Looking for information on how to replace front door window channel

how to ? You or them? who is doing this? DIY?

front or rear. left or right.
the fsm covers this.
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1. Remove the outside rearview mirror (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
- REMOVAL).
2. Remove the front door glass (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/DOOR GLASS - REMOVAL). below....
3. Remove the weatherstrip from the front glass run
channel.
4. Remove the nut (2) that secures the top of the
front glass run channel (1) to the inside door panel.
5. Loosen the nut (3) that secures the bottom of the
run channel to the keyed hole on the inside door
panel.
6. Lift the front glass run channel upward within the
door far enough to disengage the nut that secures
the bottom of the run channel to the keyed hole on
the inside door panel.
7. Remove the front glass run channel from the door.
(back in is longer story) FSM C23 pg 16

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1. Remove the outer belt weatherstrip (1) from the
front door.
2. Remove the trim panel from the inside of the front
door (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM
PANEL - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the speaker from the inside of the front
door (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/SPEAKER
- REMOVAL).
4. Remove the watershield from the inside of the front
door (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WATERSHIELD
- REMOVAL).
5. Using the regulator (4), move the front door glass
(2) up or down as required to access the two window
regulator glass clamp bolts (3).
6. Loosen the bolt in each of the window regulator
glass clamps far enough to release the door glass
from the clamps.
7. Disengage the door glass from the window regulator
glass clamps.
8. Lower the regulator down as required for access to remove the door glass.
9. Carefully rotate the door glass within the window opening and remove the glass from the door through the window
opening.

sorry tool lazy for photos today....

Door Glass REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Remove the door trim panel and the inner panel water deflector.
2. Raise or lower the window, as applicable, to the half-up position. CAUTION
   Make sure to properly support the window. If the window drops into the door personal injury or window damage may result.
   
3. Support the window in the position needed to access the rivets by inserting rubber wedge door stops at the front and rear of the window between the window and inner door panel. Fig. 1: Support the window with rubber wedges in the door channel
   
   
4. Use a 1⁄4 in. (6mm) bit to drill out the attaching rivets on the sash channel. Fig. 2: Location of the window retaining rivets
   
   
5. Carefully raise the glass to remove from the sash channel, then remove the glass from the door.
6. Inspect the bushings, retainers, up stop, pins and wedges on the window for damage.
7. If necessary, remove the bushings and retainers using a prytool covered with cloth body tape.
8. If necessary, remove the following:
   1. Window front up stop bolt/screw.
   2. Up stop, nut and washer.
   3. Window stabilizer bolts/screws.
   4. Stabilizer pins, nuts and wedges. Fig. 3: Exploded view of the window glass and related components
      To install:
      
9. If removed, install the window wedges and stabilizer pins.
10. If removed, install the stabilizer pin bolts/screws and tighten to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
11. Install the stabilizer pin nut, if removed and tighten to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
12. If removed, install the up stop and washer.
13. If removed, install the up stop bolt/screw and nut. Tighten the bolt/screw to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm) and the nut to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
14. If removed, install the bushings and retainers.
15. Carefully position the window into the door so the holes in the bushings lines up with the holes in the channel.
16. Install the rivets in sequence.
17. If necessary, adjust the window as outlined later in this section.
18. Install the water deflector and trim panel.
19. Remove the drilled out rivets and shavings from the door.
20. Check the rivet bushings and retainers on the glass for damage. If necessary, remove the bushings using a flat-bladed tool covered with a cloth body tape. Install by snapping the rivet retainer into the bushing.
21. Lower the glass into the door and position on the sash channel so the holes in the sash line up with the holes in the bushings and retainers.
22. Using rivet tool J–29022 or equivalent, install 1⁄4 in. (6mm) peel type rivet (part No. 20184399 or equivalent) to retain the glass to sash channel.
23. Install the rear guide channel.
24. Install the front up stop to support on the inner panel.
25. Before installing the trim parts, check the window operation for performance and fit to roof rail weatherstrip.
26. Install the inner panel water deflector and the door trim panel.

