I need to replace the LF window regulator in my '89 XJ and since im gonna
have to do the job outside in sub-freezing temps I'm looking for a few
pointers to make the job go as fast as possible. First whats the best way to
get the rivets out and what should i replace them with? What tools will i
need, any other tips would be greatly appreciatied. Thanks in advance.

 

This is an annoying task.

Grind the rivets and replace with bolts. There is enough room between the
door shell and door panel within the indentation for the bolt head.

The window retaining nut thingy is a joy to work with. I think it might be a
T19 torx but I'm not positive. On the backside is a shaped washer that the
torx threads into. Here's the joy part... keeping that thing from
spinning... oh, did I mention there was blue lock tite on the threads?

I created a tool for this task. Purchase a "universal angle grinder wrench".
http://tinyurl.com/858az
You will need to bend it to fit and grind the moveable arm to allow the pins
to come closer together. The pins will engage the holes on either side of
the threaded centre hole on the shaped washer and prevent it from spinning.

If this sounds confusing, I can probably get a picture for you. Let me know.

-Brian


"Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:43637bfa$1@news.acsalaska.net...
>I need to replace the LF window regulator in my '89 XJ and since im gonna
>have to do the job outside in sub-freezing temps I'm looking for a few
>pointers to make the job go as fast as possible. First whats the best way
>to get the rivets out and what should i replace them with? What tools will
>i need, any other tips would be greatly appreciatied. Thanks in advance.
>

 

This is an annoying task.

Grind the rivets and replace with bolts. There is enough room between the
door shell and door panel within the indentation for the bolt head.

The window retaining nut thingy is a joy to work with. I think it might be a
T19 torx but I'm not positive. On the backside is a shaped washer that the
torx threads into. Here's the joy part... keeping that thing from
spinning... oh, did I mention there was blue lock tite on the threads?

I created a tool for this task. Purchase a "universal angle grinder wrench".
http://tinyurl.com/858az
You will need to bend it to fit and grind the moveable arm to allow the pins
to come closer together. The pins will engage the holes on either side of
the threaded centre hole on the shaped washer and prevent it from spinning.

If this sounds confusing, I can probably get a picture for you. Let me know.

-Brian


"Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:43637bfa$1@news.acsalaska.net...
>I need to replace the LF window regulator in my '89 XJ and since im gonna
>have to do the job outside in sub-freezing temps I'm looking for a few
>pointers to make the job go as fast as possible. First whats the best way
>to get the rivets out and what should i replace them with? What tools will
>i need, any other tips would be greatly appreciatied. Thanks in advance.
>

 

This is an annoying task.

Grind the rivets and replace with bolts. There is enough room between the
door shell and door panel within the indentation for the bolt head.

The window retaining nut thingy is a joy to work with. I think it might be a
T19 torx but I'm not positive. On the backside is a shaped washer that the
torx threads into. Here's the joy part... keeping that thing from
spinning... oh, did I mention there was blue lock tite on the threads?

I created a tool for this task. Purchase a "universal angle grinder wrench".
http://tinyurl.com/858az
You will need to bend it to fit and grind the moveable arm to allow the pins
to come closer together. The pins will engage the holes on either side of
the threaded centre hole on the shaped washer and prevent it from spinning.

If this sounds confusing, I can probably get a picture for you. Let me know.

-Brian


"Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:43637bfa$1@news.acsalaska.net...
>I need to replace the LF window regulator in my '89 XJ and since im gonna
>have to do the job outside in sub-freezing temps I'm looking for a few
>pointers to make the job go as fast as possible. First whats the best way
>to get the rivets out and what should i replace them with? What tools will
>i need, any other tips would be greatly appreciatied. Thanks in advance.
>

 

I have never replaced a Cherokee window regulator, per se. But the
regulators I have dealt with come out as a unit that is bolted in, and you
do not have to remove any rivets.

I think I'd have to get the replacement unit in hand before I even started
to take the old one out. That way, I'd have a better idea of what I'm after
in the sub-freezing cold.




"Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:43637bfa$1@news.acsalaska.net...
>I need to replace the LF window regulator in my '89 XJ and since im gonna
>have to do the job outside in sub-freezing temps I'm looking for a few
>pointers to make the job go as fast as possible. First whats the best way
>to get the rivets out and what should i replace them with? What tools will
>i need, any other tips would be greatly appreciatied. Thanks in advance.
>

 

I have never replaced a Cherokee window regulator, per se. But the
regulators I have dealt with come out as a unit that is bolted in, and you
do not have to remove any rivets.

