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Front Door Window Regulator

REGULATOR REMOVAL
1. Remove the trim panel and plastic water dam sheet.
2. Remove the window frame hardware and mouldings.

Removing/Installing Glass Channel Bottom Screw:





3. Remove the glass channel bottom screw.

Removing/Installing Vent Window And Channel:





4. Remove the vent window frame screws.
5. Tilt the vent window and glass channel rearward and remove it from the door.

Removing/Installing Door Glass Stud:





6. Remove the door glass mounting stud nut and spring washer.
7. Lift the door glass upward and out of the door.

Regulator Rivet Locations - Manual Window:




Manual window

Regulator Rivet Locations - Power Window:




Power window

8. Remove the window regulator rivets by knocking out the rivet center with a punch. Then drill out the rivet body with a 1/4 inch drill bit.
9. Remove the window regulator.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the regulator in the door. Secure the regulator with new rivets or screws and nuts which are available in a parts kit.
2. Install the window in the door and install the spring washer and nut. The spring washer must be used to maintain proper tension on the stud nut.
3. Tighten the door glass stud nut to 6 Nm (4 ft-lbs) torque.
4. Install the vent window and channel.
5. Install the glass channel bottom screw. Tighten the screw to 9 Nm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
6. Attach the plastic water dam sheet to the door panel with 3M 08044 or 08041 adhesive/sealant.
7. Install the trim panel.