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Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement Long Wheelbase

Removal Procedure

  1. Lower the window to the midway point (1), if possible.

  2. Object Number: 800129  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Loosen the regulator glass carrier bolts (2).
  6. Slide the window to the full up position and tape it to the window frame.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.

  8. Object Number: 800130  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the retainer (4) securing the regulator cable to the door.
  10. Remove the 2 lower regulator retaining bolts (2,3).
  11. Loosen the top regulator retaining bolt (1).
  12. Important: If the regulator assembly will not operate, removing the top regulator retaining bolt (1) completely will allow the regulator to be removed.

  13. Remove the window regulator, lifting up and out from the keyhole slot (5) on the rear door inner panel and through the access hole.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 800130  Size: SH
  1. Install the regulator to the door through the access hole.
  2. Install the top regulator retaining bolt (1) through the keyhole slot (5) in the rear door inner panel.
  3. Install the 2 lower regulator retaining bolts (2,3).
  4. 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.

  5. Tighten the bolts in the following sequence.
  6. Tighten

    1. Tighten the lower regulator retaining bolt (3) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
    2. Tighten the upper regulator retaining bolt (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
    3. Tighten the middle regulator retaining bolt (2) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
  7. Connect the regulator cable retainer (4) on the door.
  8. Connect the electrical connector to the rear window regulator motor.

  9. Object Number: 800129  Size: SH
  10. Remove the tape and position the rear window to the regulator glass carrier plate.
  11. Loosely tighten the regulator glass carrier bolts (2).
  12. Operate the window upward to the full up position, ensuring the window remains in the run channels.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the regulator glass carrier bolts (2) to 10 N·m (89 ft 16 in).

    Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .