Description
CITROEN C3 rear right window mechanism first model
Door behind the passenger
Part description
Looking for a reliable replacement for a broken downloader? This rear right window retractor mechanism is designed for Citroën C3 (first model) and solves typical problems such as window sticking, window not wanting to roll down/out or uneven operation. It is a used part suitable for repair without unnecessary compromises – an ideal choice for car mechanics and DIYers who often look for a part under the number 922487.
Technical information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis (Citroën / Peugeot)
- Model: Citroën C3 (first model)
- Other numbers: NFP
Product codes
- Product codes: 922487
Installation recommendations
Generally/typically for the window pull mechanism, the exact procedure may vary depending on the door design and equipment. Below is a practical, commonly used procedure for replacing this type of part.
1) Before assembly
- Compare the new and original mechanism: shape, grips, guides and the way the glass is attached.
- Check that the mechanism moves freely (no crossing/slashing) and is not visibly cracked or bent.
- Check the condition of the connectors/wiring in the door (damage in the grommet is common).
2) Necessary tools and materials
- Set of screwdrivers and bits (Torx/hex depending on design)
- Plastic crowbar for removing upholstery
- Ratchet/extension according to the type of connecting material
- Adhesive tape or wedges to secure the glass
- Work gloves, cleaning agent for degreasing
3) Step-by-step assembly procedure
- Turn off the ignition and disconnect the battery to be safe (especially if you will be disconnecting the electrical connectors in the doors).
- Remove the interior door trim/trimming and carefully disconnect the controls/connectors (if included).
- Remove the door cover film/insulation so that it seals well again after assembly.
- Secure the glass in the upper position (typically with tape over the door frame) so that it does not fall when the attachment is released.
- Remove the attachment of the glass to the mechanism (depending on the design, it may be screws/clamps).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the retract motor (if the motor is part of the mechanism).
- Loosen the fixing points of the mechanism in the door and remove the entire mechanism through the service hole.
- Insert the new mechanism into the door, fit it in the correct position and lightly grasp the fastening.
- Attach the glass to the mechanism and check that the glass sits straight in the guides.
- Tighten the fixing of the mechanism and make sure that there is no contact with the wiring.
- Do a test run of the window (briefly, without violence) and observe the smoothness of the movement and any sounds.
- Put back the insulation, door trim and all caps/screws.
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4) Post-assembly checks and test drive/function verification
- Verify smooth movement of the window in its entire range (up/down) without stuttering.
- Check the fit of the glass in the upper position and the tightness (whistling/noise from the window).
- Listen for unusual noises from the mechanism (cable/travel).
5) The most common assembly mistakes + how to avoid them
- Insufficiently secured glass – always secure the glass so that it does not fall and get damaged.
- Crooked seating of the glass in the guides – before final tightening, check the guides and smooth operation.
- Clamped wiring – in the door, leave the cables in their original routes and in the handles.
- Damaged/poorly glued door film – can cause leakage into the interior; seal it carefully after assembly.
Reasons why the part is damaged
- Wear of cables and pulleys due to long-term use – the cable frays, skips or breaks.
- Increased resistance of the glass in the guides (dirt, stiffened rails) – the motor/mechanism is overloaded.
- Intrusion of moisture into the door and subsequent corrosion/friction of moving parts.
- Impacts and mechanical damage to the door – bending of the guides or deformation of the attachment.
- Incorrect installation in the past – incorrect seating of the glass or incorrect guidance of the mechanism leads to faster wear.








