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Front Door Window Motor: Service and Repair



Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Do not attempt to service the regulator motor without releasing the counterbalance spring tension. The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed from the regulator.

1. Remove the front door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Drill a hole (1) through the window regulator bracket and lift arm.
3. Install a nut and bolt through the hole (1) to secure the lift arm while the motor is removed.




4. Remove the bolts retaining the front window regulator motor to the regulator bracket.
5. Remove the front window regulator motor from the regulator.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the front window regulator motor to the regulator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

2. Install the bolts retaining the front window regulator motor to the regulator bracket.

Tighten the front window regulator motor bolts to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).




3. Remove the nut and bolt securing the lift arm to the regulator bracket.
4. Install the front window regulator to the front door. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Service and Repair) .

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