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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the window.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the door window. Refer to Door Window Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1325786  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the door window regulator motor.

  7. Object Number: 1684930  Size: SH
  8. Remove the 4 bolts (1) from the door window regulator.
  9. Important: Do not allow the cable gear to come out of the housing. A failure will result with the cable coming off the spool.

  10. Separate the door window regulator motor from the cable housing by wiggling the door window regulator motor.
  11. Observe the orientation of the door window regulator motor.


    Object Number: 1684927  Size: SH
  12. Remove the door window regulator motor bolts (1) from the door regulator.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Do not allow the cable gear to come out of the housing. A failure will result with the cable coming off the spool.

  1. Install the door window regulator motor to the cable housing by wiggling it into place.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1684927  Size: SH
  3. Install the door window regulator motor bolts (1) to the door regulator.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  5. Install the door window regulator and motor in the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 1684930  Size: SH
  7. Install the 4 bolts (1) to the door window regulator
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  9. Install the door window. Refer to Door Window Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 1325786  Size: SH
  11. Connect the wiring harness to the door window regulator motor.
  12. Connect the wire connector to the switch to inspect the operation of the window.
  13. After inspection disconnect the wiring harness and continue the installation.

  14. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  15. Install the side front door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  16. Reinitialize the windows. Refer to Power Window Reinitialization .