Front Door Window Regulator

1991 Jeep Cherokee 2WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFISECTION Front Door Window Regulator
REMOVAL
1. Remove the door trim panel and waterdam.

Removing/Installing Glass Channel Bottom Screw:





2. Remove the window glass front channel bottom screw.

Regulator Rivet Locations - Manual Window:





Regulator Rivet Locations - Power Window:





3. Remove the window regulator rivets by driving the rivet centers out with a punch. Remove the rivets with a 1/4-inch drill bit.
4. Lower the window to provide access to the regulator-to-glass screw.

Regulator-to-Glass Screw Removal/Installation:





5. Remove the regulator-to-glass screw, bushing and retainer from the regulator.
6. Lift the window glass upward and separate it from the regulator. Support the window glass.
7. Remove the window glass regulator from the door.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the window glass regulator within the door panels.
2. Attach the regulator on door inner panel with replacement rivets or screws and nuts.
3. Remove the support and position window glass at regulator. Install the regulator-to-window retainer, bushing and screw.
4. Tighten the regulator-to-glass screw to 4 Nm (36 in-lbs) torque.
5. Install the glass channel bottom screw. Tighten screw to 9 Nm (7 ft-lbs) torque.
6. Attach the door waterdam to the door inner panel with (sealant.
7. Install the trim panel.
RENDER: 1.0x

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