R Kimbro
New Member
WOW! Replacing the motor was VERY easy (2015 Expedition) .... BUT the key is to buy the motor with the hinge attached. Sure you can save a few $$ replacing the motor itself, but what a hassle! Believe it or not, Walmart had the part for $300. Of course, it came thru a third party, but I had the part in 3 days!
It takes less than an hour to do this repair and I am not an auto mechanic. I completed this between dinner and the evening news.
1. Running board MUST be in the down position or you will not be able to remove it.
2. Disconnect the power cable to the motor.
3. Remove four 5mm hex bolts under the running board; 2 for each hinge. The running board does not need to be supported, it is held in place with a small groove at each hinge.
4. Lift the board up and set it aside. it is very lightweight.
5. Remove four 13MM bolts holding the motor and hinge to the frame. Careful, the hinge and motor are rather heavy, especially since you are somewhat under the vehicle.
6. Mount the new motor/hinge assembly but DO NOT completely tighten the bolts.
7. Temporarily reconnect the power and make sure the hinge goes up and down as you open/close the door. Leave the hinge in the down position, remove the power connection and tighten the bolts.
8. Put the running board back in place and reinstall the four hex bolts.
YOU ARE DONE! Less than an hour!
It takes less than an hour to do this repair and I am not an auto mechanic. I completed this between dinner and the evening news.
1. Running board MUST be in the down position or you will not be able to remove it.
2. Disconnect the power cable to the motor.
3. Remove four 5mm hex bolts under the running board; 2 for each hinge. The running board does not need to be supported, it is held in place with a small groove at each hinge.
4. Lift the board up and set it aside. it is very lightweight.
5. Remove four 13MM bolts holding the motor and hinge to the frame. Careful, the hinge and motor are rather heavy, especially since you are somewhat under the vehicle.
6. Mount the new motor/hinge assembly but DO NOT completely tighten the bolts.
7. Temporarily reconnect the power and make sure the hinge goes up and down as you open/close the door. Leave the hinge in the down position, remove the power connection and tighten the bolts.
8. Put the running board back in place and reinstall the four hex bolts.
YOU ARE DONE! Less than an hour!