How to Replace Window Regulator 01-06 Hyundai Elantra
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 70 min · Hyundai Elantra
Replace the front window regulator on a 2001–2006 Hyundai Elantra by supporting and removing the glass, transferring the motor, then testing the track before reinstalling trim.
Tools you will need
- Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper
- Socket Extensions
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- 10mm Socket
- Ratchet
- Needle nose pliers
Parts and supplies
- Front power window regulator
Steps
Remove the door panel and water shield
Switch off the ignition. Release the corner and pull-handle trim, remove the door-panel screws, and free the clips. Lift the panel away, unplug the lock, window, and courtesy-light wiring, and peel the water shield back carefully.
Disconnect the motor and remove the glass
Unplug the window motor. Remove the motor fasteners and set the motor aside, then release the door-handle cables as needed for clearance. Remove the glass mounting bolts, raise the glass by hand, and lift it out safely with assistance.
Remove the old regulator
Remove the regulator's mounting bolts and guide the assembly out through the door opening. Release the wiring harness clips with pliers as needed, taking care not to damage the wires or the door's sealing surfaces.
Install the replacement regulator
Feed the new regulator into the door with the lock cables routed above it. Align its mounting points and install the bolts, then lower the glass onto the track and secure it with its two retaining bolts. Reinstall the window motor and reconnect its lead.
Test and reinstall the door panel
Reconnect the window switch temporarily and cycle the glass through its travel, watching for binding and confirming the regulator clips hold the glass. Switch off the vehicle, refit the water shield, reconnect all door wiring and cables, and reinstall the panel, screws, clips, and trim.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.