Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Window Regulator Motor





Remove or Disconnect

1. Regulator

CAUTION: Step 2 must be performed when regulator is removed from door.

The regulator lift arms are under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause serious injury if the motor is removed without locking the sector gear in position.

2. Drill a hole through the regulator sector gear and back plate and install a screw and nut to lock sector gear in position. Do not drill hole closer than 13 mm (1/2") to edge of sector gear or backplate.

3. Rivets holding motor to regulator using a 4.8 mm (3/16") drill bit.

Install or Connect

1. Motor to regulator using 3/16" rivets

2. Screw and nut locking sector gear in a fixed position

3. Regulator