Motor and Window Regulator

Removal & Installation

To Remove:

1. Remove the trim panel on the door.
2. Remove the water shield.
3. Support the window glass.
4. If present, disconnect the electrical connector for the power window motor.
5. Remove the center door glass run retainer nuts on the top and bottom then loosen the center door glass run retainer.

   NOTE: Use a drift punch to remove the steel centers of the rivets and a ¼ in. (6.35 mm) diameter drill bit to remove the rivets. A vehicle with power windows has 4 rivets and one with manual windows has 3.

6. Remove the window regulator rivets by first removing the centers, then the rivets.
7. Remove the window regulator.

   WARNING
   Before removing the power window motor, make sure the regulator arms are in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind. If you do not put the regulator arms in a fixed position, the spring may suddenly release, which may cause personal injury.

8. If needed, remove the window glass motor.

To Install:

WARNING
Before installing the power window motor, make sure the regulator arms are in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind. If you do not put the regulator arms in a fixed position, the spring may suddenly release, which may cause personal injury.

1. If needed, install the window glass motor and bolts. Torque to 53-79 in-lb (6-9 Nm).
2. Install the window regulator.
3. Install the window regulator rivets using a heavy duty riveter (501-D011) or its equivalent.
4. Position the center door glass run retainer then install the nuts on the top and bottom. Torque to 71-89 in-lb (8-10 Nm).
5. If present, connect the electrical connector for the power window motor.
6. Install the water shield.
7. Install the trim panel on the door.