Stuck Rear window

[oldtstuff]

The drivers side rear window on my 71 E9 is stuck in the closed position. I removed the quarter panel cover and opened the motor housing. The motor operates up and down when the switch is pressed. The nylon gear stops it from turning more than a small amount. Is there any way to release the window and let it down so I can remove the complete assy. I can not remove the interior trim with the window in the up position. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Honolulu]

stuck window

turn the nylon gear with your finger and the window will move. It will be slow, as the transmission runs something like a 47 to 1 reduction gear, but you will eventually get it down.

Windows get stuck at the limit of their travel, usually closed. There's supposed to be a little rubber "bumper" on the mechanism to allow a bump stop rather than the mechanism running up under full power and jamming to a sudden stop.