Front Door Window Motor: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: The driver door window regulator and motor MUST be replaced as an assembly. The right door is serviceable as door window regulator or motor.

1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Raise the window far enough in order to gain access to the bolts (1, 2) that attach the window to the regulator.




4. Remove the bolts (1, 2) that attach the window to the regulator.
5. Raise the window to the full up position and tape in place.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the power window motor.
7. Remove the front door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Service and Repair).




8. Remove the window regulator and motor through the access opening in the inner panel.
9. Remove the power window motor bolts from the window regulator.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the power window motor bolts to the window regulator and tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
2. Install the window regulator and motor through the access opening.
3. Install the front door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the power window motor.




5. Remove the masking tape.
Lower the window far enough in order to gain access to the bolts (1, 2) that attach the window to the regulator.
6. Install the bolts (1, 2) that attach the window to the regulator and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
7. Inspect the window for proper operation.
8. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).