Front Door Window Glass: Service and Repair
Front Door Glass Removal And InstallationFront Door Glass Components:
Removal
1. Remove inside handle bezel (1).
2. Remove door mirror bezel (if equipped).
3. Remove inside lock knob and door inside pull handle case fitting screw.
4. Remove window regulator handle (if equipped). To remove regulator handle, pull off snap ring by using a cloth as shown in the figure.
5. Remove door trim.
With inside handle bezel tilted as shown in the figure, turn door trim 90 degrees counterclockwise to remove it. And disconnect power window switch lead wire at coupler (if equipped).
6. Remove door inside pull handle bracket (1).
7. Remove door sealing cover.
8. Remove door outside weather-strip (1).
Lower window all the way down. Then, use a tape-wrapped putty knife (or screwdriver) to pry off weather-strip.
CAUTION: Use a tape-wrapped putty knife (or screwdriver) to pry off weather-strip. Use of an unwrapped tool will cause damage to painting.
9. Remove glass attaching screws (1).
10. Take out door glass.
Installation
Reverse removal procedure to install door glass noting the following points:
- Tighten glass attaching screws (1) to specified torque. Tighten front screw first, then rear screw.
Tightening torque
Glass attaching screw (front and rear) (a): 2.5 N.m (0.25 kg-m, 1.8 lbf-ft)
- When window becomes hard to raise and lower, adjust screws (1) to correct tilted glass as shown in the figure.
- Adjust equalizer of window regulator so that measurement A and B are equal.
- Secure door sealing cover (1) with adhesive (2).
