Door Window Glass Adjustment

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Door Window Glass Adjustment
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. Remove the watershield.
  3. Partially lower the front door window glass.
    Fig 1: Locating Lower Front Door Window Glass
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  4. Loosen the window regulator equalizer arm bracket nuts.
    Fig 2: Loosening Window Regulator Equalizer Arm Bracket Nuts
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  5. Seat the front door window glass to the front door glass top run.
    Fig 3: Identifying Seat Front Door Window Glass To Front Door Glass Top Run
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  6. Push the window regulator equalizer arm bracket down and tighten the nuts.
    Fig 4: Pushing Window Regulator Equalizer Arm Bracket Down
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  7. Cycle the window regulator motor fully to verify normal operation.
  8. Install the watershield.
  9. Install the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
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