Envoy / Trailblazer - Rear Door Window Regulator Replacement

[@SouthMainAuto]

*Wera 056490 Tool-Check Plus Bit Ratchet Set with Sockets - Metric* : amzn.to/46WVvx2 *Lisle 63900 Window Holder* : amzn.to/3pSXgdJ *2 Pack Wedge Rubber* : amzn.to/44whyJe Couldn't find the wedges that I had but these rubber door wedges look like they'd do the trick IMO. Any how, happy wrenching! -Eric O.

[@leecarroll1817]

You made it look so easy, I remember some of the old Suburbans we had in Saudi Arabia, that was a staple in our parts inventory. Window regulations, door and rear door. We had about 250 Suburbans and summer was always busy.

[@terrypickette118]

- 👍 👍 🔧 qoᒋ ǝɔᴉN 👀❤🤍💙

[@Mr2004MCSS]

I use the Lisle window holder and it works well. I just used it recently when replacing the power window motor on a 92 Cavalier. I wish that job had been as easy as yours. Drilling out rivets and hardly any access holes in the door made things difficult.

[@John-ls5nu]

❤

[@alannorthcarolina1776]

A later Ford Fusion video had you using suction cups and a string. That was genius!

[@larrysperling8801]

as a 77 yr old retired mechanic i can say some things today are actually easier to repair. the window regulators from my early days contributed to the sale of a lot of alcohol.

[@natepeterson7145]

My 96 Firebird was terrible. Window was scratched to hell when I was done and so were my hands.

[@geraldscott4302]

I am a 64 year old retired mechanic. My experience has been the exact opposite. My main hobby is vintage cars. I currently own a 1964 Ford Fairlane and a 1967 Ford Mustang. I have replaced window regulators in both. Both are manual crank windows. Window regulators are not the easiest things to replace on any car, but I found them to be easier than pretty much any modern car. Just about everything is easier to work on on older cars.

[@billk5727]

@larrysperling8801 and band aids

[@topher8634]

They use to be real aggravating. You would have to line all the rollers up and run the "scissors" up and down until you found the right combination to make it fit. Don't know how many times I've been pinched and cut.

[@Lugnut64052]

That's no joke. Some of them were nasty. This one looked to be fairly easy.

[@Afrattzz1]

That rain in the background is really soothing 😌

[@JohnnyTalia]

The sound of the rain added a relaxing ambience to watching you work the magic.

[@gtomike2670]

One of the easiest window regulators installs ive ever seen wish they were all that simple lol , love your vids keep em coming

[@jimburgess9205]

Eric is “The mechanic with the on the go lifestyle “.

[@tetedur377]

I laughed out loud when he said that.

[@johnpublic6582]

@@tetedur377 But wait! There's more!

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

I always get a good laugh out of the way Eric mocks popular sales slogans like Chevy Thunder and my first new car "had the big 1.0."

[@johnpublic6582]

@@InsideOfMyOwnMind Yes. My first had the big 1.6 Iron Duck. Then I upgraded to the bigger 1.9. I found that one to leave me stranded, but only a few times per week.

[@BigHappysPlace]

You have to love it when someone takes pride in their work. I know a lot of shops that would have never taken the extra effort to clean the window and door panel.

[@fredflintstone8048]

They're the ones that don't have a KZbin channel with a stadium full of onlooking critics just hankering for something to nitpick.

[@joedavidzuniga1993]

Yep," because only customers pay wages"😊

[@Pidroe]

And backing the car into the bay so the customer does not have to go out in the rain

[@Reemdaddy83]

The amount of ppl that want a prideful and good mechanic but want to pay like guy that works at your parts store parking lot is insane

[@tetedur377]

@@Pidroe I learned that from an old guy I worked for a long time ago. It didn't rain a lot in Southern California, but it was always the little things like that that customers remembered. You know: put their seat back where you found it, as well as their tilt wheel, leave the radio station alone, except to turn it off, and so on.

[@fscottgray9784]

Eric actually rolled the window down when cleaning the window to get the very top side of window. No idea how hard it is to get professional detailers to do this one simple step for a complete job of window cleaning. Eric O does it just out of his standard practice.

[@tokuzumi1]

The good ones will

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

On one particular car, the window always got a black line at the top from the seal, even after cleaning. Not worth.

