How do i replace the passenger rear vent window motor on a 1999 chrysher town and country lxi minivan?

Answer 1

If motor grunts and does not move, verify that regulator is not binding. WIRING VOLTAGE TEST The following wiring test determines whether or not voltage is continuous through the body harness to switch. (1) Remove the master power window switch and bezel assembly from the driver door. Refer to Group 23, Body for proper procedures. (2) Disconnect wire connector from back of power window switch. (3) Switch ignition ON position. (4) Connect the clip end of a 12 volt test light to Pin 13 in door harness connector at the window switch. Touch the test light probe to Pin 9 and then to Pin 11. † If the test light illuminates, the wiring circuit between the battery and switch is OK. † If light does not illuminate, check the 40 amp fuse in the Power Distribution Center or for a broken wire. † The power window motors are protected with Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) device that prevents motor burn out. Check Junction Block. † Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit information and component locations. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION POWER VENT WINDOW MOTORREMOVAL (1) Disconnect battery negative cable. (2) Remove D-pillar trim panel. (3) Disconnect wire connector from power vent motor. (4) Remove nut holding crank to vent glass. (5) Remove bolts holding power vent motor to D-pillar (Fig. 4). (6) Remove power vent motor. (7) Pull the crank system from the motor. INSTALLATION Before installing crank, cycle replacement motor to the open position. Install crank hinge in extended position to the motor and for installation, reverse the above procedures. POWER WINDOW SWITCH To remove power window switches refer to Group 23, Body for proper procedures. POWER WINDOW MOTOR WARNING: DO NOT HAVE ANY HANDS OR FINGERSIN SECTOR GEAR AREA WHERE THEY CAN BE PINCHED BY SMALL MOVEMENTS OF REGULATOR LINKAGE. REMOVAL (1) Tape the window in its existing position to remove its weight from the regulator system. (2) Cut and remove the tie wrap at the window motor. Its no longer required. (3) Disconnect window motor wire connector from door harness. (4) Remove screws and nuts holding window motor to the inner panel. (5) Remove the motor from the door inner panel, let it hang from the cables. (6) With the cables still attached to the failed motor, Install the replacement motor to the door inner panel. Tighten down the screws and nuts to 3.4 to 4.5 N·m ( 30 to 40 in. lbs.) of torque. (7) Separate the failed motor from regulator by: † Removing the drum cover plate. † Lift the cable guide off the motor, the drum with cables, will be lifted off simultaneously (Fig. 5). CAUTION: Do not allow the drum to separate from the cable guide, by dropping drum or letting the cables unwind. INSTALLATION (1) Install the cable guide and drum into the replacement motor.