Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Express Window Down Caution.

Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution.

Important: If servicing the left front door window regulator it MUST be serviced as assembly because of the window express feature. The right door is serviced as regulator or motor.

1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the water deflector.
3. Remove the energy absorber retainers and energy absorber from the door.
4. Remove the to covers that conceal the holes for the regulator bolts.
5. Remove the window guide to regulator bolts.
6. Raise and support the window in the full up position.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the regulator motor.




8. Loosen the upper bolt (3) that retains the regulator to the upper inner door.
9. Remove the nut (2) that retains the motor to the door.
10. Remove the lower bolts (1) that retain the regulator to the door.
11. Rotate the upper portion of the regulator (5) forward.
12. Beginning with the lower portion, remove the regulator through the door opening.
13. Transfer the power window motor (6).

Installation Procedure




1. Partially install the upper bolt (3) to the regulator (5).
2. Beginning with the upper portion, install the regulator through the door opening in a semi-horizontal position.
3. Position the regulator (5) fully forward into the door cavity.
4. Rotate the regulator to a vertical position.
5. Lower and hang the regulator onto the door sheet metal using the upper bolt (3) that was previously installed.
6. Remove the window support and lower the window to the window guide on the regulator.
7. Loosely tighten the regulator window carrier bolts.
8. Operate the window upward to the full up position, ensuring the window remains in the run channels.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

9. Install the nut (2) that retains the motor to the door.

Tighten nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

10. Install the upper and lower bolts (3, 4) that retain the regulator to the door.

Tighten bolts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

11. Connect the electrical connector to the regulator motor.
12. Install the energy absorber retainers and energy absorber to the door.
13. Install the covers that conceal the regulator bolt holes.
14. Install the water deflector.
15. Install the door trim panel.