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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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I cant figure out how to get it out, please give me links or steps on how to replace a window motor. Thanks

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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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http://home.swbell.net/shoebox/windowmotor.html

This is the way I did mine. It was pretty easy.
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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What about switching over to manual windows? I'd like to do this to my car. Where is the window crank location on the door panel? Would it come right through one of the Monsoon speakers? Anyone know?
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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I used the link you provided and had no problems replacing my window motor.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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this is the way i did it with some help. Removed door panel then the three rivets that hold the motor are behind the door so i used my finger to get a location of the rivets then used a dremel to drill through the door. Then drilled through the rivets. The motor came out with some wiggle work the new motor came with bolts and nuts and with the holes i just made lined up great not to mention it will be easier to change out the motor if it goes out again
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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I know this is an old post, but here goes.

There is a sticky on this:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showpost....1&postcount=18
(That is located in the FAQ in the Stereo & Electronics section)

Here is an updated link to that window motor install so you don't have to deal with a redirect:
http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html
(That link is in the Sticky.)
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My situation is different . When I roll my window down it will roll down and make a klunking noise and continue even after it is all the way down . It won't stop to roll down even after I have released my finger off the down button. Any thoughts
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My situation is different . When I roll my window down it will roll down and make a klunking noise and continue even after it is all the way down . It won't stop to roll down even after I have released my finger off the down button. Any thoughts
Either your rivets/bolts are loose that attach the motor to the regulator or you have a stripped gear between the two. The clunking is the gears not meshing. The motor will run until it runs in to real resistance at the gear.
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Originally Posted by OneQuickSS
I cant figure out how to get it out, please give me links or steps on how to replace a window motor. Thanks

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Take the door speaker out and then that will be easy!
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Either your rivets/bolts are loose that attach the motor to the regulator or you have a stripped gear between the two. The clunking is the gears not meshing. The motor will run until it runs in to real resistance at the gear.
I checked the rivets and they are tight . So I am guessing I stripped the gear between them . So how do I fix this ?
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I checked the rivets and they are tight . So I am guessing I stripped the gear between them . So how do I fix this ?
Take things apart, shoot some pictures, and start up a new thread.
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Looks like I am about to tackle this same job as my drivers side window exhibits the same symptom
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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I used the provided step by step procedure. If your gear is stripped on the motor just replace it. If the gear is stripped on the half wheel that it runs it then you need to replace that...I would do a new motor replacement at the same time..if free to PM me and I'll help the best I can. I've done driver side n passenger side window motor 4 times each, two on my car and then 1 and 1 on friends cars.
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Thanks for the info. If I run into any issues, I will pm ya.
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its pretty simple to do. My only problem was that i broke the door panel part where the window swith goes.
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My only problem was that i broke the door panel part where the window swith goes.
This part? https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...im-repair.html
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