Easy How To Replace Window Motor or Regulator 2001 to 2005 Toyota Rav4

[@EdMunoz]

One of the BEST tutorials on removing a window motor I have ever seen on the internet!!!!! This made the job waaaaaay easier! Thanks for taking the time to record it for all of us certified youtube mechanics. I really appreciate it!

[@GertieMusic]

Thank you, you're welcome!

[@rezzo7290]

two years later, using your great video AGAIN to replace the second one!! 🤣🍻

[@GertieMusic]

Awesome❤️🤘

[@israeldiaz-rodriguez6036]

Ah! Soft voice.Ah! How clear! Ah! How thorough! Ah! Smooth music. Gracias.

[@GertieMusic]

De nada!❤️🤘

[@jamiejay000]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this! Followed and it totally worked for our 2004 rav4. Bought a replacement part but when I took the old one out and cleaned it it still worked. Thanks again so much for the excellent tutorial! Window was stuck up as motor not working at all but undid all apart from the gold bolt holding mechanism on and managed to manually wriggle the window low enough to unbolt. Thanks again from the UK.

[@GertieMusic]

Glad everything worked out and glad I could help!❤️

[@neilglennon]

Thank you! Used your tutorial to change my 2001 rav. Love your accent

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!❤️

[@rezzo7290]

THANK YOU! I've done one of these before, but having exact steps to follow made this so much easier. The pinch points alone saved me a lot of trouble!!! Bless!

[@GertieMusic]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@fredfarkle7514]

Need to mention that you have to lower the window down to expose the top bracket bolts that connect the scissors frame to the bottom of the window. It's easier to see how far to lower it after you take off the door panel. Also my replacement motor had no threads in the three screw holes. They expect you to use self tapping screws to connect it. The ones on my Toyota were self tapping, but still a pain to get started and screwed in. I used a ratchet. Also my bracket was spring loaded so I had to use a plastic zip tie to keep it from unwinding the bracket and injuring my hands when removing the motor. That worked great, lucky I had one on hand! I spent some time cleaning off the old congealed grease (looked like varnish) on the sprocket gear. I suspect that was slowing things down. Really appreciate your video! It helped me a lot to get going on this project. Thanks a bunch!

[@GertieMusic]

So glad I could help!!

[@gammasponge]

Thanks! Your video made replacing my window much easier.

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome! Glad I could help!

[@larryw.8887]

Thank you for this video! I just changed my 05 Rav4 driver door window motor. I followed your steps one by one and I didn't have any issues. A++++

[@GertieMusic]

Awesome!!!!!

[@ErnestNieto]

Hi nice work! Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I look forward to replacing the power window motor on my 2002 RAV4 rear driver side door. Your skill makes it look fairly easy! :)

[@GertieMusic]

@@ErnestNieto Thank you so much! I hope it helps!

[@billcoughlin8411]

Did window motor yesterday with my son PERFECT VIDEO VERY HELPFUL finish in an hour

[@GertieMusic]

Awesome glad it was helpful!

[@420BLUNTLEY]

How much was the motor?

[@GertieMusic]

@@420BLUNTLEY If memory serves, $27 on ebay.

[@Dieseldemon1978]

Worked like a charm! Thank u for posting this video! Saved me 150$

[@GertieMusic]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@paulhutinett7403]

I need to replace my regulator because it is bent and I wanted to make sure I could remove the still working motor and put it on a new regulator. Your video helped me understand how it can be done and I do not need to spend extra for a regulator with a motor. Thank you

[@GertieMusic]

Oh awesome! So glad I was able to help!

[@donrichards2216]

Your fantastic! Thank you for a detailed how to video.

[@anthonyknox9154]

Thanks again for this video it was really helpful now I can fix my window on my 2003 rav4 👍

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome!

[@XBillyMexicoX]

You have an excellent attitude and voice for this stuff. Also, this job seems like a major pain in the ass lol

[@GertieMusic]

Thank you! It is LOL!

[@joaquinaguirre2976]

Thank you so much. I am having the same problem with my rav4. I really appreciated.

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome! So glad I could help!

[@Filtered-lw3gw]

Thanks for the step-by-step video, got mine fixed today. Bought the aftermarket replacement from Amazon for less than $30, it weight a lot less than the original but it works, how long I do not know.

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome! Glad I could help! Got mine on Amazon too. Knock on wood, it's doing great! i've had it in about three years now.

