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Power Window Motor: Service and Repair

WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR

Removal and Installation

NOTE:
- If installing a new LH front window motor, it must be initialized.
- The LH front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH 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.

1. Remove the door trim panel and water shield.







2. NOTE: Front door shown, rear door similar. Disconnect the window motor electrical connector.

3. Secure the glass in position with tape.







4. NOTE: Front door shown, rear door similar. Remove the 3 window motor screws.

5. Remove the window motor.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If installing a new LH front window motor, it must be initialized. If installing the original LH front window motor, it must be de-initialized, then initialized.