Remove door panels to fix window - 1997 Ford Expedition

Their will be some fixing somewhere behind a piece of trim that has to be unclipped to allow access to the screw/bolt

You will need to remove the outside panel to service the window or window regulator or the window motor. The outer panel is held in place with a dozen or so bolts that a male torx socket is needed to remove. You will first remove the trim piece that is on the upper back of the outside of the door, two screws. Then remove the window seal on the outside of the window. Then remove the outer door handle. Then remove the torx bolts and lift up on the door skin, you may have to wiggle a little to get it to pop.

The video is for an S-Series but the principal is the same. Good luck!


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to remove door trim you have to disconnect negative battery cable.then remove two screws attaching arm rest to door trim.remove arm rest it held in place by front and rear hooks that fit into slots in door trim.to release the hooks grasp the arm rest with both hands push it towards thr door pull up on the side of the arm rest facing door.remove four speaker grille mounting screws and the grille.then remove door trim panel screwss from bottom edge of the panel.remove the three remote control plate screws from the plate and the single screw in the rear edge of the door.then lift up on the door trim panel to release the molding from the top edge of the door then slide the panel forward to clear the latch release handle and down to clear the lock rod knob.if job look to difficult let a body shop fix.removing window door motor need tools to drill out rivets and reinstall rivots you need special tools to fix window motor and regulator.

It is important to learn how to fix a Honda Accord window if you have an older Honda Accord. Although the Honda Accord is renowned for being a durable vehicle, the electric window motor regulators in older models can wear out over time. This is noticeable when you hear sounds coming from the window when you attempt to use it but the window won't move. But don't worry, you can use these steps to fix a broken window in your Honda Accord.

To fix a Honda Accord window, you will need:

• A Phillips screwdriver
• A flathead screwdriver
• A wrench set
• A black marker
• Masking tape
• A new Honda Accord electric window regulator

1. Remove the screws securing the door panel from the inside of the vehicle. These screws are beneath the arm rest. Release the door panel by prying it away from the front of the door. Work your way back by prying off the top and sides of the panel and the back of the panel.
2. Remove the clips holding the door panel using a flathead screwdriver to pinch them together. Remove the panel by sliding it upward and away from the door.
3. Remove the two bolts securing the window to the regulator. Note the position where the bolts secure the windows. When you re-install the window you will need to adjust them similarly. Making a small mark on the window with a black marker is a good way to easily keep track of the correct position.
4. Lift the window directly up and remove it from the car door. Secure it using masking tape if you prefer not to remove it completely.
5. Remove the bolts securing the window motor and guide. Remove the window motor and guide and set them aside.
6. Remove the regulator from the power window motor assembly. Dispose of the old regulator and install the new unit.
7. Re-attach the window motor and guide to the door by following the removal instructions in reverse. Test the new window regulator by turning on your ignition switch and moving the window up with the electric switch.

take it back apart somethings not tight

YOU NEED CLIP REMOVAL TOOL TO REMOVE WINDOW CRANK HANDLE.YOU NEED DOOR PANEL FLAT TOOL REMOVE DOOR PANEL HATE TO SAY DOOR PANEL HAS AT LEAST 8 CLIPS LOCATIONS 4 CLIPS AT THE BOTTOM PANEL 2 CLIPS ON BOTH SIDES DOOR PANEL. YOU HAVE TO REMOVE 2 SCREWS HOLDING DOOR PULL CUP.YOU HAVE RELEASE CLIP BEHIND DOOR HANDLE USING TRIM TOOL.IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE GETTING DOOR PANEL OFF.HAYNES REPAIR MANUAL CAN HELP.

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.

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 .

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 .

are you a techie? You need a heavy duty riveter to do this repair. May have to rent or borrow from auto store.

here's the procedure



Front Door Trim Panel Printable View (251 KB) NOTE: LH side is shown. RH side is similar.

1. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
   
   
2. 
   Item Part Number Description 1 23942/23943 Mirror access panel 2 1722897 Cup assembly 3 W56904-S424 Window regulator control switch panel screws 4 14A665 Window regulator control switch panel
   Removal Note 5 W701930-S424 Front door trim panel screw 6 W701930-S424 Front door trim panel screw 7 N602703-S61 Front door trim panel screw 8 1723943 Front door trim panel 9 W705590-S300 Nut insert(s)

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 4: Window Regulator Control Switch Panel Removal Note

1. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector(s).

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Door Window Glass — Front Printable View (328 KB)
Special Tool(s) Heavy Duty Riveter
501-D011 (D80L-23200-A)

1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-01 .

1. Position the watershield aside.

1. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
   
   To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps: Part Steps Front door window glass 1, 3 Front door window regulator 1-5 Front door glass run 1, 3, 6-8
   

Item Part Number Description 1 W706495-5100 Rivet (2 required)
Removal Note
Installation Note 2 N8621986 Nut (3 required) 3 21410 Front door window glass 4 W706495-5100 Rivet (4 required)
Removal Note
Installation Note 5 23200 Front door window regulator
Removal Note 6 N800507-S Bolt (2 required) 7 21596 Front door glass run 8 — Front door glass run (Part of 21596)

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 1: Rivet Removal Note

1. Connect the window control switch.

1. Connect the battery.

1. Position the door window glass halfway down to gain access to the door window glass rivets.
   • Remove the rivets.

Item 4: Rivet Removal Removal Note

1. Remove the rivets.

Item 5: Front Door Window Regulator Removal Note

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. WARNING: Prior to power window motor removal, make sure the regulator arms are in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind. Failure to place the regulator arms in a fixed position can cause the spring to suddenly release resulting in personal injury.
   NOTE: The counterbalance spring assists the window in the upward direction.
   Remove the bolts and the window regulator motor.

Item 4: Rivet Installation Note

1. Using the special tool, install the rivets.

most likely the window regulator has broken inside the door and will need to be replaced as well as the regulator handle. To remove them you will need a basic metric socket set, screwdrivers, and a rag or shop towel. start by moving the rag back and forth behind the window crank in order to remove the retaining clip. then once removed pull the crank from the splines of the window regulator.now undo the screw in the door handle press forward on the handle to release it from the door then undo the lock rod clip and remove the handle. there should be two large phillips head screws below the arm rest remove these. gently slide a flat bladed screwdriver under the bottom edge of the door panel. prying up to remove the retaining clips used to fasten the panel to the door. if you break the clips you can get replacements at most auto parts stores in their help section. Next lift the door panel up while lifting the bottom edge away from the door to remove the door panel. once inside the door you will need to lift the window up to gain access to the two 10 mm bolts attaching the regulator to the glass. undo the regulator retaining bracket and retaining bolts from the door. remove the regulator an assistant can be helpful to hold the glass up while you remove the regulator. installation is the reverse of removal