Window Regulator Removal

GotaT · 11-10-2008, 05:45 PM

I have a 71 TARGA and need to remove my window regulator. What is the best / easiest method of removal and installation?

Thanks

dipso · 11-10-2008, 06:02 PM

I have removed mine several times.
Do a search, all the information you need is available.

HarryD · 11-10-2008, 07:15 PM

It is not hard, just fiddly.

These two articles were a great help to me when my pivot pins failed:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/bob_tindel/911_door_panel_remove.htm

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/bob_tindel/911_window_regulator.htm

GotaT · 11-11-2008, 05:22 PM

Does the glass just pull out from the top once the reg is out?

How difficult is mine to do with the elec motor? Will I need to use a zip tie to tie it up before installing it? Are there any pieces that I should replace while im there?

HarryD · 11-11-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GotaT

Does the glass just pull out from the top once the reg is out?

How difficult is mine to do with the elec motor? Will I need to use a zip tie to tie it up before installing it? Are there any pieces that I should replace while im there?

Why do you need to remove the glass?

What is currently broken? There is not much to a Window regulator: the drive, pivot pin and mounts.

To remove the glass pane, I think you need to remove all the trim from the door top and then the glass will lift out.

GotaT · 11-11-2008, 05:40 PM

Im having a dent expert repair a nasty dent and he needs to have the glass out. Nothing is currently broken. ITS a TARGA btw- no window frame

Oh.. i mistyped.. I dont have an Elec motor.

How does the Belt moulding (outer chrome trim on the top of the door) come off?

Does the quarter glass need to be removed also?

dipso · 11-11-2008, 06:11 PM

Everything is pretty self explanatory once you are in there.
I think the chrome trims up top are held in with screws or clips embedded in the felt, you will see.

I don't see why the window needs to come out?
You can remove the regulator, just slide the wheels out of the track and leave the window in. Just move it by hand to the up position and tape it up.

There wont be anymore room to work in there with the window up or not in, unless the damage is up where the chrome trims are.

HarryD · 06:14 PM

Sorry but you have just exceeded my knowledge on this topic. I see that Dipso chimed in.

Like he says, I would think you can block the window in the full up position after you remove the regulator. Check with your guy.

GotaT · 11-11-2008, 06:40 PM

Ehh.. I was thinking of leaving the window in, but he felt that once he makes a pull on the large dent when it pops it " could" break the glass .... He didnt really want to chance it.

See thread for Dent << Looking for 71 Drv Door

Do I pull UP on the belt moulding to remove it or push it sideways? Does it have to come out to get the glass out?

dipso · 11-11-2008, 08:53 PM

That's not a dent! I would not trust a guy to pull that out.

Can't you find a new door? How much bondo is he going to use?

Jesus, you may as well just rip the regulator out from the "dented" side , it looks pretty bad.

GotaT · 11-12-2008, 10:28 AM

The reg is still good and he is not going to use ANY bondo... I'll post pics if he is able to get it out.

So how does the belt moulding come off / how does the glass come out?

dipso · 11-12-2008, 06:28 PM

Well, I am not sure but, the moldings on top should be clipped in or screwed in. I don't remember.
Just take a look.
Then I would imagine you have to remove the window frame. The frame is held in by some bolts in the door. A couple in the front, a couple in the rear(top and bottom) and I think a couple inside. You will see them.

Then slide the rollers out of the window track and lift the window out the top.

Don't take my word for it but I have been in my door quite a bit. It seems that would be the most logical way. I have never removed my window.

I am sure it is all self explanatory once you pull the panel.

Good luck.

GotaT · 11-13-2008, 05:13 AM

My interior door panel is already off, and I will be tearing it apart this weekend. I have had a difficult time getting one out before, but it was on a coupe. Hopefully this targa one comes apart easier.. Im concerned w/ getting the reg out because its a crank operation.

dipso · 11-13-2008, 06:07 PM

Once you remove the bolts holding the regulator in place it should slide back and forth. Slide it forward and disengage the front roller, then slide it towards the rear and disengage the rear roller. By disengage, I mean it just slides out of the track.

You are probably going to have a hard time because I think you have to move the arms up and down while maneuvering it. If it is a crank that is not going to be fun.

But it will disengage and then just slide it out the big oval hole in the door.

Pull your trims off the door top and lift out the window.
I think?

GotaT · 11-13-2008, 07:42 PM

I appreciate all the input... Anyone around done one recently that can verify how to pull of the chrome outer moulding and manipulate the reg to come out?.. and back in..

HarryD · 11-13-2008, 07:47 PM

I found that regulator R&R was not hard but fiddly. It worked best when the regulator had the mechanism partly raised. Be patient, do not force anything. The Window glass will slide on the regualtor attachment points and will separate. you will need the regulator detached from the door to do this.

The first one took me a few hours but the second one went much more quickly.

GotaT · 11-14-2008, 08:00 AM

What do you mean by " when the regulator had the mechanism partly raised"...

Also is it best to have
the window all the way up, halfway,. or down to start?...

HarryD · 11-14-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GotaT

What do you mean by " when the regulator had the mechanism partly raised"...

Also is it best to have
the window all the way up, halfway,. or down to start?...

Have the window in the middle when you remove the bolts and drop the regulator assembly to the bottom. This will allow you to move it around to release/attach the window. some fiddling around will be necessary.

GotaT · 11-18-2008, 05:56 PM

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GotaT · 11-18-2008, 05:58 PM

Thanks guys for the help. After looking at it over the weekend I decided that by taking off the window reg stop I was able to raise the glass/ reg high enough to be out of the dents way.

Im bringing it to the dent repair guy thursday for him to look at it.

Thanks

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