So, I picked one up new on ebay , Doorman brand for 44 bucs shipped. I started reading about it in my chiltons, and haynes, both piles of crap, and it says in one, the whole unit needs to be replaced. WTH? I think differently. Anyone ever done it or have any advice? Gonna try to tackle it this weekend.
thanx in advance.
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You can change just the motor...i juat did it about 8 months ago...piece of cake...about a 20 minute job

 

Look in the FAQ/DIY section and find the service manual thread. Click and download....

 

Window needs to be up.
The plastic clips that hold the door panel on will break.
Take the speaker out.

Pretty simple after that. Just un-bolt it. and pop the new one in.

Replaced mine with a reman unit from AAP a few months ago.

 

very encouraging!
Window is up, and I have door panel clips. New speakers going in too
What about the spring preload though? Th chiltons says the window has to come out...so, not true...?
Heres a link to the motor if anyone needs it. I lied, it was 49.99 shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jeep-Dodge-C...4a36ed&vxp=mtr
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looked all over for a service manual thread...must be blind or cant type..

 

No you dont have to take out window...would it be easier to take it all out? Yes...but i did mine with window in truck...3 bolts hold the motor on 10mm if i remember correctly

 

Nah, the window can stay in.

If I remember correctly, there was some kinda cover plate too.

Honestly, the biggest pain for me were the plastic clips. One day I'll get around to replacing them.

 

Service manual thread is in the faq section. It's stickied, so will be near the top.

 

heres what I get.....forum usage threads..apparently thats what I need to learn Ha ha ha ha
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/faq.php?faq=vb3_board_faq
Think I will go pay a monkey to do it..