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Removal And Installation

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
NOTE: Front door window motor removal shown, rear door window motor removal similar.
NOTE: The front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH or RH (MKX) or LH (Edge) front window motor is removed from the window regulator drum housing, a new window regulator is installed, a new window glass is installed, a new top run is installed or for any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the window regulator or glass run.
  1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  2. Disconnect the window motor electrical connector.
  3. Fig 1: Locating Window Motor Electrical Connector
    GF0016517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Secure the glass in position with tape.
  5. Remove the 3 window motor screws.
  6. Fig 2: Locating Window Motor Screws
    GF0016518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the window motor.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • The front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH or RH (MKX) or LH (Edge) front window motor is removed from the window regulator drum housing, a new window regulator is installed, a new window glass is installed, a new top run is installed or for any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the window regulator or glass run. For additional information, refer to Window Motor Initialization .