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How to Replace a Window Stop

A window stop is a component found within the door panel of each car door on your vehicle. Its purpose is to stop the window when its in the down position. If the window stop needs to be replaced, the window will not automatically stop in the correct position when being rolled down. With the proper tools and instruction, you can replace a broken window stop in your vehicle.

Instructions

1

Locate the screws holding the door panel on. Unscrew each screw carefully, setting the screws aside in a secure place (such as in a bag or container). Remove all screws before attempting to remove the door panel.

2

Take hold of the back of the door panel on the bottom and gently but firmly give it a sharp tug. The bottom clip should come free. Do the same for all of the door clips, which will be located along the bottom of the panel. Pull backward on the panel and in a slightly upward direction to lift the door panel away from the door.

3

Locate the screws that hold the speaker in position, if applicable (there should be three). Unscrew the speaker screws and carefully remove the speaker from its hole.

4

Remove the broken window stop, which should be a square shape and may be made out of plastic. It is typically located in the empty speaker hole.

5

Put the window in the down position with approximately 5 cm of the window sticking up above the top of the door panel (this allows for the window to be in the proper position for installing the new one for all vehicles). When rolled down, the window will be visible inside the door through the speaker hole. The bottom of the window should be fairly close to the window stop screw hole, so that the window stop can be properly installed.

6

Put the Allen key into the hexagon screw for the new window stop. Fit the washer over the screw. Locate the window stop hole, an empty screw hole, within the empty speaker space. Hold the old window stop up to the empty screw hole and ensure that it fits to confirm that its the correct hole. Position the new window stop screw into the hole but behind the glass carefully within the empty speaker space. When the window is in the proper down position, you will be able to see the bottom of the window inside the speaker hole; the window stop must be in a position to prevent the bottom of the window from going down any farther or past the window stop. Tighten the screw by hand, then tighten it using the Allen key to secure it in place.

7

Test the window to ensure that it goes up and down properly and that the window stops in the proper position. If the window stop has been installed correctly, the window will stop in its normal position when rolled down. If the window does not stop in the correct position, go back and again tighten the hexagon screw on the window stop, repeating the testing process.

8

Put the speaker back into place and secure it with the speaker screws.

9

Roll the window all the way down. Place the top corner of the door panel above the door. Align the reinforced lip of the door panel over the inner lip of the door. While making sure the lip stays in position, bring the back of the panel down. Once the panel is hooked on the door, it should slide forward and into the proper position. Check to ensure that the screw holes line up. Push the door clips into place. Put the screws in the door panel to re-secure the panel.