??? Installing left side window regulators

stanger66 · 07-02-2006, 03:15 AM

Does anyone know how hard it is to replace the window regulators on the left side door and quarter window. I have never replaced these before I want to know what I'm getting myself into. How easy is it to remove rear seat and side panel to replace regulator? I wanted to see if somewhat easy to replace or I should have someone professional replace these. Im sick of manually putting up window by hand(regulator broke).

Thanks for info.

Gearhead999 · 07-02-2006, 08:39 AM

All depends on your mechanical knowledge. Either of the two regulators aren't "Hard" if you are mechanical. But, if you aren't....they're hard.

Get a shop manual if you don't know.

To get to the rear, 1/4 window:

1] Pop seat bottom out, from front of seat bottom
2] Take the rear seat back out, two screws holding at bottom near seat belts.
3] Remove window crank.
4] Remove door sill plate
5] Remove windlace
6] Remove 1/4 trim panel, couple screws, clips, etc.
7] Remove and replace regulator assy.

Rev · 07-02-2006, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gearhead999

All depends on your mechanical knowledge. Either of the two regulators aren't "Hard" if you are mechanical. But, if you aren't....they're hard.

Get a shop manual if you don't know.

To get to the rear, 1/4 window:

1] Pop seat bottom out, from front of seat bottom
2] Take the rear seat back out, two screws holding at bottom near seat belts.
3] Remove window crank.
4] Remove door sill plate
5] Remove windlace
6] Remove 1/4 trim panel, couple screws, clips, etc.
7] Remove and replace regulator assy.

Ditto on the shop manual. There is also a lot of adjustment that needs to be done to get things fitting correctly. Alll of it is spelled out clearly, and in detail and with lots of pictures, in the Ford shop manual.

Rev

stanger66 · 07-02-2006, 01:57 PM

thanks guys

Elvis · 07-05-2006, 08:18 PM

I have not replaced the rear window but when I first got my '67 about 10 years ago I had to replace the driver's window mechanism. It was one of the first things I tried to do on my own. I was - still am - a novice but after wrestling with the thing for a day or two I finally figured it out. I suppose what I am trying to say is if I can do it anyone can. Have fun. E.

07-02-2006, 03:15 AM	#1
stanger66 dreaming about mustangs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: laurel, md Posts: 178	??? Installing left side window regulators Does anyone know how hard it is to replace the window regulators on the left side door and quarter window. I have never replaced these before I want to know what I'm getting myself into. How easy is it to remove rear seat and side panel to replace regulator? I wanted to see if somewhat easy to replace or I should have someone professional replace these. Im sick of manually putting up window by hand(regulator broke). Thanks for info. __________________ Ross 06 Saleen S281SC Convertible 6spd 04 Freestar(wife) 66 mustang w/orig. Carroll Shelby racing 7 spoke 14X7's aluminum 02 pontiac sunfire 2.2 ecotec(great gas mileage) still GM junk

07-02-2006, 08:39 AM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: ??? Installing left side window regulators All depends on your mechanical knowledge. Either of the two regulators aren't "Hard" if you are mechanical. But, if you aren't....they're hard. Get a shop manual if you don't know. To get to the rear, 1/4 window: 1] Pop seat bottom out, from front of seat bottom 2] Take the rear seat back out, two screws holding at bottom near seat belts. 3] Remove window crank. 4] Remove door sill plate 5] Remove windlace 6] Remove 1/4 trim panel, couple screws, clips, etc. 7] Remove and replace regulator assy. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

07-02-2006, 01:57 PM	#4
stanger66 dreaming about mustangs Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: laurel, md Posts: 178	Re: ??? Installing left side window regulators thanks guys __________________ Ross 06 Saleen S281SC Convertible 6spd 04 Freestar(wife) 66 mustang w/orig. Carroll Shelby racing 7 spoke 14X7's aluminum 02 pontiac sunfire 2.2 ecotec(great gas mileage) still GM junk

07-05-2006, 08:18 PM	#5
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Re: ??? Installing left side window regulators I have not replaced the rear window but when I first got my '67 about 10 years ago I had to replace the driver's window mechanism. It was one of the first things I tried to do on my own. I was - still am - a novice but after wrestling with the thing for a day or two I finally figured it out. I suppose what I am trying to say is if I can do it anyone can. Have fun. E.

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