Window Regulator Assembly
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Window Regulator Assembly Hi,
My window motor died. I have replaced lots of motors in other cars. So I thought this would be just as easy. However, when I removed the rivets from the motor. I did not realize that the assembly was on a spring tensioner. So now the arm that holds the motor has released all the tension and I am not able to get it back into place. Does anyone know how to fix this?
My window motor died. I have replaced lots of motors in other cars. So I thought this would be just as easy. However, when I removed the rivets from the motor. I did not realize that the assembly was on a spring tensioner. So now the arm that holds the motor has released all the tension and I am not able to get it back into place. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Do a search and you should find a couple of threads by folks who were able to put it back to together successfully.
BTW - When you put it back in, you should use the special composite rivets available from the GM dealer. Part number 10157547. If you don't, you will likely run in to this problem in the future - https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...-included.html
BTW - When you put it back in, you should use the special composite rivets available from the GM dealer. Part number 10157547. If you don't, you will likely run in to this problem in the future - https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...-included.html
Right - If you want to keep the holes fine, you should go with the special GM rivets. If you use bolts or standard steel rivets to secure the regulator back on, they will tear up your holes.
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I guess I don't understand the question. 
I've replaced three different window motors and I've never had a problem with the regulator being under tension. I simply drilled out the rivets, removed the motor, and replaced.
Did you drill something improperly? Where does the window now sit, height-wise, and why can't the regulator be corrected to its original position?
I've replaced three different window motors and I've never had a problem with the regulator being under tension. I simply drilled out the rivets, removed the motor, and replaced.
Did you drill something improperly? Where does the window now sit, height-wise, and why can't the regulator be corrected to its original position?
I guess I don't understand the question.
I've replaced three different window motors and I've never had a problem with the regulator being under tension. I simply drilled out the rivets, removed the motor, and replaced.
Did you drill something improperly? Where does the window now sit, height-wise, and why can't the regulator be corrected to its original position?
I've replaced three different window motors and I've never had a problem with the regulator being under tension. I simply drilled out the rivets, removed the motor, and replaced.
Did you drill something improperly? Where does the window now sit, height-wise, and why can't the regulator be corrected to its original position?
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Verdad Gallardo A GM dealer would probably replace the whole regulator and motor together every time because the labor to do the procedure above costs more than the part.
