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Manual Window Regulator Replacement

MANUAL WINDOW GLASS REGULATOR REMOVAL
1. Remove the door trim panel (or, if applicable, the access panel) and the waterdam.

Vent Window:





2. Lower the glass to the full open position and remove the vent window. If necessary, refer to the removal procedure.

Glass Run Channel:





3. Slide the glass forward until the channel separates from the window regulator arm roller.
4. Lower the glass and channel to the bottom of the door.

Manual Window Glass Regulator:





5. Remove the center of the regulator retaining rivets with a drift punch and then drill them out with a 6 mm (1/4-in) diameter drill bit. When installed, the regulator should be retained on the door inner panel with 1/4-20 x 112 bolts and nuts.

Regulator Removal/Installation:





6. Remove the regulator from the door.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the regulator in the door and retain it on the inner door panel with 1/4-20 x 1/2 bolts and nuts. Tighten the nuts with 10 Nm (90 in. lbs.) torque.
2. Raise the glass, slide it rearward and engage the channel with the regulator arm roller.
3. Install the vent window.
4. Test the window glass and regulator operation. Correct as necessary.
5. Install the door waterdam and the trim panel, or, if applicable, the access panel.