Window stuck - 1998 Forester Limited

Hi Roberta, here's the instructions on how to remove your door panel. I have to wonder though on why you are removing it, my guess is you window doesn't roll up or down and your replacing the regulator. Any way here goes.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the plug and remove screw attaching door pull cup to inner door panel.
2. Remove switch bezel and disconnect power window/memory switch.
3. Remove screws attaching trim panel to door from below map pocket.
4. If equipped, remove window crank. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW CRANK - REMOVAL)
5. Remove screw holding door trim to door panel from behind inside latch release handle .
6. Disengage clips attaching door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel.
7. Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange from inner belt molding at top of door.
8. Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage.
9. Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside latch release handle (INSIDE DOOR HANDLE LINKAGE).
10. Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
11. Disconnect the power door switch, courtesy lamp electrical connectors.
12. Remove front door trim panel from vehicle.

Hope this helps and have an awesome day Roberta!

SECTION 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation 2003 Town Car Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 01/28/2002 Front Door Trim Panel Printable View (206 KB) Removal and Installation
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.

1. Remove the window switch plate.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the trim panel covers.
   Open the screw covers.

1. Remove the screws and the assist handle.

1. Remove screws and the front door trim.

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Trim Panel —Front Door, Expedition Removal

1. NOTE: Release the top portion first.
   Remove the sail panel.

1. Remove the window regulator switch plate (14524).

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

1. Remove the upper door trim panel screw.

1. Remove the door trim panel screw at the window regulator switch plate opening.

1. Remove the door trim panel screw in the courtesy lamp housing.
   1. Remove the courtesy lamp lens.
   1. Remove the screw.

1. Remove the inside door handle trim cover.

1. Remove the inside door handle.
   • Remove the bolt.

1. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the front door trim panel, do not pull directly outward.
   Lift upward and then outward to remove the front door trim panel (23943).

1. Remove the courtesy lamp and socket.

1. Disconnect the power mirror electrical connector.

Installation

1. Connect the power mirror electrical connector.

1. Install the courtesy lamp and socket.

1. Install the front door trim panel.

1. Install the inside door handle.
   • Install the bolt.

1. Install the inside door handle trim cover.

1. Install the door trim panel screw in the courtesy lamp housing.
   1. Install the screw.
   1. Install the courtesy lamp lens.

1. Install the door trim panel screw at the window regulator switch plate opening.

1. Install the upper door trim panel screw.

1. Connect the electrical connectors.

1. NOTE: If a new trim panel is required: Some new trim panels have a cut out opening for the window switchplate that is larger than that on the original trim panel. When installing a new trim panel, install the window switchplate in the following sequence to make sure that the switchplate is secured fully into the door trim panel.
   Install the window regulator switchplate.
   • Insert the rear switchplate clip into the trim panel opening.
   • Install the forward and side clips into the trim panel opening.

1. NOTE: Install the lower portion first.
   Install the sail panel.

Removal & Installation
Motor - Front Door

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove the window control switch
3. Remove the front door trim panel and watershield.
4. Tape the window in the full UP position.
5. Disconnect the window motor electrical connector.
   NOTE Support the window motor while removing the window motor retaining screws.
   
6. Remove the window motor bolts and remove the motor.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Rear Door

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove the window control switch.
3. Remove the rear door trim panel and the rear door trim watershield.
4. Remove the door speakers.
5. Tape the window glass in the full UP position.
6. Disconnect the window regulator electric drive.
7. Position the connector for the window regulator electric drive inside of the door.
8. Remove the bolts.
9. Separate the window regulator electric drive from the rear door window regulator.
10. Remove the window regulator electric drive from the door.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Motor & Regulator



Fig. Front Door Trim Panel




Fig. Rear Door Trim Panel-Crew Cab


Regulator - Power Windows



Fig. Window regulator arm nuts




Fig. Window regulator bolts

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Remove the window control switch.
3. Remove the door trim panel.
4. Remove the door speaker.
5. Remove the door watershield.
   NOTE Do not remove the window glass from the door.
   
