Time for a new window regulator

[Highlander]

First my Boxster and now my TT need their passenger side window regulators replaced.  On my previous cars, I have always had this job done by my dealer or indie, but fresh off a successful coil/plug replacement on the TT I think I'm ready to tackle this myself :)

 

It all looks pretty straightforward, but I have a few questions about the foam vapor barrier between the door card and frame.  

 

1. Is there enough residual adhesive to stick it back down once it's been peeled off?

1a. If not, what's the best adhesive to use to stick it back down?  

2. Should it be replaced with a new one?  

2a. Does the replacement come with adhesive?

2b. If not, what's the best adhesive to use?  

 

TIA

 

[JFP in PA]

First my Boxster and now my TT need their passenger side window regulators replaced.  On my previous cars, I have always had this job done by my dealer or indie, but fresh off a successful coil/plug replacement on the TT I think I'm ready to tackle this myself :)

 

It all looks pretty straightforward, but I have a few questions about the foam vapor barrier between the door card and frame.  

 

1. Is there enough residual adhesive to stick it back down once it's been peeled off?

1a. If not, what's the best adhesive to use to stick it back down?  

2. Should it be replaced with a new one?  

2a. Does the replacement come with adhesive?

2b. If not, what's the best adhesive to use?  

 

TIA

 

Check with your local auto body repair supply shop, or online, 3M has a line of excellent weather strip type adhesives which will work perfectly for this.

[Highlander]

Thanks!

[Highlander]

As a follow up, this was a pretty straightforward R&R.  No idea why I was so reticent to try this earlier!

 

I was able to pull of the vapor barrier intact and there was enough remaining goo to stick it all back down.   If it does rip and need replaced, they are not expensive, <$50.

 

Adjustment of the door was a snap.  

 

The only issue I had was getting the window to fit into the rubber gasket on the regulator itself.  The glass kinda stuck to the rubber and just pushed the rubber down rather than the window slipping in nicely.  Maybe I should have used a little lubrication?

 

I would strongly recommend this as a pretty simple DIY.  Labor rates here in the SF Bay area are crazy.  This was an easy $1k job had I even had my indie do it!