Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH or RH (MKX) or LH (Edge) 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 window glass. For additional information, refer to WINDOW GLASS - FRONT DOOR .
Remove the front door window glass inner weatherstrip.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Window Glass Inner Weatherstrip
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front door glass top run.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Door Glass Top Run
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure the top run is fully seated before reinstalling the front door window glass.
- The front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH or RH (MKX) or LH (Edge) 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. For additional information, refer to WINDOW MOTOR INITIALIZATION .