Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
Important: The power window motor is not serviced. The power window motor is replaced as a unit with the regulator.


Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door Trim Panel Replacement - Door.
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Door Water Deflector Replacement - Door.
3. Remove the door lock linkage. Refer to Lock Replacement - Door Lock Replacement - Door.




4. Remove the door module and glass.
5. Bend the tab down on the window run channel in order to slide the door glass from the regulator roller assembly.
6. Remove the window.
7. Remove the regulator assembly rivets.
8. Remove the regulator and motor (if equipped) as a unit.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the regulator and motor (if equipped) assembly to the module panel.
2. Install the window by bending the tab upward on the window run channel.
3. Install the window and module to the door.
4. Install the lock rods to the retainer clips.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the module panel screws.

Tighten the inner mounting panel screws to 4 Nm (35 lb in).

6. Install the door lock linkage. Refer to Linkage Replacement - Door Linkage Replacement - Door.
7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Door Water Deflector Replacement - Door.
8. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door Trim Panel Replacement - Door.
9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.