How to Replace Window Regulator 88-99 GMC K1500

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a slow, stuck, cracked or damaged window regulator. This video is applicable to the 96 GMC Sierra K1500
🔧 List of tools used:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oMT/1AXAA00013
• Phillips Head Screwdriver 1aau.to/oMT/1AXAA00013
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oAV/1AXAA00017
• 7mm Socket 1aau.to/oAV/1AXAA00017
• Rivet Gun & Rivets
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/ohK/1AXXX00004
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oNx/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oFt/1AXAA00015
• Painter's Tape
• White Grease
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[@66sorrydog]

One major step missing. I would make sure the darn thing went up and down before putting on the panels back together.

[@lilrudyvert5375]

😂😂

[@gs1100ed]

Great idea!

[@logantalley3670]

mine does not...

[@kyore789]

Big big shout out to A1 for these vids. Slowly fixing my 1998 Chevy pickup, big thanks to A1.

[@davidjones7423]

All the videos, they say to make sure the window is down. This is the reason I'm here. My window won't roll down.

[@smugamerican244]

All they say is make sure the window is down. Well if y'all are like me and the window just slides up and down and this is the reason I'm installing this part. Well if your like me STOP!!!! I'm serious take a minute and think. We pulled every thing off the door and it was fine, but don't slide your rollers out without checking the spring. We just slid it out and it snapped around and BROKE MY DADS NOSE!! Just be careful if your windows were like mine. Watch the arms of the regulator!! Stay safe, everything else was spot on from the video!!

[@JackShootsFr]

what spring are we checking for???

[@SkitzerPoindexter]

For those who are asking what size bolts to use to replace the rivets. 1/4" x 20 is what you need. 3/4" long would probably be perfect. I used 1" long bolts (that's all I could get in a pinch) and they worked fine, but they were just a little on the long side.

[@1AAuto]

+SkitzerPoindexter Thanks for the feedback!

[@JesseG085]

Thank you! Now I can get the hardware before tearing it apart.

[@rossmunn9770]

Thanks, really needed this info, mechanic wants over $400 for the job, do it myself with your good video!

[@1AAuto]

+Ross Munn Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/window-regulator-passenger-side-front/i/1awrg00011?KZbin&CTA+Comment&DNbx14Trd4

[@mickjager5974]

Another part that just broke on mine was the lower mounting bracket for the front window track. My was driver's side but looks like you guys sell a replacement, although at a much higher cost than local auto parts store. But you video will help me take it apart and put back together, so thanks for that!

[@dickeyspaz3222]

My driver's side window motor had stopped working This video along with motor/regulator assembly from 1 Auto took about an hour to remove and replace. I used 3/4" long 1/4-20 bolts/nuts to mount. If people have this issue and window is stucknin the up position this is what I did. After removing the door trim I tapped on the inner door panel where the lift motor was while holding the up/down switch in the down position. Window moved to the down position I had to do this multiple times until the window regulator and motor from 1aAuto arrived.

[@robertrickman3531]

I hit a deer last week. This video, as well as one about the Grill/Headlights was Exactly what I needed to watch. A quick trip to the 2nd Hand Parts store and a sunny afternoon...done! Thanks for producing 'real world' flavored episodes.

[@1AAuto]

+robert rickman Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@edlvsgng]

Your videos are extremely helpful, thank you! Do y'all at 1A auto (or anyone in the comments) have an idea of how much a shop or independent mechanic would charge for this job? And how long did this job take you? Thanks In advance.

[@richardbecker8003]

Thanks, followed each step and did not have any problems. Very good video 1AAuto Thanks again

[@1AAuto]

+Richard Becker Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

[@bubba2033]

WHAT IF THE WINDOW WONT GO DOWN

[@NKC_Studio]

What size nuts and bolts did you use to hold in the window track motor?

[@ramonmorenojr.6764]

Really great work and really helpful. Just needed to know about the sizes on nuts and bolts on the regulater. Other then that really awesome

[@JacobJustDidThat]

How were you holding it all up until you bolted it back? I have a 91 c1500 and am replacing the driver side regulator and motor

[@jessechavez9398]

Are you still able to still do this process if your window doesn’t roll all the way down ? I’ve tried pushing it down but don’t want to break it and since this is the 3rd video I’ve seen to say “make sure you can roll the window all the way down” isn’t promising to hear

[@rogerbamberry2566]

Do you have a video on how to replace the rollers on the regulated?

