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READ THIS IF YOUR WINDOW IS STUCK UP! I just did this repair, and you can do it if your window is stuck in a closed position. All you have yo do is swap the step of taking off the window bolts and removing the whole actuator itself. So take the 4 actuator bolts on the right side off first and hold the window so it falls gently forward. From there you can reach those two window nuts. Remove your window. Take out the remaining two bolts for the actuator and you can take it right out. This issue gave me a headache, so I hope this can help someone.

First off, this video was extremely helpful as I just replaced a bad driver's side window motor on my daughters 2007 Outback. Both the disassembly and reassembly instructions were very clear and easy to follow along with. The only issue I had was her window was stuck halfway down which meant we couldn't access the 2 nuts that hold the window to the regulator. My solution was to have a buddy help me by holding the window as I removed all the bolts and nuts holding the regulator in place. Once the regulator was free from the door he moved the window/regulator combination to a position where I could removed this 2 nuts easily. Then I separated the window from the regulator and he removed the window. After that it was easy to follow the rest of the instructions to complete the job. Thanks again for this video.

Yo what if u can’t move ur window down. The reason I’m replacing my motor is cause it won’t go down.

With the help of this video, I was able to successfully change the driver side power window motor in 2006 outback. My window was in the up position, but watching this video made it clear what things I need to take off and the sequence to do it. My daughter was a great help by holding onto the window as I took off the last series of nuts and bolts. We were able to slowly let the window lower by hand as the scissor arms of the regulator collapse. I was able to access the two nuts that held window to regulator arms using a 10mm wrench. The reinstall took some patients, but everything worked out just fine. I got everything into place, and hooked up the switch to lower the window to allow me to tighten the nuts holding the window (They were on finger tight before lowering the window.) This job can be done with window up; just be patient, and don't force things.

Great video. I just had a thought. You moved the window down to line up a hole so you could take a nut off, how do you do that if your motor is bad and stuck in the up position? Also does the motor have to be set anyway? Like the windshield wipers do on there motors?

I know this is an old video but you sunnnasbeeches saved me. Window came off it’s bracket, found the nut in the bottom of the door. Put it all back together. Like new. Love y’all’s videos. Thanks!

Just did this job on '05 OB. Useful video. One caveat--no need to remove mirror/door glass even if motor frozen like mine was. All nuts and bolts are accessible with minor difficulty. You will need a long narrow wooden rod to prop the window as you work and a friend to push and pull it as you detach and reattach.

Great video. 05 OB . Appreciate the reinstall as opposed to the typical " reverse steps in opposite order " . Thanks.

Great video!! Helped me change out my driver side window motor. Dealership wanted $800 to replace it, I did the switch and motor for $100. Thank you so much!

Hi ! Thanks for your video, it is very detailed and helpful however, you need to do a video showing the replacement of the motor with the glass stuck in the up position. Most persons are having the same problem, including myself. What normally happens is that the switch fails in the close position which put a constant supply on the motor, this eventually burns out the motor, and the glass remains in the up position. If you really what to help a lot of people, then you need to make a video, showing the motor replacement with the glass in the up stuck position. Thanks in advance !

Just did this on my legacy gt, which is the same exact procedure. You don’t need to have the window all the way down it’s just a bit harder because you have to hit it with a wrench. Great video!

In this and your rear window motor install video, you assume the window motor is working to position the two nuts that hold the window on. For most people replacing the motor, that’s not the case. It would be beneficial to show the removal without being able to lower it.

This made the change out easy. Step by step. Thanks

Hello great video!!!However, my motor was not working so I did not remove the window at all, kept it fully up and removed the bolts that hold the window together and once the window was detached, I removed the rest of the bolts and the motor came out. I tested the new motor while it was out of the door which saved time . Once I lined up the motor inside the door I was able to attach the window and move it up and down as required. Thank you for this video which can help a novice like me, to do the work of experts. It is wise to have another person to help with the whole process.

You should have done this video with the motor unplugged from the start with the window all the way up. To simulate a dead motor.

Thanks for the video! I own a 99' Subaru Outback and even though it's a little different, I was able to figure it out! 👍😎

UMMMMMMM YEA..... I dont mind opening my door to order a Big Mac after watching this,

Helpfully video !

