Drivers window problem/removing door panel

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Jan 16, 2011 | 10:02 AM

thomaskh

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Drivers window problem/removing door panel

Drivers window has stopped about three inches from top.
Window will retract all the way but stops when trying to close.
Motor slows to stop position. Sounds like something may be binding travel of window.
How do you remove door panel to repair.
Anyone experienced this situation, suggestions welcome?
Thanks all.

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Jan 16, 2011 | 10:17 AM

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You first have to take out the screws behind the small little cover by the door armrest.Then it's a matter of prying the thing off the door.It makes aton of noise because of those plastic things holding it in,but don't worry,you're not breaking it.I'd get a bunch of those things from home depot too because you will break them.I forget what they are called though as I'm not totally awake yet! Might be something up in DIY faq section on this too.

Jan 16, 2011 | 10:22 AM

okbkvette

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Go to DSVettes website. They have instructions on their site to remove the door panels. Part of process to install the leather door handles, etc. Has good tips, etc.

Jan 16, 2011 | 01:03 PM

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Maybe it's just an indexing problem?

Jan 16, 2011 | 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cmonkey713

Maybe it's just an indexing problem?

The window did index up 1/2 inch when door closes but it is still about 4inches short of closing.

Window had been making a binding sound before this happened yesterday after coming home from cruise night.

Jan 16, 2011 | 02:27 PM

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Here's a tip when putting your door panel back on. Line up all the pins and push them in first. Then with the palm of your hand bump the top hangers into place. This is much easier than trying to line up and hang the top of the door first and then put the pins in place.

Jan 16, 2011 | 02:39 PM

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I'd look into the re indexing first, up and down and see if it slowly adjusts. 2nd, I'd disconnect the battery, seems like I remember a recent post where this corrected a similar problem. I'd do this before dismantling my door. My 2 cents.

Jan 16, 2011 | 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ammo

I'd look into the re indexing first, up and down and see if it slowly adjusts. 2nd, I'd disconnect the battery, seems like I remember a recent post where this corrected a similar problem. I'd do this before dismantling my door. My 2 cents.

My memory is that a minute or two of disconnect didn't fix it, but 30 minutes did.