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Here's me holding the electrically reconnected door panel (just that one connector to the controls.) Key to ON II and lowered the window. to the height shown in images following
Here's me holding the electrically reconnected door panel (just that one connector to the controls.) Key to ON II and lowered the window. to the height shown in images following
0 2022/01/10 12:13:05
Lower the assembly all the way down and work it under the cables as shown to remove.
Lower the assembly all the way down and work it under the cables as shown to remove.
0 2022/01/10 12:33:26
With the assembly removed my attention was drawn to the guides, assuming they were responsible for window rattle. While I still believe this to be the case, they seemed to have less play than the Aisin assemblies I replaced them with. Pics to follow
With the assembly removed my attention was drawn to the guides, assuming they were responsible for window rattle. While I still believe this to be the case, they seemed to have less play than the Aisin assemblies I replaced them with. Pics to follow
0 2022/01/10 12:54:51
Note some differences..OEM left, Aisin right. Suffice to say Aisin isn't the original manufacturer. And to think I put out extra funds, omitting a full assembly with new motor to get their brand. 🥲 It seems to have even more play at the guide.. But I haven't test driven yet to find out if it vibrates.
Note some differences..OEM left, Aisin right. Suffice to say Aisin isn't the original manufacturer. And to think I put out extra funds, omitting a full assembly with new motor to get their brand. 🥲 It seems to have even more play at the guide.. But I haven't test driven yet to find out if it vibrates.
0 2022/01/10 13:02:23
The OEM assy. had some cracks in it. I'm not sure how much they affected performance, but they seemed to facilitate movement inboard and outboard (towards and away from the cab)
The OEM assy. had some cracks in it. I'm not sure how much they affected performance, but they seemed to facilitate movement inboard and outboard (towards and away from the cab)
0 2022/01/10 13:10:03
Close up of the Aisin's guide
Close up of the Aisin's guide
0 2022/01/10 13:13:50
And the OEM guide.
And the OEM guide.
0 2022/01/10 13:14:35
3 bolts for the motor swap. Super simple. Don't worry about the cable coming unwound, it's not actually affixed to the motor.
3 bolts for the motor swap. Super simple. Don't worry about the cable coming unwound, it's not actually affixed to the motor.
0 2022/01/10 13:16:18
If you should decide to lubricate your assembly (the Aisin came lubed, except where the motor fits into the cable spool) I believe the recommended lubricant (for this, the whole window assembly, and any other plastic gearing nonsense) is Dow Corning Molykote 33. I couldn't find my tube and didn't have a suitable alternative, so I just left the old goop on there. White lith always goops up too fast, as does silicone. I should probably go back and replace the motor anyways.
If you should decide to lubricate your assembly (the Aisin came lubed, except where the motor fits into the cable spool) I believe the recommended lubricant (for this, the whole window assembly, and any other plastic gearing nonsense) is Dow Corning Molykote 33. I couldn't find my tube and didn't have a suitable alternative, so I just left the old goop on there. White lith always goops up too fast, as does silicone. I should probably go back and replace the motor anyways.
0 2022/01/10 13:18:23
To avoid future loosening I applied a little permatex PTFE thread locker, just a thin strip. I fell in love with this stuff after finding out it was recommended for use on cylinder head bolts for an oldish GM i worked on. Super tough, but not impossible to remove UNLESS you're connecting a plastic fitting to metal threads (or vis versa) as with a cheap garden hose. Youd have to cut it off. Seriously.
To avoid future loosening I applied a little permatex PTFE thread locker, just a thin strip. I fell in love with this stuff after finding out it was recommended for use on cylinder head bolts for an oldish GM i worked on. Super tough, but not impossible to remove UNLESS you're connecting a plastic fitting to metal threads (or vis versa) as with a cheap garden hose. Youd have to cut it off. Seriously.
0 2022/01/10 13:25:02
Install and torque to 86 inch lbs. The glass to assembly called for the same torque, but I have some notes on that.
Install and torque to 86 inch lbs. The glass to assembly called for the same torque, but I have some notes on that.
0 2022/01/10 13:31:14
Dont forget the connector for the motor.
Dont forget the connector for the motor.
