How to Disassemble Your Door Panel (300ZX Z31)

[@mfallen0]

Thanks Great tutorial. My car is doing the exact same thing motor spins, but the window doesn’t go up and down. I appreciate you doing this!

[@robsan9156]

Mine stopped working too. To fix mine I took the motor off the regulator, then unscrew the top cap off the motor. Pull the shaft out of its case and you will see the sludge inside. Clean contacts with wire wool and re-assemble. My windows are now fast working 👍

[@TheZGarage]

I'll have to try this! Thank you!

[@billslim9267]

Thanks for doing this. It is much appreciated. I am constantly working on my Z and this is a project I need to do soon.

[@BllackHammerGaming]

I am very thankful for this video bc my window motor is messed up as well

[@TheZGarage]

Good luck getting it working again. I replaced the motor in mine and it was still doing the same thing, so I'm going to be replacing the regulator next to see if that's the issue

[@nos1000100]

I need to replace a speaker and fix the key mechanism on mine so this video will help

[@Dookieandsons]

I went and took one of those motors out at the junkyard before I ever seen this video and you're right it is a pain in the ass so meanwhile I have the new motor in the top of my toolbox and the old one still in my car you have to push my window up and down you can hear the motor work inside the door but it does nothing lol

[@atomikrobot300099]

I took mine apart today. It looks like one of the bushings on the window is broken and the metal worm screw slowly wore down the plastic worm wheel. I plan to try a remanufactured motor and see how it works. Make sure to install the metal spring the right way!

[@billslim9267]

You should dynamat the door before putting the door card on if you have the material. Great video.

[@TheZGarage]

That's not a bad idea! Probably help with some of the road noise in my Z lol

[@shepherd_2975]

Outta curiosity, how much tension is supposed to be on the spring when installing the new motor onto the assembly?

[@jethrofiero4846]

Do you have any experience with, or ideas, on how to remove the motor if it is stuck in the down position? I tried all day yesterday on mine and cannot figure out a way to do it. Thanks in advance!

[@jakerobertson4072]

Great video! Thank you

[@atomikrobot300099]

Literally had the drivers side window regulator break today. Hit down when it was already down, heard a click and then the window went loose. Post some videos how you end up fixing this as I’m in the same boat! Maybe there’s a way to 3D print a fix?

[@TheZGarage]

I've tried replacing the motor already, but it didn't fix anything so I'm getting a whole motor regulator combo to try out. I'll try to post something up when I do get it fixed!

[@andrewgoodale6540]

Great video, thank you. You mentioned lubricating the door lock assembly and the window guides. What kind of lubricant do you recommend?

[@TheZGarage]

I use white lithium grease but anything water resistant will also hold up well

[@ItsJustDawon]

Did you ever end up figuring this problem out? I just got an '86, and am having the same issue

[@SteerWin]

Do U know how i plalace the Radio thing at the Back

[@drewpez3139]

If you cant get power to the motor just push it ever so slightly till the rail lines up with thoes holes.

[@smartwayautosale2490]

Hi I have 1988 300zx the doors don't open from inside can u please send me the link for the replacement part for ... I do appreciate

[@TheZGarage]

If you Google "300zx z31 door handle latch" there's a guy who sells aluminum replacements on Etsy. Then you use those to replace the broken piece in your door handle

[@getfitzd]

Since both of my doors dont open i have to figure out a way to open them up. I have to figure out how to open up the panel and open both doors.

[@TheZGarage]

They don't open from the outside handle or the inside handle?

[@Dookieandsons]

I have recovered my door panels my headliner my a pillars and got my shit looking really good but now I'm at the point I don't know what to do about my driver side door handle the chrome metal part of the lever has broken so it will not open the door anymore I'm really pissed my interior looks great but I cannot find a driver side door handle anywhere

[@TheZGarage]

Send this guy an email. He can get you a handle for a great price. Hes got like 20 parts cars. Sean Jarman: [e-mail]

[@kylepederson2410]

I just took my whole door apart for it to be the connetor for the switch broke

[@clarkkent4991]

🏆🏆🏆

[@Dannymclovin]

Why do you think the glass would rattle like it has play on it like it's loose

[@TheZGarage]

It will move around when the door card is off because the seal along the top helps to stabilize it. But you can take the window glass out and make sure the pieces that slide along the rails are tight. Mine were loose when I got my Z from the previous owner who had replaced that window. The company that replaced it didn't tighten them enough

[@Dannymclovin]

@@TheZGarage lol thanks for the reply man my Z31 is kinda trashed only thing special about it Is its turbo ls now but hey thanks for your wisdom I'll see what I can do cause with the door open the glass just its loose as hell I'll follow your advice and I'll see if I find anything

[@Dannymclovin]

@@TheZGarage I figured it out it was missing 2 bolts sadly

[@TheZGarage]

Ah that might be problematic haha. But at least you know what the issue is!

[@Dannymclovin]

@@TheZGarage yea lol it was those 2 bolts that are next to the right adjustment of the actual glass so it's fine now thank you for reply btw the Z31 community isnt all that big it's hard to get that help thanks again for delivering

[@mrslapside]

Haha all my doors don’t work except my driver door from outside it sucks

[@TheZGarage]

The pieces in the door handle are likely broken. Someone sells metal versions on Etsy. You should be able to look up "Z31 300ZX Door Lock/Latch Bars" and find them

[@mrslapside]

@@TheZGarage 🙏

[@mrslapside]

@@TheZGaragehi do you have any recommendations on where I should get a mass air flow sensor for the z31. Napa said they use a1 Cardone to rebuild is that company ok? Thanks