Front Door Window Glass: Service and Repair

Front Door Window, Replacing

Front door panel, removing







- Close the door window.

Remove:
- cover panel from the door mirror.
- speaker panel (A) and self-tapping screw.
- self-tapping screw at the opener (B). Remove the housing (C) by pulling it forward.
- caps and screws (D).
- handgrip tray (E) (disconnect the connector for the power window).
- pull the door panel off at the bottom by detaching the clips.
- panel working from the bottom to the top.

Front door window, removing







Remove:
- part of the insulation panel to access the bolts.
- window opened; the two mounting bolts (A).
- window, move the window upwards and tam it at the front side downwards and take it out (do not damage other parts while removing).

Front door window, installing







- Install the window (starting from the front) in the front door. Position the window in the guide molding using a twisting movement. Do not damage any components.
- Lower the window so that the mounting holes in the window lift bar are opposite the holes in the fixed arm in the window mechanism.
- Finger-tighten the bolts.
- Wind the window up and down a few times and secure the window by the bolts. Tighten to 8 Nm (6 ft.lb).

WARNING: When replacing an old type of front door window with a new one, take care to use the right bolts and tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ft.lb). If the old window is used be aware that the tighten torque of the screws is 4 Nm (3 ft.lb).

- Open the window.
- Install the insulation panel. If necessary, apply a new mounting strip (P/N 277253).

Front door panel, installing







- Check the panel clips.
- If necessary, apply the weatherstrip.
- Position the panel at the top (thread through the wiring for power windows). Press the door panel down so that the clips at the bottom engage.
- Connect the wiring to the switch (power windows). Position the inner handle (E), Install the cover.
- Position the housing for the opener (C). Hook the housing into the door panel. Install the screw (B).
- Install the screws (D), Install the covers.
- Install the screw (F), Position the loudspeaker panel (A).
- Position the cover for the door mirror.
- Close the door window.
- Clean the door window.