0 2022/01/10 13:34:01
Glass back in. The new guide is all plastic! If you torque the window down you'll make recesses for the bolt heads.. So maybe make sure the window feels good and even! I hooked the door panel up again, holding it. Loosened the bolts to barely snug for the glass, ran the window all the way up and back down to where I could tighten it in attempt to center the glass.. Unfortunately, I'd already made the mistake of compressing the plastic, but maybe you could avoid doing the same?
Glass back in. The new guide is all plastic! If you torque the window down you'll make recesses for the bolt heads.. So maybe make sure the window feels good and even! I hooked the door panel up again, holding it. Loosened the bolts to barely snug for the glass, ran the window all the way up and back down to where I could tighten it in attempt to center the glass.. Unfortunately, I'd already made the mistake of compressing the plastic, but maybe you could avoid doing the same?
0 2022/01/10 13:35:24
With the window installed you can put this liner back on. Start with the plugs in the upper right and left corners.
With the window installed you can put this liner back on. Start with the plugs in the upper right and left corners.
0 2022/01/10 13:47:58
Chase the adhesive around the perimeter of the barrier to reinitiate a seal. If anyone knows what kind of adhesive this is, I'd love to find out. Since rain interrupted me, mine partially dried and no longer seals perfectly.
Chase the adhesive around the perimeter of the barrier to reinitiate a seal. If anyone knows what kind of adhesive this is, I'd love to find out. Since rain interrupted me, mine partially dried and no longer seals perfectly.
0 2022/01/10 14:39:06
Barrier in place, clip the two legs of the harness back into the door.
Barrier in place, clip the two legs of the harness back into the door.
0 2022/01/10 14:43:28
Reinstall speaker
Reinstall speaker
0 2022/01/10 14:45:32
Hold up the door panel and fit the door handle and the control panel connector through, then hang the top edge of the door panel in the window sill up against the glass.
Hold up the door panel and fit the door handle and the control panel connector through, then hang the top edge of the door panel in the window sill up against the glass.
0 2022/01/10 14:48:19
An image of one of the clips used to fasten the door panel. They're great! No breakage.
An image of one of the clips used to fasten the door panel. They're great! No breakage.
0 2022/01/10 14:51:40
Press the panel on
Press the panel on
0 2022/01/10 14:55:06
Screw!
Screw!
0 2022/01/10 14:56:48
Fascia panel (left side has a tab that hooks in first)
Fascia panel (left side has a tab that hooks in first)
0 2022/01/10 14:57:29
Fit the door handle in, slide it to the left to line up the screw hole, screw it in AND YOU'RE DONE
Fit the door handle in, slide it to the left to line up the screw hole, screw it in AND YOU'RE DONE
0 2022/01/10 14:58:13
Our OEM plugs
Our OEM plugs
0 2022/01/17 17:26:14
07 (first gen) OEM plugs
07 (first gen) OEM plugs
0 2022/01/17 17:27:04
2015 (3rd gen) OEM plugs
2015 (3rd gen) OEM plugs
0 2022/01/17 17:27:34
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0 2022/01/17 17:30:12
These are the original plugs
These are the original plugs
0 2022/01/20 06:54:52
69-1017TTK
69-1017TTK
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0 2022/02/13 07:01:11
When you select a specific hitch you'll see this option
When you select a specific hitch you'll see this option
0 2022/02/22 08:30:02
0 2022/03/17 18:57:03
Starting to knock out old bearing
Starting to knock out old bearing
0 2022/03/17 18:57:43
Got flush with the pulley as mentioned in above post
Got flush with the pulley as mentioned in above post
0 2022/03/17 18:58:13
Finished knocking it out on this old inner race from a ford wheel bearing.
Finished knocking it out on this old inner race from a ford wheel bearing.
0 2022/03/17 18:59:06
Here's a side-by side with the new bearing installed, verifying fitment. Numbers are visible. Timken 6203-2RS fits and operates within the desired RPM range, nod to OP for figuring out what that is.
Here's a side-by side with the new bearing installed, verifying fitment. Numbers are visible. Timken 6203-2RS fits and operates within the desired RPM range, nod to OP for figuring out what that is.
0 2022/03/17 19:00:08