Rescue Ranger

iTrader: (10)

For the guys using the search fuction, you'll hopefully stumble upon this link when you need to replace a power window motor:

http://www.shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html

It ROCKS, and I'd like to add 2 things.

First, when you drill out the rivets from your stock unit, use a 1/8" bit, not 7/32". 1/8" is perfect for one drill through. Also, his advice of using a 1/2" bit is good if you can't accurately estimate where your rivets are behind your inner door. I used a 1/4" bit and had to widen the hole a little, so in retrospect a 1/2" bit would have been perfect.

Also, you don't need a C-clamp because this worked perfectly:



20oz coke bottle fits so perfectly in there that you don't need anything else to hoist the window up under the pad.

Rescue Ranger

iTrader: (10)

I'll also add that I used a replacement part from Advance Auto, not GM specific and I paid $59 before tax. It works great so far!

pro2low

iTrader: (3)

i got my motor from lee auto parts for 60 i think it was a parts master.....it will definetly be easier the next time i do it! the first tiime is always a pain

Dimitri-

iTrader: (10)

Man... looks like such a hassle..

If a noob were to do it based on that guide what would be the difficulty you would rate it 1-10, 10 being the most difficult

Silverbird01

Would it be correct to assume that that the window motor rivet positions are all the same on the 4th generation F bodies?
If this is true, I wonder why no one has come up with some sort of a stencil or pattern that could be printed out and affixed to the inner door (not the upholstery panel) as a guide?
This would make things easier for the first time changers and allow the holes to be drilled correctly the first time.
I have not changed a window motor (yet) but I know my car still has the factory ones in there but when the time comes to change it, I would like to get it done right without it looking like some nubie got "drill happy" in there.
Its just a thought!

Anthem78

I'm ready to replace my window motor (already purchased the replacement) but my window is stuck down, and I cannot raise it. I can't find anything on how to do the replacement with the window down, Any suggestions?

macknmikey

iTrader: (14)

wish i saw this method before i changed mine i just got done today changing mine the alldata way i had to pull everything apart and re align my window with the weatherstripping n what not talk about a pain in the ***

christsbane

i have the same problem, bump