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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1274712  Size: SH

    Warning: Do not attempt to service the regulator motor without releasing the counterbalance spring tension. The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed from the regulator.

  1. Remove the front door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement.
  2. Drill a hole (1) through the window regulator bracket and lift arm.
  3. Install a nut and bolt through the hole (1) to secure the lift arm while the motor is removed.

  4. Object Number: 1274680  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the front window regulator motor to the regulator bracket.
  6. Remove the front window regulator motor from the regulator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1274680  Size: SH
  1. Install the front window regulator motor to the regulator.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts retaining the front window regulator motor to the regulator bracket. Tighten the front window regulator motor bolts to 4.5 N·m (40 lb in).

  4. Object Number: 1274712  Size: SH
  5. Remove the nut and bolt securing the lift arm to the regulator bracket.
  6. Install the front window regulator to the front door. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement.