How to change power window motor

KUSTOM84CHEVY

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1984 CHEVROLET TRUCK

Electrical problem V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I need to know how to change the power window motor on my 1984 chevy truck I was told it was tricky and I could posibly loose a finger if I dont do it right. Thanks Josh

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 AT 4:43 PM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,363 POSTS

Hello,

The window motor is connected to the window regulator, you must take them out as a unit.

Remove or Disconnect
Negative battery cable (with power door components).

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

Bend the tab down on the window run channel to slide the door glass from the regulator roller assembly.
Regulator assembly rivets.

Regulator and motor as a unit.

Regulator and motor assembly to the module panel.
Window.

Bend the tab upward on the window run channel.
Window and module to the door.

Lock rods to the retainer clips.

Module panel screws, starling with the top front and top rear screws.
Door lock linkage.

Please let us know what happens.

Best, Ken

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Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 AT 7:48 PM

CHUKY702

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1994 CHEVROLET TRUCK

Me and my friend took off the door panel. But we cannot figure out how to take out the Window motor please help. It is getting very hot out side and only one window goes down. Please help!

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Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 AT 7:48 PM (Merged)

BOOTDOG

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You need to remove the whole window regulator out. Then you'll need to remove the motor from the regulator. Some are riveted in, and some bolted. I would clamp the the motor and regulator "together" in a vice so when you take the motor off, the regulator doesn't come flying around causing injury. Once you pull the motor off, that spring is gonna let loose. Be careful, and good luck.

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Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 AT 7:48 PM (Merged)