Power window motor help on '91 front/driver's side...
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I figured out how to get to it without ripping the door panel apart but has anyone ever changed one themselves? If so, what do I need to look out for? Any and all relevant help is appreciated.
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I figured out how to get to it without ripping the door panel apart but has anyone ever changed one themselves? If so, what do I need to look out for? Any and all relevant help is appreciated.
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You will have to remove the inside trim panel. One of the rivets must be accessed through a hole in the metal framework.
I drilled mine out and had no problems. Used nuts and bolts with lockwashers to install the new motor.
I drilled mine out and had no problems. Used nuts and bolts with lockwashers to install the new motor.
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depending on how far you want to take it, when i replaced my regulator in my 91 i took out the two rivets that hold the door lock mechanism in disconnected it and put it aside, i found it was much much easier to remove and replace it this way, and you also gain more room to put your hands in the door to get the little tab deally back on the window track. machine screws work to secure everything back in there with lock nuts. if you have a riveter like me I would go that route. rivets really are quite simple to remove, knock the center out then drill it. seriously takes no more than 5 seconds per rivet to remove them with a $6 dewalt cobalt drill bit 1/4" designed for drilling stainless steel ect. installing rivets takes about the same 5 seconds with a good pop gun. I got a craftsman one from sears. This is for sure a job anyone can do with about 1-2hrs of time.
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Originally Posted by Tonioseven
I figured out how to get to it without ripping the door panel apart but has anyone ever changed one themselves? If so, what do I need to look out for? Any and all relevant help is appreciated.
I tried to get new power window motors replacement from GM dealers but in vain.
Where did you get yours?
These motors are obsolete and I have discovered any aftermarket replacement so far.
Info will be quite appreciated.
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Thanks guys! The motor is now installed and it works fine! I found the motor on ebay so I expect it to go out within a year though
Now I know how to do the passenger'* side when it goes out.
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