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tucsonjwt · 02-25-2011, 11:05 AM

It is not necessary to remove the vent window to replace the power window motor. You can wiggle the regulator out - find the slots for the wheels in the upper guide and it will drop out. If you have not done this before, please read up on the proper way to replace the window motor - it is installed under tension - usually you clamp or screw and bolt the motor housing to the regulator before removal. Are you sure you have a bad motor? The plug and harness at the switch can have loose contacts - hard to see - wiggle the harness wires and see if the motor works. Just trying to save you some time/money. If you do need a new motor - I recommend AC/Delco only.

02-25-2011, 11:05 AM	#3
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,198	Re: Power window motor replacement It is not necessary to remove the vent window to replace the power window motor. You can wiggle the regulator out - find the slots for the wheels in the upper guide and it will drop out. If you have not done this before, please read up on the proper way to replace the window motor - it is installed under tension - usually you clamp or screw and bolt the motor housing to the regulator before removal. Are you sure you have a bad motor? The plug and harness at the switch can have loose contacts - hard to see - wiggle the harness wires and see if the motor works. Just trying to save you some time/money. If you do need a new motor - I recommend AC/Delco only.