Install electric window motor

Please watch this video of the job being done, then continue down the guide to glean additional helpful information. Feed the electrical connector from the window motor through the access hole and reconnect it to the door wiring harness, you should hear a click which tells you it is fully seated. Our certified technicians are ready to answer window regulator questions for free. We hope you saved money and learned from this guide.

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Power window regulators, or motors, are subject to high wear and tear. After excessive use, power windows can stop working and require replacement service. Finally, pry out the door panel from the plastic pins that are holding it along the right, left, and bottom sides. For this step, you can use a plastic panel removal tool or you can use a flathead screwdriver covered in tape.

Once the first trim pin is removed, the others follow easily. The panel should now lift right off if you lift it up and out from the door.

This process is involved, but take your time and it should go smoothly. If you feel something holding the panel in place when you try to lift it off the door, you probably missed a bolt or screw.

Once the door panel is removed, you should be able to gain access to the motor and regulator. Peel off any plastic black film that might be in the way of the motor parts and set it aside. This black film is the weatherproofing from the manufacturer and will need to be replaced prior to putting the door panel back on. You will also want to remove the glass before working on the motor.

The window glass is clamped between a set of metal pieces held tight with a couple of bolts. Take note of where the glass sits by using a grease marker or a piece of tape to mark the glass placement before you remove the glass. Loosen the bolts slightly and gently lift out the glass and set it aside in a safe place. Remove the bolts that hold the motor in place. Gently wiggle the regulator and motor out of the door panel.

Snake the new motor and regulator back inside the door panel, and reattach the motor and regulator to the mounts. Once all the connections and pieces are in place, snug them down tightly.