window motor/regulator repair time
How long would it take to replace a rear door window motor and regulator?
I have heard it is a pain to replace the regulator because of rivets etc.
I also understand that a plastic washer is what generally fails on on the regulator. However it is not available as a seperate part. TIA
The first time I did one of mine it took about 3 hrs.....
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Originally Posted by
Russell
Thanks. is this gear tooth in the motor or regulator? Half day seems a long time.
Remember, you have to remove to door panel, which means carefully popping out all the plastic push-in panel fasteners, the door interior screws (one is a torx), removing the small tweeter speaker, unhooking the bowden cable, unhooking the mirror control switch, partially or completely removing the foam padding.
Then you have to put it all back exactly like you removed it. Just getting the panel center wedge to catch is a pain. Take your time and do it right.
Once you have access to the window reg/motor you have to be careful. Glass, old plastic parts, and drilling don't mix. The best part is that after you fix it, you get to see the normally unseen miracle of the window mechanism in action as you cycle the window up and down repeatedly. What could be more fun?
Good luck!
JD