1996-00 Civic 2-doors had a problem with the front windows binding or coming out of the run channel. The window regulator needs replaced and the rubber run channel needs inspected for damage and to make sure its properly seated into the window channels. note: make sure you install the window crank in the 10 o'clock position, so your not tempted to use the window crank as a door handle to pull the door shut. This can break the crank and/or the regulator. -Hope this helps:)

Outside Mirrors REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Standard

1. Remove the door trim panel and detach the inner panel water deflector. With the glass in the down position, pull out the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip. Fig. 1: Unfasten the attaching nuts from the mirror base studs, then remove the mirror

1. Remove the attaching bolts and screws from the front glass run channel lower retainer to filler, then rotate retainer rearward.
2. Remove the noise control patch to gain access to the screw at the belt, then remove the screw.
3. Remove the filler attaching screws at the top front of the window frame, then remove the mirror and filler from the door.
4. Remove the attaching nuts from the mirror base studs, then remove the mirror. To install:
   
5. Be sure that the mirror gasket is aligned.
6. Replace the mirror and filler on the door. Install the filler attaching screws at the top front of the window frame. Attach the nuts to the mirror studs and tighten.
7. Install the screw at the belt, then insert the noise control patch.
8. Insert the retainer, then install the attaching bolts and screws to the front glass run channel lower retainer to filler.
9. Replace the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip, insert the inner panel water deflector, then reinstall the door trim panel.

Manual Remote

1. Remove the mirror remote control escutcheons and door trim panel. Detach the inner panel water deflector. NOTE: Right side remote mirror may require detaching part of the instrument panel.
   
2. With the glass in the down position, pull out the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip.
3. Remove the attaching bolts and screws from the front glass run channel lower retainer to filler and rotate retainer rearward.
4. Remove the noise control patch to gain access to the 0.3 in. (7mm) screw at the belt and remove the screw.
5. Remove the filler attaching screws at the top front of the window frame.
6. Remove the mirror base with mirror and cable assembly from the door.
7. Remove the mirror to filler attaching nuts and remove the mirror and cable from filler. To install:
   
8. Be sure cable is routed around front glass run channel retainer and installed to clip.
9. Install and connect the cable to the filler.
10. Attach the filler nuts to the mirror, then tighten to 72 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
11. Install the mirror base with the mirror and cable assembly to the door.
12. Insert the filler attaching screws to the top of the window frame, then install the screw to the belt.
13. Secure the noise control patch.
14. Attach the bolts and screws to the front of the glass run channel lower retainer and filler.
15. Install the glass run weatherstrip.
16. Attach the inner panel water deflector, door trim panel and mirror remote control escutcheon.

Electric Remote

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the mirror remote control escutcheons and door trim panel. Detach the inner panel water deflector and the electrical connector for the mirror. NOTE: Right side remote mirror may require detaching part of the instrument panel.
   
3. With the glass in the down position, pull out the front portion of the glass run weatherstrip.
4. Remove the attaching bolts and screws from the front glass run channel lower retainer to filler and rotate retainer rearward.
5. Remove the noise control patch to gain access to the 0.3 in. (7mm) screw at the belt and remove the screw.
6. Remove the filler attaching screws at the top front of the window frame.
7. Remove the mirror base with mirror and electric connector from the door.
8. Remove the mirror to filler attaching nuts and remove the mirror and electric wire from filler.
9. To install, reverse Steps 1 through 6. Be sure electric wire is routed around front glass run channel retainer and installed to the clip. Tighten the nuts to 72 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
10. Connect the negative battery cable, then reset the clock, radio and any other accessories if required.

you either need a motor or motor and window regulator assembly.
SECTION 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation 2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Front Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the front door trim panel screws.

1. NOTE: To release the door trim panel two part pin-type retainers, first pull outward on the bottom of the door trim panel.
   Remove the front door trim panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Front Door Window Regulator And Motor
Special Tool(s) Heavy Duty Riveter
501-D011 (D80L-23200-A) or equivalent
Removal and Installation

1. Remove the front door window glass. For additional information, refer to Front Door Window Glass in this section.

1. Disconnect the front door window regulator motor electrical connector.

1. Remove the window regulator rivets.

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SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Door Window Regulator Motor Removal and Installation

1. Close the window.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

1. If equipped, remove the radio speaker.

1. Position the watershield aside.

1. Disconnect the door window regulator motor electrical connector.

1. Remove the bolts and the door window regulator motor.

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does it act the same whether you use the driver door switch or the passenger door switch? Please rate as fixya if this helps. thanks

here's repair procedure

Window Regulator, Front Door, Explorer Removal
WARNING: IF THE REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACED FOR ANY REASON, MAKE SURE THAT THE REGULATOR ARMS ARE IN A FIXED POSITION PRIOR TO REMOVAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY DURING C-SPRING UNWIND.

1. Remove front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

Trim Panel, Front Door, Explorer Hi-Series, Two-Door and Four-Door Removal and Installation

1. Remove the two screws retaining the front door trim panel (23942) located above the window regulator handle (23342) . Also remove one screw in the upper front portion of front door trim panel .

1. Remove inside door handle cup (22634) at the window regulator handle using a screwdriver or sharp object. Retention nibs will flex for easy removal.

1. To remove window regulator control switch (14529) and outside rear view mirror control (17B676) , use notch located at lower end of outside rear view mirror control using a screwdriver to lift and remove.

1. Remove outside rear view mirror control from front door trim panel pulling wire harness from inside of front door trim panel .

1. From bottom of outside rear view mirror control, remove two screws and disconnect connector from switches. NOTE: Do not pull on the front door trim panel to remove clips from the inner panel holes.
   

1. At each plastic clip location, pry the front door trim panel away from the door inner panel using the front door trim panel removing tool from Rotunda Moulding Trim Kit 107-00401 or equivalent. NOTE: Pay special attention to the cut-out in the door trim panel for the door handle, so that it clears the handle during removal without breakage.
   

1. When wiring and disengagement of trim clips is completed, it is recommended that to remove panel, lift slightly to remove flange at the top of door trim panel from trough in the glass weatherstrip.

1. Disconnect socket and bulb from illuminated interior lamp (13776) before total removal of front door trim panel. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order. Replace any bent, damaged or missing plastic clips on the front door trim panel to the front door trim panel , firmly loading clips into slots provided on front door trim panel .
   
   Trim Panel, Front Door, Explorer Hi-Series Four-Door
   
   

1. Remove inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Remove front door window glass as described in this section.

1. Remove two nut and washer assemblies attaching the equalizer bracket.

1. Remove three rivets (manual) or four rivets (power) attaching the regulator base plate to front door trim panel finish panel (23712) .

1. Remove window regulator electric drive and front door window channel bracket from vehicle.

1. Working on a bench, carefully bend tab flat to remove arm slides from front door window channel bracket .

1. Install new window regulator electric drive arm plastic guides into front door window channel bracket and bend tab back to 90 degrees. Use care not to break tab; if tab is cracked or broken, replace front door window channel bracket . Make sure rubber bumper is installed properly on new front door window channel bracket , if replacement is made.
   
   
   
   

Installation
NOTE: The front door window channel bracket and window regulator electric drive are installed into the vehicle as one assembly. The front door window channel bracket may be disassembled from the window regulator electric drive as described in Steps 7 and 8 of Window Regulator, Removal.

1. Install front door trim panel finish panel with preassembled glass bracket into vehicle. Set the regulator base plate to window regulator electric drive using base plate locator tab as a guide.

