What is a window regulator?
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What is a window regulator? My drivers side window makes a clunk when you have it all the way up, and all the way down. I did some looking around on this site and someone said they had the same problem and it was the window regulator. What is this? Is it an electornic device, do I have to replace the motor. Is it something metal like a guide of something. Can I buy one or can I fix it.
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From: jonesville, MI
Re: What is a window regulator? Window regulator is the mechanism that moves the window up and down. The power window motor is attached to it. They are not real fun to replace in our cars. Good luck! 
Re: What is a window regulator? Looks like the regulator is the assembly that the motor is attached to, it appears to take up about a third of the door 
FYI from Helm's manual:
Window Regulator Replacement
CAUTION: Disconnect power window switch when working inside driver's door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the window to drop very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury
Removal
1. Place window in halfway down position.
2. Remove front side door trim panel.
3. Remove water deflector.
4. Support window in position by inserting rubber wedge door stops at front and rear of window between window and door inner panel.
5. Remove window rear guide nuts so rear guide channel can be moved.
6. Remove window regulator rivets by drilling out rivets with drill.
7. Remove electrical connectors from regulator motor by sliding motor and regulator rearward, if equipped.
8. Remove window regulator from channels.
9. Remove window regulator with regulator motor attached if equipped through rear access hole.
Installation
1. Install window regulator with regulator motor through rear access hole.
2. Install windor regulator to channels in door.
3. Install electrical connector to regulator motor, if equipped.
4. Install regulator rivets to regulator.
5. Install window rear guide channel nuts.
6. Install water deflector.
7. Install front side door trim panel.
FYI from Helm's manual:
Window Regulator Replacement
CAUTION: Disconnect power window switch when working inside driver's door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the window to drop very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury
Removal
1. Place window in halfway down position.
2. Remove front side door trim panel.
3. Remove water deflector.
4. Support window in position by inserting rubber wedge door stops at front and rear of window between window and door inner panel.
5. Remove window rear guide nuts so rear guide channel can be moved.
6. Remove window regulator rivets by drilling out rivets with drill.
7. Remove electrical connectors from regulator motor by sliding motor and regulator rearward, if equipped.
8. Remove window regulator from channels.
9. Remove window regulator with regulator motor attached if equipped through rear access hole.
Installation
1. Install window regulator with regulator motor through rear access hole.
2. Install windor regulator to channels in door.
3. Install electrical connector to regulator motor, if equipped.
4. Install regulator rivets to regulator.
5. Install window rear guide channel nuts.
6. Install water deflector.
7. Install front side door trim panel.
Re: What is a window regulator?
Thanks a lot. Where can I get on of those manuals?
