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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
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
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
Dont forget the connector for the motor.
Dont forget the connector for the motor.
0 2022/01/10 13:34:01
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
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
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
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
And the OEM guide.
And the OEM guide.
0 2022/01/10 13:14:35
Close up of the Aisin's guide
Close up of the Aisin's guide
0 2022/01/10 13:13:50
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
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
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
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
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
Once unbolted, rotate the assembly and unclip the window motor's electrical connector
Once unbolted, rotate the assembly and unclip the window motor's electrical connector
0 2022/01/10 12:09:34
5 bolts for the window motor regulator assy. All the same length.
5 bolts for the window motor regulator assy. All the same length.
0 2022/01/10 12:06:42
Another pic showing orientation
Another pic showing orientation
0 2022/01/10 12:03:09
0 2022/01/10 12:01:50
Remove the bolts!
Remove the bolts!
0 2022/01/10 11:59:44
Koken nut grabber. picked up a metric rail from frankstools. I love their neat import tools, but one time the dude didn't ship my pliers, offer a refund, or respond. If there was another place to get some of the stuff..
Koken nut grabber. picked up a metric rail from frankstools. I love their neat import tools, but one time the dude didn't ship my pliers, offer a refund, or respond. If there was another place to get some of the stuff..
0 2022/01/10 11:56:14
Here's a shot of the hole and the two bolts holding the window to the arm. A 10mm socket will get them out. For removal I used a "nut grabber" socket made by koken. I'll show it next, it's totally unnecessary, but the sockets were reasonable and each have a ball detent to help prevent dropping bolts/nuts. In absence of those one might want to have a magnet stick handy just in case
Here's a shot of the hole and the two bolts holding the window to the arm. A 10mm socket will get them out. For removal I used a "nut grabber" socket made by koken. I'll show it next, it's totally unnecessary, but the sockets were reasonable and each have a ball detent to help prevent dropping bolts/nuts. In absence of those one might want to have a magnet stick handy just in case
0 2022/01/10 11:04:33
Here's the aforementioned hole!
Here's the aforementioned hole!
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0 2022/01/10 10:57:02
Game called on account of rain. Will pick this back up tomorrow if the weather permits as right now I can't use my car 😂
Game called on account of rain. Will pick this back up tomorrow if the weather permits as right now I can't use my car 😂
0 2022/01/09 14:43:04
Here's me finishing removal of the barrier. Once it's unbound, slide it off of the harness and set it aside. I'd recommend placing it sticky-side up in your car so that it doesn't blow away or otherwise get damaged/stepped on/whatever
Here's me finishing removal of the barrier. Once it's unbound, slide it off of the harness and set it aside. I'd recommend placing it sticky-side up in your car so that it doesn't blow away or otherwise get damaged/stepped on/whatever
0 2022/01/09 14:41:33
So begins the process of gently peeling the plastic away from the miraculously still very sticky/goopy black adhesive that holds it in place. I used my fingers to attempt to get as much of the adhesive as possible to stay on the door while pulling the barrier away. I started on the upper right side and worked my way around
So begins the process of gently peeling the plastic away from the miraculously still very sticky/goopy black adhesive that holds it in place. I used my fingers to attempt to get as much of the adhesive as possible to stay on the door while pulling the barrier away. I started on the upper right side and worked my way around
0 2022/01/09 14:39:27
0 2022/01/09 14:37:03
Now we unclip the section of harness that went to the door control panel from the door. Its clip also has two legs and is best removed with a flat head, one side at a time.
Now we unclip the section of harness that went to the door control panel from the door. Its clip also has two legs and is best removed with a flat head, one side at a time.
0 2022/01/09 14:34:29
Here's me working off the upper left plug!
Here's me working off the upper left plug!
0 2022/01/09 14:33:28
Another shot of the upper right plug
Another shot of the upper right plug
0 2022/01/09 14:32:48
0 2022/01/09 14:29:39
Please pry them using a flat head as shown. Pull or pry the clip away from the door enough to get a flat head in there, then press in toward the center of the clip to release one of the two legs, then do the other leg. Using only a pry tool will rip the plastic barrier. At least that's my experience.
Please pry them using a flat head as shown. Pull or pry the clip away from the door enough to get a flat head in there, then press in toward the center of the clip to release one of the two legs, then do the other leg. Using only a pry tool will rip the plastic barrier. At least that's my experience.
0 2022/01/09 14:26:12
Here's the clip design
Here's the clip design
0 2022/01/09 14:24:36
Here I show off my fancy pry tool at work removing the first clip holding this leg of the harness to the door. I WOULD NOT ADVISE USING A PRY TOOL! In the next two pics I'll show off the clip's design and demonstrate how they could be removed more safely and effectively with a flat head screwdriver, preserving your clips and preventing unnecessary damage to the plastic barrier
Here I show off my fancy pry tool at work removing the first clip holding this leg of the harness to the door. I WOULD NOT ADVISE USING A PRY TOOL! In the next two pics I'll show off the clip's design and demonstrate how they could be removed more safely and effectively with a flat head screwdriver, preserving your clips and preventing unnecessary damage to the plastic barrier
0 2022/01/09 14:21:36
Next up, we disconnect this connector and will begin unclipping the harness from the door so that we can fit it out through the vapor barrier.
Next up, we disconnect this connector and will begin unclipping the harness from the door so that we can fit it out through the vapor barrier.
0 2022/01/09 14:19:53
Disconnect the speaker's connector and set the speaker aside. Its another simple squeeze clip
Disconnect the speaker's connector and set the speaker aside. Its another simple squeeze clip
0 2022/01/09 14:18:28
0 2022/01/09 14:13:25
The manual says to just push up on the speaker, but I don't think I agree. Just pushing up resulted in a broken clip, and also it was freakin stuck. I'll show you why and offer a suggestion in the image below
The manual says to just push up on the speaker, but I don't think I agree. Just pushing up resulted in a broken clip, and also it was freakin stuck. I'll show you why and offer a suggestion in the image below
0 2022/01/09 14:11:24