2003 Kia Spectra Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Window Regulator: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove door trim.
    Fig 1: Removing Door Trim
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  3. Remove one screw on pull handle bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Screw From Pull Handle Bracket
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  4. Remove pull handle bracket.
  5. Peel off plastic door screen carefully by pulling it away gradually from door frame.
    Fig 3: Peeling Off Door Screen
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  6. Remove run channel.
    Fig 4: Removing Run Channel
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  7. Remove window glass.
    1. Reconnect window operating switch.
    2. Reconnect negative battery cable.
    3. Turn ignition "ON" and position window glass about halfway.
    4. Turn ignition "OFF"
    5. Disconnect negative battery cable.
    6. Remove two glass mounting bolts from power window regulator.
      Fig 5: Removing Window Regulator Mounting Bolts
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    7. Remove glass carefully. Hold glass from both its inner and outer surfaces while tilting it toward hinge side of door, pull it out from outside door frame.
      Fig 6: Removing Window Glass
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  8. Remove power window regulator assembly.
    1. Disconnect electrical connector for power window motor.
    2. Remove seven nuts on door frame.
    3. Remove power window regulator assembly from out of access hole.
      Fig 7: Removing Power Window Regulator Assembly
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  9. Remove glass guide.
    1. Remove three nut on glass guide.
    2. Remove glass guide from access hole.
      Fig 8: Removing Glass Guide
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