Power Window Motor: Service and Repair
2 Door Window MotorWARNING: 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 full-up position, if possible.
2. 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.
3. 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.
2 Door Motor Removal:
4. Remove three mounting screws that hold motor gearbox to regulator.
5. 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 5.6 to 8 N.m (50 to 70 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install regulator, using the switch, test operation of motor.
4 Door Window Motor
REMOVAL
1. Move the window so it is not in the full up or down position, if possible.
2. Remove door trim panel.
3. Disconnect wiring connector from motor.
4 Door Motor Removal:
4. Remove the three nuts attaching the window regulator motor/housing to the door inner panel. This will allow the motor/housing to be moved to the lower door inner panel opening since the cables will flex.
5. Turn the motor/housing to gain access to the three nuts attaching the motor to the housing.
6. Remove the three nuts attaching the motor to the housing.
7. Remove the motor from the housing. Be careful not to pull the cable drum from the housing, as the motor shaft will tend to pull the drum with it.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse above procedures.