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Front Side Door Window Replacement

Front Side Door Window Replacement

Removal Procedure


1. Run the window to the fully closed position.

2. Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

Refer to Express Window Down Warning .

Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .

3. Remove the front side door garnish molding. Refer to Front Side Door Window Garnish Molding Replacement .

4. Remove the water deflector.

5. Remove the front side window inner sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .

6. Tape the window in the closed position.

7. Loosen the window regulator guide nuts 4 revolutions.

8. Connect the door trim panel electrical connector.

9. Using the power window switch, lower the window regulator to separate the window from the regulator guides.

10. Remove the tape.

11. Remove the window by tilting the window forward then pulling the window up and out of the door.



Installation Procedure


1.
Note

The window regulator should be at least 1/2 way down before installing the window.


Install the window down into the door.


2. Position the window into the 2 window regulator guides.

3.
Note

Start the vehicle to ensure maximum power to the window motor. This is required in order to fully seat the window for adjustment.


Start the vehicle.

4. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Using the power window switch, raise the window to the fully closed position. Tighten the window regulator guide nuts to 11 Nm (98 lb in) .

5. Install the front side window inner sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .

6. Inspect the window for proper operation and a tight seal.

7. Shut off the vehicle.

8. Install the water deflector.

9. Install the front side door garnish molding. Refer to Front Side Door Window Garnish Molding Replacement .

10. Install the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement .