Front Door Window Glass: Service and Repair

Window Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure






Notice: Refer to Paint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Apply masking tape to the outer applique and frame.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
4. Remove the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement) .
5. Raise the window far enough in order to gain access to the bolts (2) that attach the window to the regulator.
Remove the bolts (2) that attach the window to the regulator.
6. Lower the window regulator to the full down position.
7. Remove the window (1) from the door.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the window in between the inner and the outer panels.

1. Point the lower front corner of the front door window down.
2. Pass the front door window through the belt opening.
3. Align the edges of the window with the door window weatherstrip.
4. Ensure that both sealing lips on the front door outer belt sealing strip are not rolled over and pointing downward.
If this condition is present, the window will not raise properly.

2. Raise the window regulator to the middle position.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the forward window guide channel bolts (2) that attach the window to the regulator.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the rearward window guide channel bolts (2) that attach the window to the regulator.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Remove the masking tape.
6. Inspect the window for proper operation.
7. Install the front door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement) .
8. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
9. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .