1. Gather the necessary tools and materials.
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Flat head screwdriver
- 10mm socket wrench
- 13mm socket wrench
- Ratchet
- New rear power window regulator (OEM or aftermarket)
- Window glass (if necessary)
- Trim panel clips (if necessary)
2. Prepare the vehicle.
- Park the vehicle in a safe location and turn off the engine.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent any electrical accidents.
3. Remove the rear door panel.
- Start by removing the plastic cover on the door handle.
- Then, remove the Phillips head screws holding the door panel in place.
- Carefully pry the door panel off, starting from the bottom and working your way up.
- Disconnect any electrical connectors that are attached to the door panel, such as the power window switch and door lock switch.
4. Remove the old rear power window regulator.
- Locate the rear power window regulator, which is usually mounted inside the door.
- Remove the 10mm bolts holding the regulator in place.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the regulator.
- Remove the regulator from the door.
5. Install the new rear power window regulator.
- Slide the new regulator into the door.
- Connect the electrical connector to the regulator.
- Install the 10mm bolts to secure the regulator in place.
6. Test the rear power window.
- Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Start the engine and test the rear power window to make sure it is working properly.
- If the window is still not staying up, you may need to adjust the window regulator or replace the window glass.
7. Reinstall the rear door panel.
- Connect any electrical connectors that were disconnected.
- Snap the door panel back into place.
- Replace the Phillips head screws to secure the door panel.
- Reinstall the plastic cover on the door handle.
