Thank you!!! From all the professional mechanics that I watched I did not found how to release the window until I watched your video and I found out about that little plastic part that is holding the window. I was always looking for another type of holding device. Once again I learned from a women how to do a men's job, I'm happy for you.

I came here to find a solution and you did not disappoint, Joyce. Thanks to you, I managed to get the door panel off without doing any damage. I suspect my plastic window clip tabs sheared off because the original cables became bound, which was due to the window not being used for many months. (The cable took a "set", which I corrected by manipulating with pliers.) It was an act of desperation that made me unwind both cables, which I am glad I did. Tip: Open and close every window at least once per month. When removing the inner pin from the window connection, I found it easier to insert a #10 screw into the inner pin center and pull it out, rather than driving it through with a hammer. A $5 window clip is scheduled to arrive next week. Thanks to your video, I'm pretty confident that will fix the problem.

Many many thanks, Thanks to your explanation on HOW to remove the little plastic "knobs" I realized how to remove the glass from the regulator's system ON MY JAGUAR X-TYPE (Apparently they have the same window system) Wow, you posted this video 10 years ago and it is still very helpful. BRAVO

THANK YOU! Without this video I wouldn't have had the "cojhonies" to do it myself and so proud of myself now for accomplishing! One thing- I agree with the below commenter... the HARDEST PART is freeing the glass... don't get frustrated- stick with it! The easiest way to explain it is that you need to "pop out" the plastic round cylinder from the regulator to release it by pushing it backwards almost "through" the glass to the back of the door- save the cylinder for the replacement

Very good job explaining it all, I'm a complete idiot and i figured it out thanks to you. Thank you!

THANK YOU! Without this video I wouldn't have had the "cojhonies" to do it myself and so proud of myself now for accomplishing! One thing- I agree with the below commenter... the HARDEST PART is freeing the glass... don't get frustruated- stick with it! The easiest way to explain it is that you need to "pop out" the plastic round cylinder from the regulator to release it- and save the cylinder- my replacement didn't come with one!

Thanks for posting this video, and keeping it available. Only one on web that tells you the trick to get the window glass out of the regulator clamp. A++++

Thank you for the video. It help me out a lot. However my fight was removing the pins. Just to add to your video for other viewers. To remove the pin you have to tap the inner pin with a little screw driver and hammer.Tap softly until the pins starts to move. Then remove the outer pin. LUBRICATE FIRST wd-40 or screw penetrate.

Your video was so helpful! My son and I were able to fix his window today. Very glad you suggested buying the whole regulator. I found one for $46 on ebay. Thank you for posting this video.

Props from another 'girl' who enjoys fixing cars herself and saving big bucks. Very good video. My first 'all by myself job' was putting a new fuel pump on my 1980 Subaru Brat. It was a universal pump and took some muscling to get it into position, but when I fired it up and heard that tic tic tic like a heartbeat, it was sheer joy! Oh, and details are so appreciated, because they are what will stump ya without them...like that button release! Good Job!

Great job... obviously looking back it would have been easier to just buy the regulator.. But taking the initiative to do it yourself is most impressive. Most people would have taken to the dealership and paid WAY more than it was worth... Nice work...

@lacnob

8 жыл бұрын

Live and learn. If ever one of my window regulators breaks again, even if it's on a different vehicle, I'll know what to do - buy the regulator and put it in.

Saved me loads when you explained about the kit bring available. You and eBAY rock!

Glad I could be of assistance. I like making instructional videos.

This woman Rocks! Outstanding! Awesome video!

Great video.Very helpful. Great job. I thought it was great that you did all this research for this project. Thank you

The button that holds the window glass to the plastic part of the regulator is a two piece affair. The inner part of it is hollow and it forces the outer piece to stay in by expanding it. Use a long wood screw and thread it into the inner piece that is hollow. Use pliers or grips to pull the screw out with this piece on it. Then you can easily push the outer part in and catch it with your other hand placed up behind the glass where this button is located.

cute how the cat just showed up. haha thanks for the video!

