my local car mechanic

[@annoyedatthis1]

Two summers ago, I took my teenage daughter on a business trip to upstate New York which morphed into a visit to the NY side of Niagara Falls--4 hours north--and thereafter detour at South Main Auto in Avoca NY. We said hello to Mrs. O, bought some nice merch (cotton SMA T-Shirts for $10 a piece), pet their cat before heading out to Watkins Glen on our way home. For me, Eric O is entertaining, educational and an example of someone who takes pride in their work. If I lived closer, I would be gladly fork over money for him and his workers to work on my vehicles.

[@jayjudd6518]

❤ holy moly that is so much work . Junkyard door and paint. You said work had been boring. Ha Ha. Looks like a 8,000 door job. 😊😊😂

[@johng170]

Great Job Eric !! I like the fact that you caught that piece of foam that fell off !! I caught it out of the corner of my eye and had to slow down the speed so i could see what it was !!! The real amazing part to me is I"ve worked with a lot of good techs in the electronic field that were good at fixing tv's ,radios etc but they had a mental block about cleaning the device after the repair which i watched you do !! A sign of a REAL PRO !! Thanks for the vids and education Eric !!

[@Cheepchipsable]

If the customer doesn't like the look of something, they are more likely to find fault with it, even a pre-existing condition. Just give the thing a wipe so it presents well.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

I hate window regulators! It's gratifying to see someone else struggle with it 🙂 And you didn't forget to plug the connector in the door latch before reassembly! Good job, Eric! The only way I know to reset and relearn the window regulators, is to disconnect the battery, and then you loose presets, etc. Nice to see you clean your fingerprints off the murder weapon 🙂 PS: It's a murder weapon because, after you're done with it, you're this close to murder someone 🙂

[@JRBRestorations]

I literally hate window regulator or door lock rod replacements. I absolutely despise door panel removal and reinstall. Old GM is the worst. You pop the panel off and you break 80% of the clips. Buy new clips, install panel, realize you forgot to install something, pop panel off again, break clips again. Rinse and repeat. Love your videos. I learn so much from you! Keep up the good work!

[@duaneledford2590]

Who knew that the SMA soundtrack would be a lawnmower 😂. If you don't hear the lawnmower in the background, it's not an authentic SMA video. Great video as alway. Thanks.

[@emporium597]

This job took me back when, as a diy’er, I replaced the window regulator in my 2008 ford Taurus. By the end of the job, I had more cuts on me than a blind chef at Benihanas

[@Papaws_Garage]

I love when the fighting n cussing is all done and about to button everything up.. and you realize the release cable or a wire is still in the door somewhere you can't reach. Then the cussing starts again 😂

[@ryan_etzel]

32:22 "I can't tell if it's in" -- Truth. Over 40 struggles. 😀

[@abw121]

I said Self? I am going to watch the 1st SMA video that drops while I have my breakfast! And guess what happens I start watching until internet goes out! Now it’s back and have to finish Eric crawl through a door panel?

[@edvanleuven2692]

Let’s get this channel to a million subscribers 🚗

[@davyarthurs]

Been subscribed for years - so need others to hit that button.

[@legogummybear5]

Nice one Mr O. Always enjoy your videos no matter how simple they are :-)

[@keffective6650]

As you know, the fibrous isolation discs are installed to prevent galvanic corrosion between the single-use tension-tightened fasteners and the anterior structural support panel of the vehicle entry portal. Failure to replace them has initialized corrosion damage to the structural integrity of the vehicle that requires its condemnation and demolition immediately. As for the matter of the Maroon Dongle Lock Reinforcement Apparatus, I recall they were an offshoot of the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus... Thank you for your submission, sincerely, PRNY.

[@MrRunner]

Totally true Professor, thanks for clarification. I just did my Kia and the Instability of the Phase Lock Loop Amp meant I had to drop the gain so the Transfer Function was met. I now have a spectrally adjustable admission system that works.

[@kenmohler4081]

Does the same requirement apply to the starboard vehicle entry portal? Seems to me that the polarity would be reversed.

[@MrRunner]

No, it's DC, so by Lenzes Law, polarity will be unaffected. If you used 3ph AC you would have a serious problem. Hope this helps

[@JyveKilla]

I thought it would be to stop any rattles should the rivets come loose

[@frankvucolo6249]

And I think a lot of us saw the missing rivet. Thinking about it, I bet it is just there to locate the reel during assembly. Once the three motor screws are in, clam-shelling the reel to the motor, that rivet ain’t doing much. But glad you caught it.

[@Cheepchipsable]

I actually assumed he had put it in off camera.

[@jmumbauer]

Don't worry about how simple the job is Eric, sometimes we just want to come hang out in the shop for a little while!

[@geraldfischer6049]

Erik O, for the past few years, I don’t remember how many times you’ve talk to 77-year-old man who’s been messing with cars since he was 10 years old when you help me build a car engine and over the years I’ve done a lot of wrong things you’ve taught me things but I can’t and don’t want to do keep up the good work man good job 👍😸

[@fixitall2368]

I can only imagine how 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬were flying when you saw the felt washer. Good man for replacing it, you don’t want to be that guy 👍🏻🍷

[@MeltiahNye]

When the camera tipped over, I really thought you were going to curse. I laughed. What restraint. I would have let lose!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Eric, Yes, there will be no confusion about this Fusion's window regulator when this video is done. 😁😂

[@mbray10]

I about lost my coffee when the audience went spiralling and Mr O tried to revive us

[@johnbeckett2624]

Classic, Such a shame you forgot the little red clip. I mainly watch your videos for the humour you put into them, helps me through the day!!

[@spelunkerd]

When I worked in a fabrication shop we did pop rivets all day long, and occasionally had to drill them out when a mistake was made. You don't need a large drill bit to get those out. Use a bit that is no bigger than the hole it goes through, you'll save a few seconds every time. You got me laughing again today, when you asked if we were OK when the camera tipped over.

[@tcmits3699]

Sometimes it's easier to remove the head of the rivet, then try to drill out the body, especially if the mandrels' still in place.

[@erickieffer8440]

Dude, you do the best job at keeping the vultures from feasting.

[@xrisdavid785]

@ 0:37 ----> "For the mechanic w/ the on-the-go lifestyle" Don't forget AS SEEN ON TV

[@buffystclair9042]

All us mechanics wouldn’t have such nice junk drawers if we remembered every nut, bolt ,screw washer or foam backer on every job. The really good mechanics wouldn’t need a newer, bigger better tool box with bigger junk drawers. The best feeling is when your working on the next car missing that bolt, nut screw or washer is you know you have one !

[@jamestobler8473]

A little more touchy than usual. Give me the people what they want with a smile and a cheerful attitude.

[@samgreer8596]

You have the patience of a saint. You don't have a lot of Ford customers for that reason. That junk is such trash next to my GM window regulator. So much easier to swap. NO RIVITS! LOL. You couldn't GIVE me a Ford. Thank God for a patient proper mechanic like you who is willing to work on all these cheap junk vehicles.

[@craig4305]

So I say to myself, self how's gonna get an hour out of this. But I start watching and it's a 3day job for mortals

[@richmuellersr18]

Neat Channel you have!! I started working for Dad at a 11 in waterline ditches and we NEVER got along, so I went looking for a job at 141/2 and in 1974, I got a summer job at a Chevy dealership, cleaning at 1st, then they started sticking me in the shop. Squeak , rattle, and water leak duty and dash work, taking whole dashes out!!,prepping new cars!! 16 I got my drivers license , talk about envy and chicks taking notice, and other guys my age seeing me test driving BRAND NEW Vets that had a fuel bladder issue, and only way to tell, was take it out with the owner and gently romp on it, one day though a owner says Kid , ROMP on this thing, OK, yeah buddy, think the guy got off on that !! LOL. Door panel stuff sure has changed since the 70, s I got in concrete trucks in the 80,s, reminded me of a deal with a teacher at the St Louis Mo G M training center I went to. I drove a long ways and always got there early due to traffic, the teacher was pulling his wifes 78 Electra in the class room, and was putting a window motor in that was under warranty yet,, He couldnt for his life figure out how to get the door handle straps off, there was a little tab over the screws, I knew this, working on Chevys that had it, told him that, and I popped it out, he started handing me tools, and I put the motor in , in less time than the book said it was supposed to take, and buttoned up, then asks me what the hell I was here for, LOL ,I just learned things from you ,and was a mechanic for 35 yrs. Seems I ALWAYS got the REALLY WEIRD stuff at the dealer, drove the St Louis zone rep nuts, and if I called him 1st words out of his mouth was, well what kind of weird stuff do I have today. Hopefully not 25 Novas from the factory with the wrong water pump pulley again, that everyone in St Louis couldnt figure out, why they would burn the alternator belt off LOL Nice work, seen a lot of mechanics and you do nice work!!.