[@jimbo3934]

As a former pro detailer i alwas clean the top of the glass with 000 steel wool to get rid of that black streak from the window seal.

[@jimbo3934]

​@@Guillotines_For_Globalists000 steel wool will remove that without scratching the glass

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

@@jimbo3934 Well, I sold that car back in 2017. It was a 2003 Toyota Camry. The black marks re-appeared nearly instantly. Car had only 50,000 something thousand miles on it too, not an old car nor an abused car, always garage kept, all of the rubbers and plastics were in tip-top shape too.

[@HelppoEsavuke]

I was mechanic for 50 years. Glad to see someone doing proper work these days.

[@danielventura8073]

I told a mechanic friend about the Subaru rear bearing replacement and he watched the video. Thanks to you from him.

[@thevanmancan4850]

I found the rain very soothing.

[@dougrobins8291]

As a non-professional backyard mechanic, I was amazed that you did not cut you hands on the metal stampings around the regulator. I guess that is what a professional does. 🙂

[@joedavidzuniga1993]

😊I believe has " asbestos hands" or " Kevlar klaws" hardly ever see a cut or burn😊

[@anthonymason701]

​@@joedavidzuniga1993i was just gonna say he has caloused hands but your description is spot on lmao

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Knowing how to avoid the sharp edges is helpful! After a few inside door repairs, cleaning blood off gets old!😂

[@eeengineer8851]

For sure. Every time I have worked inside a door I end up looking like I lost a fight with a wild cat.

[@ronallen6578]

Yea, those damn things are notorious for lopping off appendages 😂😂

[@darkerbinding6933]

Made me smile watching you wash the windows after the repair. When I was 16, I worked in a "service station" and every repair we did came with washing all the windows and filling the tires. The boss said it made people "feel" better about the repair... and I believe him.

[@DrLee65]

Eric O is one heck'va Auto Technician with probably the best one-liners and jokes on the internet 😉👍🏾

[@joelmollenkopf3767]

Not a sponsor

[@victorbellan8357]

Nice job, didn’t see you reattach the wiring harness on the upper right of the regulator, but I bet you did !

[@thassaloid]

no, he missed it

[@aussiebloke609]

I'm pretty sure he missed that one. That said, I'm equally sure that, considering that he's situated in the rust belt, the vehicle will dissolve before that bolt head rubs through the wires. 😛

[@strapped9]

he forgot it. it doesnt have enough slack to get into any trouble though.

[@dericn]

I'm sure that vehicle already has plenty of louder rattles. They'll never hear that little cable banging around 😄

[@Herbertti3]

As a retired mechanic these videos are joy to watch.

[@andytechguy84]

The background sound of rain is very soothing :)

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

So many videos of new car reviews of base models. and when people see crank windows and they are screaming about manual widows, this is why I love them. Every time my daughter borrows my truck and complains about the manual everything I tell how much I love my unlock with a key, crank window you adjust mirrors, it makes me love them even more.

[@robertgreer5229]

Yep this guy is a professional! Wow it’s hard to find mechanics like this anymore, someone raised him good! Nice shop too! 👍🏻💯

[@shelleyking8450]

South Main ASMR Repair...the rain in the background and the smooth repair was very soothing. Thanks Eric, you are a real stress reliever on this one.

[@troyharwood3225]

Only one thing you forgot? But it’s nothing really just challenging myself to see if I can ever spot anything for fun really. You forgot to snap the wire harness to the new regulator. All these years and finally seen one thing. Lol. Your still one of the best to ever do it.

[@jimclifford1241]

Being from Phoenix (119 today), I sure do appreciate the sound of that rain!

[@GMbusa1]

That rain is relaxing

[@peterhodgkins6985]

And I am thrilled to see a shop using the best damned glass cleaner on the planet! Good job Mr. O!

[@lucidbarrier]

I didn't see him use Invisible Glass? Also, he used a regular paper towel not a microfiber towel. Ok, let's flame war over glass cleaning! 🤪

[@randyjohnson321]

Now I know why your a top notch mechanic and so "in demand". It's what I learned in the military..."ATTENTION TO DETAIL". You clean the windows after completing the job. Bravo Zulu to you Sir. You are the only auto mechanic/Christian man that I watch as a D'yer.

