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Body Electrical System

Power Window Motor Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Inspection

Front Power Window Motor Inspection
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to Group BD - "Front Door")
  2. Disconnect the connector from the motor.
  3. Connect motor terminals No. 2 and No. 3 directly to battery voltage (12 V) and check that the motor operates smoothly. If operation is abnormal, replace the motor. [Window Safety]
  4. Connect the motor terminals directly to battery voltage (12 V) and verify that the motor operates smoothly. Then reverse the polarity and verify that the motor operates smoothly in the reverse direction. If operation is abnormal, replace the motor.
  5. Remove the rear door trim panel. (Refer to Group BD - "Rear Door")
  6. Disconnect the 2P connector from the motor.
  7. Connect the motor terminals directly to battery voltage (12 V) and verify that the motor operates smoothly. Then reverse the polarity and verify that the motor operates smoothly in the reverse direction. If operation is abnormal, replace the motor.
Rear Power Window Motor Inspection

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