[@billburkart9087]

I watched this video with my new grand daughter and she gave it 2 big toes up.

[@AdventureWithRyan]

I watch your videos and I am senior who taking basic auto service class for my career center.

[@christheplumber7873]

Best general comparison for today's society I've heard yet. A window regulator that doesn't regulate ! Never woulda thunk it. Appreciate your content and the work you do Mr. and Mrs. O. Have a great Friday !

[@tomtke7351]

Anyone else appreciate the beauty of the car door? Layer of metal outside and one inside to create the beauty that existed on stage coaches but with remarkable Strength. Then look at all of the "stuff" inside with all kinds of connecting wires and linkages: Speakers, Windows, Locks, Handles. Add the inside covering and that's quite an engineering marvel. Don't forget strong and accurate hinges and weather seals. Yikes.

[@markkrispin6944]

"Put your rubber on". No worries Mr. O, I always do!🤣😅

[@floorpizza8074]

Wish I had something to actually say, but I'm just posting for the algorithm. Thanks for the vid, Mr. O. Edit: I guess I could say, DON'T CALL MR. O FOR PHONE CALL DIAGNOSING OF YOUR VEHICLE. LET THE MAN WORK.

[@jeffberg8015]

Years ago I had to replace a regulator on my 2007 Trailblazer. A piece of cake compared to this engineering monstrosity. Thanks for the video.

[@chuckgrenci6404]

Commentary (at the end); spot-on. Tolerance, sure, adaptability, of course, reality, get a grip, then move-on (and learn a life lesson); priceless. Just an old guy's opinion. 🤔

[@johnglasgow83]

The door panel is a good design. It is much easier to replace the regulator on a bench rather than on the door. As far as the silly read clip. Yes throw it away. It will tell the next mechanic that the window was previously worked on. Rather than rivets, I like to use bolts with nylon locking nuts. It is nice to see a mechanic cleaning up after the job is done. It shows pride in thier work. Another great video.

[@jeffbassett700]

I must admit the sheer patience and care you took with this job really impressed me thoroughly enjoyed the video well done total respect 😊

[@johnchambers12]

There is nothing my wife complains about more than my greasy finger prints on her car door, i learned to clean , that was a good video, thanks for sharing your frustration, something we all have with so many creature comforts they built into new cars

[@throttlebottle5906]

next time leave her a greasy steering wheel.... 🤣🤣

[@SchulzChris]

Eric you are my favorite KZbin mechanic! I've learned so much from simple to extreme. Thx

[@randyrobison335]

I was wondering what fell off the door panel when you installed it. Keep up the good work. And thanks for sharing...

[@keithbeckmann5668]

It's always the 2 washers!!! If you recall, you removed the regulator when the window was halfway up. When you inserted it to the new track it was all the way down. This put the regulator out of time with the new track. To fix this, you need to express run the regulator to either up or down WITHOUT it installed, and manually push the window to where you chose, and re-install the regulator. No relearning required!

[@edorofish]

I had to replace my window regulator on my F150. Pretty simple job. Scared the heck out of me when the window regulator broke. I thought someone shot my window or threw a rock. One thing I didn't have was those handy dandy little suction cups. I used a block of wood to hold up the window.

[@mmlanger55]

As a long career glass installer, I'm impressed. You're the man, Mr. O!

