Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT
For window regulator R&R see door service and repair. Doors, Hood and Trunk
1. REMOVE COVER PLATE





a. Screw Type: Remove the 2 screws and remove the cover plate.

HINT: The screws and cover plate can be used again.

Crimped Type:

HINT: Tape a screwdriver tip before use.





Using the screwdriver, pry up the cover plate tab and remove the cover plate.

NOTICE: Do not damage the motor housing.

HINT: The cover plate is not usable.





b. Remove the drum and wire guide from motor.

NOTICE: Do not use a screwdriver etc. to help remove them.

2. INSTALL WINDOW REGULATOR





NOTICE:
- To prevent the drum and cable from coming off, do not tilt the drum, subject it to shocks or use force on it.
- If the cable comes off the drum, do not remind the cable and do not reuse it.
- After installing the window regulator, do not operate it by itself as some types of regulator do not have a stopper.

a. Insert the window regulator drum into the motor housing.

Using Holding Tool A:
- Apply MP grease inside the motor housing.





- With the holding tool installed, motor the holding tool with the motor housing.
- Push down on the wire guide and drum, and insert the drum into the motor housing.

NOTICE: If you can not insert the drum into the motor, slowly slide the bracket for installing the glass, and insert the drum while aligning the drive shaft of the motor with the drum.

- Apply MP grease to the side of the drum.

Using Holding Tool B:
- Apply MP grease inside the motor housing.





- With the holding tool installed, partially insert the drum into the motor housing.
- Remove the holding tool, and insert the drum into the motor housing.

NOTICE: If you can not Insert the drum into the motor, slowly slide the bracket for installing the glass, and insert the drum while aligning the drive shaft of the motor with the drum.

- Apply MP grease to the side of the drum.





b. Install the cover plate.
Screw Type:
Install the cover plate using the 2 screws.





Crimped Type:
Use motor pump pliers to crimp the tab of the cover plate.

NOTICE:
- Use a new cover plate. (Non-reusable part)
- Do not hit the cover plate with a hammer, etc.
- Do not damage the motor housing.