Rear Door Window Regulator: Service and Repair

REAR DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR

Rear Door Glass

REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear door finisher.
2. Remove the inside seal.
3. If equipped, temporarily reconnect the power window switch.
4. Remove the glass run from the partition glass.




5. For power windows, operate the power window switch to raise/ lower the door window until the glass bolts can be seen.
6. For manual windows, temporarily reinstall the window crank handle and lower the window until the glass bolts can be seen.
7. Remove the partition sash bolt (lower) and screw (upper) to remove the sash.
8. Remove the bolts and the glass.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Glass bolts : 5.7 N.m (0.58 kg-m, 50 in-lb)

- Check the glass alignment. Refer to "FITTING INSPECTION".

FITTING INSPECTION
- Check that the glass fits securely into the glass run groove.
- Lower the glass slightly [approximately 10 to 20 mm (0.39 to 0.79 in)], and check that the clearance to the sash is parallel. If the clearance between the glass and sash is not parallel, loosen the regulator bolts, guide rail bolts, and glass carrier plate bolts to correct the glass position.

Regulator and motor or crank assembly bolts : 7.5 N.m (0.77 kg-m, 66 in-lb)
Glass bolts : 5.7 N.m (0.58 kg-m, 50 in-lb)




Rear Door Glass Regulator

REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear door finisher.
2. Remove the inside seal.
3. If equipped, temporarily reconnect the power window switch.




4. For power windows, operate the power window switch to raise/ lower the door window until the glass bolts can be seen.
5. For manual windows, temporarily reinstall the window crank handle and lower the window until the glass bolts can be seen.
6. Raise the rear door glass and hold it in place with suitable tool.
7. Remove the bolts and the regulator assembly.
- If equipped, disconnect the connector from the regulator assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the regulator assembly for the following items. If a malfunction is detected, replace or grease it.
- Gear wear
- Regulator deformation
- Spring damage
- Grease condition for each sliding part

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the harness connector and install the regulator assembly.
a. Loosely install the top rear regulator bolt to use along with the temporary holds on the window motor or crank assembly to install the assembly in the door.
b. Install the top front regulator bolt.
c. Install the bottom regulator bolt.
d. Tighten the top rear regulator bolt.
e. Install the top window motor or crank assembly bolt.
f. Install the lower window motor or crank assembly bolt.
g. Install the front window motor or crank assembly bolt.

Regulator and motor or crank assembly bolts : 7.5 N.m (0.77 kg-m, 66 in-lb)




2. Lower the glass and ensure that it is in both the front and rear glass channels. Tighten glass bolts.

Glass bolts : 5.7 N.m (0.58 kg-m, 50 in-lb)

3. Install the partition sash
4. Check the glass alignment. Refer to "FITTING INSPECTION".
5. Install the inside seal.
6. Install the rear door finisher.