How To Fix A Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Window Regulator

Here are some general instructions to refer to when replacing your Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ power window regulator: Step 1 - The first step is to remove the 3 screws that keep the door panel attached. One screw is behind the plastic covering near your sideview mirror, the second screw is in the armrest, and the third is a torx screw located underneath your door handle. To remove the torx screw, you must pull the door handle up and then remove the torx screw. Step 2 - The next step is prying the door panel from the door frame. This task can be a little tricky and you should be careful not to break the plastic clips holding the panel to the door. A mini crow bar seems to be the best tool to pry your door panel off, although you may have success with a flat head screw driver. Some of the plastic door panel fasteners may break in the process, but dont worry too much because they are inexpensive to replace. Step 3 - Next, disconnect everything attached the your door panel. These items include: mirror cable, door and lock buttons, and the power window cable. Once you have all the cables disconnected from the panel, you need to remove the metal connecting rods used for the door handle and lock. Find the small plastic clips the are attached to the metal rods and push them up while turning them slightly to the side. Once this is done you should be able to pull the metal rods straight up and out. Step 4 - Remove the speaker and moisture barrier. The speaker assembly consists of 4 screws and a connecter plug. Once you have the speaker assembly removed your now ready to remove the moisture barrier. It's the plastic covering that resides between the door panel and the door frame. Slowly peel this plastic covering off paying special attention to keeping the adhesive attached to the plastic. This way you will be able to easily reattach it once your finished with the install. If for some reason your not able to keep the glue attached you can always purchase some from your local hardware store. Step 5 - Remove the interior rubber seal located in the bottom window groove by simply prying it up and pulling the seal out. The rubber seal located on the exterior of the window groove should be left alone as its not nessasary to remove. Step 6 - Next, look inside the hole and look for the broken window regulator. If you are having trouble finding the regulator, it may be easier to retry once the window is down. Find the two brackets that are attached to the window regulator and window. You should see a metal clip attached to the plastic receiver with two pins. Pull/pry the pins out on both sides. Step 7 - Once the metal pins are removed your window, should be free from any attachment. You will need to hold your window up and out of the way to complete the install. A good trick to hold the window up is by sticking a piece of tape to the window glass, then over the window frame, then back to the other side of the window glass. Painters tape works well becuase its strong and doesnt leave a sticky residue on your vehicles paint or glass. Step 8 - Unplug the power window/lock controls from your power window motor. Step 9 - Next, unscrew the 4 -10mm bolts that attach your power window regulator to the door. Step 10 - Once you have all the screws removed, you are now ready to remove the regulator and motor assembly from the door. Tilt the assembly sideways and remove it through the hole below the speaker. Step 11 - The next step is to remove the power window motor from the regulator assembly. Simply unscrew the 3 8mm bolts that attach the motor to the regulator. Step 12 - Next, attach your power window motor to the new window regulator. It should line up the same way as your old regulator did. Step 13 - Reinstall all the Jeep parts in reverse order and you're done.