Today I removed the old PW regulator and got the new one hanging in place but not yet secured.
This may be one of the worst body component jobs I've ever done simply because it was so difficult to remove. There is also a steep learning curve for me which accounts for a lot of the five hours I spent so far!
The window was stuck closed. The window can't be released from the lifts unless it is at least half-way down. I had to cut the old cables to get it down. I wasted a lot of time trying to get it loose while closed.
The motor is secured by screws which go into round brass nuts molded into rubber cushion mounts. Round no less, and of course they twisted right out of the rubber first thing. It could not be a worse design except if it had been blind. At least I could get my vise grips on them and get the screws out. Weird to say the least. Probably fast on the production line though!
This comparable job on my '88 with cogged nylon tape takes all of 45 min.
I didn't need to remove the window, contrary to the manual instructions,
NOTE; this factory manual has so many mistakes that it is hazardous for a beginner to use! Not all that different from some of the other factory manuals I have though.
I got the new regulator online for $43, my local parts guy wants $100+.