Liftgate Window Regulator Corrosion

[SuperDave90]

Plate

Somehow I lost the motor plate, I can't find that sucker anywhere, I don't see it in any diagrams, anyone have a part number?

 

[MidwestT4R]

I just want to thank everyone who contributed to this thread, I was able to successfully replace my failed regulator yesterday. I was able to get 3 of the 4 window bracket bolts out, had to drill one out. I’m sure had I gone to the dealer I would have paid to replace the glass also. All the pics and directions listed in this thread were invaluable.

Just starting this repair. On one side the brackets just broke. Now trying to remove the window bracket bolts on the intact side. Have soaked them repeatedly with Aerokroil penetrating oil and got them turning.

This issue is that I can turn them a few turns and they get really hard to turn. And yes folks, I am turning them the correct direction to loosen the bolts. I don't want to break the window tab so it looks like it's time to cut the remaining intact bracket and pull the window so I can get a better angle on the bolts. Maybe even drill them out.

Three questions:

1. It's pretty tight in there. Did you just use a hacksaw or a dremel or something else to cut the intact bracket?
2. Do you have to remove the rubber window strip to pull the window (with attached brackets) out through the top? If so, does it come out easily with the window still in?
3. Lastly, if I need to replace the existing bolt with a nut and bolt does anyone have the exact size they used? One previous post said they had to cut the bolt to size. I have no problem doing that but wondering if someone figured out a standard size and length that worked.

Just trying to avoid creating any more problems for myself. Thanks!

 

[Hadleyshope]

Any of you fine folks able to offer some advice? the gas struts on my 07 liftgate can no longer fully open the gate and I was thinking of replacing them but have heard horror stories about new struts being so strong they snap off the body connection. I do not see any metal fatigue but wondered if you anyone has any advice.

Thanks