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Window Regulator: Installation

CAUTION: To prevent the drum and cable from coming off, do not tilt the drum, subject it to shocks or use force on it. If the cable comes off the drum, do not rewind the cable and do not reuse it. After installing the window regulator, do not operate it by itself as some types of regulator do not have a stopper.
    NOTE: If you can not insert the drum into the motor, slowly slide the bracket for installing the glass, and insert the drum while aligning the drive shaft of the motor with the drum.
  1. Insert the window regulator drum into the motor housing. See Fig 1. Using holding tool A, apply MP grease inside the motor housing. With the holding tool installed, motor the holding tool with the motor housing. Push down on the wire guide and drum, and insert the drum into the motor housing. See Fig 2. Apply MP grease to the side of the drum.
  2. NOTE: If you can not insert the drum into the motor, slowly slide the bracket for installing the glass, and insert the drum while aligning the drive shaft of the motor with the drum.
  3. Using holding tool B: Apply MP grease inside the motor housing. With the holding tool installed, partially insert the drum into the motor housing. Remove the holding tool, and insert the drum into the motor housing. Apply MP grease to the side of the drum. See Fig 3 and Fig 4 .
  4. (Screw type) Install the cover plate using the 2 screws. See Fig 5.
  5. CAUTION: Use a new cover plate. Do not hit the cover plate with a hammer. Do not damage the motor housing.
  6. (Crimped type) Use motor pump pliers to crimp the tab of the cover plate. See Fig 6.
Fig 1: Installing Window Regulator Into Drum (Type A)
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Fig 2: Installing Drum Into Motor Housing (Type A)
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Fig 3: Installing Window Regulator Into Drum (Type B)
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Fig 4: Installing Drum Into Motor Housing (Type B)
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Fig 5: Installing Cover Plate (Screw Type)
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Fig 6: Installing Cover Plate (Crimped Type)
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