1999 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1999 Explorer/Mountaineer Workshop Manual

Procedure revision date: 07/27/1998

Motor and Window RegulatorFront Door

Special Tool(s)
Heavy Duty Riveter or equivalent
501-D011 (D80L-23200-A)

Removal
1.

Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05.

2.

Disconnect the inside front door handle from the front door (20124).
1.

Remove the screws.

2.

Disconnect the inside front door handle.

3.

Disconnect the rod from the inside front door handle.

4.

Remove the water shield.

5.

Position the front door window glass to access the track rivets through the door openings.

6.

Support the front door window glass.

7.

Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).

8.

Remove the regulator to window rivets.

9.

If equipped, disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.

10.

If equipped, remove the equalizer bracket to front door inner panel nuts.

11.

Remove the window regulator/motor assembly.

12.

1.

Drill out the rivets.

2.

Remove the nut.

WARNING: Prior to power window removal, make sure the regulator arms are in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind. failure to place
the regulator arms in a fixed position can cause the spring to suddenly release resulting in personal injury.
If equipped, remove the power window motor.
1.

Remove the bolts.

2.

Remove the power window motor.

Installation

1.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may
need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Use Heavy Duty Riveter to install the new rivets.
Cycle the door glass to ensure engagement of the drive mechanism.