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The driver's window regulator decided to snap while moving/driving the car for the first time this y...

windowregLF.jpg
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An overview of what had to be removed / drilled out to remove the regulator.

The window glass must...

windowregLF2.jpg
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The rivets which attach the glass to the regulator sliding mechanism are the most difficult to remov...

windowregLF3.jpg
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Stupid door pull bracket in the way, but a shallow 11mm socket with a ratchet made it a minor inconv...

STA72665.JPG
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A close-up of the door beam pictured and labeled above. The small black part in the bottom left is t...

STA72657.JPG
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Drilling out the bottom rivets.

Once you drill them out, before using a hammer and punch STABILIZE...

STA72658.JPG
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The bottom rivet on the other side removed. As mentioned in an earlier pic, this hole is where the w...

STA72664.JPG
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Old and new.

The new regulator is an aftermarket Dorman part. Not my first choice, and I'd advise ...

STA72666.JPG
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Snaking the new window regulator in.


The replacement was secured using 1/4" hardware (bolts, ...

STA72668.JPG
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With the glass removed, it's an ideal time to polish it out to remove any water spots/etching.

I've...

glassremoval.jpg
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A picture speaks a thousand words.
This little image from the service manual shows exactly how you n...