Review on Dorman 749-322 Black Rear Driver Side Window Regulator for Hyundai Models: A Reliable Choice by Brad Lovro

I start ALL my ratings with 5 stars and then go down if there are problems. Like all others, 3 different modifications are required (recommended) for this panel to match the original. The first thing NOT the manufacturer's fault is the speaker mount. The loudspeaker is riveted to the plate. Therefore you will need to drill out the rivets to remove the speaker and then attach it to the new panel with screws. I have a lot of gear and I found some small nuts and bolts to hold mine. Aside from carefully drilling out the rivets, reinstallation is fairly easy. The second issue is the access hole for the screw that attaches the window to the elevator. This panel has a smaller opening. In order for the rubber bushing/flap to fit, it must therefore be enlarged. Here's my trick: I used a small grinder and went around the hole until the edge came loose. I kept hitting the thicker parts until they all fell off at about the same time. This essentially ensured that the hole held its shape. After the lip came loose, I had to rub some more. Measure several times during the process so as not to make the hole too big. Use a small file around the last hole to remove any burrs. Although my hole wasn't perfectly round, the rubber bushing fitted perfectly. The third problem is the holes for the wire harness clamps. Yes they are round but the original plate holes are OVAL to fit the oval clamps. Different people used different techniques to make them oval. I used a drill (like a grinder) and patiently drilled from side to side. Two things: use a little less than the hole as it tends to bounce making it bigger than necessary and the bit tends to move in a different direction than the direction you push it. My ovals looked a little messy but they just need to be adjusted to fit the clamps. Again, measure several times so as not to overdo it, and if necessary, clean up the burrs with a file. When drilling/grinding, also make sure that the drill does not come into contact with other parts. I know it seems like a lot of work (and it is), but it's worth it. It took me several hours to complete this work. The self-tapping screw in the pocket behind the window regulator did not fit. I just had the exact same type of screw but slightly smaller that worked perfectly. There are other minor design differences, but the good news is that everything else on the panel fits perfectly. Once you get past those hurdles, you'll have a panel that looks like an OEM. I would happily pay 20-30 bucks more for this panel not to mention 5 stars if it was identical to the original. I suspect it would cost the manufacturer next to nothing to fix the flaws in the design and they would certainly be able to sell it for more.