@hardyb311

7 жыл бұрын

Lol that cat

Very good vid. Perrys motors is going to charge me £430 for parts and fitting. This vid shows very clearly what can be done but it is a bit too much for me so I'll probably go ahead and pay for the professionals. Thanks for posting this.

Thanks do much for this video, helped me get my regulator out,

i told my mother hey this lady is fixing her own , lmao thanks for posting this video

The "window release button" is actually a smaller pin inside of the larger pin. I sprayed some PB Blaster on the pin that goes through a round hole in the window. Then I used a wedge at the bottom of the window next to the plastic part that holds the regulator to the window to hold the window stationary. I then used an Allen wrench that was just small enough to fit through the hole in the center of the larger pin and gave it a gentle whack. Once the smaller pin popped out, the larger pin can be easily removed.

@05gtdriver

8 жыл бұрын

+Kristopher Kammerdiener I just fixed my sister's rear window. I used a 5/32 drill bit to slightly enlarge the smaller pin's opening then used a 7/32 drill bit to drill partially into the pin then reversed the drill drive and the smaller pin came out intact. I pushed the larger pin forward by hand and the window released from regulator. Make sure to secure window to door frame with duct tape so it doesn't come crashing down upon release.

@tomosenga5821

3 жыл бұрын

Excactly answered my question! Thanks !!

Glad the video helped. The best part . . . you probably saved $250.

Glad I could help- just give me a thumbs up on the video. That button had me stumped for quite a while too.

Thanks for sharing good job 🌺

Watch more videos on KZread to help you diagnose the problem. If you "hear" the window regulator attempting to move the window up, it's probably the cable. You might have to open the door panel to know for sure. If you decide to order the part and replace it yourself, usually the regulator and cable are all one part. In my case I tried to replace just the cables. I wish I had bought and replaced the whole part.

Thanks Joyce for your demo.

THANKS FOR INFO, JUST BOUGHT BOTH REGULATORS FOR THE REAR DOORS FOR 75 FROM AMAUTOPARTS ON EBAY, THANKS AGAIN

@DonRedditch I did pry off the white gear. It made winding the cable all that more harder. I was able to pop the white gear back on.

You're entirely welcome. I'm glad I could help.

The button might be oxidized or corroded. Spray all around it with WD40. The button should push in and release the window.

Thank you so much for this very informative video :)

@lacnob

10 жыл бұрын

Glad I could be of help. Joyce

Heloo miss joyce , I have a little problem with that relase button from window I cant remove it ,I try very hard to push and nothing is happen , can you help me with an advice is ok if I try to use lubricants thanks a lot . . .

Hi my cable is all tangle up inside did something broke to get them tangle up?

@DonRedditch The white gear doesn't come off which is why I recommend buying and replacing the whole unit.

I tried for hours to get the white thing off of the window and tried to do what you said and "press the button" but I just could not get it off!

Hi You mentioned in the video there is another one that shows how to put the cables - can you add a link I can't find it, and don't know how to set the cables, thanks.

I did 2 on one car today it's ironic how its always tue rear that fail first and the button for the window is such a stupid idea since ita easy to pop off but a headach to.pop on especially if its a kit cause the plastic hole is off set 3/4 from the inspection hole so u have to popnit in from the front of the panel I told myself what a stupid idea who comes up with the design well done it got it sorted

Thank you for the video, it helped me replace that white clip. Pain in the ass though. Took 3 hours. My gear wouldn't come out. How did you get that gear out?

@jcer93705 Most likely either the cable is frayed or broken or the gear it wraps around is broken.

thanks Joyce.

@joyceboncal3067

8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful.

@TamirDavidi Search "replace window regulator." Leave out any reference to Ford Focus. Several videos will show up. You'll have to watch all of them since I don't remember exactly which one it was. I think it had in the title, "What not to do when..." +window regulator."

@lacnob So do you have any idea it would cost to get it fix? One of my other window is getting loose too.

Mine didnt make any noise so I ordered just the motor assy. I still had to take the whole regulator out. There is not a button to release the window on mine. It is a plastic pin and sleeve that you tap out first one and then the other.

