Removal (Front)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and 1997 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If glass cannot be raised and is in a partially down position, it must be supported. If not supported, glass will fall into door well during removal. If possible, raise glass to full up position. Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove inside door handle from door. Disconnect rod from inside door handle. Disconnect wiring connector, and position wiring out of way. Using a 1/4" drill, remove 3 window regulator motor bracket rivets from door. Remove one window regulator motor bracket retaining nut.
- Remove 3 nuts attaching window regulator and motor. Prior to window regulator and motor removal, ensure regulator arm is in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring from unwinding. Disengage motor from regulator.