Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Window Regulator Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the door module.
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair.
Caution: Refer to Express Window Down Caution in Cautions and Notices.
4. Loosen the window retainer clamp fasteners.

Important: You may need to use masking tape to hold the window in place while replacing the regulator.


5. Slide the window to the full up position.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
7. Remove the window regulator to inner door panel fasteners.
8. Remove the window regulator.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the window regulator into the door.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the window regulator fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners in this order, (1, 3, 2), to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

3. Provide power to the window motor and run the regulator to the fully closed position.
4. Install the window to clamps.

Tighten window clamp fasteners to 11 N.m (95 lb in).

5. Connect the electrical connector to the window regulator motor.
6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair.
7. Install the door module.
8. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .