How to Replace Window Regulator 94-97 Honda Accord
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 100 min · Honda Accord
Replace the window regulator on a 1994–1997 Honda Accord, carefully removing the reusable water shield and taping the raised glass before extracting the regulator through the door.
Tools you will need
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Putty Knife
- Painter's Tape
- 10mm Socket
- Door Panel Removal Tool
- Cloth Rags
Parts and supplies
- Power window regulator
Steps
Remove the door panel
Remove the retaining clips and Phillips screws that secure the door panel. Release the panel from its clips, lift it away, and disconnect the switch and handle connections as needed.
Preserve the water shield
Remove its retaining clips and screws, then carefully peel the water shield from the door without tearing it. Set it aside so it can be resealed during reassembly.
Secure the glass and remove the regulator
Support the glass while loosening its two 10 mm regulator bolts, then raise the glass fully and secure it with painter's tape. Unplug the motor, release the harness, and maneuver the regulator out through the door opening.
Install the replacement regulator
Feed the new regulator through the access opening in the same orientation and align the motor and track with their mounting points. Install the fasteners and reconnect the motor harness.
Reattach the glass and test
Lower the glass carefully into the regulator track and align its bolt holes before tightening the retainers. Reconnect the switch, test the window for binding, then reseal the water shield and reinstall the panel.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.