Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Remove the front door trim.
(Refer to Front Door - "FRONT DOOR TRIM ")
Remove the front door belt inside weatherstrip (A).

Fig 1: Remove Front Door Belt Inside Weatherstrip
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Remove the front door window glass mounting hole plug (A).

Fig 2: Remove Front Door Window Glass Mounting Hole Plug
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Before removing the front door glass (C), loosen the mounting bolt (A) as loosely as possible and loosen the mounting bolt (B) completely.
Tightening Torque:

7.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Remove Front Door Glass
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to drop the glass and/or scratch the glass surface.
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- Use the door switch to align the mounting hole/bolt with the hole in the door.
- If unable to operate the window motor, remove the motor and align the hole by hand.
Carefully adjust the front door window glass (A) until you can see the bolts, then loosen them. Separate the glass from the glass run and carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.
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- When removing the front door glass, be careful not to separate the glass mounting bracket (B).
Fig 4: Separate Glass Mounting Bracket
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding.
- Adjust glass position as needed.
- Make sure that the door locks and opens properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.