How to fix rear window actuator. i.e. Rear Window Won't Open
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How to fix rear window actuator. i.e. Rear Window Won'... - 8/11/2007 11:41:49 AM
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e602
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This might already be somewhere on here but I didn't see it. This is for all of you, like me, that had the rear window stop opening on your Blazer. You press the button to open the rear window and you hear the actuator, but nothing happens. It's a very easy process to fix yourself. It'll take you $13 in parts (that includes shipping) and about an hour of your time. If you call the dealer, they will charge you about $450 to replace the actuator. If you can hear the actuator working, then you can fix it for the $13. If you don't hear a sound, buy the Actuator and you can still get to it using the steps below. There are two brass screws that hold the actuator to the panel.
A philips head screw driver and a 9/32 socket screwdriver are the only tools you need to replace the retainer.
This is how to replace it on a 1996 Blazer 4dr.
First, go buy the part you need at Rockauto. The link is for a 1996, but make sure you order it for your vehicle. Just do a search for a Window Actuator Rod Retainer. Rock Auto requires you order a pair of these, so make sure you order two. Each one has two of them in there so you will have 3 extras.
Window Actuator Rod Retainers - RockAuto.com
To open the window in the mean time while you are waiting for the part, do the following.
1. Remove the two screws on the door handle so you can pull back the door panel.
2. Pull back panel on top in the middle where it rises.
3. Reach in with a screw driver or your fingers to push down the lever. It's a metal piece on the left side against the wall to the inside of the truck.
SEE FIRST AND SECOND PICTURES
4. Open window and tailgate and remove screws on the sides of the tailgate. There is one on each side. Make sure it is the one fartest out and on the plastic panel.
5. Once the screws are removed, pull up on half the panel that is farthest out from the truck. Slide out away from the truck. The panel should come off with a little effort. Do not pull up on the panel closest to the truck, you will break the hooks that hold it in. I broke two on mine. The panel will slide away from the truck pretty easily.
6. Remove the screws holding the middle metal panel down. There are about 12 screws. They are the 9/32 socket screws.
SEE THIRD PICTURE
7. Pull the metal panel up, first dislodge the metal poles connected to the two white clips on each side in the center of the panel.
8. You will now see your actuator with the broken blue clip.
SEE FOURTH PICTURE
9. Pop off the blue retainer from the actuator. This will take some effort but it will pop off. (here's where you can replace the actuator if it's not making a sound)
10. Place one end of the retainer into the loose metal piece that rotates (left arrow in third picture) and then pop the other end back on to the actuator.
11. Replace the metal panel and clip the poles back into the white clips.
12. Make sure your door handle rod is clipped into the lock before you close the tailgate. If not, you have to work at opening it again by sliding you arm down between the plastic panel and it's not easy.
SEE FIFTH PICTURE
13. Replace everything. Before you close the door, make sure the door handle works and make sure the actuator is connected.
14. You should now be able to use your tailgate window again!
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