1998 Ford F-150 Window Motor Replacement

Step 1

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• Grasp the panel in with your dominant hand and squeeze while pulling away from the door until the panel releases.

Step 2

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• Grasp the door trim panel and squeeze while pulling away from the door until the panel releases.

Step 3

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• Grasp the window button housing and squeeze while lifting up and away from the door.

Step 4

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• Holding the window button housing, press against the tabs while pulling the plug-in away from the housing. Repeat this for all four control buttons.

Step 5

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 5 16 Nut Driver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Using a 5/16 nut driver, unscrew the door handle by accessing the bolt inside the door panel.

Step 6

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP 6-in-1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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• Using a flat head screwdriver, pry off the plastic snap holding the door panel to the door.

Step 7

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• Grab the door panel firmly and lift up and away from the door to release the panel from the door.

Step 8

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• Remove the adhesive tape and pull off the padding from the door.
• Be sure to be cautious while pulling through wires and lights being sure not to stretch or damage either.

Step 9

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• Drill a 5/8 inch hole to access the bolts behind to release the panel and access the windshield motor behind.

Step 10

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• Remove the three bolts holding the window motor with a 8 mm socket.

Step 11

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• Disconnect the power cord attached to the window motor.

Step 12

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• Reach inside the door panel and remove the existing motor.