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Front Door Window Motor: Service and Repair



Motor Replacement - Power Window

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the door module.
3. Peel the lower portion of the water deflector up far enough to gain access to the power window motor fasteners. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door or Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door.

Important: There is a binding effect on the power window motor drive when the window is in the fully closed or open position.

4. Partially open the window.
5. Disconnect the power window motor electrical connectors.
6. Remove the power window motor fasteners (2).
7. Remove the power window motor (1) from the window regulator (3).

Installation Procedure




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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the power window motor to regulator fasteners (2).

Tighten the window motor fasteners to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

3. Install the water deflector.
4. Install the door module.
5. Install the door trim panel.