Gilles, you do not need to remove the regulator to remove the motor.  The motor can be removed by itself, bolts to the door and bolts to the regulator need removing, then disconnect the electrical plug.  I refurbish these motors here, please contact me off list.

> On Jul 4, 2017, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have to replace the electric motor on the right hand side of my 89 Westy
> Syncro. Do I have to take out the regulator in order to replace the motor?
> My window is stuck in the open position. Does anyone know if there is a
> someone that refurbish those electric motors?

Cheers,    

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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