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For 1990-2009 cars only

Important: When ordering a windshield or door windows, verify if the vehicles is equipped with or without CE1 (RAINSENSE™) or Y91 (RAINSENSE™ and luxury edition) and order accordingly. The windshield and door windows have Quiet Tuning acoustic lamination. Due to the difference in processing, along with the difference in the curvature of the window, the optics of the window may appear wavy on a cross-car view from the outside of the vehicle. This is a normal condition and the windshield should not be replaced for this condition. The view through the window from the driver's position is clear and not affected.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door speaker. Refer to Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver's door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the door window to drop very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.


    Object Number: 723036  Size: SH
  6. Adjust the window to the remove/load position (2).
  7. Mark the location of the window at the regulator clamps.
  8. Loosen the 2 regulator clamp bolts.
  9. Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

  10. In order to remove the window out of the frame, carefully grasp and tilt the window as you guide the window up and forward.
  11. Remove the window from the door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 723036  Size: SH
  1. Install the window to the door with the regulator adjusted to the remove/load position (2).
  2. Tilt the window forward and carefully guide the window into the rear run channel.
  3. Position the window to an upright position. Ensure that the window is seated into the run channels.
  4. Lower and position the window into the regulator clamps at the alignment marks previously made.
  5. Loosely tighten the regulator clamp bolts.
  6. Important: Do not operate the regulator motor without supporting the window. Ensure that the window remains in the run channels when operating the regulator motor.

  7. Carefully move the regulator upward for short slow intervals, while ensuring that the window remains in the run channels.
  8. Position the window to a fully secure position (1) into the upper door weatherstrip.
  9. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  10. Tighten the 2 regulator clamp nuts.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  12. Install the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  13. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  14. Install the door speaker. Refer to Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
  15. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .