VDO WL42072 Window Motor and Regulator Assembly - Front Right

Front Right Window Motor for Corvette

The VDO WL42072 is a specific-fit front right window motor for 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette applications. Built with a 12-volt metal construction and a 2-pin male terminal connection, it restores power window operation with OE-style fit, form, and function.

For Chevrolet Corvette owners needing a front right window motor replacement, VDO WL42072 provides a direct-match solution for the original window lift motor setup. This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 748-473 for the same application.

Key Features

• Specific-fit window motor for the front right position
• 12-volt electrical design with pin terminal connection
• Metal construction for durable operation
• Motor included; regulator not included
• 2-terminal, male terminal configuration
• Built in ISO TS certified facilities
• OE-style fit, form, and function for Chevrolet Corvette window repair

Detailed Description

VDO WL42072 is a window motor assembly replacement engineered for 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette front right applications. It is made to match the original motor dimensions and operating characteristics, helping restore smooth window movement and reliable power window function. The specific-fit design supports accurate replacement on Corvette models where the motor is serviced separately from the regulator.

VDO supplies window lift motors for domestic, European, and Asian passenger cars and light trucks, with coverage focused on dependable OE-style replacement parts. The WL42072 follows the original equipment layout for the Corvette front right door and uses a 12-volt, 2-pin male terminal connection for straightforward electrical matching.

Common Repair Uses

• Front right window no longer moves up or down
• Slow or weak power window operation
• Intermittent window motor performance
• Motor noise without normal glass movement
• Replacement after electrical motor failure in a 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front right placement before installation and confirm the connector style matches the vehicle harness. This part does not include the regulator or mounting hardware, so inspect the existing window regulator, guides, and related components for wear before reassembly. Confirm the window glass moves freely and that the electrical circuit is in good condition to avoid repeat failure.

Quality Assurance

VDO manufactures this window lift motor in ISO TS certified facilities and builds it to original form and function standards for OE-style replacement use. The WL42072 is a regular-grade, specific-fit part intended to restore dependable window operation on Chevrolet Corvette applications.