How to Install a Window Regulator on a Toyota Camry | 2012-2017

Are your windows moving slowly or getting stuck when rolled down too far? Your window regulators might be faulty! While replacing your window regulator is a slightly more involved process, the steps below make it easy to do on your 2012-2017 Toyota Camry XV50 from the comfort of your own garage!

What you will need

• non-Marring Pry Tool
• Screwdriver
• Mechanic Metric Toolset
  • Rachet wrench
  • Screwdriver
  • 10mm socket
• Toyota Camry Window regulator
• 10mm socket wrench

To Remove the Door Panel

For best results, we recommend watching the video above. There are many screws and connection points that need to be removed, and describing each section in a text format may lead to inconsistencies. 

1. Roll your window partially up to access the bolts that will need to be removed in later steps, then disconnect the car battery so you don’t accidentally trigger the airbag sensor while you work.
2. Locate screws under the window switch panel and electric connections by using a non-marring tool to lift the window switch panel. Disconnect the wires attached to the window switch panel and put it to the side.
3. Remove the black door trim next to the window switch panel using a non-marring tool.
4. Remove the screws highlighted in the images below:
5. Remove the mirror cover.
6. Remove the door trim pins using a pry tool. 
7. Once all of the pins are removed, lift the door panel up to remove it.
8. Before completely pulling the door panel away from the door, disconnect all wires.

To remove the window

1. Remove the plastic cap highlighted in the image below.
2. Lift up the plastic sheet to access the bolts that you will need to remove, then unscrew both 10mm bolts holding the window in place.
3. Once you have removed the two 10mm bolts, remove the window. Pull it straight up, then turn it, lowering the front side, then tilt the glass at an angle and carefully pull it the rest of the way out.

To remove the window regulator

1. Carefully lift the plastic cover, making sure the adhesive doesn’t touch anything.
2. Loosen the two 10mm bolts highlighted in the image below.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector attached to the door.
4. Remove the four 10mm bolts on the right side of the window regulator. Two of the bolts are under the plastic sheet. The top bolt located under the sheet only needs to be loosened.
5. Close the regulator and push it up and out.

To install a new window regulator

1. To replace your window regulator, line up the new regulator by holding it closed together and inserting it into its original position. 
2. Install and tighten the four 10mm bolts on the right side of the window regulator to keep it in place. You may need an extra person to help you with this; one person to hold the new regulator, and one person to screw in the bolts.
3. Set the upper arm of the regulator in its proper orientation and screw in the two 10mm bolts on the center part of the door. Use a 10mm socket wrench and twist it clockwise to tighten the bolts.

   

4. Insert the window regulator connector into the connection port.
5. Slide the window glass back to the door by lining it on the glide, then install the 10mm bolts below the window.
6. Apply adhesive to the edges of the plastic cover to seal it back to the door.
7. Put the door panel back on the door: Clip the electrical connections in place, then lower the panel and clip the pins back in. Click the mirror cover in place, and screw in the three screws in the middle of your door cover. Reconnect your window switch panel, reconnect your car’s battery, and you’re done!

We hope you find the Window Regulator Installation Toyota Camry 2012-2017 guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Toyota.

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