LTD Crown Victoria V8-302 5.0L VIN F FI (1986)
Window Regulator: Technical Service Bulletins
Power Window Regulator - Counterbalance Spring
Article No.
91-19-5
09/18/91
WINDOW - POWER - REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES - (FRONT DOORS
ONLY ON LIGHT TRUCKS)
FORD:
1983-85 EXP
1983-90 ESCORT
1983-91 CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
1984-91 TEMPO
1986-91 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1983 LN7
1983-86 CAPRI
1983-87 LYNX
1983-91 COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR
1984-91 TOPAZ
1986-91 SABLE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1990-91 RANGER
1991 EXPLORER
ISSUE:
A removal and installation procedure has been developed for replacing the power window regulator counterbalance spring. This procedure is
not published in the Car or Light Truck Shop Manuals.
ACTION:
If service is required, use the following removal and installation procedure to replace the power window regulator counterbalance spring.
REMOVAL
WARNING:
COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS IMPROPERLY REMOVED CAN CAUSE INJURY. BE SURE TO USE THE FOLLOWING
PROCEDURE TO MINIMIZE THE RISK.
1.
Remove the regulator assembly from the door per the appropriate service manual instructions.
2.
Place the regulator in the full-up position, if possible, to partially relieve the spring load.
3.
Clamp the regulator so that no rotational movement is possible.
4.
Note position of spring center bar relative to slotted pivot pin for reassembly later.
WARNING:
THE COUNTERBALANCE SPRING IS PRE-TORQUED, CAREFUL HANDLING IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE RISK OF
PERSONAL INJURY.
5.
Using "Vicegrips" (or an equivalent tool) proceed as follows:
a.
Grip the counterbalance spring hook at the retaining pin.
b.
Carefully lift high enough to clear the pin.
c.
Allow the spring to unwind to a free position, about 1/3 to 1/2 turn.
6.
Remove the motor from the mounting plate. Regulator can now be discarded.
INSTALLATION
1.
Place the regulator in the full-up position to ease assembly.
2.
Reattach the motor to the mounting plate and clamp the regulator so that no rotational movement is allowed.
3.
Place the spring center bar on the slotted pivot pin as noted in Step 4 of the removal procedure.