RE: IML: '71 power windows

["Robin Giesbrecht" <robings@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

That may be true but by drilling several holes to get at the bolts there is 
no need to play with the spring. That is the way I do it and drilling a hole 
in the door structure to get at a bolt sure does not harm the car in any 
way. Never be seen and no structural issues.At least not in my experience.

Robin Giesbrecht
72 Imperial


> From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
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> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: IML: '71 power windows
> Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 21:07:23 -0700
>
> There is a serious safety issue when removing a power window motor.
>
>
>
> If you do not have a factory shop manual, I advise you to get one before 
> you
> tackle this job.
>
>
>
> There is a vicious spring that can do permanent harm to you if you simply
> unbolt the motor from its frame without first letting the tension off the
> spring, and you must remove the whole regulator assembly to do that.  It is
> an easy repair if you follow the directions.  If you try to remove the 
> motor
> without following the procedure, you risk a broken finger or worse, and you
> will not get it back together again correctly even if you avoid the trip to
> the emergency room.
>
>
>
> There is no need to drill any holes or perform any surgery on the door
> structure.  These are designed so that they can be removed and serviced,
> safely and without damage to the car. I've had to re-repair cars in which
> someone has taken the shortcut of drilling holes or even taking tin snips 
> to
> the door sheet metal inner panel!.  That is a butcher's way to fix
> something.  Get the manual, and do it right!
>
>
>
> Dick Benjamin
>
>
>
>   _____
>
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> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jkelly808@xxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 4:01 PM
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> Subject: IML: '71 power windows
>
>
>
> I've read the archive on removing faulty power window motors but I just 
> want
> to be clear on something. It looks pretty easy -- I see 3 bolts holding on
> the assembly, and the bolts are all accessible. Is this an honest-to-gosh
> Mopar design improvement over the previous years described in agonizing
> detail or am I not seeing one of the connections?
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Jim Kelly/Honolulu
>
> '68 and '71 LeBarons




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