Q: I was replacing the power window motor and the clips that hold it in place broke, what can I do so I can use my window?

asked by on October 29, 2016

There are 3 tabs and 2 clips. Both clips broke and 2 tabs broke.

My car has 96000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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