Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring

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Article No.
91-19-5
09/18/91


WINDOW - POWER - REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES - (FRONT DOORS ONLY ON LIGHT TRUCKS)


FORD: 1983-85 EXP
1983-90 ESCORT
1983-91 CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1984-91 TEMPO
1986-91 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1983 LN7
1983-86 CAPRI
1983-87 LYNX
1983-91 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1984-91 TOPAZ
1986-91 SABLE

LIGHT TRUCK: 1990-91 RANGER
1991 EXPLORER


ISSUE: A removal and installation procedure has been developed for replacing the power window regulator counterbalance spring. This procedure is not published in the Car or Light Truck Shop Manuals.

ACTION: If service is required, use the following removal and installation procedure to replace the power window regulator counterbalance spring.


REMOVAL

WARNING: COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS IMPROPERLY REMOVED CAN CAUSE INJURY. BE SURE TO USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE TO MINIMIZE THE RISK.

1. Remove the regulator assembly from the door per the appropriate service manual instructions.

2. Place the regulator in the full-up position, if possible, to partially relieve the spring load.

3. Clamp the regulator so that no rotational movement is possible.

4. Note position of spring center bar relative to slotted pivot pin for reassembly later.


WARNING: THE COUNTERBALANCE SPRING IS PRE-TORQUED, CAREFUL HANDLING IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

5. Using "Vicegrips" (or an equivalent tool) proceed as follows:

a. Grip the counterbalance spring hook at the retaining pin.

b. Carefully lift high enough to clear the pin.

c. Allow the spring to unwind to a free position, about 1/3 to 1/2 turn.

6. Remove the motor from the mounting plate. Regulator can now be discarded.

INSTALLATION

1. Place the regulator in the full-up position to ease assembly.

2. Reattach the motor to the mounting plate and clamp the regulator so that no rotational movement is allowed.

3. Place the spring center bar on the slotted pivot pin as noted in Step 4 of the removal procedure.

4. With "Vicegrips" (or an equivalent tool) on the spring hook, carefully wind the spring to the retainer pin. Make sure that the spring is properly seated below the pin shoulder.


WARNING: THE SPRING MAY CAUSE INJURY IF NOT PROPERLY SEATED BELOW THE SHOULDER ON THE RETAINING PIN BECAUSE THE SPRING COULD SLIP OFF THE PIN.

5. Cycle the regulator making sure the spring coils constrict as the window glass travels down. This insures that the coil is in the proper position.


6. Replace the regulator in the door per the Shop Manual instructions.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 102000, 190000, 205000, 290000