2005 -2020 Nissan Frontier Window Regulator Replace

[@elidine]

Hey man, just wanted to say thanks for posting this. My window went out and i got quoted around $500 at the dealership. Got the part online and did the job in about an hour for $50. Amazing! Thank you for teaching something i will never forget.

[@DIYWilly]

Hello elidine, So glad you liked the video and it helped you with your repair. Thanks for watching and have a blessed day!!!

[@JT_O4]

Best DIY video I’ve seen. Changed my regulator in no time at all. Thanks.

[@DIYWilly]

Hello JT, So glad you liked the video and it was able o help you. Great job 👍 Thanks for watching and have a blessed day!!

[@bionicstar1]

Thanks for the video, it was very helpful and detailed, just installed mine in an hour with no issue! 👍🏼

[@DIYWilly]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!!

[@oddedt7252]

Great video. I just installed mine while watching this. thanks Willy.

[@DIYWilly]

Hello oddest, Glad you liked the video and congrats on the successful repair… Thanks for watching!!!

[@richfanelli9817]

Thanks for posting this repair. Your explanation to replace this window regulator for my 2012 frontier was spot on! Took me about an hour and a half to complete ( window was in the fully down position and took longer to get the 2 screws that hold the window to the regulator out). Thanks again!

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Rich, I’m so glad the video was able to help and your repair was successful. Thanks for watching!! 👍

[@goulartaf66]

Harbor freight has window suction cups that work great!

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Alex, Great tip!! Thanks for watching!!

[@lawrencewilson3840]

It was perfect, sir, my father in law, and I did it no problem thanks to your video!!

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Lawrence, I’m so glad you liked the vide and it helped you repair your window. You comment means a lot to me! Thanks for watching!!

[@ede4345]

Thanks I just installed mine, you number 1

[@DIYWilly]

Hello ede, Good job glad the install went well. Remember to clean the window channel/seal and apply some Lube periodically to keep it working smoothly. Thanks for watching!!

[@DontNeedToKnow84]

Appreciate the help!

[@mattwood6144]

Thank you sincerely for this very thorough tutorial! Made it easy for me to repair my own window and it is very much appreciated!

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Matt, I’m so glad the video helped you with your repair! Thanks for watching!!!

[@halosith117]

Dude!! Fantastic! Thank you! That literally only took me 25 mins to do!

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Aaron, Glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching!!

[@ryanperkins4190]

Wow! Incredibly helpful video! So easy!

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Ryan, glad you liked! Thanks for watching!!

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

Great video,, I will be doing my 2017 drivers door tomorrow, thanks!

[@DIYWilly]

I’m glad you liked the video! Good luck with your repair and thanks for watching!!

[@hermitcrab2507]

did it work?

[@DIYWilly]

Hello hermitcrab, Yes it worked and is going strong. Thanks for watching!!

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

@@hermitcrab2507 Like a champ!

[@fourjayshutalla]

Thanks for sharing your video. Great job!

[@DIYWilly]

Thank you!! So glad you liked it..

[@pidgeiam4979]

Thank you sir. Figured it out thanks to your help. -Pidge

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Pidge, so glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching!!

[@khmernattie]

Thanks man! I just bought a used frontier and my window don’t work. Thanks again!

[@DIYWilly]

Hello, I’m glad you liked the video and it will help you fix the windows in your truck! Check out my Frontier Playlist for other videos about these amazing trucks.. Thanks for watching!!!

[@ElectricAutoharp]

very information and concise. I am about to attempt this DIY myself.

[@DIYWilly]

Hello, It’s not hard just take your time. Be sure to secure the glass while removing the regulator. Thanks for watching!!!

[@dahatchery]

Greatest explanation, you didn’t cover how to lower the glass if it’s stuck in the up position. So how do you do that now that all is disconnected?

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Bill, If I needed to do this job with the window up, I would still unbolt the glass first by either reaching inside or making new holes in the door to use a socket on the bolts. Thanks for watching!!

[@PaintmanJohn]

Suggestion - When you receive the NEW window regulator, TEST IT BEFORE you remove the OLD one. If it is defective, you still have a drive-able truck to go back to the store and get another motor.

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Paintman-John, That is a great suggestion! Easy to assume the new part will work.. Thanks for watching!!!

[@horaciogc1000]

thank nice video I fixed my myself !!!

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Horacio, I glad the video helped you. Thanks for watching!

