Thanks Steely...I'm getting a clearer picture.
I did a repair as documented
here to replace the broken pivot spring retainer.
This created more spring tension which I believe drew the regulator tighter decreasing the angle between arms and the regulator. I was able to get the regulator in...and attach the motor...but then I couldn't get the four holes of the regulator to line up to put the bolts in. I think the tension is now too great to get the regulator to move against the spring tension to align with the holes.
If this is correct, then Wayne's suggestion to tie the regulator down with a cable tie to in effect decrease the L Shape would then leave the four holes aligned.
Now I just have to figure out the order of the following steps:
pull regulator "down" with cable tie to decrease angle between arms and regulator
put lower wheel in track
put upper wheels in track
attach motor
put in 4 bolts to secure regulator
put in 2 bolts to secure bottom track
release cable tie
and...I need to know if I need to remove the window entirely or not...
lots of cuts on hands...but happy to finally be tackling projects...
when I do the passenger door I'm gonna shoot pics and video step by step ... my turn to contribute.