# Hard doors strap fails! 2016+ E4 **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [January 9, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862 "2020-01-09T23:05:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Crusty\_Jupiter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71c47a/32.png) [@Crusty\_Jupiter](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Crusty_Jupiter)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862/1 "2020-01-09T23:05:26Z")
Hey gang! I have a 2017 E4 with hard doors. We opened it the other day in strong winds and our little strap snapped. Does anyone have any best practices on a replacement? I want to know whats the best way to access that little rod. Thanks! ![20200105_164303](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/8/855f9a4853186de6c249ded7ce1a351971bf0b56.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862/2 "2020-01-10T02:17:17Z")
Hey I’m glad you asked. I have the same problem. My nylon door stop/strap broke as well I need to order a new one. I’m guessing the nylon broke down and became brittle and snap. The question is what’s the part number where we can order a new one. It would be nice if we could order online. ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862/3 "2020-01-10T02:18:36Z")
I’m guessing if you take the 8 point bolts out you will be able to remove the loop section from the door and install a new one ---
**Author:** ![MyMobility](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mymobility/32/5976_2.png) [@MyMobility](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MyMobility)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862/4 "2020-01-10T02:59:21Z")
I think this is the part: 2686690 STRAP-DOOR,STOP $17.49 ---
**Author:** ![MyMobility](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mymobility/32/5976_2.png) [@MyMobility](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MyMobility)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862/5 "2020-01-10T03:03:20Z")
Same price at Polaris ([https://gem.polaris.com/en-us/parts/#/s/POL//2686690/1](https://gem.polaris.com/en-us/parts/#/s/POL//2686690/1)) and Partzilla ([https://www.partzilla.com/search?q=2686690](https://www.partzilla.com/search?q=2686690)) ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862/6 "2020-01-10T03:30:28Z")
Hey thanks for the link, I ordered one ---
**Author:** ![MyMobility](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/mymobility/32/5976_2.png) [@MyMobility](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MyMobility)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862/7 "2020-01-12T03:07:56Z")
It looks like the door panel has to be removed to install the strap. If so would you please assess two items for me: 1. the possibility of adding an electric door lock capability to the existing manual locks or else replacing the manual locks with ones that have electric capability. I have the remote control – just need a lock solution. 2. the feasibility of adding sound damping mats (eg, Design Engineering 050210 Boom Mat Sound 2mm Damping Material with Adhesive Backing). Conceerns include interference with window operation. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Michael1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eada6e/32.png) [@Michael1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Michael1)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862/8 "2020-04-29T14:56:40Z")
Good Morning, How do you remove the entire door correctly after removing the strap and pin without damaging the hinge etc? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2020, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-strap-fails-2016-e4/17862/9 "2020-04-29T16:06:37Z")
Sound dampening would be a nice addition to the insides of the factory doors. As far as a strap for the door. I’m gonna use some Velcro and make a loop and then just Sew it where the 2 pieces of Velcro overlap I have Velcro that’s double sided. One side is the “Hook” and the underside is the “Loop” Should work good.