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Window Regulator Drive Cable Assembly/Motor: Installation

  1. Remove plastic over from new regulator motor. See Fig 1 . Three vaned plastic drive gear and gasket remain on motor.
  2. Carefully lift vaned drive from new regulator motor. See Fig 2 . Black rubber plate and ring gear stay inside motor housing.
    CAUTION: Vanes must fit securely into drive cable housing.
    Fig 1: Removing Plastic Dust Cover From New Regulator
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    Fig 2: Lifting Vaned Drive Gear From New Regulator Motor
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  3. Insert vaned drive gear into drive cable housing. See Fig 3 .
    Fig 3: Installing Vaned Gear Into Drive Cable Housing
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  4. Install new regulator motor to drive cable assembly. See Fig 4 . Apply slight amount of grease to secure gasket when installing.
    Fig 4: Installing New Regulator Motor To Drive Cable Assembly (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 5: Installing New Regulator Motor To Drive Cable Assembly (2 Of 2)
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  5. If regulator and cable drive cannot be fitted together, move cable carrier slightly. See Fig 5 . Do not turn screw for upper window stop.
  6. Install mounting bolts diagonally in order shown in illustration. See Fig 6 . See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Cut off excess length of tie-wraps to prevent getting caught in window regulator.
  8. Remove rubber hex bushings from old motor and reinstall on new motor. See Fig 7 .
  9. NOTE: Before installing window regulator into vehicle, test function by connecting window regulator to 12-volt power supply, and operate in both directions.
  10. Install window regulator and door panel.
  11. Test window for proper function.
Fig 6: Installing Mounting Bolts
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Fig 7: Installing Rubber Hex Bushings From Old Motor To New Motor
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