1. Install three (manual) or four (power) rivets (385189-S100) to attach regulator to front door trim panel finish panel . Two 1/4-20 x 1-inch bolts and two 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies may be used as alternates for glass retention. However, torque must not exceed 4-7 Nm (3-5 ft-lb). Equivalent metric retainers may be used.
   

1. Install equalizer bracket.

1. Install inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Lower regulator arms to access holes in front door trim panel finish panel . Install front door window glass as outlined.

1. Adjust glass to ensure proper alignment with glass run. Cycle glass for smooth operation.

1. Install front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

wow, a lot of work to do.

Window Regulator, Front Door, Explorer Removal
WARNING: IF THE REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING MUST BE REMOVED OR REPLACED FOR ANY REASON, MAKE SURE THAT THE REGULATOR ARMS ARE IN A FIXED POSITION PRIOR TO REMOVAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY DURING C-SPRING UNWIND.

1. Remove front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

1. Remove inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Remove front door window glass as described in this section.

1. Remove two nut and washer assemblies attaching the equalizer bracket.

1. Remove three rivets (manual) or four rivets (power) attaching the regulator base plate to front door trim panel finish panel (23712) .

1. Remove window regulator electric drive and front door window channel bracket from vehicle.

1. Working on a bench, carefully bend tab flat to remove arm slides from front door window channel bracket .

1. Install new window regulator electric drive arm plastic guides into front door window channel bracket and bend tab back to 90 degrees. Use care not to break tab; if tab is cracked or broken, replace front door window channel bracket . Make sure rubber bumper is installed properly on new front door window channel bracket , if replacement is made.
   
   
   
   

Installation
NOTE: The front door window channel bracket and window regulator electric drive are installed into the vehicle as one assembly. The front door window channel bracket may be disassembled from the window regulator electric drive as described in Steps 7 and 8 of Window Regulator, Removal.

1. Install front door trim panel finish panel with preassembled glass bracket into vehicle. Set the regulator base plate to window regulator electric drive using base plate locator tab as a guide.

1. Install three (manual) or four (power) rivets (385189-S100) to attach regulator to front door trim panel finish panel . Two 1/4-20 x 1-inch bolts and two 1/4-20 nut and washer assemblies may be used as alternates for glass retention. However, torque must not exceed 4-7 Nm (3-5 ft-lb). Equivalent metric retainers may be used.
   

1. Install equalizer bracket.

1. Install inside door belt weatherstrip and glass stabilizer.

1. Lower regulator arms to access holes in front door trim panel finish panel . Install front door window glass as outlined.

1. Adjust glass to ensure proper alignment with glass run. Cycle glass for smooth operation.

1. Install front door trim panel and front door trim shield . Refer to Section 01-05B .

you will need to drill out some rivets. Replace with ntus and bolts and washers & lock washers. Make sure they don't hit glass going up and down. Otherwise you will need a heavy duty riveter.
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Motor —Front Door
Special Tool(s) Heavy Duty Riveter
501-D011 (D80L-23200-A) or equivalent
Removal
NOTE: The window regulator and motor are removed as an assembly.

1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

1. Remove the front door radio speaker.

1. Remove the latch remote control. For additional information, refer to Section 501-14A .

1. Remove the front door watershield.

1. CAUTION: Support the window glass to avoid damage.
   Raise and support the front door window glass to the full up position.

1. Disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.

1. Remove the window glass to regulator nuts.

1. Remove the motor and window regulator assembly.
   1. Drill out the rivets.
   1. Remove the motor and window regulator assembly.

1. NOTE: Prior to motor removal, make sure the regulator arms are in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind.
   Remove the power window motor.
   1. Remove the bolts.
   1. Remove the power window motor.

drivers window?
the best way to fix it is to replace the window run channel (rubber the glass slides in) and the regulator. or to get by if the regulator isnt bent take the door panel off, take the door glass out, the front of the run channel inside the door is bent foreward a little bend the metal track to the rear a little by hand, careful its weak, spray the run channel with silicone spray and reinstall the glass. if the run channel is torn it wont last.