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For 1990-2009 cars only

Causes of Slow Moving Window

    Note: Owners may comment that the windows operate slowly when going up or down.

  1. Listed below are conditions that may cause a slow moving window:
  2. • The window run channel outboard lip at the rear of door frame.
    • The window is not seated in the run channel.
    • The window is misaligned in the opening.
    • The regulator is misaligned causing misalignment of the window.

    Object Number: 1363625  Size: SH
  3. After inspecting the conditions above, do the following:
  4. 2.1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
    2.2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
    2.3. Ensure that the window guide to is fully seated and clipped.

    Ensure that the window is fully seated in the window guide run channel.

    2.4. Inspect the window for equal distance between the front and rear run channels.
    2.5. Inspect the power window motor for being loose.
    2.6. Inspect the window for alignment.

Adjustment Procedure


    Object Number: 1363645  Size: SH
  1. Inspect for the following conditions before making adjustments:
  2. • Using a flat-bladed tool, straighten the run channel lip by pulling it out to its correct position.
    • Use a flat-bladed tool to push the run channel rearward to seat it in the door frame.
    • Inspect the window guide channel to window bolts to ensure that they are in the proper slots and the window is not tilted forward.
    • Inspect the window to be straight up and down position.
    • Loosen the bolts that attach the window regulator (1) to the inner door panel, in the specified sequence (2, 3, 4).

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Loosen the bolts that attach the window regulator (1) to the inner door panel in the specified sequence (2, 3, 4).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Inspect the window for proper operation.
  6. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  7. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.