Front Door Window Motor: Service and Repair

WARNING: DO NOT HAVE ANY HANDS OR FINGERS IN SECTOR GEAR AREA WHERE THEY CAN BE PINCHED BY SMALL MOVEMENTS OF REGULATOR LINKAGE.

REMOVAL
1. Move the window to the 3/4 down position, if possible.

Battery Negative Remote Cable Removal:

2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
3. Remove door trim panel and window regulator.

WARNING: FAILURE TO CLAMP THE SECTOR GEAR TO THE MOUNTING PLATE WHEN REMOVING THE MOTOR CAN RESULT IN INJURY.

4. Disconnect wiring connector from motor.
5. Secure the sector gear and mounting plate with a C clamp or similar clamping tool. This will prevent a sudden and forceful movement of the regulator when the motor is removed.

Motor Removal:

6. Remove three mounting screws that hold motor gearbox to regulator.
7. Remove motor from regulator.

INSTALLATION
1. Install new motor on regulator by positioning motor gearbox so that it engages regulator sector teeth.
2. A slight rotational or rocking movement may be necessary to bring three motor gearbox screw holes into proper position.
3. Install three gearbox screws and one tie down bracket screw, if applicable. Tighten to 8.4 to 13 N.m (74 to 115 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install regulator, using the switch, test operation of motor.