[@horaciogc1000]

@@DIYWilly welcomo , and yes your vidio help me . I did it following your guidance ..

[@tomn3610]

Thanks for posting your video. I have a 2004 Nissan Frontier. I had noticed for the past year or so that the drivers side window would go up and down really slow. But today.... when i lowered my window as I was driving... it went down just fine. But, when I pressed the button for it to go back up... nothing happened. First of all.... do you know if any of the fuses specifically go to the regulator? Second... do you think it's possible... that the tracks need to be lubricated .... and that maybe that might be the reason the window has been working so slow for the past year or more? Sounds like I would still need to remove the door panel, etc.... to get inside and spray the silicone inside the door? What do you suggest? Hopefully, the silicone spray will get everything loosened up and lubricated? I appreciate any help you can provide to me. Thanks so much Willy! --- Tom

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Tom, My experience is with the 2nd gen Frontiers but I wouldn’t think the system changes too much between the generations. There should be a large fuse 50A under the hood and smaller 10A in the block inside the truck. Check those but I would think if the other windows are worked then most likely the regulator is your problem. You should always try and clean the window tracks and lubricant them often. Try deep cleaning with WD40 and a rag, getting inside the track top to bottom. You will need to remove the door panel and moisture barrier to do this. Also wipe the edges of the glass. Then spray the silicone spray to lubricate everything. Dirty tracks can cause this problem you’re describing and definitely if you live in a dusty environment. Once they are lubricated run them up and down a few times and spray it again. If it still will not work properly then you may new a new window regulator. Hope this helps you!! Have blessed day! Thanks for watching!!

[@tomn3610]

Thank you so much Willy for the time you took to answer my question and concerns. Yeah, as a matter of fact I was chatting with a friend of mine... whose drivers side window did the same thing. It was working slower each time with the up and down movement, and the last time the window went down, it would not come back up. Yeah, all the other 3 windows are working perfectly, so, I went ahead and ordered a new regulator and motor on Amazon, for only $53. Out of curiosity I did call the local Nissan repair shop, and would you believe they wanted $178 up front just to diagnose the issue, when I think it is obvious it just needs the new regulator, right? Plus, it would have been parts and labor above the $178! So, thanks for posting your video, and for all the info about using the WD-40 too, and for your wonderful reply back to me, and so quickly! Have a SUPER rest of your day Willy! Thanks a million!!! -- Tom

[@DIYWilly]

Yes the repairs can be expensive at the dealer service dept. They will usually charge for troubleshooting and may include those fees in the repair. Some people have no choice but to pay someone else to do the work. I believe you’ll have no problems with the repair. Remember though you will still need to clean out the guides and generously lube them before operating the new regulator. Good luck on the repair! I also check the comments daily so if you have a question just ask and I’ll do my best to help… Thanks again for watching!!

[@tomn3610]

Oh, regarding spraying with the silicone..... I noticed in your video you mention that you also spray the new regulator .... but are there areas of the new regulator where i should "not" spray any silicone? Also, is the Blaster Silicone just as effective as the WD-40 silicone spray? Or, do you suggest one of them, over the other? Thanks again Willy! Your the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DIYWilly]

@@tomn3610Any of the silicon sprays will be fine. You notice on the new part areas that are greased or should be. Don’t mix the spray with grease. The grease is best in those areas. Or if it comes with grease and you have to apply it. Make sure you grease all motorized and moving parts and guides. You’ll see when you get the new part..

[@billhess6098]

Really. Good . Thankd

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Bill, glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!!

[@ede4345]

How did you know it wasn’t the switch and you should Make a video on how to test them.

[@DIYWilly]

Hello ede, I knew it wasn’t the switch because the window didn’t work from either switch. Could both switches fail at the same time? Possibly Could the BCM fail and stop the window from working or a bad fuse possibly. I went right to the regulator and fixed the problem. You can usually tell the problem by how the window operates. It was getting slow before it failed. Great question… Thanks for watching!!

[@ede4345]

@@DIYWilly then im going to order it today then cause that’s what’s happening to mine it’s slow and didn’t want to go up . Thanks

[@DIYWilly]

Good luck with your repair..

[@mattsousa4221]

Thank you!

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Matt, your very welcome. Thanks for watching!!

[@mattsousa4221]

@@DIYWilly had to replace mine today your video made it easy!

[@DIYWilly]

I’m glad the video helped you.

