Front Door Window Motor: Service and Repair

GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS - EXPLODED VIEW, FRONT DOOR







WINDOW REGULATOR AND MOTOR - FRONT DOOR

Removal and Installation

NOTE:
- LH shown, RH similar.
- For MKX only, the front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the front window motor is removed from the window regulator drum housing, a new window regulator is installed, a new window glass is installed, a new top run is installed or for any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the window regulator or glass run.

Window operating/not operating
1. Remove the front door speaker.

Window not operating

NOTE: Cutting the regulator cable should only be done if installing a new window regulator assembly.







2. NOTE: Support window glass before cutting the window regulator cable.

Cut the window regulator cable.

Window operating
3. Reconnect the window control switch.

Window operating/not operating
4. Remove the access plugs and lower the window until the glass clamp bolts can be accessed through the 2 access holes. Tape the glass in position.







5. NOTE: If the window regulator cable was cut previously, support the regulator before the glass clamp bolts are loosened.

Loosen the glass clamp bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

6. Lower the window regulator downward until it reaches the stops at the bottom of the regulator tracks.







7. If equipped, remove trim and disconnect the power mirror electrical connector.
- Remove the wiring harness pushpins from the door.







8. Disconnect the electrical connector at the A-pillar.







9. Remove the 2 bolts from the electrical harness grommet to the door.
10. Using the speaker hole for access, release the clip on the harness from the inside to disconnect the harness from the door.
11. Unclip the weatherstrip and feed through the wiring harness between the weatherstrip and door.







12. Remove the 3 door latch screws.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).







13. Remove the access plug from the latch side of door and remove the outside door handle reinforcement screw.
14. Remove the outside door handle.







15. Remove the screw.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

16. If equipped, remove the keypad.







17. Remove the 10 door module bolts and remove the front door module, transfer parts as necessary.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- MKX Only, if installing a new front window motor, it must be initialized. If installing the original front window motor it must be de-initialized, then initialized.