[@terencehawkes3933]

Well done. It might be a good idea to use a little silicone spray on the window channels to decrease friction and prolong the life of that Dorman regulator.

[@Rickbearcat]

I am EXTREMELY surprised that he did not do this as part of the replacement.

[@littlebiscuits]

The Master at the controls again. More satisfying than a Snickers bar.

[@grounded-b937]

You did forget one little thing - the tiny Christmas tree clip 7:45 for the wiring clipped to the door handle/latch bracket

[@kennethbrown8723]

I commented on that as well!

[@stephenmcquaid459]

Thanks Eric every time I watch you it reinforces the need for patience and to think about what you are doing.Regards to Mrs O.

[@clydestanley4740]

Loved your ending where you laughed at your self. Thanks for keeping me company while I ate my Lunch.

[@douglash3129]

Hi Eric, We had a Trailblazer, 07, replaced the lt. frt window regulator and the remote mirror switch. 200k miles we traded it, the wife wanted a pick-up, She was wanting one since I bought my first one in 73 a 1968 F-100 LWB 2WD in Tucson AZ. had it for 26yrs. Got her a crew cab to haul around the Grand Kids. The women loves pick-ups!! We live in SW Pa.

[@alward9901]

Hi Eric. I did a similar job on my daughters Honda Civic . Took a chance with a. dormon replacement.& just to de sure bench tested and Film fluid on worm gear & cable. I find the Honda mechanically friendly. Always watching and enjoying no matter what job you’re doing 👍⚔️🛠⚒🇺🇸🇨🇦P.S. I APOLOGIZE ON CANADA ‘s behalf about the smoke. 💨💨

[@deansapp4635]

Retired mechanic here, just did this exact repair on my 2007 Buick Rainier Same vehicle as this one .Be careful folks, those regulators have some sharp edges

[@G31mR]

That was a WHOLE bunch easier than replacing the window regulators in my 1984 K10. Trying to get those suckers out was a real ordeal. Thanks for the video, Mr. O.

[@tomoconnor7543]

Loved the sound of the rain in the background. Thanks for the video Mr O.

[@jimwilhelm4343]

Really enjoyed a least one shot of the pouring rain. Thanks from Oregon. We don't tan, we rust.

[@Stevie_B_0828]

Another fine job, Mr. O!!! I like that you cleaned the windows where you made the repair, i had my car in the dealer for a similar repair and they didn't even clean their finger smears off the interior door panels they touched, yet alone the window they touched all over.

[@mk6595]

That Sprayway glass cleaner is amazing stuff.

[@ruley73]

"It's unlike GM to do something that makes sense." Very true Eric! If you only knew some of the BS hoops they make us parts guys jump through at their dealerships. 😆

[@chipdayton1625]

The best part of your videos is how you end them, always a treat to hear you come up with a clever finishing line!

[@rickbrodston1800]

Building AC guy says EasyPeasy but we love it... keep them coming...nice watching somebody else grow old Eric. When your posting are delayed I watch your stuff when you were just a kid ( KZbin wise anyway)..God Bless you and fam.

[@BobSakamoto]

In my experience, most of the really good mechanics I worked with were not good at trim jobs. I think it's because it requires much slower work, a lot more patience in R&R, and doing a lot of checking to get the fit and fasteners right. But once again, Eric shows why he is the renaissance man of vehicle repair.

[@MarkNarducci]

And no rust hit the floor in this video! Thx as always .

[@eltonyancey6426]

The last one that I did, I had to drill rivets out that were holding the regulator. That chevy was a lot easier. Thanks Eric.

[@lunchonthehood5675]

That rain added a nice mood to the video.

[@toshayonguard4253]

You gotta love the CSI clean at the end ……😂🤣🤣🤣

[@watajob]

Geez, Louise! I was waitin' to see a carp floppin' around in the background!!!😆

[@stevenm3141]

Nice warm rain storm to set the pace, and back down the Canadian smoke! That's another one for the books. Thanks Eric! GMC

[@Im-not-clever]

Watching this at midnight in Texas, that rain sounds relaxing as hell and I must put me to sleep...

