Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Front Door Glass Regulator: Removal and Installation

Removal

1) Remove the front door finisher. Refer to [Door Finisher: Removal and Installation] Service and Repair.
2) Position the vapor barrier aside.
3) Temporarily reconnect the power window switch (if equipped).
4) For power windows, operate the power window switch to raise/lower the door window until the glass bolts can be seen.





5) For manual windows, temporarily reinstall the window crank handle and lower the window until the glass bolts can be seen.
6) Remove the glass bolts.
7) Raise the front door glass and hold it in place with suitable tool (A).





8) Disconnect the harness connector from the regulator assembly (if equipped).
9) Remove the bolts and the regulator assembly.

NOTE:

Power window shown, manual window similar.









Disassembly and Assembly

Remove the regulator motor or manual crank assembly from the regulator assembly.

Inspection after Removal

Check the regulator assembly for the following items. If a malfunction is detected, replace or grease it.

- Wire wear
- Regulator deformation
- Grease condition for each sliding part

Installation










1) Install the regulator assembly.
a) Loosely install the top rear regulator bolt to use along with the temporary holds on the window motor or crank assembly to install the assembly in the door.
b) Install the top front regulator bolt.
c) Install the bottom front regulator bolt.
d) Install the bottom rear regulator bolt.
e) Tighten the top rear regulator bolt.
f) Install the top window motor or manual crank assembly bolt.
g) Install the lower window motor or manual crank assembly bolt
h) Install the rear window motor or manual crank assembly bolt.






2) Connect the harness connector (if equipped) to the regulator assembly.
3) Lower the glass and ensure that it is in both the front and rear glass channels. Tighten glass bolts.











4) Check the glass for proper fit. Refer to [Front Door Glass: Removal and Installation] Service and Repair.
5) Reposition the vapor barrier.
6) Install front door finisher. Refer to [Door Finisher: Removal and Installation] Service and Repair.