Front Door Window Glass Weatherstrip: Service and Repair

2012 Ford Taurus AWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair



Door Glass Top Run - Front

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The power window regulator motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH/RH front (SHO, Limited) or LH front (SE, SEL) motor is removed from the window regulator drum housing, a new window regulator is installed, a new window glass is installed, a new top run is installed or for any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the window regulator or glass run. For additional information, refer to Window Motor Initialization .

NOTE: If installing a new door glass top run, the door glass top run and door glass run retainer are replaced as an assembly.

1. Remove the front door window glass. For additional information, refer to Window Glass- Front Door Window Glass - Front Door.

2. Remove the exterior mirror assembly.

3. Remove the front door glass top run.

4. Remove the door glass run retainer top screw.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).






5. Remove the tape covering the access hole, then remove the 2 door glass run retainer bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).






6. Remove the door glass run retainer through the large opening in the door.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- The power window regulator motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the LH/RH front (SHO, Limited) or LH front (SE, SEL) door glass top run is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Window Motor Initialization .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.