Can you replace window motor without removing window regu...


Can you replace window motor without removing window regulator? Motor is mounted on exterior of metal panel Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the car? Is it an automatic or a manual [transmission](/topics-transmi...

Can you replace window motor without removing window regulator? Motor is mounted on exterior of metal panel Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the car? Is it an automatic or a manual [transmission](/topics-transmission-ford/)? Can you replace window motor without removing window regulator? Motor is mounted on exterior of metal panel Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2005 Ford Five Hundred Limited - front passenger window Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Ford Five Hundred yourself? What have you tried so far? Purchasing the replacement, taking door panel off. motor is mounted with 3 screws onto exterior side of metal panel, giving impression you could take that off and replace without taking metal panel as well as inside without having to remove regulator

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Automotive Expert
You do not have to remove the window regulator to remove the door glass on the front doors. Click on the link below for the shop manual directions.

I’m not home and near car to provide VIN. Sorry. It appears that I can remove the 3 screws on motor and I have a new one to replace it with. I understand to tape window to keep from dropping down and shattering. Is there or are there any linkage or other wire I’ll need to be looking for or is it as easy as plug & play in regards \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* out old and installing the new motor?I don’t have the extra money even though that would have been best.
Automotive Expert
Click the link below.

what is the window motor initialization procedures
Automotive Expert
Below is the procedure.

as a senior with only one good arm, i thought i could do this till i had read the instructions and procedures that came with the replacement. your advise has brought a lot of relief. i beleive that i can accomplish this task and not be burden with the cost of taking to shop, paying for something i need, just not in my budget. its taken me one whole year to get to this point. is there anything else that i would need to know or you could advise me on or does this complete.
Automotive Expert
That is about it. The window motor is basically straight forward. But if you do need more help with this, you can reply back on this page.

Anthony, i give you my thanks. may God bless you for the knowledge and experience you've obtained. i hope that you can assist all your customers like you just have me. thanks once again.
Automotive Expert
Thank you very much. I strive to keep customers happy at my dealership also. A lot of them keep coming back and requesting me to repair their vehicles.

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