Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Door Window Regulator Replacement (Convertible)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the trim panel.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Peel the water deflector away from the door inner panel as necessary. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement.






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

4. Loosen the nuts (3) in order to allow removal of the door glass from the regulator. Secure the door glass.




5. Remove the down stop bumper from the door frame.
6. Disconnect the window regulator wire connector (if equipped).






Caution: Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce the chance of personal injury.

7. Punch out the center pins in order to remove the rivets (3).
Drill out the rivets.
8. Remove the screws (2).
9. Remove the window regulator assembly (1) through the door inner panel access hole.
10. Clean any rivet debris from the bottom of the door.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the window regulator assembly (1) through the door inner panel access hole.
2. Add LOCTITE(TM) 242 or equivalent to the screw threads.
3. Install the screws (2).
4. Install the rivets (3) that attach the window regulator assembly (1) to the door inner panel.
5. Connect the power window regulator wire connector (if equipped).




6. Install the downstop bumper to the door frame.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the nuts (3) that attach the door window glass.

Tighten the nuts (3) to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

8. Inspect the operation of the window regulator assembly.
9. Inspect for proper alignment of the door window glass.
10. Install the water deflector.
11. Install the trim panel.
12. Install the door trim panel.