Power Window Motor: Service and Repair

MOTOR REPLACEMENT - POWER WINDOW

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the power window regulator.
2. Install a self-tapping, pan head sheet metal screw through the sector gear and the backing plate at the hole provided. This will lock the sector gear into position.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the regulator motor without releasing the counterbalance spring tension. The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed from the regulator.




3. Drill out the rivets (2) attaching the power window motor to window regulator.
4. Remove the power window motor from the window regulator (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the power window motor to the window regulator (3).
2. Install the rivets (2) attaching the power window motor to window regulator.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the regulator motor without releasing the counterbalance spring tension. The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed from the regulator.

3. Remove the self-tapping, pan head sheet metal screw through the sector gear and the backing plate hole.
4. Install the power window regulator.