Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Notice: There is no stand alone Front Door Window Regulator article authored by the manufacturer. This information was extracted from the Front Door Removal article.

Front Door Window Regulator Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.




2. Remove door inner handle cover.
1. Remove door inner handle cover screw (1).
2. Remove inner handle cover.

3. Remove outside rearview mirror garnish.




1. Remove garnish from door frame.
2. Disconnect electrical connector.




4. Remove assist grip cover. (only passenger side)
1. Remove assist grip cover.
2. Remove screws (2).




5. Remove door trim.
1. Remove door pull handle screw (1).
2. Remove door trim fasteners (4).
3. Disconnect electrical connector.




6. Door inner handle and pull handle bracket.
1. Remove door lock rod.
2. Remove inner handle bracket screws (3).
3. Remove pull handle bracket screws (2).

7. Remove outside rearview mirror folding control unit.
1. Remove screw (1).
2. Disconnect electrical connector.

8. Remove door speaker.




1. Remove door speaker screws (3).
2. Disconnect electrical connector.




9. Remove door screen.

NOTE: Peel door screen off carefully so that it can be reused.

10. Remove window glass.
1. Reconnect power window switch connector.
2. Connect negative battery cable.
3. Turn ignition switch "ON" and position window glass bolt access hole.
4. Turn ignition switch "OFF".




5. Remove glass run channel.




6. Remove widow glass grip bolts (2).

Tightening torque: 8 - 12 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kg.m, 6 - 9 lb.ft)

7. Disconnect negative battery cable.

11. Remove window glass guide.




1. Remove window glass guide (front) bolt (1) and nut (1).

Tightening torque: 8 - 12 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kg.m, 6 - 9 lb.ft)




2. Remove window glass guide (rear) bolt(1).

Tightening torque: 8 - 12 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kg.m, 6 - 9 lb.ft)

12. Remove power window regulator assembly.




1. Remove power window regulator nuts (6).

Tightening torque: 4 - 6 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kg.m, 3 - 4 lb.ft)

2. Disconnect electrical connector.

13. Installation is the reverse of removal.