Front Door Window Glass: Service and Repair
Window Replacement - Front Door
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the door speaker.
3. Remove the water deflector.
4. Remove the outer belt sealing strip.
Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver's door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the door window to drop very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.
5. Adjust the window to the remove/load position (2).
6. Mark the location of the window at the regulator clamps.
7. Loosen the 2 regulator clamp bolts.
Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
8. In order to remove the window out of the frame, carefully grasp and tilt the window as you guide the window up and forward.
9. Remove the window from the door.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the window to the door with the regulator adjusted to the remove/load position (2).
2. Tilt the window forward and carefully guide the window into the rear run channel.
3. Position the window to an upright position. Ensure that the window is seated into the run channels.
4. Lower and position the window into the regulator clamps at the alignment marks previously made.
5. Loosely tighten the regulator clamp bolts.
Important: Do not operate the regulator motor without supporting the window. Ensure that the window remains in the run channels when operating the regulator motor.
6. Carefully move the regulator upward for short slow intervals, while ensuring that the window remains in the run channels.
7. Position the window to a fully secure position (1) into the upper door weatherstrip.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
8. Tighten the 2 regulator clamp nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
9. Install the outer belt sealing strip.
10. Install the water deflector.
11. Install the door speaker.
12. Install the door trim panel.