Rear Passenger window is grinding ('03 EB 2WD)

[CertusExpo]

I noticed that the rear passenger window was making a grinding noise when put down but mostly when rolled back up.
I figured it may be some dirt somehow got in the rail of the regulator and just needed to be cleaned and greased.
However, upon disassembly I found that there isn't a traditional regulator but a cable pulley system and he aircraft cable that performs the function of rolling the window up/down has broken strands hence the 'grinding' noise.

Can I simply replace the cable or does the entire power window assembly need to be replaced?

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[robby830]

Just the cable can be replaced. I did both rear windows recently that had the same problem. Remove the 3 screws from the motor and you can access the cables. I used needle nose pliers to remove the cables from the track pulleys on the top and bottom.

Cables should be just a few bucks at the junkyard. I was fortunate to come across some in good shape.

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[CertusExpo]

Just the cable can be replaced. I did both rear windows recently that had the same problem. Remove the 3 screws from the motor and you can access the cables. I used needle nose pliers to remove the cables from the track pulleys on the top and bottom.

Cables should be just a few bucks at the junkyard. I was fortunate to come across some in good shape.

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Thank you!