Window Motor Replacement...
This section describes how to replace the power window motor. |
You will need to remove
the door panel,
Click on the link to the right for detailed info --> |
It's not hard to replace the window motor,
The most time consuming part is removing the door panel. See Door Panel Removal Section. |
You
have 2 options when replacing the window motor. |
Test the wires... Are You sure it's the Motor? Test
the wires to see if you get 12 volts at the motor when the switch is pressed.
Make sure the motor is the problem before you buy another one. |
Yes you can open this motor !
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Look
at the below photo to familiarize yourself with the window motor's location.
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Its
above the speaker, on the 'inside' behind the frame.
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Removal
- The motor is held in by 3 small bolts (shown in photo). Installation -
Installation is just as simple, plug in the wire harness to the new motor
& place the motor back in the original location. -
Tighten the 3 bolts and your all set. YOU SHOULD TEST THAT EVERYTHING IS OPERATIONAL BEFORE YOU REINSTALL THE DOOR PANEL. |
Window
Rod & Mechanism
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It's
a good idea to check the window rod. Lack of grease can cause the window
to slow, & perform poorly.
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It
seems like the old grease was the same as bearing grease so I'm guessing
that a heavy duty lithium grease will work. (But if you know what was
put on from the factory let us know)
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So
while your at this stage,
grease the rod & the slider. |