[@davegair1984]

Always nice to see the rain

[@richardbambenek2601]

The one and only time I replaced a regulator it was held in place by rivets. Now that shows a lot of confidence that it will never need to be replaced

[@stationaryenginesworldwide]

You never miss a step in the proper procedure in doing something such as this window regulator install.even going to the point of cleaning the window. Kudos to you Eric.!and again thank you for my evening entertainment.

[@marent4145]

I really enjoy all repairs on this channel

[@billylane6602]

That rain sounds wonderful. Gotta love the smell of rain and a garage. They should make a body spray.

[@billpitman9053]

It’s kinda peaceful listening to the rain…….!

[@DerDuckPond]

Listening to the rain and the quiet explanation by “Dr. O” as he tore the door apart felt almost like one of those “Calm” selections that’s supposed to help you sleep…then you hear “Come on, baby…”, and it’s back to working on cars.

[@robertcrossley9803]

Open and shut case, good video.Thanks for taking the time

[@seamuslily]

Brought back memories from when I did auto glass for a living. I was saying the steps in my head watching you. never a dull moment watching your videos

[@vancemarin8022]

When you were on your knees I fully expected Mrs O to show up !!! 🤣🤣

[@daricarlisle6340]

A pro doing quality work with pride AND Rain ASMR 😂.........Great vid Well done

[@stevenp4821]

I love the relaxing rain sounds today Eric ... 😉

[@djstubbyh8166]

Love the sound of rain! Send some my way....to Arizona!

[@freetolook3727]

I thought at first that downtown Avoca had a lot of traffic until you mentioned about the rain! 😂🌧⚡🌩💧🌫🌧

[@maxhenry1977]

You even cleaned the part of the window that pushes up into the molding! Very impressive.

[@dennisadams819]

love the sound of the rain

[@That08civicsi]

That rain sounds amazing

[@jyao5409]

Great job Eric. I usually break a few tabs by pulling the panel off.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Yeah me to half the time haha

[@ronwatson4902]

Good mood today! That's always nice. Thanks!

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

That went very easy! My experience with European cars is quite different - it's a pain to get the plastic cover out intact (pegs tend to break) and regulators used to have 4 cables and it took forever to get them out (usually had to drop the glass to the bottom, to get enough space), have them repaired (much cheaper than a new one) and refit the whole thing, praying for no plastic damage.

[@robpeabo509]

That has got to be the easiest window regulator replacement I have ever seen! GM provided heaps of room to remove the old & install the new one. The frightening thing was the load clicks as you removed the door card, I was certain a few clips broke! I can't believe I am saying this, but Good One GM!!

[@DMX_334]

Man I can't thank ya enough for this video. I have an '06 GMC Envoy and I have my rear passenger side that went off track a couple of months back and yesterday while loading up for my granddaughters 3rd Birthday, my grandsons rear driver side did the same. I now have them both propped up so they don't fall but now I can buy the regulators for both sides and get them working because of your video. Being 40 and disabled and have my grandbabies living with, I just don't have the money to pay someone else to fix them. Sorry for this long comment but once again... Thank you sooo much!!!

[@TStheDeplorable]

Eric, tomorrow's a big day for me. My Autel scanner arrives! After 10 years of doing my own repairs, thanks to you and a couple others, I'm upping my game. I'm now the neighbor's mechanic, too.

[@irvenrathburn9421]

You are a fine auto technician you always take the time to do the best job you can the people in your area are lucky to have you. See you in the next one MR, O!

[@blritw08809]

Enjoyed the rain in the background

[@lowellclaassen3021]

Eric, you make changing the window regulator easy to do. I've changed my 2002 Dodge Caravan driver side 3 times. It's like figuring out a Chinese ring puzzle getting it out and back in. If you lived closer, I would bring it to you. But, I live in southern Oregon where cars don't rust. I'm impressed!

[@MeltiahNye]

I was waiting for you to say "There comes the rain again, falling on my head like a memory..."

[@donlemme898]

“..for the mechanic with the on the go lifestyle.” Fabulous. Among the many DIY jobs I do window work usually results in the most blood loss.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Eric, the job you did was so good it almost has me motivated to start the job of replacing the actuator on my Van. Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂

[@roywhite7833]

The rain is very relaxing.

