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Read door power window will not go up, how do I remove the rear door panel?

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Be very careful. The door card is held in with croc clips, break them and it's a pig. To remove the card, under the door pull is two pozzi screws, take them out, the silver door pull slides forward to release, there is a pozzi under the door handle release, undo that and CAREFULLY remove the door card.

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Cable system on passenger door power window, 1999 dodge Caravan, has slipped off track. Need exploded diagram to restore to original.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the watershield. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WATERSHIELD - REMOVAL)

2. Remove door glass retaining clips and secure the window in the up position using masking tape or equivalent(FRONT DOOR GLASS CLIPS).

3. Disconnect wire connector from power window motor, if equipped.

4. Loosen screws attaching front and rear window guide rails to inner door panel (FRONT DOOR MANUAL WINDOW REGULATOR - TYPICAL).

5. Remove screw heads on guide rails from key hole slots in inner door panel.

6. Loosen screws attaching regulator to inner door panel.

7. Remove regulator from inner door panel.

8. Extract rear guide rail through inner door panel rear access hole (FRONT DOOR POWER WINDOW - TYPICAL).

9. Extract front guide rail through front access hole.

INSTALLATION

1. Insert front guide rail through front access hole.

2. Insert rear guide rail through rear access hole.

3. Place window regulator in position on inner door panel.

4. Place screw heads on guide rails in position through key hole slots in inner door panel.

5. Tighten screws to attach front and rear guide rails to inner door panel.

6. Connect wire connector into power window motor, if equipped.

7. Install door glass.

8. Verify door glass alignment and operation.

9. Install sound shield and door trim panel


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Rear door panel removal:rear door window just fell down oneday and i was told it might just be off the track. it has electric windows

Its not off the track!!
You just lost the holders clipping your window glass piece.
  • Look for screws in door panel or around the speaker vents.
  • If you are sure that the speaker cant be removed without opening the door panel then read this below.
  • Mostly seen near areas like door lever(inside), power window switch set, bottom and each sides of the whole panel.
  • If its manual window, then look for a circle clip in between the winding window lever and the door panel. Plunge screw driver between them a make a gap then look.
  • Assure that all clips or screws which obstacles the removal of the panel.
  • Simply pull the panel from sides towards you
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I want to remove passenger side rear door panel because window is down and won't stay up

Hi,
Hi!!

Here is a little information on how window regulator works. Also step by step instruccions on how to remove and install the window glass.

Door Glass & Regulator Power Windows
Diagnosis & Testing
When the rear window lockout feature is enabled, the circuit is open and no voltage is supplied to the rear window switches. When the feature is not enabled, the circuit is connected to battery positive voltage. If this circuit is shorted to ground when the lockout feature is not enabled, the PWR WDO circuit breaker may cycle continuously OFF/ON until, either the lockout switch is pressed to open the circuit, or the circuit breaker is permanently damaged. All windows may be partially or totally inoperative while the fault is present.
Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the system. Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom. Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions.
Removal & Installation
Window Motor & Regulator
  1. Position window approximately half way down in the door.
  2. Remove the interior trim panel.
  3. Remove the water deflector.
  4. Tape the window to door frame to prevent it from moving.
  5. Remove the three front door window regulator motor screws.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
  7. Remove front side door window regulator motor.
  8. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Window Switch
Front
  1. Remove the front door pull cup screws and pull cup from the front door trim panel.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the front door power window control switch.
  3. Remove the front door window control switch using a small, flat-bladed tool at the side of the switch.
  4. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Rear
  1. Remove the rear door pull cup from the rear door trim panel.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the power window control switch.
  3. Remove the rear door window control switch from the pull cup using a small, flat-bladed tool at the side of the power window control switch to release the power window control switch retainer.
  4. Remove the power window control switch from the rear door pull cup.
  5. To install, reverse removal procedure.
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I need help with replacing the driver side window in a 2003 ford f-150,four door super crew cab truck.

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

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Fig. Front Door Trim Panel

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Fig. Rear Door Trim Panel-Crew Cab


Regulator - Power Windows

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Fig. Window regulator arm nuts


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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.
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Where can I read, for free, how to remove the drivers door panel and remove and replace the window regulator. I see these questions on this site but there are NO ANSWERS. What's with that? 1998 Cadillac...

