WHEW!!! Thanks gents. Sometimes you just need to hear somebody say "nah...have at it" to get the motivation and courage. Job Done!
Time:1.5 hrs
Broken clips: ZERO!!
Unaccounted for "spare parts": ZERO
All door mechanicals functioning properly?: YES!

I love it when a plan comes together!

J.G.

p.s.: Failure mode- mounting "ears" had broken off the check strap unit at the 2 "bulkhead" bolts