Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair
Door Glass and Regulator ReplacementNOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the door.
- Take care not to drop the window glass inside the door.
1. Remove these items:
- Door panel
- Plastic cover
2. Remove the door glass and regulator in the numbered sequence.
3. Install the door glass and regulator in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Before installing the regulator, apply multipurpose grease to all the sliding surfaces of the regulator.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
- Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding.
- Make sure that there is no clearance between the glass and glass run channel when the glass is closed.
- Adjust the position of the glass as necessary.
- Check for water leaks.
- Test-drive and check for wind noise and rattles.
- When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its perimeter.