6. Remove the window glass from the window regulator.
7. Tape the window glass in the full UP position.
8. Disconnect the window motor electrical connector (power windows only).
9. Loosen the window regulator arm nuts and pull the arm from the mounting position.
10. Loosen the bolts and remove the window regulator.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Hope helped with this. Good luck.

Door Panels REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Continental 1995–00

1. Using a small screwdriver, remove the screw cover from the armrest of the front door trim panel.
2. Remove the two retaining screws.
3. Using the trim pad removing tool , remove the front door trim panel
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
5. Remove the front door window regulator switch housing. To install:
   
6. Position the front door trim panel on the door, align the two locators on the front door trim panel with the door and reverse the removal procedure.

Power Window Motor REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1992–00 Vehicles

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the door trim panel and watershield.
3. Detach the motor wires at the multiple connector.
4. Remove the motor retaining screws using Torx® drive bit set D79P–2100–T or equivalent, and separate the motor from the bracket and cable drum housing.
5. Remove the motor from inside the door. To install:
   
6. Position the motor and drive to the cable drum housing and motor mounting bracket. Install the 3 motor screws and tighten.
7. Connect the power window motor wiring.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Check window operation.
10. Install the watershield and door trim panel

probably need a new window regulator. ebay. 93 to 98 should fit.

Section 01-05: Trim, Interior 1998 Villager Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Trim Panel(s), Door Front
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) if equipped with power locks or power windows.
   

1. CAUTION: Use care when removing the front door inside handle escutcheon (22620). Failure to do so can result in damage to the component.
   Carefully pry off the front door inside handle escutcheon by inserting a standard 1/4 inch screwdriver between the top rear portion of the front door inside handle escutcheon and the front door trim panel (23942) .
   
   
   
   
   

1. If equipped with manual windows, slip a clean shop rag between the window regulator handle (23342) and the front door trim panel .
   

1. Pull the shop rag back and forth to release the window regulator handle clip.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three cover caps and front door trim panel screws.
   

1. Remove the one front door trim panel capped screws from the door pull handle.
   

1. If equipped with power windows, remove the door pull handle. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   

1. Slide a flat-bladed tool behind each of the retainers and twist the tool to disengage the front door trim panel from the front door (20124) .
   

1. Remove the front door trim panel.
   

Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Window Regulator, Power Front Door
Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) .
   

1. Remove the front door window glass (21410) . Refer to the front door window glass removal procedure in this section.
   

1. Remove the two front door brace bolts and the front door brace.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Disconnect the front window regulator electric drive electrical connector.
   

1. Remove the four front door window glass regulator track bolts.
   
   
   
   
   

1. Remove the three front window regulator electric drive bolts.
   

1. Remove the front door window glass regulator track and the front window regulator electric drive (23394) as an assembly through the opening in the front door (20124) .
   

Installation

1. Install the front door window glass regulator track and the front window regulator electric drive as an assembly through the opening in the front door .
   

1. Install the three front window regulator electric drive bolts. Tighten the front window regulator electric drive bolts securely.
   

1. Install the four front door window glass regulator track bolts. Tighten the front door window glass regulator track bolts securely.
   

does it act the same whether you use the driver door switch or the passenger door switch? Please rate as fixya if this helps. thanks

here's repair procedure

Window Regulator, Front Door, Explorer Removal
WARNING: IF THE REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACED FOR ANY REASON, MAKE SURE THAT THE REGULATOR ARMS ARE IN A FIXED POSITION PRIOR TO REMOVAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY DURING C-SPRING UNWIND.

1. Remove front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

Trim Panel, Front Door, Explorer Hi-Series, Two-Door and Four-Door Removal and Installation

1. Remove the two screws retaining the front door trim panel (23942) located above the window regulator handle (23342) . Also remove one screw in the upper front portion of front door trim panel .

1. Remove inside door handle cup (22634) at the window regulator handle using a screwdriver or sharp object. Retention nibs will flex for easy removal.

