how do i remove and install a drivers side window motor ...

1. If the door panel is off,start here.Disconnect the battery negative cable.

2. Tape the window in the full-up position.

3. Remove the door trim panel and water deflector. in. (6mm) drill bit, drill out the regulator rivets.

4. Remove the regulator by disengaging the regulator arm from the sash channel.

5. Unplug the electrical connectors, if so equipped.

To install:

7. Install the regulator through the access hole and attach the regulator arm-to-sash channel.

8. Engage the electrical connectors. in. rivets to retain the regulator. Check for proper operation.

9. Install the water deflector and trim panel.

10. Connect the negative battery cable and remove the tape.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the regulator as outlined in this section ABOVE

CAUTION The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed without locking the sector gear in position.

3. With the regulator removed, drill a hole through the regulator sector gear and the backplate. Do not drill closer than ¹/₂inch to the edge of the sector gear or backplate.

4. Install a bolt and nut to lock the sector gear in position.

5. Drill out the ends of the three rivets using a ¹/₄ inch drill bit.

6. Remove the motor.

To install:

7. Install the motor to the backplate.

8. Rivet the motor at the bottom location using a ball peen hammer.

9. Clamp the motor to the backplate using locking pliers.

10. Remove the bolt and nut locking the sector gear in position.

11. Supply power to the regulator to gain access for the remaining 2 motor rivets.

12. Remove the locking pliers.

13. Install the regulator as outlined in this section .

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Edited by railman on November 2 2005 at 5:49am

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What is considered the trim panel and water deflector? Do I need special adhesive to reinstall? How do I disengage the regulator from the sash channel? Do i need a rivet gun? I never installed rivets.
Where is the regulator sector gear and backplate?

Water deflector is the long rubber at the top of the door that the window slides through.The trim panel you already have off if your looking at the motor and regulator.You should use a rivet gun to replace the new motor due to clearance issues,but the new motor will come with screws instead to use in their place.The regulator slides right out of the sash channel if you follow the instructions,it's on a roller.The sector gear is that half moon shaped gear the motor controls.That's what moves the window up and down.The backplate is what it all attaches to.You may do better to take this to the shop to have done if you havn't done one before.It may be cheaper in the long run.No adhesives are required.It's all held together by clips and screws,water deflector included.

Edited by railman on November 2 2005 at 5:46pm

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