I have an '01 Jimmy with a dead drivers side power window motor. I was able to get the rivets off the old motor and remove the motor, but I can't seem to get the rivets out so they can be replaced. I guess I have to take the regulator out of the door, but I can't seem to figure out how to do it. Does anyone have any info they can provide to finish this job?
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window motor replacement
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Molson02536
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I have an '01 Jimmy with a dead drivers side power window motor. I was able to get the rivets off the old motor and remove the motor, but I can't seem to get the rivets out so they can be replaced. I guess I have to take the regulator out of the door, but I can't seem to figure out how to do it. Does anyone have any info they can provide to finish this job?
First thing, take a small punch and drive out the center of the rivet you're going to remove. Then drill out the rivet. I always go back with 1/4" bolts 1/2" lomg with nylon inserts in the nuts to mount the regulator and plate back in the vehicle. They are not too long. Put a nut on the outside because you can run into clearance problems with the regulator if you put the nut on the inside. 1/4 x 20 (coarse thread) work great.
One thing you want to do is pull the whole assembly out and then you MUST drill a hole through the regulator arm and secure it (bolt it) to the sector gear or the spring tension will let go when you remove the motor and I promise serious injury to at least your hand will occur. Clean everything and lube it up with grease before you reassemble it. Spray some silicone down the tracks too.
Take a look at your guides (clips) on the window. The front windows have one forward and at the bottom and the rear at the top. These are what make the travel smooth in your track. Also check your roller at the end of the regulator arm that rides in the horizontal track. If it's sloppy and loose you can buy a new one and rivet it in or you can replace it with a Dorman Help part - Part # 74430. Here's a link to see what it looks like. It's a window regulator roller.
http://www.compnine.com/index.php?u...delid=6872&capuid=1&majorgroup=16&grouptype=B
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