Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Window Regulator Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure

Important: This vehicle is equipped with express up, torque sensitive window on the front door windows.

When the battery or the power has been removed from the front door module, the front door module will need to be reprogrammed after power is restored and all repairs are completed.

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement.
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
Caution: Refer to Express Window Down Caution.
4. Reconnect the power window switch and module.
5. Raise the window to the full-up position.
6. Tape the window in place.
Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.




7. Loosen the window clamp fasteners.
8. Lower the regulator clamps (2) to the full down position.




9. Remove the five fasteners (1, 2).
10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.




11. Remove the window regulator (1) from the door.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the window regulator (1) into the door.
2. Locate the two captive fasteners (2) into the keyhole slots in the door panel.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the three remaining window regulator fasteners (2) in order to secure the regulator.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

4. Connect the electrical connector to the window regulator motor.





Important: Ensure that the rubber insulators are properly attached to the window regulator clamps.

5. Carefully raise the window regulator clamps (2) to the full up position, engaging the window (1).
6. Remove the tape from the window.

Important: Ensure the window is properly adjusted.

If the window is not properly positioned in the opening, the window motor will not be able to be programed.

7. Complete the following to properly position the window:
1. Lower the window approximately two inches.
2. Seat the window fully rearward against the center pillar.
3. Adjust the window forward 2-3 mm (5/64-1/8 in).
4. Raise the window to the full up position.

8. Set the glass with the clamp fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the window clamp fasteners to 10.5 Nm (93 lb in).

9. Disconnect the power window switch and module.
10. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
11. Install the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement.
12. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair).
13. Reprogram the front door module. Refer to Window Motor Programming - Express Function.