Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Back Window Motor: Testing and Inspection
WINDOW MOTOR INITIALIZATION - REAR
WARNING: Keep objects and body parts clear of the glass panel when carrying out the initialization procedure. During the initialization
procedure, the glass panel closes with high force and cannot detect objects in its path. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
NOTE:
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The rear window motor is in error mode when shipped and will be inoperative until initialized.
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This procedure must be carried out when repairs are performed on any part of the power rear window system including when: the power rear
window motor is removed from the window regulator drum housing, a new power rear motor is installed, a new power rear window regulator is
installed, a new power rear window glass module is installed, and any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the power rear
window system.
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All power rear window components (window glass module, window regulator, window motor and glass runs) must be installed and tightened to
specification before carrying out this procedure.
1. Open the driver door.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
3. Cycle the ignition OFF and then back to ON position 5 times.
4. With the ignition still in the ON position, depress and hold the power rear window control switch in the down position until the rear widow stalls
in the fully open position. Release the control switch.
5. Depress and hold the power rear window control switch in the up position until the rear window stalls in the fully closed position. Release the
control switch.
6. Verify correct operation of the power rear window by moving the window to the VENT, fully OPEN and fully CLOSED positions. If the window
does not operate correctly, carefully repeat this procedure.
