Power Window Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect 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 front door trim panel and front door trim shield.
3. Disconnect front window regulator wiring from wire harness connector.
4. Locate two of the three window regulator electric drive mounting screws, visible through existing holes.
5. Locate dimple in inner door panel, covering the third mounting screw. Drill a 1/2-inch hole to access third screw. Use care not to drill into door wiring.
6. Remove three screws retaining front door window regulator to window regulator electric drive.
7. Remove the window regulator electric drive through the access hole.

INSTALLATION
1. Install new window regulator electric drive to front door window regulator. Tighten motor retaining screws to 6-9 Nm (50-84 Lb-In).
2. Connect front window regulator wiring and battery ground cable.
3. Check front door window regulator wiring operation.
4. Make sure door drain holes are open.
5. Cover drilled hole with pressure sensitive tape.
6. Install front door trim shield and front door trim panel.