Door Check/Stop

Remove and replace the door check/stop assembly that controls door opening resistance and holds the door in partially-open positions on the 1992 Dodge Viper.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Door check/stop assembly × 1 — Mopar 4717163 or equivalent
• Door check/stop mounting bolts × 2 — Use OEM specification if damaged

Preparation

1. Open the driver or passenger door to a comfortable working angle (approximately 45 degrees)
2. Place a door support prop under the door or have a helper support the door weight
3. Locate the door check/stop assembly on the B-pillar side of the door hinge area

Procedure

1. 1

   Support door weight
   Ensure the door is adequately supported with a floor jack and padded block, door prop, or helper holding the door. The Viper door is heavy and the check provides some support when connected.
2. 2

   Locate door check assembly
   Identify the door check/stop assembly. It consists of a strap or arm mechanism connecting the door to the hinge (A-pillar) area, with one end bolted to the door structure and the other to the body/hinge pillar. The check is visible in the door jamb area when the door is open.
3. 3

   Remove door-side mounting bolts
   Remove the bolt(s) securing the door check arm to the door structure (verify exact count and head size against factory service manual). Support the check arm as you remove the fasteners to prevent it from suddenly releasing tension. Support the check arm as you remove the fasteners to prevent it from suddenly releasing tension.
4. 4

   Remove body-side mounting bolts
   Remove the bolts securing the opposite end of the door check to the hinge pillar structure (verify exact count and head size against factory service manual). Control the check assembly as it is freed from the body.
5. 5

   Remove door check assembly
   Extract the door check/stop assembly from the hinge area. Inspect the mounting points on both the door and body for damage, elongated holes, or cracks. Clean the mounting surfaces of any dirt or corrosion.
6. 6

   Install new door check assembly
   Position the new or replacement door check assembly between the door and B-pillar. Align the body-side mounting holes first and start the bolts by hand. Do not fully tighten yet.
7. 7

   Align and install door-side mounting
   With the body-side loosely attached, align the door-side mounting holes and start those bolts by hand. Verify the check operates smoothly through its range before final tightening. Adjust door position if needed to eliminate binding.
8. 8

   Torque mounting bolts
   Torque the door check mounting bolts to the factory-specified value (verify torque spec and total bolt count against the 1992 Viper service manual). Start with the body-side bolts, then torque the door-side bolts. Ensure the check moves freely without binding.
   Torque spec

   Bracket Bolts20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Test door operation
   Slowly open and close the door through its full range of motion. Verify the check provides resistance at the intended detent positions and that the door does not swing freely. Confirm no binding or unusual noise occurs.

Reassembly

1. Remove door support prop or have helper release door only after verifying check is fully installed and functional
2. Verify door alignment has not changed and that door closes flush with body panels

Verification

• Open door to first detent position (approximately 15-20 degrees) and verify check holds door
• Open door to second detent position (approximately 45-50 degrees) and verify check holds door firmly
• Open door to full open position and verify smooth operation without binding
• Close door and verify proper latching and alignment with body

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