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Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement Manual

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the window glass.
  2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts that hold the window to the regulator.

  5. Object Number: 348453  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts from the window regulator.
  7. Remove the window regulator assembly from the door by folding both sides together.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 348453  Size: SH
  1. Install the regulator to the door.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the bolts to the window regulator.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Align the window glass to the regulator.
  6. Install the bolts that hold the window to the regulator.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  8. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  9. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  10. Lower the window. Inspect the operation.

Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement Power

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the window glass.
  2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the window motor electrical connector.
  5. Loosen the 2 window clamp bolts on the regulator.
  6. Remove the bolts retaining the window regulator to the door.

  7. Object Number: 581720  Size: SH
  8. Remove the module from the door.
  9. Remove the window regulator motor. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 581720  Size: SH
  1. Install the window regulator motor. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement.
  2. Install the module to the door.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the bolts retaining the regulator to the door.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  6. Align the window to the regulator, and tighten the clamp bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  8. Connect the window motor electrical connector.
  9. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  10. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .