[nielsensmn]

My plastic gears are shot in all four of my power windows. I have done research on how to remove all items to get to the power window motor out in order to change the gears, however, my motor is held on with 3 rivits. If I drill out these rivits, how do I get the motor back to its original position? Most posts/research state something about 3 bolts that hold the motor on, which is lots easier than rivets...but I don't have the bolts. Do I need to buy new motors or is there a rivit kit for this? Any help would be much appreciated. Also, I keep hearing about torque pins for the window...do I need these too or will the new gears work fine to ensure the windows go up and down?

[302Feen]

You've got me a little confused...
When I did the gears in my passenger side window, it was very simple and straight forward. But I didn't have rivets holding the motor in. Which motors are held in by the rivets?
Since you said all 4 motors, I'm guessing you have a convertible?

[nielsensmn]

Yes, I do have a convertible. Sorry, meant to say all gears are shot, but the motors on the driver/passenger side are held by rivits.

[302Feen]

Originally Posted by nielsensmn

Yes, I do have a convertible. Sorry, meant to say all gears are shot, but the motors on the driver/passenger side are held by rivits.

Ok, so JUST the rear quarter window motors are held in by rivets right?
Because the front window motors should be held in by I believe 3 bolts....

[nielsensmn]

Nope, front window power motors are held in by rivits.

[302Feen]

That is strange...
You will have to drill them out, and find some bolts that will work in their place. That's all I can think of.
Sorry I wasn't more help than that. Maybe someone will chime in that has ran into the same problem.