I think I'd have to get the replacement unit in hand before I even started
to take the old one out. That way, I'd have a better idea of what I'm after
in the sub-freezing cold.




"Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:43637bfa$1@news.acsalaska.net...
>I need to replace the LF window regulator in my '89 XJ and since im gonna
>have to do the job outside in sub-freezing temps I'm looking for a few
>pointers to make the job go as fast as possible. First whats the best way
>to get the rivets out and what should i replace them with? What tools will
>i need, any other tips would be greatly appreciatied. Thanks in advance.
>

 

I have never replaced a Cherokee window regulator, per se. But the
regulators I have dealt with come out as a unit that is bolted in, and you
do not have to remove any rivets.

I think I'd have to get the replacement unit in hand before I even started
to take the old one out. That way, I'd have a better idea of what I'm after
in the sub-freezing cold.




"Kyonn Gowans" <kyonn@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:43637bfa$1@news.acsalaska.net...
>I need to replace the LF window regulator in my '89 XJ and since im gonna
>have to do the job outside in sub-freezing temps I'm looking for a few
>pointers to make the job go as fast as possible. First whats the best way
>to get the rivets out and what should i replace them with? What tools will
>i need, any other tips would be greatly appreciatied. Thanks in advance.
>

 

Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
> I have never replaced a Cherokee window regulator, per se. But the
> regulators I have dealt with come out as a unit that is bolted in, and you
> do not have to remove any rivets.
>
> I think I'd have to get the replacement unit in hand before I even started
> to take the old one out. That way, I'd have a better idea of what I'm after
> in the sub-freezing cold.

Kyonn might want to think about a wind break while working on the Jeep.

You can run the engine and heater to get the inside nice and toasty, that
will help prevent cracking any plastic and give you some heat. Then
using some tarp/plastic drop cloth make a tent around the cab and door
down to the ground. That will keep some of the wind chill off.
A piece of cardboard can block the space under the cab.

Guess you could run the engine/heater to provide more heat, there should
be enough circulation that exhaust won't be a problem.

It's much easier if you have a garage in the area that lets you rent
space. We used to have a U-Auto-FixIt in the area but lawsuit happy
morons ruined it.

--
DougW

 

Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
> I have never replaced a Cherokee window regulator, per se. But the
> regulators I have dealt with come out as a unit that is bolted in, and you
> do not have to remove any rivets.
>
> I think I'd have to get the replacement unit in hand before I even started
> to take the old one out. That way, I'd have a better idea of what I'm after
> in the sub-freezing cold.

Kyonn might want to think about a wind break while working on the Jeep.

You can run the engine and heater to get the inside nice and toasty, that
will help prevent cracking any plastic and give you some heat. Then
using some tarp/plastic drop cloth make a tent around the cab and door
down to the ground. That will keep some of the wind chill off.
A piece of cardboard can block the space under the cab.

Guess you could run the engine/heater to provide more heat, there should
be enough circulation that exhaust won't be a problem.

It's much easier if you have a garage in the area that lets you rent
space. We used to have a U-Auto-FixIt in the area but lawsuit happy
morons ruined it.

--
DougW

 

Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
> I have never replaced a Cherokee window regulator, per se. But the
> regulators I have dealt with come out as a unit that is bolted in, and you
> do not have to remove any rivets.
>
> I think I'd have to get the replacement unit in hand before I even started
> to take the old one out. That way, I'd have a better idea of what I'm after
> in the sub-freezing cold.

Kyonn might want to think about a wind break while working on the Jeep.

You can run the engine and heater to get the inside nice and toasty, that
will help prevent cracking any plastic and give you some heat. Then
using some tarp/plastic drop cloth make a tent around the cab and door
down to the ground. That will keep some of the wind chill off.
A piece of cardboard can block the space under the cab.

Guess you could run the engine/heater to provide more heat, there should
be enough circulation that exhaust won't be a problem.

It's much easier if you have a garage in the area that lets you rent
space. We used to have a U-Auto-FixIt in the area but lawsuit happy
morons ruined it.

--
DougW