Front Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair
POWER WINDOW MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATIONRemoval Note
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front door trim panel.
3. Remove the water shield.
4. Support the door glass.
5. If equipped, disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.
6. Loosen the center door glass run retainer.
- Remove the center door glass run retainer nuts.
NOTE: Use a drift punch to remove the steel centers and a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) diameter drill bit to remove the rivets.
NOTE: The power window regulator has four rivets; the manual window regulator has three.
7. Remove the window regulator rivets.
1. Remove the steel centers.
2. Remove the rivets.
8. Remove the window regulator.
NOTE: Prior to motor removal, ensure the regulator arms are in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind.
9. If necessary, remove the motor.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the power window motor.
Installation Note
1. Install in reverse order of removal.
- Use a heavy duty riveter to install the new rivets.