1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Remove the front door trim (see "Removing and installing the front door trim").
3. Lower or raise the glass so that you can access the glass frame mounting bolts through the top hole in the door. Remove the two bolts securing the glass frame to the window regulator slider.
4. Lift the glass up with your hands until it stops and secure it with wooden or plastic wedges.
5. Disconnect the window regulator wiring harness connector.
6. Unscrew the three nuts securing the window lifter motor.
7. Unscrew the four nuts securing the window lift mechanism guide…
8. …and remove the window regulator from the door through the service window.
Note: This is what the front door window lift mechanism looks like when removed from the vehicle.
Note: Pay attention to the markings on the window regulator to ensure you purchase the exact same replacement.
9. Install the window regulator in the reverse order of removal. After installation, check that the glass closes tightly and without distortion. If this is not the case, loosen the screws securing the glass frame to the slider and adjust it to the desired position using the oval holes in the slider.