window glass won't go up! :/

[shabz]

Hi guys!

We have a 2003 Ibiza 1.2 S...put the leccy window down...and it won't go up...

Have taken the doorcard off, undone all the bolts, released all clips etc, but can't get the metal sheet off to get to the window mechanism

We can see the problem...the metal chord has slipped off the round light blue thing on the window regulator, but can't fit it unless the aluminium door card thing comes off...

So, how do we get it off guys?? Bit of a situation as the car is needed tomorrow

Thanks

 

[Nath.]

Chances are that one of the white clips on the window regulator have broken and this is why one of the cables has gone slack.

It is almost impossible to repair without a new regulator or at least a second hand one with good white clips.

It all comes apart with screws and electrical plugs/sockets.I have replaced one with just basic tools.

My advice is to try and lift the glass by hand at the same time as working the motor, then order a new regulator (£60 ish) and then take it all apart just the once.

 

[shabz]

New regulator ...how do I get to the thing? I need to get this metal sheet off...and there seems to be just a white plastic clip holding the sheet to the door on the right hand side but it won't budge?

Surely it should be pretty straightforward, but can't figure it out

If I could get to the glass, I guess I could prop it up with a block of wood or something until a new regulator arrives

 

[Nath.]

on the metal sheet bit there are 2 large holes with rubber gromits in, remove the gromits and maybe you will see more.

I don't remember there being much holding it in other than some screws.

Hold on and I'll post some pics of when I did one.

 

[Nath.]

Don't know if these help.

In the top 2 pics the cross shaped part is the old and new regulator.

On the new regulator (the black one) you can see the white clips at the top 2 corners, these are the bits that snap.

The part you are saying is stopping you removing the metal sheet is the locking mechanism, it does come apart but be careful as you can snap the lock mech.

 

[tkjeeves]

hmm note the lack of side impact protection or is that diagonal bit of pressed sheet metal suppose to be it?

 

[Nath.]

It kept the people at MCAP happy (5 stars), And Muddyboots is still with us

 

[tkjeeves]

fair enough, i'm just used to seeing 2 tubes on Hyundais.... perhaps they used thinner sheet metal for the panels lol