Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the window to the full up position.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement).
3. Remove the water deflector.
4. Raise and support the window in the full up position.
5. Through the access holes in the inner door panel, loosen the window clamp nuts 4 revolutions.
6. Connect the door trim panel wiring harness.
7. Lower the window regulator 3/4 of the way down.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
9. Remove the window regulator bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
10. Remove the window regulator from the door.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the window regulator into the door.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the window regulator bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
3. Remove the support from the window.
4. Lower the window into the window regulator clamps.
The window must be fully rearward into the window channel when it is seated in the window clamps.
5. Connect the power window motor electrical connector.

Note: Start the vehicle to ensure maximum power to the window motor. This is required to fully seat the window for adjustment.

6. Start the vehicle.
7. Raise the window to the full up position. Tighten the window clamp nuts to 11 Nm (95 lb in).
8. Inspect the window for proper operation and fit.
9. Shut off the vehicle.
10. Install the water deflector.
11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement).
12. The window motors need to be programmed/initialized whenever power is removed from the window motor. Refer to Window Motor Programming - Express Function (Service and Repair).