Removal & Installation
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise window to fully closed position. Secure glass to door frame using cloth-backed tape. Remove door garnish molding. Remove armrest mounting screws and armrest.
- Remove power window switch. See WINDOW SWITCH. Remove door trim panel retaining screws. Using Trim Panel Remover (J 38778) pry retainers from door frame, and remove door trim panel. Remove armrest bracket. Remove water protection shield. Disconnect electrical connectors from motor.CAUTION: Sector gear must be locked into position. Regulator lift arm is under tension from counterbalance spring and could cause personal injury if sector gear is not locked in position.
- Drill hole through regulator sector gear and backplate. Install bolt and nut, locking sector gear into position. Drill out window motor mounting rivets. Remove motor from window regulator. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use 3/16" (4.8 mm) rivets to install motor and regulator.