Make sure the clamp is tight or you'll be in for a big surprise when the spring unwinds. ![]() With the regulator out, I clamped the sector gear that's attached to the window lift arms to the regulator base to keep it from moving and then removed the 3 bolts that hold the window motor to the regulator. The regulator then slid easily out of the window roller channels without removing the rollers by shifting it back and forth and then dropped down where I could slide it out of the big hole in the door. I removed the two nuts and washers from the roller channel that attaches to the door panel and then the 4 bolts holding the regulator to the door. I think the wood was 17-18 inches long and I had a couple of small pieces of 1/2" plywood I put along the bottom of the door to use as shims to get the right fit. I propped up the window with a piece of wood at the rear of the window so the block wouldn't interfere with getting the regulator out. When I took mine apart the motor was not operable and the window was in the up position. Just put the driver's side regulator back in the car and thought I'd share my experience to add to what others have said. I would say that the speed is on par with new vehicles. My windows have been reliable and quick for the last few months. Switches, wires, connectors, breaker and relays with the exception of the motors and regulators. Reproductions of this part go for $12- 30 per window. I had to whittle them down a bit with a utility knife, cost about $1.50 for all six. I replaced mine with 3 rubber stoppers that I bought at the local hardware store. I broke a couple of coffee cups and sent several other items off the edge of my bench.Īlmost forgot, when you open the motors look for the 3 rubber balls that sit between the motor and window gear. Make sure you clear off your bench when operating the motor and regulator. If someone know's a better way I'd be happy to hear it. Also, you'll need 12 volts to run the motors to seperate them from the regulator. Do your best to not make this a 2 week project or, like me, you'll forget how to put things back together. I believe, but am not certain, that one of my springs was put in backwards causing a slow window. They are intended to assist the motor in upward travel and will be under tension with the window in the down position. Take note of the position of the motor and regulator as you seperate them and also the position of the large assist spring. ![]() The manuals only provide general info for this kind of stuff. I can't stress enough how helpful a smart phone or digi camera will be with this procedure, also take notes or use a sharpie to mark position of things. Once you have the motor/regulator assembly out take pics as you are dismantling them. Once removed the reg and motor will come out of the largest hole. Then there's 3 bolts holding the motor/regulator. I can't remember for certain but I think you'll need to apply 12 volts to compress the regulator for removal. It's hard to explain but there's a large metal clip that needs to be spread out as you pull the rollers off, it's rather easy if you're doing it right. IIRC, first remove rollers that attach the window to the reg's. Us a piece of wood to hold the windows up, they will not stay up with the reg's removed and are heavy. The motor and window regulator come out as a unit.
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