How the hell do I remove a car door panel? window motor failure

[Ogg]

$276 to replace a power window motor and regulator from the dealership :|
I can buy the motor for $75 but Ive not found a regulator. Hell I dont even know what it is
I guess my goal of do it yourself is up in smoke............


Roger will you come over and fix it? Please

 

[djheater]

Call the dealer and ask for the parts dept. They will normally sell you the parts.

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: Ogg
$276 to replace a power window motor and regulator from the dealership :|
I can buy the motor for $75 but Ive not found a regulator. Hell I dont even know what it is
I guess my goal of do it yourself is up in smoke............


Roger will you come over and fix it? Please

What kind of car? Some are extremely hard to change.

 

[Ogg]

Yeah theyll sell me the parts.
They sell the motor/regulator for almost $200
Motor from autoparts store $75

----->2000 Hyundai elantra wagon

 

[NeoPTLD]

Every car is different. Usually, it involves locating hidden fasteners or pop in tabs and prying the panel off.

 

[MattCo]

First, buy a book that has the detailed schematics of your car ( like chilton). It will tell you exactly what to do. You will probably need a panel remover tool and some replacement panel fasteners when you break a few.

-MC

 

[Ness]

Go to your local autozone and purchase a Haynes manual on your car. It will do you much good both here and any other time you need help with your car.

I believe they cost about 15-20 dollars and have very detailed diagrams of everything in the car.

They will both tell and show you how to replace this part.

 

Ogg

Typical window regulator, the motor attachés to this assembly.

Remove door panel

Remove plastic sheathing

Locate 10mm bolts holding regulator/motor assembly in and loosen them

Clamp glass o door using plastic spring clamps

Remove 10mm bolts and slide regulator/motor assembly out through access panel in door

Assembly is reverse of removal

Roger will you come over and fix it? Please

What part of the world do you live in
:wine:

 

[EagleKeeper]

I have had the morots fail. those can usually be replace with the loss of a couple of knuckles. A pro (Roger) may be able to do it withou any loss of skin.

Regulators are harder, depending on the location.

I had a auto glass shop replace one for me for $60 labor and I supplied the parts. Part was shipped from a recycler (junk yard) across the country for $50.

 

[Ogg]

Originally posted by: Roger
Ogg

Typical window regulator, the motor attachés to this assembly.

Remove door panel

Remove plastic sheathing

Locate 10mm bolts holding regulator/motor assembly in and loosen them

Clamp glass o door using plastic spring clamps

Remove 10mm bolts and slide regulator/motor assembly out through access panel in door

Assembly is reverse of removal

Roger will you come over and fix it? Please

What part of the world do you live in
:wine:

Aahh so thats a regulator
Im far far away ole buddy, down in the swamps of south Louisiana

If I could just get the damn panel off



thanks guys for all the info. Im gonna buy a manual for my car and a big hammer!!!

 

[MrScott81]

why isn't your car still under warranty?

 

why isn't your car still under warranty?

You sir have a BIG MOUTH.

 

[Chadder007]

Originally posted by: Ogg
Yeah theyll sell me the parts.
They sell the motor/regulator for almost $200
Motor from autoparts store $75

----->2000 Hyundai elantra wagon

Wait wait....so this is not covered under the 10 year warranty??

 

[Ogg]

5 YEAR 60,00 MILE
BUMPER-TO-BUMPER COVERAGE

10 YEAR 100,00 MILE
POWERTRAIN PROTECTION



<--------65000 miles

 

[MrScott81]

Originally posted by: Ogg
5 YEAR 60,00 MILE
BUMPER-TO-BUMPER COVERAGE

10 YEAR 100,00 MILE
POWERTRAIN PROTECTION



<--------65000 miles

sorry to hear that....My mom has an elantra and that happened to her too, but she was still under warranty, which is why i asked.

Originally posted by: Roger

why isn't your car still under warranty?

You sir have a BIG MOUTH.

huh?

 

[fredtam]

After you fix it keep an eye out for recalls (if there isn't one). I had the dealer replace the regulator on my 2001 Altima and 2 weeks later I got a recall letter saying that all four would be replaced for free. Nissan reimbursed me for the one I had gotten replaced already. I say this because there seems to be a lot of people experiencing the same problem with that car.