Removal And Installation

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NOTE: The LH front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH front 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.

Remove the front door trim panel and water shield. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
Remove the front door speaker. For additional information, refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS article.

NOTE: If the window regulator motor is inoperative, remove it. For additional information, refer to Window Regulator Motor .

Lower the window until the glass clamp bolts can be accessed through the rear access hole and front door speaker opening.
Loosen the B-pillar front door window glass clamp bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 1: Identifying B-Pillar Front Door Window Glass Clamp Bolt

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Loosen the A-pillar front door window glass clamp bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Fig 2: Identifying A-Pillar Front Door Window Glass Clamp Bolt

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Tape the window in position, then lower the window regulator downward until it reaches the stops at the bottom of the regulator tracks.
Lift the window glass out of the door.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If installing a new LH front window glass, the LH front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized. For additional information, refer to Window Motor Initialization .