This the best video regarding Subaru window motor replacement especially if the window is stuck in closed position. I used this technique to replace the motor on a 2005 Legacy. Instructions from Subaru apply to the window being in the lowered position to have access to the regulator bolts. One thing to add is to replace the JIS screws with M6 bolts. That makes the assembly much easier. Thank you!
Thank you for the video. I just changed the motor from my 2006 Forester. The most helpful part was your suggestion to use the selfie camera and jury-rigging the stubby Phillips to remove the screws from the motor.
Pretty simple replacement on this motor. Dealer has to do full assembly replacement at $310.00 - just the part - that's not going to happen. Your video helped out so much - thanks buddy!
good job. you are the only person to replace the motor without taking all the screws out of the door. I also purchased a window motor for just $65. from Rock Auto online but I have not put it in yet. I am going to try it this way, thanks
Thanks for this video, I just replaced my passenger side motor after 2 years driving without. A lot easier than removing the whole assembly and cost less. My note: I removed 2 front bolts to have more room for sliding motor in/out
Nice video mate very helpful, i went to the wreckers and got a motor for 50 bucks and fitted myself with your video, it saved 250 on brand new one installed at a mechanic here in australia thanks man
Thanks for the information!. I'm not sure if the window motor is dead (2007 Forrester) The drivers window button does not always work, If i fool around with it it will finally work? I wonder if its just the window switck or is the motor going out?
Thanks!! Have a passenger motor dying slowly so it wont go up all the way (wind noise), will be doing this soon. Will grab a ratchet bit driver beforehand, have needed one forever anyway
Dont know if youve done it yet but it might just be the little triangle by the door is split on the top.. that is whats giving me terrible wind noise but its expensive so.
Hello and thanks for the video. The bolts are extremely tight and I ended up rounding one. How can I remove the motor now ? I don't care about the old motor becUse I'm going to replace it. Can I cut it somehow ?
Este video me fue muy útil y me permitió sacar el motor supuestamente defectuoso sin sacar todo el mecanismo del alzavidrios. Al sacarlo comprobé que el motor funcionaba y que la causa de que se hubiese trabado en el extremo superior de la carrera era porque el engranaje del motor había sobrepasado el último diente y no lograba girar. La causa de eso era que el tope superior de carrera (ajustable) se había desplazado. Corregí eso y listo !
DO NOT DO THIS! Take the complete regulator out. Short cuts are nice but I found out the hard way that they are not always the thing to do. The regulator is under high spring tension and when you take the motor out of the regulator it lets the tension off and spins the regulator. I almost lost my finger in the process as it pinched it in between the regulator arms, luckily the regulator was out on the floor when this happened, had it been still in the door I would have lost my finger as there would have been no way to reach the regulator to release the tension. Initially I thought this was a great time saver and I did try it but the position of the regulator arms prevented me from reaching the screws. The screws were so tight I wouldn't have got them out anyway.
How to know it's the motor and not the switch? My driver's window stuck in up position? Just worried to go buy and replace it and then find it still doesn't work?
If you notice before it was stuck, the window motor was/is slow moving up or down. That's the sign motor in it way out. My passenger motor is currently in that condition and will need to replace soon. Normally the switch is not commonly the issue.
Mine is up and just stopped working one day. When i use the window switch to lower it i can hear the switch engaging also engine idling noise changes. I suspect my motor just stopped working.
my motor died with the window down, & unable to raise it, looks like I've gotta remove the regulator & glass to get at the motor. unless somebody's got another idea?
This the best video regarding Subaru window motor replacement especially if the window is stuck in closed position. I used this technique to replace the motor on a 2005 Legacy. Instructions from Subaru apply to the window being in the lowered position to have access to the regulator bolts. One thing to add is to replace the JIS screws with M6 bolts. That makes the assembly much easier. Thank you!
very helpful. your a good dad too spending time with son and letting him help.
This is exactly what I was looking for! Taking just the motor out saved me so much time. Thank you for sharing your experience, and advice.
Thank you for the video. I just changed the motor from my 2006 Forester. The most helpful part was your suggestion to use the selfie camera and jury-rigging the stubby Phillips to remove the screws from the motor.
Pretty simple replacement on this motor. Dealer has to do full assembly replacement at $310.00 - just the part - that's not going to happen. Your video helped out so much - thanks buddy!
good job. you are the only person to replace the motor without taking all the screws out of the door. I also purchased a window motor for just $65. from Rock Auto online but I have not put it in yet. I am going to try it this way, thanks
Thanks from Australia.
Video was very informative. I had a four hr window to get it done and it took me just under an hour and a half thanks to this thorough walkthrough.
