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Lord Blue - 30 Aug 2003 04:40 GMT

Does anyone know where I can find documentation on how to access the motors
and things for the rear windows on the car(1989 LX Convertible)? The motors
work, but something's come loose or has broken/been stripped and I need to
check it out(mainly because I don't have the cash to pay someone to do it).

Just wondering. Thanks in advance.

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Andy Budwill - 30 Aug 2003 04:59 GMT

I own an 88GT Convetible and have accessed the window motors several times.

You need to remove the rear quarter panel, the entire thing.. I find it
easier to remove the bottom seat cushion first. Usually you can push it
down and back towards the rear of the car then lift up to get it out. Then
there are several screws holding the rear quarter panel in but I believe
they are all visable. After unscrewing them it should simply lift out.
There will be a plastic service panel hiding the window motor. Remove it
and you have easy access to the window motor.

I believe the window motors have plastic gears in them which tend to break
(they did on all 4 of my windows) you can purchase metal gear replacements.
I purchased all my window motors from Musttanguy and have had wonderful luck
with them. I'd say get in contact with him. His website is
www.ponyperformance.com.

Regards,
Andy

> Does anyone know where I can find documentation on how to access the motors
> and things for the rear windows on the car(1989 LX Convertible)? The motors
> work, but something's come loose or has broken/been stripped and I need to
> check it out(mainly because I don't have the cash to pay someone to do it).
>
> Just wondering. Thanks in advance.

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Lord Blue - 31 Aug 2003 14:50 GMT

Thanks for the info!

> I own an 88GT Convetible and have accessed the window motors several times.
>
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> >
> > Just wondering. Thanks in advance.

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AZGuy - 31 Aug 2003 06:15 GMT

>Does anyone know where I can find documentation on how to access the motors
>and things for the rear windows on the car(1989 LX Convertible)? The motors
>work, but something's come loose or has broken/been stripped and I need to
>check it out(mainly because I don't have the cash to pay someone to do it).
>
>Just wondering. Thanks in advance.

Maybe Andy's vert is different then mine but to get to my rear window
motor I...

... take out the seat cushion
... take out the seat back. There are two screws at the bottom hidden
behind/under the bottom of the seat back. Then the seat back slides
down to unhook from the hold down on the top.
... remove the screws that hold the armrest/side cover in place.
There's one behind where the seat back was (maybe you can get to it
without removing the seat back if you can find it) and a couple more
you can see including at least one where the seat belt enters (I
think).
... You can pull the armrest thing out enough to see the motor. THere
are three screws holding it in place. Remove them and the motor comes
right out. You can get a rebuilt motor from a place in florida for
about $55 http://www.windowmotor.com/index.html or you can buy a
rebuild kit for about $10. I tried a kit once and it only lasted 6
months. Last time I bought a rebuilt motor. They claim they use more
durable nylon gizmos.
-----------------
Jim
'88 LX 5.0 (now in car heaven)
'89 LX 5.0 vert
'99 GT 35th Anniversery Edition - Silver
Mods to date - Relocated trunk release to drivers side, shortened throttle cable.

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