silveradofirerescu

I am preparing to replace the window motor/regulator on the passenger side of my 2002 ext. cab and would like to know what some of the trouble points are? I am planning on using duct tape to hold the window in place. If anyone has a step by step that would help a ton. I have had the door apart before but never past the plastic. Oh, and that plastic if I remove it carefully, will I be able to restick it to the door or do I need to get some new stuff? Thanks!

muff34

follow these instrucions you should have no problems. just reuse your plastic. use duct tape or whatever if it doesn`t want to stick .http://www.a1electric.com/installations.htm I don`t think I took the door handle off as they suggest when I changed my manual windows to power windows.

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silveradofirerescu

Awesome that will help a ton, now i just need a day off... no chance you could help with that is there? HAHA thanks!

muff34

The Day Off ,sorry can`t help ya there. the swap sure just bring it over ..........lol. Easy job to do just Don`t overtighten the window clamps .

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j cAT

in addition to the other helpful hints given make sure the steel cable is coated with white lithium grease.....and that the cable will not get chaffed by the steel metal wire guides.... my vehicle driver side cable rusted out no grease from factory....... passenger side i greased after driverside failed then 3yrs later passenger side failed sheet metal guide tab not bent correctly cut into cable...... 1st regulator with discount dealer 175.oo second passenger regulator from 1A auto in massachusetts 120.oo.....i'm sure you'll find this easier than you think.... follow directions... use tape to get plastic cover to stick...

deadmeat

I would be careful using duct tape as it tends to leave a residue. Painters tape or masking tape will not leave glue behind and should hold the window fine. Or you can do what I did and use bar clamps with cushioned clamp areas.

silveradofirerescu

Just completed repair, took 45 mins start to finish. 6 bolts, couple clamps, couple screws and some tape is all it took. I paid 25 for the regulator on ebay and 17 for shipping. I figure it is the passenger side and it doesnt get used nearly as often so it should last. If not I'm only out 40 bucks. I made sure to grease the cable and made sure nothing was rubbing against it. Thanks for everybodies help on here all the suggestions made it go very smoothly. One suggestion is that the screws that hold the door in place seem to want to strip out very quickly. Just be careful you do not over-tighten them.