goreds2 wrote:
Has anyone worked on a 1989 Dodge Xplorer? I am having trouble with the drivers side electric window. Is the panel easy to remove? Hopefully, it just fell off of the track.
1. Go to the library (The brick-and-mortar early version of the internet) and look at the Chilton/Motor/Haynes manuals for '89 Dodge Vans. Some contain sections on body work that might cover window regulators.
2. Find a good parts store with a counterperson knowledgeable on interior trim work and pick their brain. (Avoid the arrogant fools who think you should already know.)
The door panels are held on by screws (visible) or body clips (hidden). The screws are easy but the body clips are a pain. There are tools available to help remove the clips. Usually, I wind up damaging the clips. Fortunately, replacement clips are available, with the primary issue being finding the ones that match yours. (When I worked at CarQuest, I usually had to look through the paper catalog or check 20-30 boxes to find the ones the customer needed.)
Also, if it is just the glass off the track, you'll need the right adhesive to (re)secure the glass in the regulator channel. With the door panel off, a good auto glass shop should only charge a small fee to reinstall the glass. (The door panel tends to be the labor-intense part of this project.)
While you're in there, you should at least lubricate the regulator. I'd use spray white lithium grease. If you have the money, you might also want to replace the motor and/or regulator. (My personal inclination would be to renew everything in the door to avoid having to remove the door panel again.)