GM Cadillac Deville_Fleetwood_ELD_Seville 1990-1998

Door Panels - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

FRONT DOOR

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Fig. Front door panel-1990-91 Deville and Fleetwood

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Fig. Front door panel-1992-98 Deville and Fleetwood

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Fig. Carefully pry up the power window switchplate and . . .

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Fig. . . . gently remove it from the door panel

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Fig. Remove the door pull strap retaining screw covers by gently prying them off

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Fig. Remove the door pull strap retaining screws

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Fig. Gently pull the inside door handle panel down and . . .

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Fig. . . . release the rod from the handle

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Fig. Carefully lift up the door panel to release the . . .

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Fig. . . . retaining pegs on the door panel

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Fig. Do not pull the panel too far away from the door, as some components still have wiring harness connected

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Fig. Detach any necessary wiring connectors and remove the door panel from the vehicle
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Insert a flat-bladed tool between the door panel and the rear edge of the power window switch plate to disengage the retainer from the panel.
  3. Slide the power window switch plate forward, then label and detach the wiring connectors.
  4. Remove the power door lock switch plate retaining screw. Remove the switch plate and detach the wiring connector.
  5. Remove the pull handle retaining screws.
  6. Using a thin-bladed tool, carefully pry the courtesy lamp lenses off. Remove the courtesy lamp bulb.
  7. Pinch the courtesy lamp retainers and pull out the lamp socket holder. Detach the courtesy lamp wiring connector.
  8. Remove the door panel retaining screws.
  9. Using tool J-2459B or equivalent, disengage the door panel fasteners from the holes in the door. Detach any remaining wiring connectors and remove the door panel.
To install:
  1. Position the door panel close to the door and attach the wiring connectors.
  2. Align the door panel fasteners with the holes in the door. Push in on the door panel to install it to the door.
  3. Install the door panel and pull handle retaining screws.
  4. Install the courtesy lamps and switch plates.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.

I really hope help you with this (remember rated it) Good luck.
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I have a 1993 Ford Tempo and am having problems removing the motor from the door. I already have the door panel removed and the power disconnected from the motor.

remove the door panel and check to make sure the linkage to the lock assembly is still attached. I can't give an estimate because I don't know what is wrong at this point

are the locks manual or electric?i have seen most electric locks freeze up because of rust/.corrosion.the rubber accordian seal fails and moisture does it's job.there is no lubrication on the mechanism.it's basically a push pull magnet tube with a spiral grooved actuator rod.this is to assure no accidental vibration/jar induced movement.also means very difficult to budge when corroded.i have gotten a few to move by grabbing lock post with pliers and pulling hard.good luck!



Rear Door Window Regulator and Motor
Removal and Installation
Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the door mounted speaker.
Remove the watershield.
NOTE:The glass must be lowered for this step.

NOTE:Some vehicles may use rivets to attach the glass to the regulator.

Remove the bolt that attaches the glass to the regulator.
Raise and support the rear door window glass to the full up position.

NOTE:Do not detach the door handle from the latch cable during this step.

Remove the rear inside door handle.
Remove the screw.
Disengage the inside door handle from the door.
If equipped, disconnect the power door lock rod from the back of the inside door handle.

Gain access to the power window motor electrical connector located in the front of the door.
Fig. 90: Identifying Power Window Motor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.
Press down on the connector tab.
Pull the connector upward and remove through the speaker opening in the door.
Disconnect the rear door window regulator and motor assembly from the door.
Remove the nuts.
Remove the screws.
Fig. 92: Disconnecting Rear Door Window Regulator And Motor Assembly From Door
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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Remove the window regulator and motor assembly from the door.
Fig. 93: Removing Window Regulator And Motor Assembly From Door
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Actuator removal

please rate as solved if this is what you need. You will need to borrow a heavy duty riveter from autozone or wherever you buy the lock cylinder from.


