Rear Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

2012 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair



Window Regulator and Motor - Rear Door

Removal and Installation

NOTE: LH door shown, RH door similar.

Window operating/not operating

1. Remove the rear door speaker.

Window not operating

NOTE: Cut the regulator cable only if installing a new window regulator assembly.

2. NOTE: Support the rear window glass before cutting the window regulator cable.
Cut the window regulator cable.






Window operating

3. Reconnect the window control switch.

Window operating/not operating

4. Remove the access plug and lower the window until the rear window glass clamp bolt can be accessed through the access hole. Tape the glass in position.

5. NOTE: If the window regulator cable was cut previously, support the regulator before loosening the rear window glass clamp bolt.
Loosen the rear window glass clamp bolt.

- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).






6. Lower the window regulator until it reaches the stops at the bottom of the regulator tracks.

7. Disconnect the electrical connector at the B-pillar.





8. Remove the 2 bolts retaining the electrical harness grommet to the door.





9. Using the speaker hole for access, release the clip on the harness from the inside to disconnect the harness from the door.

10. Unclip the weatherstrip and feed the wiring harness between the weatherstrip and door.

11. Remove the 3 door latch screws.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).






12. Remove the access plug from the latch side of the door and loosen, but do not remove, the outside door handle reinforcement screw.





13. Remove the outside door handle.

14. Loosen, but do not remove, the exterior door handle reinforcement screw.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).






15. Remove the 9 rear door module bolts and remove the rear door module, transfer parts as necessary.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).






16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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