The outer door frame can be replace as a complete service part or various segments can be sectioned. Complete service part replacement requires the removal of the quarter panel. Sectioning the outer and inner door frame reinforcement is usually much faster and more cost effective. Since the outer door frame is manufactured as a single component, service parts for sectioning must be cut from the service panel and modified as necessary.

The inner hinge pillar blocks (1) are made from a plastic compound and will distort with heat.