[@AmwayXS]

Are the rear window regulators and front the same size? I can't seem to find any for the rear, only for the front

[@chuckd7423]

Thanks for the detailed video. Any difficulty in pulling out the passenger side window once you get the inner panel removed? My window is still intact but is cracked in a thousand pieces from getting hit by something when I was mowing the lawn. I know I still have to follow these steps in the video to take the inner door panel off and remove the regulator rollers from the window channel, but can't find any videos describing how to remove and replace the window once that's done. Is there anything else holding the window in place?

[@picklesthedrummer9812]

Take everything out except the window. Push the window up until the bottom of the window can be pulled out from the door. Not to difficult hope you see this if you haven't fixed it already

[@paulbeall308]

alright if I'm changing the regulator chances are the window doesn't move. So how do you put the window down. This is like watching a DVD video on how to set up a DVD player.

[@mickjager5974]

I'm almost thinking you'll have to drill out the rivets that hold the regular in before you pull the panel off. Make sure you put something to hold the window up, like a 2x4 or two, before you remove everything holding it up!

[@youngcoffey9631]

Mine stopped rolling up but would still go down

[@michaelhensley8654]

What did u end up doing mine stuck up also?

[@rickyr6042]

@@michaelhensley8654 you do it yet??? I’m thinking I might try to tape mine in place.

[@kavmanx]

I have the same problem, my window is stuck up and I can't roll it down. replace the switch ($17) but still fails to function. how to i get the window down so i can follow these instructions? .

[@michaelbrown3096]

What size bolts did you use in place of the rivets? I need to do this repair to my drivers side, but I also do not have a rivet gun.

[@dustinmcleod1341]

Michael Brown I need to know this also

[@dickeyspaz3222]

If your windiw won't roll down this may help you. I had the same issue. After removing the door trim I tapped on the inner door panel where the lift motor was while holding the up/down switch in the down position. Window moved to the down position I had to do this multiple times until the window regulator and motor from 1aAuto arrived.

[@EataPeachMike]

Do u guys have a video on replacing the glass window?

[@mtxeaaubasketball847]

What kind of mechanic does this type work? You do great work need to find a guy like you in Douglasville, Ga

[@casperdaghost7836]

Was trying to figure out where to get window brackets for a 99 Tahoe besides just the driver side door.

[@cadensanders8198]

Where can I find just the roller everywhere I went said I gotta buy a whole new regulator

[@JLew6]

Do you sell a replacement water shield? If so, can you provide the part number? Thank you

[@arikpierce5990]

Would be nice to find one for a early 90s truck...not the late 90s...they are different fellas.

[@mickjager5974]

Try LMC.

[@pharmdog1]

What size bolts and length would be ok to buy at hardware store? Thanks

[@michaelhensley8654]

Did you figure out? Or what size rivet?

[@seanelkins4530]

You said to make sure the window is down before you start, but my window is all the way up and the motor isn't working. What should I do?

[@matthewholom8440]

What size nuts and bolts did you use ?

[@frisco805]

How do you replace just the rollers?

[@mrteaze7291]

I have a 4door 96 chevy tahoe is this window regulator repair the same for the two rear door

[@1AAuto]

+Mr Teaze It should be the same or a similar process. Here's a link to them window regulator shown in this video www.1aauto.com/window-regulator-passenger-side-front/i/1awrg00011?KZbin&CTA+Comment&DNbx14Trd4

[@tommcdonald1746]

Good video. Question, you said to lower the window but what if your window is up/closed and the motor doesn't work?

[@eddiealfaro6258]

Tape the window from inside the window over the top and to the outside. I used blue painters tape and taped it like 5 times. Then you should be good to go to slide the regulator off the track.

[@willyjilly9684]

How do I put the glass in if I have a broken window? I can't find any videos explaining which direction to put the glass in to get it to fit into the door

[@dyer2cycle]

...Thank you very helpful video :)....makes it look so easy, I was really struggling with it...part of the reason was having to do it out in the cold driveway, snow flurries, damp gritty ground ....I was thinking...somebody should make some instructional videos in the context that most of us have to do it...it would be nice to have a nice well equipped, warm, dry, well lighted shop...but the reality of it, is most of us have to do this sh@t outside...wet ground, dropping screws in the dirt and gravel...trying to get it done before it starts raining or snowing, or before it gets dark...a few may be lucky enough to have a small ,crowded garage, maybe a carport or pole shed....or at least a paved driveway.....BTW, power window motors always go out when it's raining, cold, snowing, etc...and they ALWAYS stop working when the window is in the "down" position :/...starters always go out in bad weather, also...usually when it's pouring the rain... :(

[@1AAuto]

+dyer2cycle Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

[@todossantosmusic9070]

I think its time for you to think about moving some place warmer.

