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Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Remove the door glass.

NOTE: Remove the rivet residue and any metal chips from the door.

2. Drill out the rivets (2).

NOTE: Loosen the bolt only until window lift mechanism can be moved out of bracket.

3. Loosen the upper regulator bolt (7) which is between the inner and outer door panel on the face of the door.
4. Remove the upper window regulator nut (1).
5. Remove the lower door nuts (4) from the door bottom. Nuts are located behind the rubber plugs.
6. Unclip power window motor cable from the door.
7. Lift the window regulator up, then turn it and lift the regulator out through the assembly opening in the door.

INSTALLATION




1. Install the window regulator (5) through the assembly opening in the door.
2. Fasten the power window motor with three rivets (2).
3. Connect the power window motor (6).
4. Install the lower door nuts (4) in the door bottom (3), then install the rubber plugs.
5. Install the upper window regulator nut (1).
6. Install the upper window regulator nut (1) between the inner and outer door panels.
7. Install the door glass in the front door.