Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

1. Place the window in halfway down position.
2. Remove the front side door trim panel.
3. Remove the water deflector.
4. Support the window in position by inserting a rubber wedge door stops at the front and rear of the window between the window and the door inner panel.





5. Remove the window rear guide nuts.
6. Drill out the window regulator rivets.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the regulator motor by sliding the motor and the regulator rearward, if equipped.
8. Remove the window regulator (3) from the guide channels.
9. Remove the window regulator with the regulator motor attached, if equipped.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the window regulator with the regulator motor through the rear access hole. (1)
2. Install the window regulator to the guide channels in the door.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the regulator motor, if equipped.
4. Install the window regulator rivets (5).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the window rear guide channel nuts.

Tighten the window rear guide nuts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

6. Install the water deflector.
7. Install the front side door trim panel.