Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Power Window Regulator Motor: Installation
- INSTALL FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR NOTE: The regulator arm must be below the intermediate position when installing the power window regulator motor.
- Using a "torx" socket wrench (T25), install the front power window regulator motor with the 3 screws.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
HINT:
The new front window regulator adopts a self-tapping method. The installation position of regulator will be threaded when the self-tapping screw is inserted.
- Using a "torx" socket wrench (T25), install the front power window regulator motor with the 3 screws.
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 24 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 25 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See step 26 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP (See step 32 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 36 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See step 37 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See step 38 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG (See step 39 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR NOTE: The regulator arm must be below the intermediate position when installing the power window regulator motor.
- Using a "torx" socket wrench (T25), install the rear power window regulator motor with the 3 screws.
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
HINT:
The new rear window regulator adopts a self-tapping method. The installation position of regulator will be threaded when the self-tapping screw is inserted.
- Using a "torx" socket wrench (T25), install the rear power window regulator motor with the 3 screws.
- INSTALL REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 13 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR DOOR GLASS SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 14 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR DOOR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS (See step 15 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR DOOR WINDOW DIVISION BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 16 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR DOOR GLASS RUN (See step 17 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER (See step 21 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR DOOR INNER GLASS WEATHERSTRIP (See step 26 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See step 29 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See step 30 in REASSEMBLY )
- INSTALL REAR DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG (See step 31 in REASSEMBLY )
- CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION NOTE: Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal (See INITIALIZATION ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
