Front Door Window Glass: Service and Repair
Front Side Door Window Replacement
Removal Procedure
Notice: Refer to Paint Damage Notice.
1. Apply masking tape to the outer applique and frame.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement).
5. Lower the window far enough in order to gain access through the inner panel, unsnap the window guide retainer from the window.
6. Push inward on the window guide retainer clip locks, lift upward on the window until released from the retaining clip.
7. Lower the window regulator to the full down position.
8. Remove the window from the door.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the window in between the inner and the outer panels.
1. Point the lower front corner of the front door window down.
2. Pass the front door window through the belt opening.
3. Align the edges of the window with the door window weatherstrip.
4. Ensure that both sealing lips on the front door outer belt sealing strip are not rolled over and pointing downward.
If this condition is present, the window will not raise properly.
2. Raise the window regulator to the middle position.
3. Install the rearward window to the guide retainer, snap the window into the window regulator.
4. Remove the masking tape.
5. Inspect the window for proper operation.
6. Install the front door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement).
7. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).