Very nice video and well explained

Best video ever. I literally followed everything step-by-step and all worked well. Thanks for this.

What a takedown job, my window wasn’t going up for a month. Had a massive in on my health when traveling to work at 4am and the window down. One day I found the courage to remove the door panel to see what might have caused this problem. The screen has came off, while half mount dislodged. Noise to and from locations.

This is second video I watched with working window, no mention of what to do if window doesn’t move.

Many thanks!

Window up, motor dead, how to line up bolt? Your answer to Guevara makes no sense.

I need to replace my motor too. However you in the video you rolled down the window electrically but if the motor doesn't work what do I do. Thanks

OH so basically I watch this video to replace a working motor...........

Awesome video !!!! quick question guys do you possibly have any idea about my problem in my Forester my AUTO switch opens the window no problem but closing can only be done in sort of jumps , do you know what may be the problem , motor ? switch ? or else .... any help or guidance much appreciated I've also noticed that little green light on the switch is very weak now compare to others .....;-(

Is this the same for a 2005? So different from your video for the 2004 motor replacement!

I like this video but my problem is the window gave out on the down position so i cant move it at all

Great video, I too couldn't operate my window which led to increased difficulty, but eventually was able to get er done

cool, but my subaru has a six wire connector to the motor / regulator....also, if my motor is dead, how do you propose I move the window up / down to access the bolts? If the window still moved up / down, why would I be changing it?

If anyone watching this had a window stuck in the up position and you need to replace the motor, just remember these things: 1. You're going to have to take all 4 bolts and 2 nuts off to release the regulator in the door. You can't lower the window to the access ports like he does to release the window from the regulator in the two spots that they connect. 2. Once the regulator is released, you'll have to release the window from the regulator in awkward positions, which is totally possible. 3. You might have to use wd40 or pb blaster on the fasteners holding the motor to the regulator. Mine were so tight that I could have stripped them without loosening them with a lubricant. 4. To align the regulator, I had to connect the regulator to the wiring harness, lay the regulator in the bottom of the door, then connect the window switch interface/door to the wiring harness and work the regulator so that the teeth were facing up, not down. It took me FOREVER to realize that I had to do this because aside from this small detail, my regulator looked exactly like theirs, but it wasn't aligning properly in the door to fasten the bolts to it. This step might take 2 people. This step also cost me hours of frustration in the June sun and heat.... 5. Make sure your window is on both racks/rails. My the front part of my window wasnt, and my back part was, and I had to take the door apart again because it wouldn't close properly because of this. 6. Don't leave the speakers loose. You don't want rattling when you crank it!

I noticed that the window was miraculously down when you went to remove the regulator ,how about when its stuck up??

If you have a dead window motor how would you lower the window with the switch ? You couldn’t.

What If the window is wound all the way up and the motor has failed, how do I go about removal

My window is in the up position, and the motor is bad. How do I get the window down?

You used the motor to lower the window to line up those bolts with the access holes.. how are you supposed to do that if the motor doesn’t work

How to bring the window down, I'm replacing the motor, for that reason (can't roll it down)

A HUGE help. Thanks!

so the motor is bad that's why your replacing it. then how did you get the window down if the motor was bad? that's my dilema. I cant remove regulator bolts if the window won't go down to get access to the bolts.

Curious on how long this took in real life, not youtube life. Anyone have any times on how long this would actually take to do?

need how to do this with a 2010 subaru legacy

What about if ur motor is dead in the up position? You can’t roll it down to access the motor easily?

Does each window require its own motor?

I have the same question what if the window is up and you can not control the motor from the controller.

OUTSTANDING!!!!!! Thank you! I had a bad motor with the window stuck in the closed position. After removing the vapor barrier I reached behind and gently tapped the motor (where the plug is) while holding down the window switch. It had just enough life to start the motor and get the window into position so I could unbolt the glass.

This is useless you can already move the window.

I’m at about 10mins in...what if my window is stuck up

stop with the background music, its distracting.... good video otherwise

For my eyes very complicated.

The Velcro sound has got to go