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Window Motor

Door Window Regulator Motor:






Remove or Disconnect

1. Window regulator.

CAUTION: Step 2 must be performed once regulator is removed from door. The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed without locking the sector gear in position.

2. Drill hole through regulator sector gear and backplate.

Important
^ Do not drill hole closer than 13 mm (1/2 inch) to edge of sector gear or backplate.

3. Install bolt and nut to lock sector gear in position.
4. Drill out ends of three rivets using 1/4 inch drill bit.
5. Motor and remaining portions of rivets.

Install or Connect

1. New motor to backplate.
2. Rivet to motor at bottom location using ball peen hammer.
3. Clamp motor to backplate using locking pliers.
4. Remove bolt and nut securing sector gear.
5. Supply power to regulator to gain access for remaining two motor rivets.
6. Two rivets.
7. Remove locking pliers.
8. Window regulator.