97 GC removing rear window vent motor

[kiwimex]

Any one had any experience in removing the rear vent (window) motor???
i noticed there is a clip that holds the shaft from the motor to the shaft that is stuck to the window, looked to me like i could just put the blade of a small screw driver under it and flip the clip out!!!! not so!! tried that and seem,s like i have to put alot of pressure on it to get it to move, im a little worried i might damage something! any input on this would be most helpful,

I also noticed the motors seemed to be a sealed unit, i intended to dismantle them and rebuild them. one moves in and out with a little gentel persuasian and the other dont move at all. Anyone tried to open these motors and rebuild them.


thanks in advance for help on these issues.

Steve

[TomQuick]

Sorry, don't have a clue, I've never messed with them, but do share your results when you try to rebuild it. I'm sure that is information that a lot of people would be interested in.

[kiwimex]

Would like some input on the rear vent motors please.

thanks steve

[XDGT03]

sorry, I had a whole reply typed but had to run before I could post it.

The shaft from the motor has a wire spring clip. You do not have to do anything with this clip. You should be able to pry the shaft off the part attached to the window. It is a ball joint. the clip snaps over the ball. I found this out because I removed my clip when i replaced my motor and realized i didn't have to do that.

The motor is a sealed unit and cannot be repaired or rebuilt. You can find motors at the junk yard but they are almost always attached to the window. I found a yard that would sell me just the motor for $15. Check www.car-part.com to find a yard near you. Or buy a new one from www.dodgeparts.com or your local dealer. I think they are about $60.

[donald7150]

i thought i posted here yesterday??

oh well here it is again

I have included some stuff from the service manual for an 01. which should be very similar

Number 5 points to the link tab that you have to pry out with a flat pry tool

these motors are never rebuilt. much cheaper and easier to find a used replacement at a wrecking yard