power window regulator stuck. Driver side. 92 940 Turbo

chc325 · Post by **chc325** » 18 Mar 2008, 21:45

The problem is that the broken power window regulator mechanism is riveted into the door on the inside. How do I get it out to replace it. Please don't tell me I have to drill rivets out?? Surely there is some old trick. I can't tell but they look like pop rivets. Thanks in advance for a speedy reply.

chc325

My 92 940 Turbo has 165K miles on it.

Post by **billofdurham** » 19 Mar 2008, 05:26

Welcome to Matthew's Volvo Site.

If they are rivets they do have to be drilled out (4mm drill).

Some did have retaining nuts but not all.

Bill.

chc325 · Post by **chc325** » 19 Mar 2008, 10:45

Bill, I can't say I'm surprised by your answer. I can say I'm shocked by Volvo's use of rivets. It's things like this that made me stay away from American cars my entire life. I guess Volvo has fallen prey to the Ford influence. And it's time for me to start looking for another car.

Thanks again for a quick response.

CharlieofNapa

Post by **billofdurham** » 19 Mar 2008, 13:16

I have heard of people drilling out the rivets and replacing them with nuts and bolts.

Bill.