(7) It is necessary that the window be free to slide
up and down in the glass channels. If the window is
not free to move up and down, the window lift motor
will not be able to move the glass.
(8) To determine if the glass is free, disconnect the
regulator from the glass lift plate. Remove the two
attaching nuts, and slide the window up and down by
hand. This check can not be made on a four door
vehicle.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WINDOW SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Using a flat tool, insert tool in the slot on the
bottom of the switch bezel (Fig. 4).
(2) Pry the bezel from the door trim panel.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from switch.
(4) Remove switch by releasing the tabs from
bezel.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse above procedures.
2 DOOR WINDOW MOTOR
WARNING: DO NOT HAVE ANY HANDS OR FIN-
GERS IN SECTOR GEAR AREA WHERE THEY CAN
BE PINCHED BY SMALL MOVEMENTS OF REGULA-
TOR LINKAGE.
REMOVAL
(1) Move the window to the full-up position, if pos-
sible.
(2) Remove door trim panel and window regulator,
refer to Group 23 Body for removal procedures.
WARNING: FAILURE TO CLAMP THE SECTOR
GEAR TO THE MOUNTING PLATE WHEN REMOV-
ING THE MOTOR CAN RESULT IN INJURY.
(3) Secure the sector gear and mounting plate with
a C clamp or similar clamping tool. This will prevent
a sudden and forceful movement of the regulator
when the motor is removed.
(4) Remove three mounting screws that hold motor
gearbox to regulator (Fig. 5).
(5) Remove motor from regulator.
Fig. 2 Driver Side Window Switch Continuity Test
Fig. 3 Passenger Side Window Switch Continuity
Test
Fig. 4 Switch Removal
8S - 2 POWER WINDOWSPL
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install new motor on regulator by positioning
motor gearbox so that it engages regulator sector
teeth.
(2) A slight rotational or rocking movement may
be necessary to bring three motor gearbox screw
holes into proper position.
(3) Install three gearbox screws and one tie down
bracket screw, if applicable. Tighten to 5.6 to 8 N´m
(50 to 70 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install regulator, using the switch, test opera-
tion of motor.
4 DOOR WINDOW MOTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Move the window so it is not in the full up or
down position, if possible.(2) Remove door trim panel, refer to Group 23
Body for removal procedures.
(3) Disconnect wiring connector from motor.
(4) Remove the three nuts attaching the window
regulator motor/housing to the door inner panel. This
will allow the motor/housing to be moved to the lower
door inner panel opening since the cables will flex
(Fig. 6).
(5) Turn the motor/housing to gain access to the
three nuts attaching the motor to the housing.
(6) Remove the three nuts attaching the motor to
the housing.
(7) Remove the motor from the housing. Be careful
not to pull the cable drum from the housing, as the
motor shaft will tend to pull the drum with it.INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse above procedures.
Fig. 5 2 Door Motor Removal
Fig. 6 4 Door Motor Removal
PLPOWER WINDOWS 8S - 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
