Power Window Motor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Remove the front door trim panel.
3. Disconnect front window regulator wiring connector.
NOTE: Check inside the front door to make sure front window regulator wiring is not in line with holes to be drilled in the door inner panel.
4. Using a 12.7 mm (1/2-inch) diameter drill bit, drill two holes in the front door trim shield at the drill dimples located opposite the two unexposed motor drive retainer screws.
5. Remove three motor mount retainer screws, using two drilled holes and existing larger hole access to screw heads.
6. Push window regulator electric drive toward outside sheet metal to disengage window regulator electric drive and drive from the window regulator gear.
7. After the window regulator electric drive and drive are disengaged, prop the front door window glass in full up position.
8. Remove window regulator electric drive and drive from inside front door.
WARNING: THESE VEHICLES HAVE A COUNTERBALANCED SPRING. WINDOW MUST BE IN UP POSITION TO REMOVE POWER MOTOR OR BLOCKED TO PREVENT WINDOW FROM SUDDENLY RAISING, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.
INSTALLATION
1. Install a new window regulator electric drive. Tighten retaining screws to 6-9 Nm (50-84 Lb-In).
2. Install two pieces for Pressure Sensitive Waterproof Tape D6AZ-19627-A or equivalent body tape 25.4 mm (1 inch) square over drilled holes.
3. Connect front window regulator wiring and battery ground cable.
4. Remove front door window glass prop. Check front door window glass operation.
5. Make sure drain holes are open.
6. Install front door trim panel.