[@gs1100ed]

@@todossantosmusic9070 Wow! you are SO clever!

[@tezevans9381]

Replaced mine it was simple as the video. Only thing my window was up and wouldn't come down, but if you tap the motor through speaker while pushing button it'll work. I also needed a helper to push the window down. After taking it out realized regulator was bent which was the problem.

[@PA-jv7ll]

My window is stick up, and wondering how to replace motor.

[@eddiealfaro6258]

@P A use blue painters tape and tape the window from the inside going around the top to the outside window. Do this evenly. I did it about 5 times. Then you are good to remove the regulator from the track.

[@thelawncarejourneyman7567]

What size nuts and bolts did you use where the rivets were?

[@eddiealfaro6258]

1/4 x 3/4

[@anthonydimdiman5025]

I love it but how would I roll it down if the motor is bad??

[@sandyphoton6824]

I have a 99 2 door Tahoe need to replace regulator. Which style does it need? Some overlap with the collapsable regulatro and the X frame regulator. Got a part #?

[@1AAuto]

+Sandy Isbell Here is a link to them different styles that we carry. Hope this helps you out goo.gl/zSEkyb

[@christianmoravek5124]

how would I get a job at 1a auto I’ve bought a lot of thing form y’all and I want to know if there is a possibility for me to work with the company

[@eddiealfaro6258]

Do you know where I can get the actual drivers side power window connector. The actual connector on the harness. Mine doesn't have a great connection, I have to play with the wires to lower my windows.

[@1AAuto]

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[@EduardoRuiz-ky5md]

Ustedes venden el frame para la quarte window de la chevy 96

[@LymphaticPhlegm]

Would this also work for a 1998 Chevy ck3500?

[@1AAuto]

+LymphaticPhlegm Yes, this will also work for your 3500 model.

[@jamesm568]

Reuse the water seal is absolutely hilarious. Mine would not even come off as it was stuck on for dear life.

[@deborahabercrombie9461]

the round spring when the window is up put the spring in by hand light pressure as the window goes down it loads the spring . i could not find info. and i replaced the motor. not the regulator . its a pain to get the mounting bolts in to replace the rivets

[@johnboy1520]

is it possible to just replace the motor by itself. i don't need the regulator, just the motor.

[@mariodealba3735]

Window track is damaged in my truck What is the part number to buy it ?

[@timothyfeeney4722]

How do you get the window down if it's stuck half way?

[@1AAuto]

+Timothy Feeney You may want to see if the regulator is jammed on something inside of the door. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com

[@desertfox1794]

Mine was like that my lock actuator was dangling in the door and kept it from going down a lot of times It’s not the window regulator it’s usually caused by something in the way

[@bradt9350]

VIEWERS: First thing, after you get the door panel off... Take the speaker out of the metal removable inner panel...Look in the door through the speaker hole and you can see the back side of the window motor. Now, Plug the window switch connector/harness back into the rocker switch and smack window motor a few times through the speaker hole with something while holding the switch either up or down. With any luck, the motor will spin up a few more times allowing you to remove the regulator from the window track AND repeat for access to DRILL out blocked RIVITS Hope it works for some of you...

[@troyb.4101]

Would be really nice if some one sold the 1997 rear window regulators / manaul type. You can find the front door type all day long. The Suburbans, 3500 four door trucks, and Tahoes should all be the same. There is a market for these truck door parts.

[@rawleigh729]

Does the window have to be down mine won’t go down and I gotta replace the moto

[@samfrye945]

There are three roller things you have to get in the door. Only saw you slide two or f them in!

[@larlesgray]

How do I get the window down if it's stuck all the way up??

[@1AAuto]

+Larry Gray You will have to manually crank the motor by opening up the motor gear housing.

