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Removal and Installation

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NOTE: The front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH front or RH front (MKZ only) window motor is removed from the window regulator drum housing, a new window regulator is installed, a new window glass is installed, a new top run is installed or for any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the window regulator or glass run.
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the wiring harness cover plate and the access hole plug.
    Fig 1: Locating Wiring Harness Cover Plate & Access Hole Plug
    G06259643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lower the window until the glass clamp bolts can be accessed through the access holes.
    NOTE: If the window regulator motor is inoperative, remove it. For additional information, refer to Removal and Installation .
  4. Loosen the B-pillar front door window glass clamp bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    Fig 2: Locating B-Pillar Front Door Window Glass Clamp Bolt
    G06259644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the A-pillar front door window glass clamp bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
    Fig 3: Locating A-Pillar Front Door Window Glass Clamp Bolt
    G06259645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Tape the window in position, then lower the window regulator downward until it reaches the stops at the bottom of the regulator tracks.
  7. Lift the window glass out of the door.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.