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How to replace the mechanism and motor of the Toyota RAV 4 window lift

Model: Toyota Rav 4 MK 3, Xa30 - Years 2006-2013
Part: Power window motor

These short and simple instructions will show us how to disassemble and replace the motor and window regulator of the Toyota RAV 4. First, we open the front door of the car and start disassembling and removing the door panel, removing the plastic cover of the handle and unscrewing the screws underneath; now we unscrew the screws of the window regulator and remove the side window, as shown in the video. Then we disconnect the electrical connector of the window regulator motor, thus removing the entire mechanism; we replace it with the new one and reassemble everything!

Posted on 19 January 2025 by ScegliAuto

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