Replace a Window Controller in a Subaru Outback

by joe in Workshop > Cars

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Replace a Window Controller in a Subaru Outback

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My drivers side window would not go up, thats no good. So I had to replace the window controller.

Parts

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Parts
So you'll need a PP-TD20 window controller unit.

Tools:
Phillips head screw driver
Panel Remover
Multimeter

Remove Screws

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There are only two screws in the door panels.
They are both below little plastic covers. One on the door release , and one below the handle.

Satellite

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Remove the tweeter covers, they just pop off.

Pry Off the Door Panels.

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Pop the panel pry tool in the door and pop the panel off. You can use a screw driver, but then you might break the little tabs off.

Try Out the Switch

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So my window would not go up... but it woul go down. So There is a green plug on the door, open it up and test out the behaviour. Since I got 0 volts with the meter when I pushed the switch up, but -12 when I pushed it down I figured it was the relay in the switch. Of course I had to order the prart, but in the mean time I used some alligator clips to reverse the switch and make the window go back up.

Unplug

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Unplug the switches.

Remove He Plastic Cover

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remove the plasic face plate covering the switch.

Remove the Switch.

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unscrew the switch.

Test It

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plug in your switch, make sure it works. if it does reverse the steps you are done.