Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement 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 Nm (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 Nm (95 lb in).

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