[@GertieMusic]

Correction, I think I got it on eBay, but it's still doing awesome!

[@northernwisp]

Thanks for making this video, it was a great step by step to do my Rav4.

[@GertieMusic]

That's awesome! I'm glad I could help!

[@GertieMusic]

Love the RAV4 s!

[@LegacyTango]

This tutorial was wonderful. Thank you so much!

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome! Glad I could help!

[@rafaelramos2731]

Great video. I need to do this also. I’ll use this video as my coach. Thank u so much.

[@GertieMusic]

Awesome! That does my heart good!! I'm so glad it helped you out!

[@VashEXE]

Something that isn't really mentioned here is that when you replace the motor you should note how many teeth are on either side of the motor when you pull off the old one. When I took mine apart and put the new motor on, I could not line up all of the holes and that was because the motors position was not correct on the main gear. After adjusting it to have 4-5 teeth below it I was able to get it all together. This probably failed because all of the grease had turned tacky and rubbery, so I lubed everything up again after cleaning all of that off and re-lubing everything. The last thing I haven't figured out how to do is reset the automatic window switch. If anybody else figures out how to do it, the regular hold it up and down for 5 seconds trick doesn't seem to be working.

[@GertieMusic]

Gotcha! Good point!

[@451jbelen]

Thank you for your video. Not a bad idea to put silicone on window rails.

[@GertieMusic]

That's a great idea about the silicone!

[@raymondsmith6943]

Excellent video, thanks so much for the info, great video.

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome!

[@moustachemike7128]

the only thing i would comment on would be working on the ground with out a backing or on a table..go video thks for doing it..

[@GertieMusic]

Great tip! You're welcome!

[@robynnstagg4256]

Awesome directions thank u

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome!

[@eugeniojimenez4140]

Please, MAKE SURE YOU UNSCREW THE TWO BOLTS (10 MM) SECURING THE REGULATOR TO THE GLASS, OR VICE VERSA. TAHNK YOU FOR AN AWESOME VIDEO.

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome, Glad I could help!

[@sugarytv]

a shop would charge like $500 to do this very nice

[@glenx4892]

hey Gertie, Many thanks for the great tutorial. Thanks to you, I completed the install without a hitch... the window operates up and down on command, the problem I have now is that when the window reaches the top and is closed it automatically begins to go down again and stops about halfway down. I can manipulate the window control up a little bit at a time so that it will close completely and stay closed... just not automatically... your thoughts on that please... thanks

[@GertieMusic]

gotcha hey I will research it a little and get back to you

[@glenx4892]

@@GertieMusic thanks....... I pulled it back out and made sure the same amount of teeth on the gear were in the same position identical to the old part assembly ... same result... at least it closes on command.. haha have a great day.G

[@GertieMusic]

😉

[@neonskye]

Hi guys, I just replaced the regulator motor which was an easy job. I'm having the same issue though, when the window reaches the top to the close position it automatically rolls down to half way. Would like to hear if anyone found a solution for this . Thanks in advance

[@silverado2500wr450]

he doesn't tell you the motor has to be "timed" or "clocked " before it's installed. Otherwise you get the problem you have. Now you have to take it all apart again and time the motor, then reinstall. HUGE step that's left out. I'm sure he had the same problem after he put it all back together.

[@moustachemike7128]

just an fy: check which wire plug ya have before ordering and "Parts Geek" rocks for part info and numbers or ask your dealer parts tech....they can help too..

[@GertieMusic]

Thanks for the tip!

[@CDeneris]

Great video. Thanks! Got ‘er done! 😊

[@GertieMusic]

Cool!! Glad it helped🤘

[@brettgraybill9417]

@Gertie Music - How much did the new part cost you?

[@GertieMusic]

Not sure I remember but I bought it on eBay it's running about $80 right now on eBay :)

[@Pogisitony]

I got mine from Amazon for $30.00

[@JGHL]

Thank you

[@GertieMusic]

@@JGHL You're welcome!

[@vicv6317]

Great video

[@TheWilliemen52]

10:22pm well explained

[@GertieMusic]

Thank you very much! Hope it helped!

[@urielwong]

Thank you!

[@GertieMusic]

You're welcome!

[@paulkjamieson]

Hi Gertie, just wondering how (at 3:36) I would be using the switches to lower the window if the window motor is not working and need's replacing ?? Maybe I am missing something. Thanks.

