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Window Regulator Motor




Window Regulator Motor

Removal and Installation

NOTE: If installing a new LH front or RH front (MKZ only) window motor, it must be initialized.

NOTE: The front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH front or RH front (MKZ only) 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.

2. Disconnect the window motor electrical connector.

3. Secure the glass in position with tape.

4. Remove the 3 window motor screws.





5. Remove the window motor.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If installing a new LH front or RH front (MKZ only) window motor, it must be initialized. For additional information, refer to Window Motor Initialization. If installing the original front window motor, it must be de-initialized, then initialized. For additional information, refer to Window Motor Initialization. Testing and Inspection