How do I remove the power window motor on a 1989 Ford Bronco? I have all the trim panels off and the door is exposed. Is there an easy solution to gain access to the motor. I am attempting to replace the bushings in order to move the window up and down. The motor works fine.

More than likely the motor that runs the window up and down has gone caput, remove the rear trim panel and check that motor. Also check the electrical wiring to the key switch, it can get damaged, I have seen both parts at fault at the Ford dealer I worked for.

The gears are either misaligned or stripped. I really doubt they ate stripped. Getting the door panel off is a pain, but you will figure it out. I'm not talking about your model specifically, but typically you will have to remove 2 to 3 screws in the arm rest. And one screw in the hollow under the door handle. After that, the door should only be held on by christmass tree fasteners. Which are just plastic cone shaped fasteners that snap into a hole in the sheet metal. Try to be as close to the fasteners as possible while popping them out, so you don't tear them off the door skin. There is a tool made for this that I am sure you could borrow from autozone. It's a trim removal tool. The large gear that pushes your window up is most likely just out of place. Be careful. And make sure the battery is disconnected before you put your fingers in harms way.

1. Raise glass to full up position. (Often, this step is not possible due to broken window regulator or faulty motor. you just have to figure a way around it)

2. Remove door trim panel

3. Peel back water shield. Be careful not to tear it, so it can be put back into place.

4. find the 2 "dimples" in the door panel just opposite the window motor assembly. Using a 3/4" hole saw with a 1/4" pilot, drill the door panel at the dimples to expose the window motor mounting screws. The third motor mounting screw should be accessible without drilling.

5. remove the electrical connector from the motor

6. remove the mounting screws

7. Remove window motor.

8. To install, reverse removal procedure (skipping step 4)

Electric Window Motor REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Ranger

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Open the window. Remove the trim panel and watershield and support the window.
3. Disconnect the power window motor connector.
4. There may be a drill dimple in the door panel, opposite the concealed motor retaining bolt. Drill out the dimple to gain access to the bolt. Be careful to avoid damage to the wires. Remove the motor mounting bolts and remove the motor and regulator assembly.
5. Separate the motor and drive from the regulator on a workbench.
6. Installation is the reverse of removal.
7. Check for smooth operation before installing the trim panel.

Except Ranger

1. Raise the window fully if possible. If not, you will have to support the window during this procedure. Disconnect the battery ground.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Disconnect the window motor wiring harness.
4. There may be a drill dimple in the door panel, opposite the concealed motor retaining bolt. Drill out the dimple to gain access to the bolt. Be careful to avoid damage to the wires.
5. Remove the motor mounting bolts (front door) or rivets(rear door).
6. Push the motor towards the outside of the door to disengage it from the gears. You'll have to support the window glass once the motor is disengaged.
7. Remove the motor from the door.
8. Installation is the reverse of removal. To avoid rusting in the drilled areas, prime and paint the exposed metal, or, cover the holes with waterproof body tape. Make sure that the motor works properly before installing the trim panel.

Hi,
The way to remove the power window motor is to remove the door panel, you should see three dimples in the sheet metal of the door close to the motor,drill out these dimples with a hole saw large enough for a 8mm socket to penetrate the sheet metal of the door and remove the three bolts holding the motor to the window regulator and disconnect the hard shell electrical connector. The lowest whole will need to have a rugged tape applied because it will be visible after the door panel is reinstalled.

It's behind the right front kick panel. Remove the trim peice from under the door, remove the kick panel screw, and pull out the kick panel, that last part will be a little tough but it can be done without taking off the roof trim.

Removal & Installation
Motor - Front Door

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove the window control switch
3. Remove the front door trim panel and watershield.
4. Tape the window in the full UP position.
5. Disconnect the window motor electrical connector.
   NOTE Support the window motor while removing the window motor retaining screws.
   
6. Remove the window motor bolts and remove the motor.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Rear Door

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove the window control switch.
3. Remove the rear door trim panel and the rear door trim watershield.
4. Remove the door speakers.
5. Tape the window glass in the full UP position.
6. Disconnect the window regulator electric drive.
7. Position the connector for the window regulator electric drive inside of the door.
8. Remove the bolts.
9. Separate the window regulator electric drive from the rear door window regulator.
10. Remove the window regulator electric drive from the door.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Motor & Regulator



Fig. Front Door Trim Panel




Fig. Rear Door Trim Panel-Crew Cab


Regulator - Power Windows



Fig. Window regulator arm nuts




Fig. Window regulator bolts

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove the window control switch.
3. Remove the door trim panel.
4. Remove the door speaker.
5. Remove the door watershield.
   NOTE Do not remove the window glass from the door.
   
6. Remove the window glass from the window regulator.
7. Tape the window glass in the full UP position.
8. Disconnect the window motor electrical connector (power windows only).
9. Loosen the window regulator arm nuts and pull the arm from the mounting position.
10. Loosen the bolts and remove the window regulator.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Hope helped with this. Good luck.

Then the plastic plugs in the motor have disintgrated, you will need to remove the motor and either replace the motor or install new plugs in the motor.

you either need a motor or motor and window regulator assembly.
SECTION 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation 2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Front Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the front door trim panel screws.

1. NOTE: To release the door trim panel two part pin-type retainers, first pull outward on the bottom of the door trim panel.
   Remove the front door trim panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Front Door Window Regulator And Motor
Special Tool(s) Heavy Duty Riveter
501-D011 (D80L-23200-A) or equivalent
Removal and Installation

1. Remove the front door window glass. For additional information, refer to Front Door Window Glass in this section.

1. Disconnect the front door window regulator motor electrical connector.

1. Remove the window regulator rivets.

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SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Door Window Regulator Motor Removal and Installation

1. Close the window.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

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

1. If equipped, remove the radio speaker.

1. Position the watershield aside.

1. Disconnect the door window regulator motor electrical connector.

1. Remove the bolts and the door window regulator motor.

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SECTION 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation 2000 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Rear Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation

1. Remove the rear door trim panel screws.

1. NOTE: The rear door trim panel has eight two-part pin-type retainers. The male part of the retainer will remain with the trim panel and the female part will remain with the door.
   NOTE: To release the door trim panel pin-type retainers, first pull outward on the bottom of the door trim panel.
   Remove the rear door trim panel.
   • Disconnect the window regulator control switch electrical connector.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.