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Replace Window Regulator on 02 Tacoma Drivers side

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tru2au, Jun 12, 2020.

  1. Jun 12, 2020 at 4:19 PM
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    tru2au

    tru2au [OP] Member

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    I have got the regulator but I have spent the last two days looking for a video with NO LUCK. :( There is about 50 how to remove your window panels but ZILCH on removing or replacing a window regulator. I have removed everything but the bolts on the door. I have tried to replace things and ended up with more than a few things messed up in the process. You people have answered with intelligence and quickly every issue I have had. I really appreciate your help and the time you take to help others.
    DSCN2414 (2).jpg Like I said I am at the bolts
     
  2. Jun 12, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    BartMaster1234

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    1. The bronze M6 bolts in the center of the door. Take them all out.
    2. Unplug the window motor
    3. Remove the two bolts holding the glass to the regulator
    4. Remove glass
    5. Remove regulator
     
  3. Jun 12, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    Wsidr1

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    You are going to need to re-connect the window motor (upper Right) and the switch base (center) (red circles) so you can move the glass up. You move the glass to where you can see the two bolts holding it to the regulator. After you remove the bolts, the glass can be pulled up and out from the door. It helps give space to remove the glass if you remove the black belt molding from the outside the door. It is just clipped to the door.

    Some people just pull the glass up and tape it in place instead of completely removing it from the door. Your choice.

    The window glass bolts may be hidden behind the black plugs in the yellow circles. Pop them out and move the glass to where you can see the bolts.

    The regulator, when collapsed, will come out of the large oval hole in the lower part of the door. You have to move it forward, then pull the rear part out of the hole first, then the front will follow. The gold looking bolts are holding the regulator in place.

    Edit:
    Step 1 remove black plugs in yellow circles
    Step 2 reconnect the two wire harness connectors
    Step 3 move the glass to where you can see the bolts through the holes where the black plugs were and remove the bolts
    Step 4 raise the glass and tape or remove from the door
    Step 5 remove the gold bolts
    Step 6 collapse the regulator
    Step 7 move the regulator forward and pull the rear part out of the hole
    Step 8 pull the regulator rearward and out

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    Last edited: Jun 12, 2020
  4. Jun 13, 2020 at 3:39 AM
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    sgtnewundies

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    I did this a couple of years ago on my 2003. It was easy. The hardest part was getting the plastic sheet back on to prevent moisture. The motor failed on the window and would only go up a few inches.
     
  5. Aug 17, 2022 at 10:57 AM
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    Arbie

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    Be careful when routing the wire harness from the new motor to the modular connector attached to the inside of door. The wires need to be clear of the regulator & not pinched by the mechanism. I found out the hard way. Replacement wire was longer than OEM part.
     

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