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Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement

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NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the door panel 
  2. Disconnect the power door lock actuator connector (A), and remove the plug caps (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Door Lock Actuator Connector And Plug Caps
    G08055080Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Pass the cables (C) and the harnesses (D) through the slits (E) in the plastic cover (F), then remove the plastic cover.
    NOTE: Remove the glue from the door surface. If the plastic cover is damaged or torn, replace it.
  4. Carefully lower the glass (A) until you can see the bolts, then remove them. Carefully pull the glass out through the window slot. Take care not to drop the glass inside the door.
    Fig 2: Pulling Glass Out Through Window Slot
    G08055081Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Disconnect the connector (A) from the regulator (B).
    Fig 3: Regulator With Torque Specifications
    G08055082Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the bolts (C), and loosen the bolts (D), then remove the regulator through the hole in the door.
  7. Apply multipurpose grease to all the sliding surfaces of the regulator (A) where shown.
    Fig 4: Identifying Multipurpose Grease Applying Area To Sliding Surfaces Of Regulator
    G08055083Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the glass and regulator in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
    • Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding.
    • Make sure that there is no clearance between the glass and glass run channel when the glass is closed.
    • Adjust the position of the glass as necessary  .
    • Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
    • Check for water leaks (see step  9
    • Test-drive and check for wind noise and rattles.
    • When reinstalling the door panel, make sure the plastic cover is installed properly and sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
    • Make sure the power door locks, windows and power mirror operate properly.
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