1. To remove window regulator control switch (14529) and outside rear view mirror control (17B676) , use notch located at lower end of outside rear view mirror control using a screwdriver to lift and remove.

1. Remove outside rear view mirror control from front door trim panel pulling wire harness from inside of front door trim panel .

1. From bottom of outside rear view mirror control, remove two screws and disconnect connector from switches. NOTE: Do not pull on the front door trim panel to remove clips from the inner panel holes.
   

1. At each plastic clip location, pry the front door trim panel away from the door inner panel using the front door trim panel removing tool from Rotunda Moulding Trim Kit 107-00401 or equivalent. NOTE: Pay special attention to the cut-out in the door trim panel for the door handle, so that it clears the handle during removal without breakage.
   

1. When wiring and disengagement of trim clips is completed, it is recommended that to remove panel, lift slightly to remove flange at the top of door trim panel from trough in the glass weatherstrip.

1. Disconnect socket and bulb from illuminated interior lamp (13776) before total removal of front door trim panel. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Replace any bent, damaged or missing plastic clips on the front door trim panel to the front door trim panel , firmly loading clips into slots provided on front door trim panel .
   
   Trim Panel, Front Door, Explorer Hi-Series Four-Door
   
   

1. Remove inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Remove front door window glass as described in this section.

1. Remove two nut and washer assemblies attaching the equalizer bracket.

1. Remove three rivets (manual) or four rivets (power) attaching the regulator base plate to front door trim panel finish panel (23712) .

1. Remove window regulator electric drive and front door window channel bracket from vehicle.

1. Working on a bench, carefully bend tab flat to remove arm slides from front door window channel bracket .

1. Install new window regulator electric drive arm plastic guides into front door window channel bracket and bend tab back to 90 degrees. Use care not to break tab; if tab is cracked or broken, replace front door window channel bracket . Make sure rubber bumper is installed properly on new front door window channel bracket , if replacement is made.
   
   
   
   

Installation
NOTE: The front door window channel bracket and window regulator electric drive are installed into the vehicle as one assembly. The front door window channel bracket may be disassembled from the window regulator electric drive as described in Steps 7 and 8 of Window Regulator, Removal.

1. Install front door trim panel finish panel with preassembled glass bracket into vehicle. Set the regulator base plate to window regulator electric drive using base plate locator tab as a guide.

1. Install three (manual) or four (power) rivets (385189-S100) to attach regulator to front door trim panel finish panel . Two 1/4-20 x 1-inch bolts and two 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies may be used as alternates for glass retention. However, torque must not exceed 4-7 Nm (3-5 ft-lb). Equivalent metric retainers may be used.
   

1. Install equalizer bracket.

1. Install inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Lower regulator arms to access holes in front door trim panel finish panel . Install front door window glass as outlined.

1. Adjust glass to ensure proper alignment with glass run. Cycle glass for smooth operation.

1. Install front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

Window Regulator, Rear Door, Explorer Removal

1. Remove the rear door trim panel and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05B .

Trim Panel, Rear Door, Explorer, Hi-Series Four-Door Removal and Installation

1. Remove the two screws retaining the rear door trim panel (27406) located above the door handle.

1. Remove trim cup at the door handle using a screwdriver or sharp object. Retention nibs will flex for easy removal.

1. To remove window regulator switch plate (14524) , use notch located at lower end of plate using a screwdriver to lift and remove.

1. Remove window regulator switch plate from rear door trim panel pulling wire harness from rear door trim panel .

1. From bottom of window regulator switch plate , remove two screws and disconnect connector from window regulator control switch (14529) .

1. At each plastic clip location, pry the rear door trim panel away from the door inner panel using the door trim panel removing tool from Rotunda Moulding/Trim Kit 107-00401 or equivalent.

1. Remove panel, lift slightly to remove flange at the top of rear door trim panel from trough in the glass weatherstrip. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Replace any bent, damaged or missing plastic clips on the rear door trim panel to the door inner panel, firmly loading clips into slots provided on rear door trim panel .
   
