Window Regulator: Testing and Inspection

2008 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection







WINDSHIELD / WINDOWGLASS: POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)






(a) Apply battery voltage to the motor connector according to the table below.
- Do not apply voltage to any terminals except terminals 1 and 2, to avoid damaging the pulse sensor inside the motor.
- Reset the power window regulator motor (initialize the pulse sensor) after installing the power window regulator motor and regulator assembly onto the door.
NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to any terminals except terminals 1, 2, 4, 7 and 10.

OK:





If the result is not as specified, replace the regulator motor assembly.
2. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side)






(a) Apply battery voltage to connector terminals 1 and 2.
NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to any terminals except terminals 1 and 2.

(b) Check that the motor gear rotates smoothly as follows.
OK:





If the result is not as specified, replace the regulator motor assembly.
3. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Rear LH Side)






(a) Apply battery voltage to connector terminals 1 and 2.
NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to any terminals except terminals 1 and 2.

(b) Check that the motor gear rotates smoothly as follows.
OK:





If the result is not as specified, replace the regulator motor assembly.
4. INSPECT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Rear RH Side)






(a) Apply battery voltage to connector terminals 1 and 2.
NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to any terminals except terminals 1 and 2.

(b) Check that the motor gear rotates smoothly as follows.
OK:





If the result is not as specified, replace the regulator motor assembly.
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