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Title: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 June 2023, 19:21:01
Anyone changed one ?
Window stopped going up or down. Tests seem to show motor at fault.
Doesnt seem possible to separate motor from regulator in situ so have got as far as freeing the whole assembly from the window and door.
It doesnt seem possible to get it out of the door though, without drilling out the rivets to remove the airbag unit and take it out the hole where the airbag lives ?
Im in a right mucking fuddle here.  ::)

Tia.
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Nick W on 14 June 2023, 19:24:38
It's been a couple of years since I replaced Amba's glass, but drilling the rivets was necessary.


When it's out, carefully remove the plastic rollers that run in the channel. You fit the regulator, then the glass, slide the rollers into the channel and pop them onto their pegs. Saves having to grow four more hands that are small enough to fit inside the door :y


I do remember the back one was easier...
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 14 June 2023, 20:27:31
you mean the airbag rivets ?
Ive already drilled out the rivets that hold the regulator.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 June 2023, 21:27:07
Rears are tight but motors can be done in situ.

Airbag rivets need drilling to have any chance of getting at the fronts.
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 June 2023, 21:28:52
you mean the airbag rivets ?
Ive already drilled out the rivets that hold the regulator.

Cheers.
Zzckly. Pretty much down to a bare door to do. Might even need to remove the latch :-\
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: TheBoy on 15 June 2023, 08:58:06
Too long since I did one, but it was fairly straightforward an methodical.  (In my case, whole unit was changed, not just motor)

The big plate holding the side SRS sensor needs to come off to do pretty much anything in the door.
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2023, 09:15:25
Thanks all. Will disconnect battery just in case, then crack on with it.  :y
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: STEMO on 15 June 2023, 10:59:59
Thanks all. Will disconnect battery just in case, then crack on with it.  :y
Good luck with it Alb.....BANG!.....oh, shit  ;D
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Andy B on 15 June 2023, 11:36:54
Thanks all. Will disconnect battery just in case, then crack on with it.  :y
Good luck with it Alb.....BANG!.....oh, shit  ;D
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2023, 13:41:42
Its out now - without a bang.  :P ;D
Just got to order a replacement from ebay now and then out it all back together when it arrives.
Its a pita job, but has to be done.
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: STEMO on 15 June 2023, 14:16:00
Its out now - without a bang.  :P ;D
Just got to order a replacement from ebay now and then out it all back together when it arrives.
Its a pita job, but has to be done.
I wouldn't go near a fickin airbag without a Mr Blobby suit on  ;D
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 15 June 2023, 19:01:35
Its actually the airbag sensor on the door, which fires the airbag in the side of the seat. Just disconnected the battery, waited a few minutes, then unplugged the sensor.
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 June 2023, 17:00:05
Ordered a regulator / motor from ebay yesterday afternoon (£24.00) and it turned up at 0930  this morning ?
Job jobbed now and everything back together.  :)
Thanks for the info / advice.  :y
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: STEMO on 16 June 2023, 17:07:18
Ordered a regulator / motor from ebay yesterday afternoon (£24.00) and it turned up at 0930  this morning ?
Job jobbed now and everything back together.  :)
Thanks for the info / advice.  :y
You're welcome, Albs  :)
Title: Re: Front window regulator removal.
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 16 June 2023, 17:57:29
 ::) :-X ;D