Need window regulator fastener assistance!

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07-10-2018, 08:12 AM

Hans99

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Need window regulator fastener assistance!

Easy to see in the front, just don’t know how it attaches from behind.

I need to replace my drivers side front window regulator. I have all the needed new parts, just having a problem removing existing regulator.

The frame of the regulator has these fasteners which attach it to the door that I need to remove to be able to replace the new regulator. The fasteners are easy to see from the front, but I don’t know what’s behind it and/or tie it down. An Allen head? Torx head?

I am attaching a couple of pictures for you to see what I’m talking about. Any assistance is greatly appreciated!!!

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07-12-2018, 06:45 AM

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It has been a number of years since I did this but IIRC they are pop rivets, and I had to pull the window frame out of the door to drill them out and reattach. The frame comes out easy (it is the entire inner panel), just put marks on the door before you pull it so you get it lined back up the same, a permanent marker around the washer heads worked for me.