John, I discovered that I could remove the door panel without pulling the switch. There was enough cable to pull the panel away and then disconnect the window switch by reaching the behind the panel.
Ordered the part off of Amazon and with my Prime credit it only cost me $28. Followed the video and had it all done and working in about 80 minutes. Thanks so much. The dealer wanted $420 for parts and labor. Your car looks awesome. I need to replace my seats and will be looking for videos on that work.
I just did the same. Found passenger side on amazon for $60 with next day shipping. Halfway done with this now, hoping it doesn't rain haha I dont have a garage
Nice video, many thanks for your effort. On my son's 2004 C5 convertible for the passenger side, we encountered some trivial differences to your model. #1: the metal spring tab for the switch is on top, with the white plastic tab on the bottom... so we popped that off by prying gently from the top (opposite of driver-side tab setup). #2: the speaker was held on by 7mm screws, #3 the window motor and regulator were held on by 10mm nuts. Overall it was a surprisingly easy project and very satisfying to have a working passenger window again because I'm typically on that side. Of course, you also need a 13mm for the glass and a T30 for the trim bolts. Sometimes he streams his Corvette drives (CrisprJW or some such on youtube).
Nice video, saving this for my future C5 Z06. One thing to note: previous owner put the silencer mat in the wrong areas. This is supposed to go inside the door cavity stuck to the inside of the door panel. Where it’s located on the inner panel will give little to eliminate road noise. While that door cavity was open I would’ve put dynamat in there.
The proper way to remove the window controls is to remove the door panel and then take it out from the tab inside that you can't see with out the door panel off. There is enough wire connecting it that you can get the panel off and tilt to see the inside of the panel and the window controls. Unfortunately not many tutorials on RUclips know this. You can glue your broken controls back together but more than likely in rain water will get in the cracks and cause your window to ghost open, close or both.
Thanks for the video I have one to repair tomorrow a friend here in the uk has one he said the cable has snapped tip I find Using a forked trim panel remover for the door card clips makes light work thanks
@@tmauricio9028 mine did not need any but there are adjustments where the glass is connected to the rail. You want the glass to sit flat on both holders then you can use the adjusters to do anything changes needed.
Totally off topic but how are the speakers wired there? Been wanting to upgrade to a tweeter and 6in speaker in the door since I put a different radio in just like yours. Any info would be appreciated thanks
Hi John. I have the same Car and I change the same part, but now when I open and close the door, the glass It doesn’t go down a little as it is supposed to do when you open the door.
You're not the first and certainly won't be the last to break that window switch. To get mine out it pulled the clip off, I never put it back on cause that is a horrible design to hold the thing in. I removed the clip from the other side too. Fortunately I was able to glue the driver's side 😊back together with some super glue. These things don't need a clip that strong and set so far back. So I just let it sit in there cause you're going to need to get in that door regular, these window drives are badly designed. 😕 Thanks for the video, these how too always help others if not the person doing them. 😎
Just fyi, using crazy glue and baking soda makes a very strong repair, to stiff, no flexibility of the material but that is ok for the purpose the down is that you need to grind de uneven finish 😊🍻
Greetings from New Zealand. Just did mine. Was dreading it. Thanks for making it simple and easy.
Thank you so much. So glad that it was helpful. :)
John, I discovered that I could remove the door panel without pulling the switch. There was enough cable to pull the panel away and then disconnect the window switch by reaching the behind the panel.
I found the same thing, accidentally. Forgot to lift out the switch panel, the found it was easier to remove with the door panel off.
My driver’s side just went out, so I’ll be using this as a guide. Thanks, much appreciated!
So glad that this will help. Thank you.
Ordered the part off of Amazon and with my Prime credit it only cost me $28. Followed the video and had it all done and working in about 80 minutes. Thanks so much. The dealer wanted $420 for parts and labor. Your car looks awesome. I need to replace my seats and will be looking for videos on that work.
Awesome and congrats on saving a pile of cash. That’s the reason I do a lot of the work myself. Glad the video helped.
I just did the same. Found passenger side on amazon for $60 with next day shipping. Halfway done with this now, hoping it doesn't rain haha I dont have a garage
I will have to go to dealership I am not handy is it specific to a 02 Vette or is it a universal piece thanks
Nice video, many thanks for your effort. On my son's 2004 C5 convertible for the passenger side, we encountered some trivial differences to your model. #1: the metal spring tab for the switch is on top, with the white plastic tab on the bottom... so we popped that off by prying gently from the top (opposite of driver-side tab setup). #2: the speaker was held on by 7mm screws, #3 the window motor and regulator were held on by 10mm nuts. Overall it was a surprisingly easy project and very satisfying to have a working passenger window again because I'm typically on that side. Of course, you also need a 13mm for the glass and a T30 for the trim bolts. Sometimes he streams his Corvette drives (CrisprJW or some such on youtube).