[@GertieMusic]

Wow! I totally understand your question! In my case though, I was lucky that my motor was not completely inoperative before I began work on replacing the motor. Before I replaced the motor, I was able to move my window up and down by the button, but it would stop midway when I would go up or down and would have to wait 5 seconds before it would move again. It wasn't completely broken, but it was on its way to being completely broken. Maybe there's a way you can manually get your window down in the position that you can unscrew the 10 mm bolts. Hope this helps and thank you for the observation.

[@GertieMusic]

I totally understand lol. In my situation, my window motor was working it just would freeze at certain times.. It was about to go out but was not totally inapproprible yet.

[@unownvoyage]

It’s a 25 torx bit. That’s the tool he’s using

[@johnevoIX]

very good

[@GertieMusic]

Thanks!

[@rafaelramos2731]

You don’t mention how to lower the window to access corner bolts on each corner if your problem is the window is up all the way and the motor won’t work to lower it. Seems to me there is another job to do before this one which is not shown.

[@GertieMusic]

I totally understand. In my case though, my window was working before before but would freeze in certain spots. Meaning going up or down it would stop in the middle.. I would have to wait 5 minutes and then it would move again. That is a very good question if your window does not work at all from the beginning. I wonder if there's a way to manually push it up or down with your hands? Thank you for bringing this question up, Hope the rest of the video helps.

[@rafaelramos2731]

Thank u for the prompt follow up. I did have to take all screws and then the window lowered but not w/o sweating my butt off to hold it in place as I taped it, also the window went out of its tracks as I tried to unscrew and later as I screwed. By the way the three or four slotted screws are used with a torx screwdriver and this is a torx 24 or 25 I believe. Thanks for sharing. Ps. I did finish my job though but was no easy peasy ha ha……

[@HalMcKee-m8o]

How did you get the speaker out?

[@mynameisjeff3884]

sorry to ask but what is the rear left motor's serial number for a 2001 rav4 and where to get it. Btw can a front left motor fit the rear left motor??

[@GertieMusic]

Not sure to both questions.

[@Shaunk4174]

What can I do if my window is stuck up? The reason I need the motor changed is that I cannot roll down my window

[@GertieMusic]

That's a very good question! Not an expert on what to do in that situation but maybe try taking the door panel off, And see if you can manually push the glass down and then try and take the motor off of the glass part. I hope that helps it is a very good question!

[@420BLUNTLEY]

Could you switch motor from rear to fit into the front

[@GertieMusic]

That's a great question! Not sure. But that would be great to know.

[@garen5796]

Thanks! I also have a ‘05 Rav4. What was the part number for the motor?

[@GertieMusic]

After looking it up on eBay I copied and pasted what it had on the search. Here's what I found / eBay . Hope this helps . New Front Driver Side Power Window Motor for Toyota RAV4 2001-2005 85720-42070

[@garen5796]

@@GertieMusic Thanks, I ended up getting an entire new Window Regulator assembly on rockauto that included the motor as I couldn't find the motor part number -- it was only about $80 shipped, which is a lot less than $350 for a Toyota kit. I kept the old Toyota metal assembly though, so next time the motor goes out I've saved this part number and will just replace that. All in all doing it myself after watching your video I was able to do this myself and save roughly $150-200.

[@GertieMusic]

@@garen5796 That's Awesome! Glad you got it fixed!

[@Ron-ii5fw]

The problem is that if your motor is bad and the window is stuck in the down position then it makes it impossible to maneuver the window to where you can easily get to the bolts.

[@GertieMusic]

Oh man😓 I understand 😓 Is there a way to take the panel off and unscrew the motor from the window glass And then maneuver the glass upward after detaching it from chin it from the motor arm? Hope I can help

[@Ron-ii5fw]

@@GertieMusicI ended up having to drill two holes just big enough to get a socket through. Once I got the bolts loosened up the glass was easy to slide out. BTW, thanks for the video. It was your video that gave me the confidence to tackle this job, to begin with.

[@johnkunn2499]

Aw heck no. I'm taking it to the shop. My rav4 is 15 years old and I just know something will break if I do this. Too many steps and ways for things to go wrong.

[@GertieMusic]

I understand and respect your thinking but my RAV4 is the same year. Not saying nothing will break but it's not that hard and could save you some money. Best wishes!

[@mohamedhussein5190]

What if my window is stuck down?

[@GertieMusic]

That's a very good question would have to see your exact situation to determine the correct course of action. I hope you are able to get it fixed.

[@ronaldbainathsah1026]

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