Power window motor and regulator removal
03-25-2019, 05:34 PM
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Power window motor and regulator removal
On an 80, does a bolt have to be inserted into the large gear to prevent the spring from unspinging if the motor and regulator are removed as a unit, even if the motor is non-functioning?
Also, is it easier to remove the motor first, then the regulator or as a unit? Same question when reinstalling (together or separately?
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Also, is it easier to remove the motor first, then the regulator or as a unit? Same question when reinstalling (together or separately?
Thanks
03-25-2019, 08:11 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
remove it as an assembly, then use a 12 volt power supply and move the gear so that you can install the bolt. You don't want to remove the motor from the regulator without installing a bolt in place.
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03-25-2019, 10:03 PM
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Just to be sure I'm understanding you, there's no way for the spring to uncoil with the motor still attached, even if the motor is dead/ non-functioning? Just want to make sure I don't lose a finger. Thanks.
03-25-2019, 11:10 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
exactly.. with the motor installed there is no chance of injury... un-bolting it.. we'll that's a different subject.
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03-26-2019, 05:18 PM
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You don't need the bolt in the regulator until you have the regulator out of the car and then put the bolt in and un-bolt the motor.
03-26-2019, 08:16 PM
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But why not pull the entire thing and inspect the things that go bad... Example would be the rollers on the regulator, the drive gear itself and the motor gear.
I'm not saying that your way is wrong but it's hard enough to get out and the gears on the regulator and the motor fail more often than any other part in the system.
I'm not a huge fan of doing something twice and while the time to remove the entire regulator and motor is a bit more you'll have a better idea of what you have when you go back together. IMHO.
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03-26-2019, 08:19 PM
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Yeah you can do that... but why not pull the entire thing and inspect the things that go bad like the rollers and the gear itself I'm not saying that your way is wrong but it's hard enough to get out and the gear on the regulator and the motor fails more often than any other part aside from the actual rollers.... I'm not a huge fan of doing something twice and while the time to remove the entire regulator and motor is a bit more you'll have a better idea of what you have when you go back together. IMHO.
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03-26-2019, 08:48 PM
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Not yet... lol... but it's a Rpita... But when you remove the entire assembly it's a way better situation. Maybe the next time we get one in the shop I'll do a video... but it's just my humble opinion that if you have an issue it's better to remove the entire assembly and inspect for all issues..
03-26-2019, 08:49 PM
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Not yet... lol... but it's a Rpita... But when you remove the entire assembly it's a way better situation. Maybe the next time we get one in the shop I'll do a video... but it's just my humble opinion that if you have an issue it's better to remove the entire assembly and inspect for all issues..
Thanks for helping out and answering questions
03-27-2019, 03:00 PM
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I saw a youtube video on removing the regulator and he pulled the window first. Will the regulator not come out with the window in place and all the way up?
03-27-2019, 03:34 PM
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Honestly, for the work involved pulling the regulator, I'd just order a fresh set of everything and gut the rest of the door while it's that far apart aalready. Clean / rebuild / lube everything, TEST, and then reassemble. Miggt as well do it all in one pull & reinstall of the window glass. Including the outer glass wipe.
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03-28-2019, 04:56 PM
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Honestly, for the work involved pulling the regulator, I'd just order a fresh set of everything and gut the rest of the door while it's that far apart aalready. Clean / rebuild / lube everything, TEST, and then reassemble. Miggt as well do it all in one pull & reinstall of the window glass. Including the outer glass wipe.