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How to Replace Driver Power Window Switch 2001 Ford Ranger

Created on: 2016-10-07

How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a damaged, worn out, faulty or shorted power window switch on 01 Ford Ranger

  1. step 1 :Removing the Driver Power Window Switch
    • Remove the two Phillips head screws in the door pull
    • Pull the door handle panel out
    • Remove the two Phillips head screws from the window switch
    • Disconnect the wiring harness with a small flat blade screwdriver
    • Press the metal tabs and push the switch through the panel
  2. step 2 :Installing the Driver Power Window Switch
    • Insert the window switch into the panel
    • Connect the wiring harness
    • Tighten the two Phillips head screws
    • Press the door handle panel into place
    • Tighten the two Phillips head screws to the door pull

Tools needed

  • Flat Blade Screwdriver

    Phillips Head Screwdriver

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In this video, we're going to be working with our 2001 Ford Ranger.

We're going to show you how to remove and replace the driver's master window switch.

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Here are the items you'll need for this repair: Phillips screwdriver, and a flat blade screwdriver.

Open your door. Remove the two Phillips head screws below the door handle. Open the door handle and release this panel from the door.

To remove your power window switch from this panel, we'll remove these two Phillips head screws. Once the screws are disconnected, use a small flat blade screwdriver to pry up and remove the connector. Then push down on the metal tabs. Push the switch through the panel. You may have to use the flat blade. Push them down one at a time and start them through before you can fully remove it.

To reinstall your switch or install a new switch, we'll line up the switch with the opening. Push down until it clicks. Reconnect the connector at the bottom and reinstall our two Phillips head screws.

Line up this panel into your door. Snap the clips back into place and reinstall the 2 Phillips head screws under the door handle.

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