200 Q Door Armrest Fasteners

[Frank Stadmeyer]

I had this problem myself. I think what happened in my case was that the
screw was backed out too far. The way I fixed it was to push up on it while
turning it in, to re-engage it into its nut.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

Frank

At 08:31 PM 7/15/2003 -0600, David C Kumpf wrote:
>Replaced the regulator in my driver's door, and am now trying to replace the
>armrest after putting all the rest of the door panel back together.
>
>But the rearmost allen bolt on the armrest won't tighten. Just keeps
>spinning.
>
>I can see *most* of how the fastener is supposed to work....the little
>V-shaped metal piece is supposed to secure against the corresponding notch
>in the metal tabs protruding from the door panel.
>
>But how does the fastener actually tighten? (If I look at the others, I'm
>led to believe that they actually have this thing threading into a wad of
>*glue*.)
>
>Also, it appears there is a black plastic sleeve with shoulders supporting
>the traveling V-shaped metal piece. Mine has a big notch down the side;
>perhaps a prior mechanic's overzealous tightening?
>
>Any thoughts on how to fix this fastener so I can have a tight door handle
>again are much appreciated. Thanks,
>
>Dave Kumpf
>dkumpf at optimetra.com

Frank