C3 Corvette Power Window Switch Removal

Here s a project that s fairly easy to do and only requires standard tools nothing exotic assuming you have a clip removal tool.

C3 corvette power window switch removal.

Lower the door glass all the way inside the door. We needed a new power window motor so we called the good guys at zip corvette parts 8067 fast lane. Using a phillips screwdriver remove the screws on the outer edges that hold the door panel in place. Remove the door lock knob and door panel.

For 1968 1976 cars you ll need to either trim away a portion of the alignment tag or smash down the tag made into the retainer. There is no access to the rear reinforcement 5 in the picture below. C3 corvette forum c3 1977 corvettes all c3s general discussion removing my door glass. And if you take out the three screws holding the console side on and remove the screws holding down the front 2 and at the back 2 then you can lift the entire console up disconnect the plug and using a 5 16 small wrench a small socket set is best you can remove one screw and loosen the other and with a little patience you can remove the switch.

1968 1982 power window motor replacement. The entire replacement of the power window motor should be completed in about 1 5 hours from start to finish. Reach through the access panel opening and up toward the front side of the window and. Then invert the switches.

The body mount bracket used on c3 cars in the number one position is very difficult to replace. 1968 1979 corvette window crank assembly with manual windows. For 1977 1982 cars one must remove either the plastic nub on the shifter console plate or the must remove a portion of the tang off the switch housing. Willcox corvette provides corvette repair and install help through posts tech videos and tech pictures.

Using the door handle removal tool place it behind the door lock knob and press in to disengage the spring clip. Remove the two 7 16 screws holding the balance track to the door inner panel.