   

1. If equipped with power windows, disconnect the wire from the regulator.

1. Remove the rear door window glass as described in this section.

1. Remove the window guide, if equipped, (nuts and washers). Remove guide from door belt opening.

1. Remove three 1/4-inch rivets attaching motor bracket (electric) to inner panel and two 1/4-inch rivets attaching regulator lower bracket to inner panel. Use drift punch to knock out center pins for each rivet. NOTE: Use care not to enlarge sheet metal holes in the door inner panel when drilling.
   

1. Using a 1/4-inch diameter drill, drill out the remainder of the rivet.

1. Remove two upper regulator attaching nuts.

1. Remove regulator from the front door (20125) .

Installation

1. Lubricate regulator mechanism with Multi-Purpose Grease D0AZ-19584-AA or equivalent.

1. Install regulator into access hole in inner panel.

1. Position regulator using upper regulator studs and tabs on motor mounting bracket (electric) or cup mounting plate (manual).

1. Install rivets attaching regulator to door inner panel (1/4-20 x 1/2-inch bolt and 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies or equivalent metric fasteners may be used as alternates).

1. Install two upper regulator attachment nuts.

1. Install door glass as outlined under Door Glass Installation.

1. Adjust glass as outlined under Adjustments .

1. Reconnect wire to regulator, if equipped.

1. Check operation of window regulator.

1. Install door watershield and trim panel. Refer to Section 01-05B .

wow, a lot of work to do.

Window Regulator, Front Door, Explorer Removal
WARNING: IF THE REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACED FOR ANY REASON, MAKE SURE THAT THE REGULATOR ARMS ARE IN A FIXED POSITION PRIOR TO REMOVAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY DURING C-SPRING UNWIND.

1. Remove front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

1. Remove inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Remove front door window glass as described in this section.

1. Remove two nut and washer assemblies attaching the equalizer bracket.

1. Remove three rivets (manual) or four rivets (power) attaching the regulator base plate to front door trim panel finish panel (23712) .

1. Remove window regulator electric drive and front door window channel bracket from vehicle.

1. Working on a bench, carefully bend tab flat to remove arm slides from front door window channel bracket .

1. Install new window regulator electric drive arm plastic guides into front door window channel bracket and bend tab back to 90 degrees. Use care not to break tab; if tab is cracked or broken, replace front door window channel bracket . Make sure rubber bumper is installed properly on new front door window channel bracket , if replacement is made.
   
   
   
   

Installation
NOTE: The front door window channel bracket and window regulator electric drive are installed into the vehicle as one assembly. The front door window channel bracket may be disassembled from the window regulator electric drive as described in Steps 7 and 8 of Window Regulator, Removal.

1. Install front door trim panel finish panel with preassembled glass bracket into vehicle. Set the regulator base plate to window regulator electric drive using base plate locator tab as a guide.

1. Install three (manual) or four (power) rivets (385189-S100) to attach regulator to front door trim panel finish panel . Two 1/4-20 x 1-inch bolts and two 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies may be used as alternates for glass retention. However, torque must not exceed 4-7 Nm (3-5 ft-lb). Equivalent metric retainers may be used.
   

1. Install equalizer bracket.

1. Install inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Lower regulator arms to access holes in front door trim panel finish panel . Install front door window glass as outlined.

1. Adjust glass to ensure proper alignment with glass run. Cycle glass for smooth operation.

1. Install front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

1. Remove the rear door power window/power door lock switch
2. Remove the door handle bezel. Remove the door trim panel screw located behind the door handle bezel.
3. Remove the door trim panel screws located by the armrest handle.
4. Remove the door trim panel using J 38778.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
6. Remove the door trim panel from the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Discard the old door trim panel retainers and replace with new retainers before installing the trim panel

1. Install new trim panel retainers to the rear door trim panel.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Align the door trim panel retainers to the door.
4. Press the door trim panel at the retainer locations until the retainers are fully seated.
5. Install the trim panel screws. Tighten Tighten the door trim panel screws to 2 N.m(18 lb in) .
6. Install the power window/power door lock switch