Thanks Nana!

This was helpful, lady you rock :) Thx

Nice video Joyce! do you think that there is space to slide in a new window through the top and turn it into place and fit it into the slides? I have a broken passenger window.

@jbctboncal3920

6 жыл бұрын

As long as you can get the old window out you should be able to put a new window in. The issue is can you slide it over "the button" which holds the window in place? Try it. If it doesn't work, you'll have to take the door apart.

+MrTweetyhack I never did get the gear off. I guess that was a good thing because in another comment a fella noted he got the gear off and it made it difficult to wind back up. Sorry for the delay responding. KZread has changed their method of replying and apparently few people know about it.

@zer00rez34

8 жыл бұрын

+Joyce Boncal Ma'am, I'm having an issue. I need to know where to top cable connects to the white sliding piece goes. I don't see an insert for it. The cable that runs out of the bottom is attached but I don't know where to attach the top pulley.

Search on KZread "Freelander front left window regulator reparation" to get on idea of the basics. Basically the cables work in the opposite direction... when one tightens the other loosens and vice versa. Perhaps you can find a photo of a new one on the internet to see how the cables are attached and work. They are not easy to rewind. If I had to do it again I would buy a used one or aftermarket one.

Not necessarily, with my car, it was doing the same thing and we figured out that it was that the cables inside the motor had slipped out and were completely frayed

i like ur style

Thumbs up for the kitty!

window regulator cost part for 101.00 with shipping and you can replace it yourself or your mechanic can and pay only for labour

ur awesomE! hahah seriously, thanks for sharing

how did you remove the bracket holding the window?

@lacnob

5 жыл бұрын

Look at the end of the video. It shows a white button you push in. Yours might be different but there has to be a release mechanism that lets go of the window.

@W0LV1E45

5 жыл бұрын

@@lacnob thanks but I already did it, all i need was spray it with lubricant to make it easier to push off.

Just got my '02 2.0 Ghia and the rear window dropped... [ fingers crossed ]

You said don't buy the kit because it was difficult...but did you have to do all the pieces? I mean, couldn't you just do the one piece that was broken and not all the cables?

@joyceboncal3067

8 жыл бұрын

The cables were chewed up so I had to replace them.

U cans find the regulator on eBay for very cheap! I bought a pair of back ones for 70$ the pair with motors included

install/removal instructions: window regulator - Dorman Products PDFDorman Products › document

Buy the entire regulator with motor on ebay for $24.00 which includes shipping.

The same shit is going on with my car.. why can't I get a girl like Joyce to fix my doors. I had to fix the actuator on my accord. Always a fukin problem with power windows...uhhhg

Don't know why you did it that way and spent more time on it than you had too. You could've bought a new one: Power window regulator for 00-07 Ford Focus 4 door w/ motor rear LH Left side (Fits: Ford Focus) Life time warranty, quality guaranteed! $25.50 that's on eBay

At a repair shop, $200. DIY buying the part complete, $80.

I have to be honest was about to give a down vote then you said the magic words button is holding in the window that made it worth the watch and +1 on the fat cat

Well done, for interest if stripping down the mechanism is the only way to fix a stuck window then here’s my video fixing both the motor/regulator, gears, bearings and switch (applicable to most cars): kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKiFl5KbZc-un9Y.html

ok

OMG! just replace the regulator assembly. Don't be cheap!

i can get the whole assembly for 70 bucks so im prolly just gonna bite the bullet on this one start with new shit and the new one has a lifetime warranty a dorman product

Spent half the video waffling, this video should of been about 30 seconds / Minute long but she just wanted to talk about everythinggggg

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@mclovinnz

7 жыл бұрын

get to the fucking point aye

In reply to Zero OreZ (this Google + thing isn't working) - it's been so long since I've worked on the regulator I've forgotten exactly how the cables connect but I think both connect right near each other in that white plastic piece - might be just a very small notch. Look at photos of new ones you can purchase to get a better idea.

+MeMe Medelyn Yes, spray something like WD-40 all around it. Let it sit several minutes.