Drivers window detached from regulator

[Devin]

I've been getting a noise when having the window descend for a few weeks. It would make a thunk sound when it first began to descend. Today, at least the leading edge of the window detached from the regulator and it was a struggle to get it closed.

I'm going to open the door up tomorrow to take a look, but had anyone else experienced this issue? I'm not sure if the door or the regulator is to blame for the noise and the subsequent detaching.

 

[BaySHO Performance]

I've had lots of problems with this, especially with the LF window. It's more usual for there to be a problem with a channel rather than separation from the regulator. The window can pop out of a channel without getting separated from the regulator.

 

[Devin]

It's definitely off. Rivet sheared. I can get the replacements on Rock Auto but not sure how to get the tool in there to get the rivet installed.

 

[Texas Marauder]

If you got room, use a 1/4" bolt @3/4" long and a lock nut.

 

[Devin]

I'm willing to give that a try!

 

[BaySHO Performance]

I'm willing to give that a try!

This happened on my current job. You have two choices. Replace the rivets:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/search?q=9989PK

What is much stronger, as recommended in the '94 shop manual:
1/4"-20 x 1" bolts, nuts, lock washers, steel washers (2) $12 Home Depot

 

[Texas Marauder]

This happened on my current job. You have two choices. Replace the rivets:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/search?q=9989PK

What is much stronger, as recommended in the '94 shop manual:
1/4"-20 x 1" bolts, nuts, lock washers, steel washers (2) $12 Home Depot

Yes, 1/4" x 1". 1/4" x 3/4" may work, I can never remember til I'm in that situation.

Rivets are used during factory assembly because it's faster and simpler than bolting.

 

[BaySHO Performance]

Probably either 3/4" or 1". What a 1" looks like installed.

 

[Devin]

So far so good. Wish the Gen 1 had such a clear access to that.


Was a little concerned with how hard to torque it. Got it tight and will just check it later

 

[Devin]

Is there a trick to where in the run the bolt should be tightened? I've been running into some alignment issues.