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My mom has an 2002 Acura RL. The rear drivers window cable

Sent to Car Experts November 8 2008 at 7:25 PM
   

My mom has an 2002 Acura RL. The rear drivers window cable needs replacing. We recieved the part and being a do it yourself family of course want to do it ourselves. I am wondering of there is any way to remove the inner door panel? There is very limited space to work and removing the part was a chore in itself. Is there a easier way to preform this task? I was going to purchase a repair manual online but, not knowing if this information was provided didn't want to waist the money. It is a 2 way cable system and replacement should be easy if you could just see what your doing! Can you help or offer any assistance with this problem.

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November 8 2008 at 7:26 PM (1 minute and 13 seconds later)
         
2002 RL 3.5
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November 8 2008 at 11:31 PM (4 hours and 4 minutes and 49 seconds later)
         
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Greetings,

Here is the entire procedure with pictures.

Glass/Quarter Glass/Regulator Removal

  1. Remove:
    • Door panel
    • Plastic cover
    • Inner molding
    • Inner sash trim
    • Sash trim
  1. Carefully move the glass until you can see the bolts, then remove them. Carefully pull the glass out through the window slot.
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NOTE: Take care not to drop the glass inside the door.

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  1. Remove the glass run channel as needed, remove the bolts and screw, then move the rear channel forward.
  2. Remove the quarter glass.
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NOTE: When installing the quarter glass, make sure the outer molding lip is not pinched.

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Disconnect the connector, then remove the regulator through the hole in the door.

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  1. Grease all the sliding surfaces of the regulator where shown.
  2. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. NOTE: Roll the glass up and down to see if it moves freely without binding. Also make sure that there is no clearance between the glass and glass run channel when the glass is closed. Adjust the position of the glass as necessary.

Good luck,
Bob




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