Removal
  1. NOTE: The rear door window glass must be completely raised.
    Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .
Trim Panel —Rear Door, Expedition Removal
  1. Remove the power window switchplate (14524).
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  1. Remove the rear door handle trim cover.
  1. Remove the rear inside door handle.
    • Remove the door handle bolt.
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel screws at bottom of panel.
  1. s2j~us~en~file=ani_caut.gif~gen~ref.gif CAUTION: To avoid damage to the rear door trim panel, do not pull directly outward.
    Lift upward and then outward to remove the rear door trim panel (27406).
  1. Remove the rear door watershield.
  1. Disconnect the power door lock actuator electrical connector.
  1. Drill out the power door lock actuator rivet.
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  1. Remove and discard the screws.
  1. Remove the power door lock actuator.
    • Disconnect the power door lock actuator rod.
Installation
  1. NOTE: Use new screws when installing the rear door latch.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Use Heavy Duty Riveter to install the new rivet.
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Window regulator replacement

Window Regulator, Rear Door, Explorer Removal
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05B .
Trim Panel, Rear Door, Explorer, Hi-Series Four-Door Removal and Installation
  1. Remove the two screws retaining the rear door trim panel (27406) located above the door handle.
  1. Remove trim cup at the door handle using a screwdriver or sharp object. Retention nibs will flex for easy removal.
  1. To remove window regulator switch plate (14524) , use notch located at lower end of plate using a screwdriver to lift and remove.
  1. Remove window regulator switch plate from rear door trim panel pulling wire harness from rear door trim panel .
  1. From bottom of window regulator switch plate , remove two screws and disconnect connector from window regulator control switch (14529) .
  1. At each plastic clip location, pry the rear door trim panel away from the door inner panel using the door trim panel removing tool from Rotunda Moulding/Trim Kit 107-00401 or equivalent.
  1. Remove panel, lift slightly to remove flange at the top of rear door trim panel from trough in the glass weatherstrip. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Replace any bent, damaged or missing plastic clips on the rear door trim panel to the door inner panel, firmly loading clips into slots provided on rear door trim panel .
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  1. If equipped with power windows, disconnect the wire from the regulator.
  1. Remove the rear door window glass as described in this section.
  1. Remove the window guide, if equipped, (nuts and washers). Remove guide from door belt opening.
  1. Remove three 1/4-inch rivets attaching motor bracket (electric) to inner panel and two 1/4-inch rivets attaching regulator lower bracket to inner panel. Use drift punch to knock out center pins for each rivet. NOTE: Use care not to enlarge sheet metal holes in the door inner panel when drilling.
  1. Using a 1/4-inch diameter drill, drill out the remainder of the rivet.
  1. Remove two upper regulator attaching nuts.
  1. Remove regulator from the front door (20125) .
Installation
  1. Lubricate regulator mechanism with Multi-Purpose Grease D0AZ-19584-AA or equivalent.
  1. Install regulator into access hole in inner panel.
  1. Position regulator using upper regulator studs and tabs on motor mounting bracket (electric) or cup mounting plate (manual).
  1. Install rivets attaching regulator to door inner panel (1/4-20 x 1/2-inch bolt and 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies or equivalent metric fasteners may be used as alternates).
  1. Install two upper regulator attachment nuts.
  1. Install door glass as outlined under Door Glass Installation.
  1. Adjust glass as outlined under Adjustments .
  1. Reconnect wire to regulator, if equipped.
  1. Check operation of window regulator.
  1. Install door watershield and trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05B .

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Removal of rear door panel to access power window motor

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.
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Remove right rear door panel

  1. Remove the rear door power window/power door lock switch
  2. Remove the door handle bezel. Remove the door trim panel screw located behind the door handle bezel.
  3. Remove the door trim panel screws located by the armrest handle.
  4. Remove the door trim panel using J 38778.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the door trim panel from the door.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Discard the old door trim panel retainers and replace with new retainers before installing the trim panel

  1. Install new trim panel retainers to the rear door trim panel.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
  3. Align the door trim panel retainers to the door.
  4. Press the door trim panel at the retainer locations until the retainers are fully seated.
  5. Install the trim panel screws. Tighten Tighten the door trim panel screws to 2 N.m(18 lb in) .
  6. Install the power window/power door lock switch


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