Super useful guide, just fixed this issue on my 02 C5. Cheers brother!
Thank you so much.
Just used this to guide my window motor replacement. Thank you!!
Awesome and thank you. Glad that it helped. :)
Thanks for the video. Perfectly explained install.
Thank you so much.
Nice video, saving this for my future C5 Z06.
One thing to note: previous owner put the silencer mat in the wrong areas. This is supposed to go inside the door cavity stuck to the inside of the door panel. Where it’s located on the inner panel will give little to eliminate road noise. While that door cavity was open I would’ve put dynamat in there.
Thank you so much
The proper way to remove the window controls is to remove the door panel and then take it out from the tab inside that you can't see with out the door panel off. There is enough wire connecting it that you can get the panel off and tilt to see the inside of the panel and the window controls. Unfortunately not many tutorials on RUclips know this. You can glue your broken controls back together but more than likely in rain water will get in the cracks and cause your window to ghost open, close or both.
Great info and thank you. Now I know. :)
John thanks for the great video!!👍
Now I’m going to try to do both of my window regulator‘s they both went out!
You can do it. :)
Thanks for the video I have one to repair tomorrow a friend here in the uk has one he said the cable has snapped tip I find Using a forked trim panel remover for the door card clips makes light work thanks
Great idea. Good luck on the replacement.
Thanks brother. Tremendously helpful
Anytime. Thank you.
Thanks so much for this video! Helped me tremendously (and I probably would've broken something on my own 😂).
Lol. I still break things all the time. 😂😂😂
Thanks! Your video helped me do the job quickly and easily.
Ok thanks a lot I’m going to try replacing my window motor regulator on my 98 C 5 wish me Luck👍‼️
You got this. :) Thank you so much for watching.
Does the glass have any adjustments I’m asking because I have a C5 Convertible ⁉️
@@tmauricio9028 mine did not need any but there are adjustments where the glass is connected to the rail. You want the glass to sit flat on both holders then you can use the adjusters to do anything changes needed.
Ok thank you so much Sir 👍‼️
What brand did you use?
Before putting everything back together do you need to aline or adjust for air and water leaks?
I did not but I do think that doing so would be best.
Totally off topic but how are the speakers wired there? Been wanting to upgrade to a tweeter and 6in speaker in the door since I put a different radio in just like yours. Any info would be appreciated thanks
Mine had an aftermarket system when I bought it and have upgraded it since. It was all spliced and a mess
Hi John. I have the same Car and I change the same part, but now when I open and close the door, the glass It doesn’t go down a little as it is supposed to do when you open the door.
Oh man. That’s the auto indexing feature, which I’m not 100% about. I believe that it uses a micro switch. I wish I could be more helpful.
@@JohnEngel Thanks for the help. Appreciated.
Where did u buy the window regulator and how much thanks
@@anthonymancuso1698 I just ordered it off Amazon. Not sure how much but wasn’t crazy.
Any recommendations on a motor that is not noisy?
The one that I have listed in the description has done really well for me.
U da man! Nice job
Thank you so much.
What brand regulator did you opt for?
I just went generic Amazon.
U are amazing i have c5 with. 20k miles wondow won't go up
Thank you. :)
You're not the first and certainly won't be the last to break that window switch. To get mine out it pulled the clip off, I never put it back on cause that is a horrible design to hold the thing in. I removed the clip from the other side too.
Fortunately I was able to glue the driver's side 😊back together with some super glue. These things don't need a clip that strong and set so far back. So I just let it sit in there cause you're going to need to get in that door regular, these window drives are badly designed. 😕
Thanks for the video, these how too always help others if not the person doing them. 😎
I totally agree.
Great video
Don't take the switches out, just remove the plug after the panel is loose.
Excellent suggestion. I will follow that plan.
Thanks
@@anthonymancuso1698 thank you for watching.
What year is this Corvette?
Seeing that it's a Z06, it has to be a 2001-2004. This tutorial should be the same for all C5s though, 1997-2004.
@@mulletsquirrel thanks
@@MacAutoDiag it’s a 2003.
Unplug the window switch after removing door card. I broke mine sighed and then realized I should have waited.
Just fyi, using crazy glue and baking soda makes a very strong repair, to stiff, no flexibility of the material but that is ok for the purpose the down is that you need to grind de uneven finish 😊🍻
DO NOT TAKE THE WINDOW CONTROLLER OFF. You can unplug it after the door is off
Great catch. I just learned this.
I also learned the hard way with a small crack haha
@@Austin-mm3hi that’s exactly what I want to avoid.