Hi john and others,

On Thu, 1999-06-10 16:59:32 -0500, John Koloen wrote:

> How does one disconnect the window regulator cables from the electric
> window motor?

The gearbox cover  is srewed on to the  gearbox with about half  a dozen
screws.  It's save to unscrew them and to remove  the lid.  Then you can
see the motor axle disapearing in some rubber like thingie which acts as
an   elastic coupling.  Remove  the  two bolts  which  connect motor and
gearbox, and   then carefully, gently, but  nevertheless  with plenty of
force pull the motor axle out of the rubber.  It helps pulling the motor
with one hand and  at the same time holding  back the rubber thingy with
an open wrench or similar tool.

Oh, I forgot: this all applies  to the window regulator assembly already
being removed from  out of the door and  sitting on your  work bench ...
If your current problem is getting the thing out of the  door, drop me a
line, I can remail   you a posting  to  the  Vanagon list  which  covers
exactly that.  Or you could try the archives ...

I hope this helps.

Sincerely
 Rainer

'89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16"

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