1996 Ford F150 power window motor

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1996 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

i have a 96 ford f150 and im trying to change the passenger electric motor but am lost as to where to start could you please help show me the way to get this changed. thankyou
Dec 7, 2008 at 4:03 AM
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

WINDOW MOTOR
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove door trim panel. Disconnect motor wiring connector. Ensure wiring is not in line with holes to be drilled in door inner panel.
Using 1/2" (12.7 mm) drill bit, drill 2 holes in door inner panel at drill dimples located opposite window motor retaining screws. Remove 3 window motor retaining screws using 2 drilled holes and existing larger hole to access screw heads.
Prop window glass in full up position. Push window motor toward outer panel to disengage motor from regulator. Remove window motor.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten retaining screws to 53-80 INCH lbs. (6-9 N.m). Remove prop holding window glass up. Install 2 pieces of waterproof pressure sensitive tape over drilled holes.
Reconnect window motor connector. Reconnect negative battery cable. Test window operation. Ensure door drain holes are open and reinstall door trim panel.

WINDOW SWITCH
Removal & Installation
Remove screw securing switch housing to door trim. Insert small, thin-blade screwdriver under switch housing and pry housing from door trim. Remove connector retaining screws. Using small screwdriver, pry switch(es) from connector. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Dec 7, 2008 at 10:55 AM
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