[@oldgoatherder]

On the Firebird forums they always recommended aftermarket window motors that have a life time warranty, the thought process was that the aftermarket motors were a quarter of the price of the OEM part, they seemed to last as long as the OEM part, but if they failed, you had a life time warranty. I hope the rain cleared up the smoke for awhile.

[@mrlibowski493]

I like the ASMR sounds you've added to your videos

[@Frost212]

Very relaxing video today with the rain in the background Mr. O. Keep up the great work!

[@johnerway7255]

Great job, I've changed my Lincoln Town cars regulators, both front and rear. They are not as easy, windows must come out, to remove the track assembly. After doing two, I made a small change to the top two studs, shortened them by 1/4", now the window can be secured at the top. Allows the track room to move away from the door frame. Also learned not to buy them off EBay!!! Auto Zones are better, EBay lasted less than one year. So now, I can do it, like you can do it. lol Thanks for sharing.

[@I-watch-at-2x]

The rain sounds fabulous! Great video as always Mr O!

[@flyboy2610]

Yesterday I replaced the front passenger side window regulator in my son's GF's '08 Dodge Avenger. If they ever need it replaced again it's going to cost them more because they'll be taking to a shop! And I did roll the window partway down when I was done to clean the very top of the window!

[@geoffrundlett1697]

You are awesome Eric! Not even an extra charge for the rain sounds

[@bryanlyle]

Great video as always. The struggle to get the regulator out made me smile. Been there a few times.

[@Troy_Built]

I like seeing my favorite upholstery cleaner. It great on windows also. The FlatRate Master turned me on to that years ago and now I use nothing else.

[@dreamscapes3257]

Great video! loved the rain asmr in the background was very relaxing 👍

[@Wendy-il3lu]

Thank you thank you! Just did my right side one and won't hesitate to do my own again!

[@marksd5650]

This one I might be able to do. Thank you Eric O and Best Regards.

[@harveyband9843]

The Citroen DS has hydraulic windows that are almost silent and very quick. The hydraulic system ran the transmission, windows and suspension. I only got one ride in a DS, but it was literally the smoothest and most comfortable car I've ever experienced. The other end of the comfort spectrum was a '64 Freightliner I drove in my brief career of trucking, but our '53 Chevy 3600 pickup came close.

[@Starchface]

When you went to call the customer you must have been reading my mind. Brilliant. I imagine the conversation went something like this: "Hi Bob. It's Eric O. at South Main Auto. I've been looking at your Buick. The issue with the window is that-" "Read my lips Eric O. I don't care. Fix it. Fix it now." Click. And for us old-timers, a nice dial tone at the end.

[@kathyhelton2606]

great job ERIC!!!!!!!

[@andrecampbell691]

Good video. You're the best videographer of the KZbin mechanics. 👍

[@blackdragonx1186]

awesome video. the rain was soothing as I'm in the desert and we are waiting for some from the monsoons. We need some relief from these 115+ days

[@Yawwee]

You get a 10 on this job for 🛠assembly and cleanliness !!! At least it's cool while it is 💧🌊🌧raining !!! Unbelievable that you tested the window more than once !!!! That's the quality of a PRNY Avoca SMA Certified 👨‍🎓SAE Master Automobile Mechanic !!!! Yes, you get what you pay for - Eric is not cheap, but worth his weight in 💰💰💸💸Gold !!!! On to the next job !!!!!

[@dustcommander100]

You make it all look easy! You get down to bidness and git 'er done!

[@marklw82]

Another great job completed ! Easy pesy

[@rickconstant6106]

That rubber liner looks a lot more robust than the flimsy, foam rubber material they use on most of the cars we see over here in the UK. It's virtually impossible to pull that stuff off without tearing it. I usually end up putting them back on with strips of gaffer tape (duct tape) all over them. Glad I'm retired now and that's one more job I don't have to do any more.

[@thewayidoit8895]

Gaffer tape is not duct tape. It's stronger, sticks better and has to be cut ( can tear it lengthwise).

[@chrishartley1210]

Far too many times it isn't even butyl, it's often just polythene sheet which tears as soon as you look at it.

[@kevinkoepke8311]

My 95 sierra just had clear plastic.

[@nick21614]

After watching some vehcor videos it seems GM has the best liners in the biz

[@dotar9586]

Wait. You put the liner back on? 🤣