[@freewolfable]

An excellent video on patience and determination a lot of steps to completion thanks for completing with some added humor 😅

[@daveburns1029]

Can't believe you lost your cool with a crappy procedure so quickly! You are always positive, good effort for not getting defeated.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Lmfao 3 screws left and a red lock tab put that next to your washers 😂😂 fling to funny Eric O 46:57 @South Main Auto Repair LLC

[@rick980]

That was a better explanation of removing and installing a door panel and modular window/regular/whatever else that door gets than Door Panel For Dummies

[@meineszmf]

47:25 classic alignment issue, you first have to initialize the door to the tweeter 😂😂😂😂 nice one again Eric 👍

[@scottnusser6232]

I knew you would see the missed rivet😂 I had complete faith!❤

[@freetolook3727]

@51:07 You are probably the only auto repair shop in the world that would do that! 👍😂😂

[@keithbednar6814]

Mr. O, Your videos are why I drink! LOL Thanks to you and Mrs. O for all you do.

[@agostinodibella9939]

I have never seen a door design like this. Very interesting.

[@lucasns85]

You should see what the front regulator looks like for a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Deciding to change it myself was a regretful decision that I’ve still not fully recovered from 😂.

[@MTTech]

I have a video of myself replacing the front window regulator on a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. Also metal panel.

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Well one thing for sure Eric your fingers may be screwed up but your speech is getting a whole lot better, love ya all at South Main!

[@russellbomgardner3817]

It's good you did this first thing. I'd hate to get into a pain in the brain job like that after lunch. You know those old crank windows deserve more respect.

[@RickTheGeek]

I use my cell phone camera for the same thing! Most people have pics of their kids or family, I have pictures of parts lol😂

[@mikechiodetti4482]

I don't remember the initialization on the 09 Dodge Avenger. The senior equipment mechanic said to replace the window regulator, and so I did! It went up and down, so in my mind, it worked! It's a City Fleet car. Could have been the base model car for Dodge. Good one Mr. O!

[@striiker7]

Thanks for replacing that last rivet bud! It was driving me crazy 😂

[@rjb6327]

Always nice to almost see Mrs. O. 😁 Eric, you're just a "People Person". You can't help yourself. 😊

[@xrisdavid785]

47:09 ----> ya knocked off the rubber damper from the door right as yer finaglin' the liner onto it. WATCHED IT DROP w/ MY OWN EYES 🤣🤣🤣

[@edchenal821]

It's very frustrating to follow written instructions with negative results. I find that with computers often. Keep up the Good work Eric...

[@Dee12327]

I would love to have mechanics like you where i live, every time i bring my vehicles to the shop for things i cant do my self, alignments, tire mount etc, i always get it back with greasy hand prints everywhere, and the steering wheel is always sticky 😂

[@davidgeltz7604]

That reminds me of one of my uncles back in the 70s whenever he worked on cars he would have leftover parts, He say they are not important you don't need them....

[@rickbaker4571]

Mrs O setting that schedule and whippin' the ol' mule to make him work!! : )

[@wolverinelightingdesign44]

So glad all my old GM cars have regulators that are not riveted. What a pain. Those suction cup holders are very cool. But my trusty blue tape has worked on 4 regulator replacements at 1/2 the cost or more. My local pick-a-part has all the switches that no one stocks anymore because they will break. The pleasures of owning 25 year old cars.

[@c.e.anderson558]

This rally makes you appreciate the Chevy power window apparati. Drill out 3 rivets and rivet back on new motor.

[@mazzonemichael]

Hey man thanks for everything! I've been watching for years. Have learned so much. The world needs more people like you.

[@grahamcooper3399]

Thanks for the video, Mr. O! You really nailed the engineer accent! Design flaws really shouldn't happen in this day and age with our computing capabilities - putting that connector on the other side? Who thought that would be a good idea??? As always, I've learned again - don't buy a Ford or a Dodge and if you do, have someone else work on it! :)

[@MH-ev3wr]

