Front Regulator and Motor Assembly: Inspection

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Disconnect the connector of the motor - front.

Check the motor operation when battery voltage is applied between terminals of the motor - front connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Motor Connector Terminal

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LH side

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
4 (+) - 1 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	Increase
1 (+) - 4 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	Decrease

RH side

Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
3 (+) - 6 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	Increase
6 (+) - 3 (-)	Apply battery voltage between terminals.	Decrease

If it does not operate properly as a result of inspection, replace the regulator and motor assembly - front.