It must be the time of the year for this!

I removed my door panel on the driver's side only to find limited access to the regulator. It appears to be about 6 or 7 bolts holding the thing in, but of course it is on the underside to the metal door panel.

Any advise on removing it- and then just as importantly, getting it back in?

 

There are 6 bolts holding the regulator/motor assembly to the door and 2 more that attach the regulator to the window. The 2 bolts attaching the regulator to the window don't have to be removed, just loosened to remove the regulator. The track the rollers roll in is slotted for removal over the bolts. Once you have all the bolts out carefully lower the whole assembly to the bottom of the door and fold it as small as possible then just work it out. Put it back in the same way. Fold it up and then expand it once it's inside the door.

Make sure you tape the window up really good before you start or it will fall as soon as you remove the regulator. I used masking tape and went around the entire window perimeter. Wrap the tape around the window frame and adhere it to both inside and outside the glass. Wider (2-3") masking tape works better than the thin stuff. Don't be afraid to use lots of tape or you'll be fighting the window.

Overall, it's more of a time consuming thing to replace a window regulator than it is difficult. Any more questions let me know.

Tom

 

Thanks Tom-

A couple of questions- the bolts attaching the regulator to the window, are they on the same side as the 6 holding it to the door or will I find them on the underside of the interior metal skin?

Also, is the motor that drives the window attached to the regulator?

Thanks for you help!

 

as stated above,,,

i replaced mine in about an hour all said and done. and i didnt even break anything. its really not that hard of a deal to pull off. just make sure you know where everything goes and it should be a snap

 

All bolts are on the same side so you can access them through the openings in the door. The motor is attached to the regulator and will come out with the regulator. Don't forget to unplug it wires for the motor.