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Old 05-11-2026, 04:36 PM
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Look carefully. There's a small opening on the forward side. Use a small flat screwdriver. Push the tab down! Once it's far enough down, the shade pops off.

I'll order new parts today. With the door panel off, I'll replace the bad speaker too. It's the only speaker not working.
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Old 05-12-2026, 07:28 AM
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Gorilla tape will hold the window up while waiting for parts
I had to grab my Gorilla tape. My neighbor called me late yesterday afternoon. The two suction cups didn't hold the window up. I taped the top and one side. With black window trim, you can't see the tape. You have to be up close. I could probably drive it and no one notice the tape. :
Since I had time, I reached into the door and felt around. I felt a string or spring of some kind. It wouldn't come out. The regulator is probably broken good. I ordered a replacement regulator from FCP. It's been almost a year since something broke on it. I might take it out of service next week. On the list, rear wheel bearings, new RR speaker, new regulator, and waxing.
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Suction cup hook from IKEA held the window up for about two weeks until I could get to replacing the winder-upper thing. It’s really strong.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tisken-...hite-70381275/


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I usually use gorilla tape up the side front and back and outside where it's easier to goo gone after


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