Removal Procedure
Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver's
door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the door window to drop
very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.
Important: The window motor and door module are sealed
from the factory, and are serviced as part of the regulator assembly. The entire unit
must be replaced if repairs are necessary.
- Lower the door window.
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the battery.
- Remove
the door trim panel. Refer to
Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Disconnect the door panel electrical connector.
- Remove the large water deflector (1) for inside access to the rear of
the door.
- Remove
the small mastic seals (1) near the top of the door for access to the upper
regulator mounting fasteners.
- Remove the small plug on the bottom of the door for access to the lower
regulator mounting fastener.
Important: Do not handle the speaker by the water deflector.
- Remove
the radio speaker fasteners (4).
- Remove the electrical connector lock.
9.1. | Disconnect
the electrical harness. |
9.2. | Remove the radio speaker from the door. |
- Remove
the door window. Refer to
Door Window Replacement
.
- Disconnect the regulator motor electrical
connector (3).
- Slide the connector lock (1) up.
Separate the harness.
- Mark
the location of the regulator to aid in reassembly. Note the position and depth of
the regulator mounting pads for positioning new parts.
- Remove the nuts from the regulator lower channel studs.
- Remove the nuts from the regulator motor studs.
- Remove the nuts from the upper regulator channel studs.
- Compact
the regulator and remove the regulator through the inner door access opening.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver's
door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the door window to drop
very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.
- If
replacing the window regulator with a new part, adjust the replacement assembly jack
screws to match the old regulator settings.
- Compact the regulator assembly, and insert the entire unit with the motor
forward, into the door.
- Position the motor studs through the door inner panel.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the nuts to the motor studs.
Tighten
Tighten the window regulator motor nuts to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
- Guide the regulator channel studs into, and through the holes in the door.
- Loosely install the nuts to the regulator channel studs.
- Connect the electrical connector (3)
to the motor (1).
- Slide the connector lock (1) to the
seated position.
- Install
the window. Refer to
Door Window Replacement
.
- Adjust the window to align with the door opening. Refer to
Door Window Major Height Adjustment
and
Door Window Tip-In Adjustment
.
- Connect the battery.
- Connect the door window switch, and run window regulator clamps up to
meet glass.
- Tighten the window regulator clamps to secure the glass.
Tighten
Tighten the window regulator clamps to 16 N·m
(12 lb ft).
- Tighten the nuts to the regulator channel studs in the following order:
Tighten
Tighten the regulator channel stud nuts to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
- Run window glass to the full down position.
- Tighten the nuts to the regulator channel studs in the following order:
Tighten
Tighten the regulator channel stud nuts to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
- Install
the small mastic seals in the window clamp sight access holes.
- Connect
the harness electrical connector to the speakers. Install the connector lock.
- Install
the uppermost screws (4) mounting the speaker assembly to the door.
- Verify proper fit of speaker tab (2), noting the index notch in
the door.
- Install the remaining screws (4).
Tighten
Tighten the door speaker assembly screws to 3 N·m
(27 lb in).
- Install the water deflector (1).
- Connect the door panel electrical connector.
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to
Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Inspect the window fit, adjust as necessary. Refer to
Door Window Major Height Adjustment
or
Door Window Tip-In Adjustment
or
Door Window Minor Height Adjustment
.
- Install the access plug into the bottom of the door.
- Verify the operation of the window(s), mirror(s), and door switch electrical
functions.