Power window regulator removal

[t2shadow]

i have a bad power window regulator on driver's side and the little wheel that keeps the window regulator attached to the window is shot on pass side how do i remove the window regulator ? looks like dodge riveted it in but i cant tell

[inmyshadow]

Bingo. They are riveted in.

I've drilled out the rivets and used 8mx1.25 bolts with speed nuts on the back with some thread lock.

I did that to my current driver's door. Previous owner had a shop try and fix his power windows. They drilled out the rivets for some reason. I fixed the door by using the above method.

i have a bad power window regulator on driver's side and the little wheel that keeps the window regulator attached to the window is shot on pass side how do i remove the window regulator ? looks like dodge riveted it in but i cant tell

[A.J.]

A picture would be nice. I'm having a hard time visualizing the "wheel" you're referring to.

It's probably riveted if it's never been changed. Your going to have to grind the heads of the rivets off. I use an pneumatic die grinder. A dremel tool might work but you'll be there awhile. I don't bother drilling them anymore because the drill grabs the head and just spins it. You can try though. Then replace the rivets with 1/4" or 6mm bolts.

[Spraynlog]

I found a section in the factory service manual for my '85 Ramcharger that says to drill out the rivets with a 1/4" drill, and then use 1/4" bolts with lock washers to re-install it.

[t2shadow]

Thank you for confirming my thought and for the method of repair
matt