Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Rear regulator

Exploded View

1. Rear door

2. Door glass run

3. Door glass

4. Inside seal

5. Partition sash

6. Rear window seal

7. Door rear, glass

8. Regulator assembly

9. Window motor

10. Water shield

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear door finisher. Refer to INT-34, "Removal and Installation".

2. Remove the plastic vapor barrier, being careful not to tear/damage it.

3. Temporarily reconnect the power window switch to the door harness.

4. Operate the power window switch to raise/lower the door window until the glass mounting bolts (A) can be seen.

5. Remove the door glass bolts (A).

6. Raise up the door glass and hold with a suction lifter (A).

7. Disconnect the window motor connector.

8. Remove the window regulator bolts (A) and remove the window regulator from the rear door panel.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• After installation, inspect and adjust as necessary.

Inspection

Inspection after Removal

Check the regulator assembly for the following items. If a malfunction is detected, replace or grease it.

• Gear wear

• Regulator deformation

• Grease condition for each sliding part

Apply multi-purpose grease at points (A) shown.

FINAL INSPECTION

• Make sure the glass is securely fit into the glass run groove.

• Lower the glass slightly [approx. 10 to 20 mm (0.39 to 0.79 in)], and make sure the clearance to the sash is parallel. If the clearance between the glass and sash is not parallel, loosen the regulator mounting bolts, guide rail mounting bolts, and glass and carrier plate mounting bolts to correct the glass position.