Window regulators, servicing: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
The following illustrations and procedures are for servicing the front window regulator assembly.
Servicing the rear window regulator follows the same principle.
- Remove door trim, refer to DOOR TRIM .
- Partially remove vapor barrier, refer to VAPOR BARRIER, REPLACING UP TO 12.93 or VAPOR BARRIER, REPLACING 01.94 AND UP .
- Remove door window, refer to DOOR WINDOW, REMOVING .
- Remove window regulator, refer to DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
.CAUTION:
- Do not damage vapor barrier.
- Water leaks will occur if damaged vapor barriers are installed.
- Always replace damaged vapor barriers.
- Do not wrinkle vapor barrier when installing.
- Water leaks will occur if vapor barriers are wrinkled when installed.
- Remove two (Torx(R) T10) bolts -1- from window regulator and motor assembly and install into window regulator at (arrows) to secure base plate to window regulator.
NOTE: These bolts remain on the window regulator.
- Remove all remaining bolts, items -1- and -2- (Torx(R) T10 and Torx(R) T25).
- Remove window regulator from motor in direction of arrows.
- Remove cover from new motor in direction of arrow.
NOTE: Surfaces are coated with lubricant and must not come in contact with dirt, dust or other contaminants. If lubricant is required use high quality lithium based grease.
- Assemble regulator and motor together in direction of arrow and loosely install bolts (Torx(R) T10 and T25).
- Remove two (Torx(R) T10) bolts previously installed on window regulator and motor then install loosely in remaining holes.
- Tighten (Torx(R) T25) bolts in order shown.
Tightening torque: 3.5 N.m (31 in. lb)
NOTE: Check the window regulator motor assembly for correct function before installing assembly.