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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998MOUNTAINEER 5.0 P, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 23 (POWER WINDOW SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONPOWER WINDOW MOTORREMOVAL (FRONT)
1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWD

Removal (Front)

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWDSECTION Removal (Front)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and 1997 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. If glass cannot be raised and is in a partially down position, it must be supported. If not supported, glass will fall into door well during removal. If possible, raise glass to full up position. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove inside door handle from door. Disconnect rod from inside door handle. Disconnect wiring connector, and position wiring out of way. Using a 1/4" drill, remove 3 window regulator motor bracket rivets from door. Remove one window regulator motor bracket retaining nut.
  3. Remove 3 nuts attaching window regulator and motor. Prior to window regulator and motor removal, ensure regulator arm is in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring from unwinding. Disengage motor from regulator.
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