Callout
Component Name
Warning:
Refer to
Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning
.
Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Replacement
.
2. Remove the front side door rear guide. Refer to
Front Side Door Window Rear Guide Replacement
3. Remove the front side door window outer sealing strip. Refer to
Front Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip
Replacement
.
1
Front Side Door Window Regulator Guide Nuts
(Qty:
2)
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
.
Procedure
1. Use masking tape, tape off the outer door frame and applique to prevent scratching.
2. Remove the front side door water deflector.
3. Loosen nuts so that the window can be removed from the guides.
4. In order to remove the window out of the frame, carefully grasp and tilt the window as you guide the
window up and forward.
Tighten
11
N·m
(97
lb
in)
2
Front Side Door Window
Procedure
1. Lower the window to align the guide nuts with the access holes in the inner door panel.
2. Do not operate the regulator motor without supporting the window. Ensure that the window remains in the
guide when operating the regulator motor.
3. Carefully move the regulator upward for short slow intervals, while ensuring that the window remains in the
guide.
4. Inspect the window for proper operation before installing the trim panel.
Front Side Door Window Replacement
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Fixed and Movable Windows
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