replacing window regulator/motor

Post by **DetroitJazzMan** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:00 am

I just recently purchased a 94 Q45a to replace my interior in my 95 Q, I plan to address this also I need to replace all 4 window regulators. My question is, is it easier to replace the entire door? or, would it be easier to just replace the regulators and motors? and does anyone have the FSM pages to remove and replace. show how this replacement is accomplished? thanks. BTW once this is accomplished, I will be parting this one out

Post by **goody90q45** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:38 am

I couldn't find a good picture with bolt locations but page BF-9 shows the layout of what's behind the door panel. It is definately easier to replace a regulator than replacing a door. Don't be confused by the picture. The door lock mechanism is separate from the window controls so there's no rods to mess with.

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Q45/1994_Q45/bf.pdf

Roll the window down about 1/2 way and remove the two regulator bracket bolts at the bottom of the window. They're tough to get to and you need to have the window in the correct position to get a wrench on the bolts. After that remove all the 10mm bolts in the center of the door, avoiding the door lock actuator bolts, and the regulator and motor will pull out as one assembly. Once you get it to a bench the motor can be separated from the regulator by removing 3 screws.

You'll be an expert by the time you get the first door done, ready to tackle the next 3.

It sounds like you're stripping the active Q. I thought it was going to be the other way around?

Post by **DetroitJazzMan** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 7:52 am

I thought about swapping parts from my non active Q but there is that body rot to deal with. I will be removing the rear sway bar puttiong it on the non active Q. thanks for the help. BTW how do I attack the non active Q with regulator removal? Windows don't go down

Post by **goody90q45** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:26 am

The two bolts for the window are going to be tough to get to but you'll be able to get a wrench in there. Expect to get your knuckles scraped up a bit. For the rest of the bolts holding the regulator (all are on the exterior) it makes no difference if the window is up or down.

Post by **DetroitJazzMan** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:16 am

another question, the car that im taking parts off has a remote, i just have a key for my car. would I have to exchange the receivers with the regulators for this remove to work on my car, assuming different FCC #'s?

Post by **maxnix** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:03 am

Don't forget the front anti sway bar also, but don't switch the tension rods.

Post by **Q451990** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 7:33 am

[vulture]What color is the interior of your donor car? I'm looking for black a-pilar covers so that I can add tweeters. [/vulture]

Heath

Post by **DetroitJazzMan** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 8:10 am

Its the tan leather... should be simple to dye black

Post by **Q451990** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:05 pm

Seems like most of the 94+ were tan... I'm not looking for that much of a project... I'll just wait for one to show up in one of the pull-a-parts.

Heath

Post by **fixer** » Fri Mar 19, 2010 12:38 pm

if the car with the remote is the same year, you can bet the remote will work on your car, you justa have to reprogram your car to recognize it

Post by **DetroitJazzMan** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:46 am

fixer wrote:if the car with the remote is the same year, you can bet the remote will work on your car, you justa have to reprogram your car to recognize it

they are not from the same year... remote is from a 94 car my car is 95 would it work??

Post by **goody90q45** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:59 am

Compare the FCC #'s on the fob and the controller under the rear deck. They need to match.

Post by **DetroitJazzMan** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:06 am

goody90q45 wrote:Compare the FCC #'s on the fob and the controller under the rear deck. They need to match.

or......i could change the controller from the doner car...you think?

Post by **Q451990** » Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:10 am

I would do whatever you need to do to get the FCC ID numbers to match.

Heath

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