[@bradt9350]

VIEWERS: First thing, after you get the door panel off... Take the speaker out of the metal removable inner panel...Look in the door through the speaker hole and you can see the back side of the window motor. Now, Plug the window switch connector/harness back into the rocker switch and smack window motor a few times through the speaker hole with something while holding the switch either up or down. With any luck, the motor will spin up a few more times allowing you to remove the regulator from the window track AND repeat for access to DRILL out blocked RIVITS Hope it works for some of you...

[@gs1100ed]

Would be kind of nice if the nuts and bolts and/or rivets were included with the window regulator.

[@bmike3000]

wouldve been helpful to tell us what size bolts you used in replacement of the rivets

[@1AAuto]

+theothermullen Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

[@michaelscarlata8314]

@@1AAuto Yeah this is the one thing stopping me from doing this job, because I want to have the nuts and bolts there when I do the job, and not be running back and forth to the hardware store. But other than that, good video.

[@SkitzerPoindexter]

1/4" x 20 - 1" inch long is what I used. It also looks like what they used.

[@mconley600]

theothermullen I’m guessing it is 1/4-20 bolts with the rivets being 1/4 just my 2 cents

[@daddyosink4413]

Aaand.... what do you do if the window is stuck in the up position?

[@josejuanrosales3614]

For anybody wondering what rivets he used 3/16-1/2 size are for if you going for rivets instead of bolts.

[@bretford6022]

Yeah... I noticed y’all edited out the part where he was trying to get that front roller in the track! It’s a pain!! Probably had language that wasn’t suitable for your channel! 🤣🤣

[@SwankeyMonkey]

More than likely what you say is true, cursing more than a truck-driving sailor... but that is those who don't know that you slide the rollers out *opposite* ends. Common thinking would have you roll one roller out after the other, through whichever selected side of the track --and that's when it fights you. But you actually pop each roller out opposite sides of the track, one after the other.

[@ashleyraker8569]

If window is up motor not working how u get the window down

[@jesusjuarez493]

Hola como puedo cambiar el window track of 96 Silverado?

[@1AAuto]

+jesusjuarez493 We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@timothyfeeney4722]

I was able to get the regulator out of the window track with the window half way up at which point the window dropped down

[@troyb.4101]

Once the regulator is bolted into the side panel just lower it to the lowest postion. I just changed two of them. Manaul type. I recon with the electric type you might have to add power to do it.

[@user-ox6fb5xt5f]

What if you can’t roll the window dowm

[@chuckschob107]

I just use a little map gas torch to heat up the glue on the plastic to make it stick again

[@MrSlimshady649]

Hats off to you sir! I’m Going to the Junkyard for a new door!

[@1AAuto]

+MrSlimshady649 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@WeRunBC]

Hahaha 😆

[@WeRunBC]

Honestly no matter how easy it looks its still a you no what to fix

[@jeremyferrell8478]

What if motor done quite and won't roll down.

[@jameshutcheson8552]

Video is very help but a1 is double the price anywhere else

[@loganstinson3641]

I bought a brand new part and installed it along with the video and still doesn’t work

[@logantalley3670]

samd

[@evananderson147]

I just did 2 windows and now the lock is stiff on both doors

[@evananderson147]

Anyone know what I did wrong

[@thelawncarejourneyman7567]

Never mind I found it in the comments thank you

[@denttech8447]

One of the best looking trucks gm designed but the doors absolutely suck. The 2 size bushings with welded hinges "no adjustments", the outside handles, the window regulators,the welded rear guide for the glass... they just suck.

[@BigfootExp]

Guys these videos are crazy loud lol

[@mrwashur1991]

Stop counting this as a 88-98. The vortecs are different and are only 96-98. They have similarities or are the same on some things but a lot of things you guys just lump into the 88-98 category when it’s completely different for many years within these... my 92 is completely different..

[@ManuelPerez-gz3ky]

YOU DID NOT TEST MOTOR TO SEE IF IT WORKS BEFORE YOU PUT BACK EVERYTHING TOGETHER, NOR THE SWITCH, AT LEAST YOU DID NOT SHOW BEING DONE !!!

[@barcodefly]

…and drill the rivets out SAFETY GLASSES!!!!!!

[@NKC_Studio]

What size nuts and bolts did you use for the window motor track to hold it in place

[@eddiealfaro6258]

You can use 1/4 x 3/4 bolts. They are the perfect size so you don't have to move the window regulator around to fit all the bolts in the holes.