Removal and Installation

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

Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to DOOR TRIM PANEL -- FRONT .
Remove the screw and the front door trim panel bracket.

Fig 1: Locating Front Door Trim Panel Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 3 pushpins and pad assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Pad Assembly And Pushpins
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NOTE: Do not touch the adhesive surface during removal or installation of the watershield, as re-bonding will be impaired. If additional adhesive is required during installation, apply seam sealer as necessary to completely seal the watershield to the inner door.

Position the watershield aside.
Connect the window control switch electrical connector.
Using the window control switch, lower the front door window glass to gain access to the front door window glass screws.
Disconnect the window control switch electrical connector.
Remove the 2 front door window glass screws.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Door Window Glass Screws
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Support the front door window glass in the full UP position with tape.
Disconnect the front door window motor electrical connector.
Remove the front door window regulator and motor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Front Door Window Regulator And Motor Bolt
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Loosen the 2 front door window regulator and motor bolts.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Front Door Window Regulator And Motor Bolts
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Remove the 2 nuts and the front door window regulator and motor.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Front Door Window Regulator And Motor Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.