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For 1990-2009 cars only

Power window regulator (A31) shown, manual window regulator (without A31) similar.

Removal Procedure

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

  3. Object Number: 1350827  Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts retaining the front door window to the window regulator.
  5. Remove the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement.

  6. Object Number: 1257630  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor, if equipped with A31.
  8. Loosen the bolts (1) retaining the window regulator to the inner panel at the keyhole slot locations.
  9. Remove the remaining fasteners retaining the window regulator to the inner panel.
  10. Remove the window regulator from the door by lifting the regulator up, and out of the keyhole slots, and removing the regulator out through the access hole.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the front door window regulator into the front door through the access hole.

  2. Object Number: 1257630  Size: SH
  3. Position the window regulator to the inner panel by sliding the regulator bolts (1) into the keyhole slots in the inner panel.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the fastener retaining the front door window regulator to the door. Tighten the front window regulator fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  6. Connect the electrical connector to the window regulator motor, if equipped with A31.

  7. Object Number: 1350827  Size: SH
  8. Install the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement.
  9. Install the bolts retaining the window to the window regulator. Tighten the front door window bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  10. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  11. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.