Removal And Installation

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CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without damaging the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")
Remove the outside rear view mirror.
(Refer to Mirror - "OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR ")
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front door belt outside weatherstrip (A).

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Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

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Separate the mounting plug hole (A) from the front door module.

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By operating the power window switch, pull down until the window glass mounting bolt are visible.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the glass surface.
Loosen the mounting bolts, and pull out the front door window glass (A) by tilting it sideways.
Tightening torque:

7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 Kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface.

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- Use the door switch to align the mounting bolt in the door.
- If the window motor cannot be operated, remove the motor and align the hole by hand.
To install, reinstall in reverse order of removal procedure.
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- Check that glass operation is normal.
- Check the damage glass channel, and replace if necessary.
- Adjust glass if necessary.