for those of you that think its a PITA to fix your broken windows it really isin't. If I had known it was this easy I would have done it a long time ago.
first remove the door panel
remove the window trim, only 1 screw, you can pull both sides up and off
unbolt the glass (2x 11mm bolts) you'll need to put the glass all the way down then lift it up about an inch to gain access to the bolts
pull the glass up and tip it forward and it'll come right out.
i found it easiest to drill out the 4 rivets that hold the regulator in that way
i could pull out the assembly as a whole and unbolt the motor, but it is possible to take out the motor without the assembly, you'll need to get a 1/4" holesaw and drill a hole in the door, theres a dimple there already.
be careful when removing the motor, the spring will jerk on you and if your not conscience of it you could get a bo-bo.
anyway, unbolt the motor from the regulator, 3x 8mm bolts.
to get the cover off you'll need to remove the t20 torx bolt holding it on
you'll see the gear stripped in there, mine had nothing left to it, i used some metal filler to make a new one since a new gear from advance is $60 and the metal filler cost $3. The gear is suppose to be replaced every 10 yrs and since I plan on keeping my 4 sc's for many many years to come I figured this would be my best choice.
heres some pictures for the ignorant
first remove the door panel
remove the window trim, only 1 screw, you can pull both sides up and off
unbolt the glass (2x 11mm bolts) you'll need to put the glass all the way down then lift it up about an inch to gain access to the bolts
pull the glass up and tip it forward and it'll come right out.
i found it easiest to drill out the 4 rivets that hold the regulator in that way
i could pull out the assembly as a whole and unbolt the motor, but it is possible to take out the motor without the assembly, you'll need to get a 1/4" holesaw and drill a hole in the door, theres a dimple there already.
be careful when removing the motor, the spring will jerk on you and if your not conscience of it you could get a bo-bo.
anyway, unbolt the motor from the regulator, 3x 8mm bolts.
to get the cover off you'll need to remove the t20 torx bolt holding it on
you'll see the gear stripped in there, mine had nothing left to it, i used some metal filler to make a new one since a new gear from advance is $60 and the metal filler cost $3. The gear is suppose to be replaced every 10 yrs and since I plan on keeping my 4 sc's for many many years to come I figured this would be my best choice.
heres some pictures for the ignorant