# scratch that. you need a #3 phillips for most of the screws. a 10mm socket works wonders too. -->

Posted by Matt (93SE) on September 04, 2002 at 00:06:48:

In Reply to: took me about 45 minutes going slowly and taking pics while I did it posted by «§»Craig B«§» on September 03, 2002 at 22:55:51:

BTW, I replaced one a few months ago in 15 minutes, which included gathering tools, the entire job, and putting away tools AND washing my hands afterwards. :)

: You should be able to do it yourself in 30 minutes - 1 hour. If you have the right tools (a large #2 phillips head screwdriver and some sockets), you should be fine. Just look through the pics, I tried to take a pic of everything that needs to be done. If it seems complicated from the pics, trust me it's not. Once you get going, you'll see what to do.
: So yes, do it yourself

: I know you probably want opinions from others besides the author, but too bad :)

: : i know this is a common problem and submition but are the window regulators easy enough to install myself or am i better off paying a mechanic to put them in. I know about craig's page but i am curious to here how hard or time consuming it was. thanks

Replys:

- Yes, plus it is too easy to accidentlally overtighten and strip with the socket wrench n/m Bryan (91 SE, 92 SE) 07:21:45 9/05/2002 (0)
- yup, you're right; I have #3 listed on the page, but I got mixed up «§» (93 SE) 08:19:29 9/04/2002 (0)

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: BTW, I replaced one a few months ago in 15 minutes, which included gathering tools, the entire job, and putting away tools AND washing my hands afterwards. :) : : You should be able to do it yourself in 30 minutes - 1 hour. If you have the right tools (a large #2 phillips head screwdriver and some sockets), you should be fine. Just look through the pics, I tried to take a pic of everything that needs to be done. If it seems complicated from the pics, trust me it's not. Once you get going, you'll see what to do. : : So yes, do it yourself : : I know you probably want opinions from others besides the author, but too bad :) : : : i know this is a common problem and submition but are the window regulators easy enough to install myself or am i better off paying a mechanic to put them in. I know about craig's page but i am curious to here how hard or time consuming it was. thanks