Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Express Window Down Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with the SIR side impact system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Roll the window half way down.
3. Tape the window into place.
4. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair.
5. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Remove the Inflatable restraint side impact sensor mounting plate if equipped. Refer to SIR Sensor Mounting Plate Replacement - Front Door (SIR Sensor Mounting Plate Replacement - Front Door).
7. Remove the power window regulator motor electrical connector.
8. Remove the guide rail adjuster. Refer to Window Guide Rail Replacement - Front Door (Window Guide Rail Replacement - Front Door).




9. Remove the rivets by drilling out.
10. Remove the front door window regulator and motor from the door.




11. Remove the front door window regulator motor screws.
12. Remove the window regulator from the motor.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the window regulator to the motor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the front door window regulator motor screws.

Tighten the front door window regulator motor screws to 5 Nm (45 lb in).

3. Install the front door window regulator and motor from the door.




4. Install new rivets to regulator.
5. Install the guide rail adjuster. Refer to Window Guide Rail Replacement - Front Door (Window Guide Rail Replacement - Front Door).
6. Install the power window regulator motor electrical connector.
7. Install the Inflatable restraint side impact sensor mounting plate if equipped. Refer to SIR Sensor Mounting Plate Replacement - Front Door (SIR Sensor Mounting Plate Replacement - Front Door).
8. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement Service and Repair.
9. Install front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair.
10. Remove tape from the window.
11. Enable SIR system, if equipped with SIR side impact system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.