As I said, relatively easy. I don't know about the '95 Passport, but on the '97, the bolts are all in plain view, except the two window retaining bolts (the ones that actually hold the glass), which are behind solid metal and are offset from any holes or openings (but still very do-able, I just had my son and his friend get those because I couldn't get my fat fingers in there). I have changed them, in my '97, in the past and removed two from a junked '97 just a week ago, but don't have any experience with the '95. And yeah, new plastic is usually better than old plastic, but the cables are what have been the problem with mine in the past (the stranded cable comes unraveled) and what would cost me $56 at Rockauto, would only cost me $10 at the junkyard (plus I get a spare motor, too - $30 value). So, yeah, if money's not an object, I would go with the new one, if you're on a shoestring budget, get what'll work. If you do go with the new one, you might want to look around a little bit, because I saw a set (both left front and right front regulators) OEM, with motors, on ebay, for $44.95 (just one on Rock auto was $81) and no shipping charges. I saw others at various other internet auto parts vendors, for less, too. One thing you need to be careful of, is that you get the matching regulator for the one your replacing (left rear for left rear, etc. One thing I'm not sure of, though, is whether you can buy "just the regulator" and get it to work with your existing motors. The OEM reulators and windows were/are a single unit. The replacement parts that are sold separately are made so that you can switch out motor or regulator, but will they work with the OEM motor? Saturntech9, do you have experience with that particular situation? I looked into that before, but couldn't get a definitive answer from any of the vendors. Another thing to think of, even if you do get the new ones, the junkyard is still a great educational experience! ; )
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 AT 6:42 AM