Window Regulator Removal

[JDM VANMAN]

Today I removed the window regulator and tried to take a few pictures to help remember how to do it when I clean up my regulators.


This may not be the proper order of operations of removal so if anyone has a easier way please add more info... I’m a total Noob here!!


Remove the food handle release screw



Remove the window crank, I used this tool to slowly pry out the clip that holds the crank, do it slowly cause the first one I popped out and it disappeared into the gravel.





Remove the door panel







Remove the 2 10mm screws that hold the window and pull the window out. I didn’t do this cause I didn’t realize till I was struggling with the regulator trying to take it out with the window still attached and wishing I had 2 more arms/hands coming out of my back!!!





Remove these 5 10mm screws






Remove the inner/outer window trim and be sure to keep the clips. There’s 2 different types of these window trim this one is the basic for type for the cargo van. The LE ones are nicer. Oh and I didn’t remove the window first but I should have.






Now you can pull the regulator out of the top. You have to make some room cause the crank is a bit wide but if you wiggle and spread the door a little it’ll come right out.







If anyone has an easier way please feel free to add more info!!!


In this post I’ll post a photo of the regulator but I’ll need help figuring out what’s the best way to clean it and where to add lubricant to make it work better. Please feel free to add that info!!


JDM

[JDM VANMAN]

Driver side ready for servicing

















JDM

[Carbonized]

My universal goto cleaning tools: Gloves, Undiluted Simple green cleaner, a 1 or 2 inch throw away paint brush, small scraper or razor blade, shop rags, water for rinsing and optionally compressed air.
Lube: Light spray of white lightning grease on gears and pivot points. Very light! wipe off excess! (old dryed lube attract and keep dirt and grime)

[JDM VANMAN]

Nice thank you for the detailed reply!!

JDM

[Carbonized]

Also, here is a trick I use to remove the crank handle:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3lg8X-IKP4

[JDM VANMAN]

Much easier trick, I better add a towel to the toolbox!!

JDM

[trestlehed]

My universal goto cleaning tools: Gloves, Undiluted Simple green cleaner, a 1 or 2 inch throw away paint brush, small scraper or razor blade, shop rags, water for rinsing and optionally compressed air.
Lube: Light spray of white lightning grease on gears and pivot points. Very light! wipe off excess! (old dryed lube attract and keep dirt and grime)

Did you mean "White Lithium grease"?
Because that's what I use. Comes in a spray can from any automotive supply store.

[SoORYotas]

I have always removed the glass assembly through the top of the door - angle front down slightly, tilting out at the top as you lift out. For the regulator, once collapsed (glass down position) and the two 10 MM bolts removed it then fits out the larger hole cut in the center of the door. No need to remove the window moulding and bend the panel to fit the regulator out the top.

SoORYotas

[JDM VANMAN]

I have always removed the glass assembly through the top of the door - angle front down slightly, tilting out at the top as you lift out. For the regulator, once collapsed (glass down position) and the two 10 MM bolts removed it then fits out the larger hole cut in the center of the door. No need to remove the window moulding and bend the panel to fit the regulator out the top.

SoORYotas

Thank you for that tip, after removing both regulators I realized the window should have come out first and then thought maybe it would have easier if the regulator could fit thru the bottom section but too late I took both of them out of the top.

Next van I’ll be doing it that way!!

JDM

[Carbonized]

Did you mean "White Lithium grease"?
Because that's what I use. Comes in a spray can from any automotive supply store.

Yes I did ! Just my brain trying to multi task....and failing

[JDM VANMAN]

Dang man and I was running around asking for white lighting grease grease lighting grease... ummm... eerrrr.... just give me some lubricant for my window regulator

JDM

[Carbonized]

I was typing and taking to my wife on the phone when the dog just rushed under the desk ( big thunder and light show outside). The tongue went one way, the fingers another way, the brain short circuited! Now what is this about lubricating your wi,dow operator?

[SunnySlowLaneClub]

Anybody know if i can find a replacement for that mechanism? The dents on mine are chipped.

[Carbonized]

Anybody know if i can find a replacement for that mechanism? The dents on mine are chipped.

If you cannot find it in a junk yard, a Mig welder and a file will do the trick.