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Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair




REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the drivers door. When operated, the Express Down feature allows the door window to drop very quickly, which could cause personal injury.

1. Place window in halfway down position.
2. Remove front side door trim panel.
3. Remove water deflector.
4. Support window in position by inserting rubber wedge door stops at front and rear of window between window and door inner panel.
5. Remove window rear guide nuts so rear guide channel can be moved.
6. Remove window regulator rivets by drilling out rivet with drill.
7. Remove electrical connectors from regulator motor by sliding motor and regulator rearward, if equipped.
8. Remove window regulator (3) from channels.
9. Remove window regulator with regulator motor attached if equipped through rear access hole.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the drivers door. When operated, the Express Down feature allows the door window to drop very quickly, which could cause personal injury.

1. Install window regulator with regulator motor though rear access hole.
2. Install window regulator to channels in door.
3. Install electrical connector to regulator motor, if equipped.
4. Install regulator rivets to regulator.
5. Install window rear guide channel nuts.
6. Install water deflector.
7. Install front side door trim panel.