Thank you brother, I’m so happy I found your video! The wreckers already took my arm and leg for the cost of the parts!💯👊🏾😂
The key to removing the motor is to use a #3 Phillips screwdriver bit in a stubby ratcheting screwdriver. It’s real easy with the correct tool.
awesome! This is by far the best way to replace the window motor.
Thank you so much for the video. I was able to follow along and do it myself couldn't have done it without you ,thanks again
Thanks for this video, I just replaced my passenger side motor after 2 years driving without. A lot easier than removing the whole assembly and cost less. My note: I removed 2 front bolts to have more room for sliding motor in/out
Great. My passenger motor starting to go bad now
Oh no, I bought Dorman brand $82...Thank you
Nice video mate very helpful, i went to the wreckers and got a motor for 50 bucks and fitted myself with your video, it saved 250 on brand new one installed at a mechanic here in australia thanks man
Very Good deal there Sam Mitchell. I'm glad that I can help.
Where did you get a motor for $50? SuperSteep wants $330 for one!
Thanks for this. I would much prefer this, only replacing the motor, than more involved entire assembly replacement.
Wow. You saved me a bunch of time and a lot of money. It all makes perfect sense. Well done, Mustang Man. Thanks
Thanks for sharing buddy very informative I’m ready to give it a go 👍🇦🇺
Thanks dude. you've saved me hours. I have to the same job
Awesome vid. This saved me so much time from having to pull glass out and entire mechanism. Thank you!
Thank you sir, I was wondering if I have to remove whole mechanism.
Thank you sir.
Thanks for saving me hundreds!!
Thanks man
Made this repair on a 2004 Outback. +1 to the original content.
Good job with simple instructions bro!
thanks perfect
Thank you your the only one I found to help me with this.
Thanks for the information!. I'm not sure if the window motor is dead (2007 Forrester) The drivers window button does not always work, If i fool around with it it will finally work? I wonder if its just the window switck or is the motor going out?
Thanks for the video! Did this on my Subaru.. getting ready to do it on my gals now. Good refresher
Thanks for posting, you helped me no end!
Thanks!! Have a passenger motor dying slowly so it wont go up all the way (wind noise), will be doing this soon. Will grab a ratchet bit driver beforehand, have needed one forever anyway
Glad I can help. Good luck with your.
Dont know if youve done it yet but it might just be the little triangle by the door is split on the top.. that is whats giving me terrible wind noise but its expensive so.
@@ethanpeters4719 this generation forester is well known winds noise. I did try insulate between the weather strip and still didn't help.
Mustang Man Same with me, Ill just turn my music up louder then🤣
Hello and thanks for the video. The bolts are extremely tight and I ended up rounding one. How can I remove the motor now ? I don't care about the old motor becUse I'm going to replace it. Can I cut it somehow ?
I would drill it or some kind of grinder. It's gonna be tight space to do so. Just take you time.
Great video thank you!!
Este video me fue muy útil y me permitió sacar el motor supuestamente defectuoso sin sacar todo el mecanismo del alzavidrios. Al sacarlo comprobé que el motor funcionaba y que la causa de que se hubiese trabado en el extremo superior de la carrera era porque el engranaje del motor había sobrepasado el último diente y no lograba girar.
La causa de eso era que el tope superior de carrera (ajustable) se había desplazado. Corregí eso y listo !
Thanks!
thank 👍🏼👍🏼
DO NOT DO THIS! Take the complete regulator out. Short cuts are nice but I found out the hard way that they are not always the thing to do. The regulator is under high spring tension and when you take the motor out of the regulator it lets the tension off and spins the regulator. I almost lost my finger in the process as it pinched it in between the regulator arms, luckily the regulator was out on the floor when this happened, had it been still in the door I would have lost my finger as there would have been no way to reach the regulator to release the tension. Initially I thought this was a great time saver and I did try it but the position of the regulator arms prevented me from reaching the screws. The screws were so tight I wouldn't have got them out anyway.
The regulator is only under spring tension in the downard position, as long as the window is up you should be fine.
Thanks!!!
How to know it's the motor and not the switch? My driver's window stuck in up position? Just worried to go buy and replace it and then find it still doesn't work?
If you notice before it was stuck, the window motor was/is slow moving up or down. That's the sign motor in it way out. My passenger motor is currently in that condition and will need to replace soon. Normally the switch is not commonly the issue.
Mine is up and just stopped working one day. When i use the window switch to lower it i can hear the switch engaging also engine idling noise changes. I suspect my motor just stopped working.
did it hold ?
Dealership will sale you motor only for $269.00
Am I the only idiot who doesnt have one of those drill bit to socket adaptors?? i cant find one
those are bolts not nuts.
Actually if you're going to correct him, they are screws not bolts.
my motor died with the window down, & unable to raise it, looks like I've gotta remove the regulator & glass to get at the motor. unless somebody's got another idea?
dont leave ipad inside ther!!