Power Window Motor: Service and Repair

Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the window.
If the window motor is inoperable, remove the window to gain access to the window motor retaining screws. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon) Rear Side Door Window Replacement (Suburban/Yukon XL).
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Remove the water deflector.
4. Remove the door speaker.
5. Support the window.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the window regulator motor.




7. Remove the 3 bolts from the window motor located on the front side of the motor.

Important: Do not allow the cable gear come out of the housing. A failure will result with the cable coming off the spool.

8. Separate the motor from the cable housing by wiggling the window motor.
Observe the orientation of the window motor.
9. Remove the motor from the window regulator assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the motor to the cable housing by wiggling motor into place.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the 3 bolts to the window motor.

Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

3. Install the window, if removed.
4. Remove the window support.
5. Connect the wire connector to the switch to inspect the operation of the window.
6. Install the speaker.
7. Install the water deflector.
8. Install the door trim panel.