Engineer here in the CAD software world who used to be a consultant a long time ago doing implementations at companies including automotive Tier suppliers. I'll tell you how these design flaws happen. That door and its components were probably created by about 5 different companies/suppliers. That is, the regulator was designed/manufactured one by one supplier. The regulator motor was designed/manufactured by a different supplier. The electronic switches came from a different supplier. The harnesses and connectors came from a different supplier. That disregards the door skin, door hinges, and the aluminum sheet that all this stuff is attached to which could very well have come from other suppliers. Each supplier works independent of the other and is protective of their intellectual property which is the CAD model (with the CAD model alone there is enough manufacturing information to manufacture the part). Moreover, the automotive industry uses at least 3 different types of CAD software - Creo, NX, and CATIA, at minimum. Different suppliers use different CAD systems, and no CAD software can read another CAD software's models natively. Thus, when they share their CAD models with the automotive manufacturer, they may provide IGES or STEP files (neutral file format files) which then need to be imported. The files at this point are "dummy" models in that they can't really be modified easily because they are no longer native to any CAD system. Throw in a database that houses all this CAD data at the automotive manufacturer (called a PLM, or Product Lifecycle Management system) where you then have to deal with revision/version control and it becomes VERY complicated. As things get more specialized, at a certain point the automotive manufacturer is nothing more than an assembly house. I used to work for an engine company as a design engineer. It was an interesting education. The pistons were from Kolbenschmidt, the intercoolers were from Modine, the turbochargers from ABB, the governor from Woodward, the oil pumps from another company, etc.. The engine company was nothing more than an assembly house, and my job as a design engineer was often to "design" the plumbing from one system to another. My crowning achievement was that I designed the slip fit for the compressor discharge to intercooler inlet. Yup, I got a gold star for that one.

[@chipdayton1625]

Best part of the video? Using the Sprayway! It's the good stuff!!

[@markcollins457]

I just got home and my phone was blowing up with political BS. I do appreciate there is a trusted friend that works for a living and when you pay for his services he fixes things. This process has always worked for me. And Ms "O" is working beside him growing a buisness and enriching our lives . What a wonderful concept. Now that im done venting im glad to see SMA is using all his tools working on Fords wonderful next world car. Great job SMA something i can relate to.😊

[@robpeabo509]

I reckon you would have done one of two things when you found the foam bit - which us the viewers saw it fall clear as daylight - you would have 1) said a few things more more descriptive than you want to kik the Ford up the who-har har or 2) hung your head down in the "why me" Charlie Brown pose! I think you would have needed a hug from Vanessa! In the end you did a great job, I wouldn't worry about those wafer thin washers, you could see how thin they were.

[@themalewhale59]

Watching Mr O getting pissy is pretty entertaining! 😅 I reckon that cleaning procedure was just "closure" on that piss pot of a job. Nice work Mr O. 😊

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Don't forget the black washer on the Left side Eric O 25:42 @South Main Auto Repair LLC

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, yes we all saw that piece fall out as you re fitting the door card and we shouted at the screen, stop, a bit fell out. Glad you put it back in or all the sharp eyed commenters would have called you out. Guess I could have done that job eventually, but would have taken me all day.

[@mikeinna2814]

It’s got the big 2/4 lol. Love this guy.

[@paulspeller968]

man car interior parts can be tricky in my opinion. especially on older cars or it’s proper cold weather . 🤣🤣🤣when i saw that bit drop out i was shouting at the screen “Eric a bit fell off” like you could here me 😂😂😂

[@beaverc2884]

Major tip for washing windows, on the outside wipe up and down, on the inside wipe side to side, or vise versa. This way you can easily see which side of the glass might have spots you missed by which way the streaks go. 😊😊😊

[@robertlacob8831]

A man after my own heart when it comes to cleaning up your mess after the job completion! You're the MAN Eric! Mrs. O. is also very spritely in the dresses she wears. Hope she isn't cracking the whip on you too hard these days since it is slow.

[@dalesparks8512]

Not sure why you didn't hear me, I yelled 10 times you missed a rivet when you had the rivet gun out. Happy to see you went back and fixed.

[@geraldwills827]

I've done several of these, and you made it through without blood loss or loose panel corners. Excellent.

[@coloradoadventurejunkie7721]

Eric O, I run a mobile auto repair business out of Denver, CO. I'm glad this happened to you, I had it happen on a newer (2016?) Chrys Town & Country, never found a successful solution. After rolling it up and holding it three times, it will stay up. I shy away from them now. PS> Love your Channel...