[@alvinkilgore2930]

Lost all power to all my windows checked all the fuses and everything no power to the switches at all and sunroof. Locks work

[@DIYWilly]

Check the fuses under the hood?

[@okletsskate]

How can I determine if it's a 6 or 2 pin before taking it apart? I have a 2016 Nissan Frontier crew cab, I have to replace the driver's side.

[@DIYWilly]

You would need to look at the plug. Thanks for watching!!

[@gardenmike8115]

Have a 2009 nissan frontier window won't go up or down we thought it was the motor, what's your take ? THANKS

[@DIYWilly]

Hello gardenmike, really hard to say without seeing the problem. Are all the windows not working? Are the switches working on drivers door? Have you checked fuses? If all is fine the. Yes probably the regulator.

[@jram1852]

Question… If the window don’t work how do you lower it to access the bolts

[@DIYWilly]

Hello J Ram, Have you checked the fuses? If the regulator will come down I would try to reach up and unbolt the glass. Tape the glass up as I did and then remove the regulator. Good luck! Thank for watching!!

[@jram1852]

@@DIYWilly Thanks for the answer, I thought about that it’s doable just it’s going to take longer trying to reach inside and undo the bolts.. I will give it a shot. Thx

[@billybatts0503]

When you lube the actual regulator do you mean that plastic wheel?

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Billy, Yes put lubricant on everything. On all the movie parts and guides. It’s a real good idea to clean all of the weather stripping guides in o the top on all your windows. Hope this helps!! Thanks for watching!!

[@billybatts0503]

Thanks for the reply going to give it a shot this weekend.

[@DIYWilly]

Good luck with the repair.

[@tanjabeaver4349]

I installed new regulator and had same problem will go down won't go up. But problem is I can't get to left bolt holding window somewhat of a pickle any advise would help

[@DIYWilly]

Hello Tanja, kinda hard to give advice when I can’t see what’s going on. But I would say to install all the bolts before tightening them. I would loosen everything and check alignment and then tighten then back up. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@DontNeedToKnow84]

My driver’s side window hasn’t been working for months. Looks like I got no excuse to not replace it now!

[@DIYWilly]

Absolutely man no reason not to replace it…😂 Let me know if there’s something else I can help you with..

[@DontNeedToKnow84]

@@DIYWilly Haha, it’s been a pain to have to open my door every time I’m in the drive-thru, so I’m looking forward to finally getting this done 😂

[@DontNeedToKnow84]

@@DIYWilly Well. I can’t get the 10mm hex bolts to come off. I tried with a drill. There’s like 6 of them that are just not moving. I’ll try with a socket wrench tomorrow. But if the drill doesn’t work, I’m not too hopeful on the wrench. Man, this is disappointing.

[@DIYWilly]

Definitely use a socket with a long ratchet. Should come out. The drill probably doesn’t have the torque needed to remove bolts. You’ll need leverage.

[@DontNeedToKnow84]

@@DIYWilly Alrighty, that did it. But there’s this weird second or two where the window has to keep going up for the whole of it to seal shut (the back of my window is closing first). I placed the regulator correctly upright, the window is bolted onto the regulator with no issues, everything is aligned exactly. So, what gives?

[@tannerphillips5303]

Sooooo what if my window is stuck up… and it won’t go down…

[@DIYWilly]

I would try and reach up inside and unbolt the window or make new holes to access the bolts on the glass. It will be difficult to remove the regulator and it may need to come out in pieces. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!!

[@SuperChamp49]

This has absolutely nothing to do with the repair, although it was very helpful, but you just seem like a really nice guy.

[@DIYWilly]

Thanks SuperChamp, Thanks for watching!!

[@MrN75nokia]

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[@DIYWilly]

Thanks for watching!!

[@MrN75nokia]

@ I’ll be going this to my 2019 Desert Runner Driver side next week. Your video will get me thru it thanks a million!!!

[@DIYWilly]

@@MrN75nokiaso glad the video will help you. Thanks again for watching!!

[@dubsarooni5869]

How much money have you put into this

[@DIYWilly]

Your referring too? The window regulator? This is an aftermarket part and was less than $100.

[@dubsarooni5869]

@@DIYWilly no the entire truck

[@DIYWilly]

@@dubsarooni5869this truck has been built of the course of a few years. If I were to total it up it would be around 20,000 I’m guessing with the cost of the truck.