Repair Procedures: Replacement

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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Lower the glass by operating the power window switch until the glass mounting bolt is exposed in the plug hole.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface.

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- Use the power window switch (in door trim) to align the mounting hole/bolt in the plug hole.
- If unable to operate the window motor, remove the motor and align the hole by hand.
After loosening the glass mounting bolts, adjust the spacing of the glass (A) by moving the glass from side to side and then tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque:

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

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To install, reverse removal procedure.
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- Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely.
- Adjust glass position as needed.
- Make sure the door lock and opens properly.
- Check the glass run channel for damage and replace the damaged channel.