Identifying the Right Fit Side Window Before Ordering
Pinpointing the correct side window for your car starts with looking at the pillar layout, because every model uses distinct glass shapes split by vertical division channels. Up front, you will see a small, encapsulated triangular window fixed ahead of the side mirror, while the movable front drop glass sits behind a vertical division bar. In the rear door, another vertical division sash separates the main drop glass from a fixed rear corner triangle. Because these doors use a full-frame stamped steel frame rather than a frameless setup, the glass must match the exact contour of the upper steel door frame to seat correctly inside the rubber run channel.
To identify the correct replacement drop panel, match your model year to the corresponding parts breakdown below:
| Model Span | Front Driver Side (Left) | Front Passenger Side (Right) | NAGS Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Honda Series 73350-SLN | Honda Series 73300-SLN | FD22807 / FD22806 |
| 2009–2014 | 73350-TK6-A10 / A11 | 73300-TK6-A10 / A11 / 73300-TF0-U00 | FD24062 (Right Front) |
| 2015–2020 | Honda Series 73350-T5A | Honda Series 73300-T5A | FD26338 / FD26337 |
Every movable side piece across this vehicle run is single-layer tempered safety glass finished with factory green solar tint (Solar Green). You do not need to check for rain sensors, antenna grids, or heating elements when identifying side windows, as those features are exclusive to the windshield and rear hatch. Inside the door, the bottom of the glass is held in place by two bonded mounting brackets that bolt to the window regulator track with two 10mm bolts.
Channel Drag, Regulator Strain, and Mechanical Issues
A frequent problem on 2007–2013 cars is a window that creeps upward slowly, shudders, or tilts forward in the track. The flexible rubber glass run channels inside the door frame dry out, collect road grime, and pinch the glass edges. When this friction builds up, the cable-driven regulator has to pull against heavy resistance, which eventually frays the internal wire spool or strips the motor gears. On models equipped with an automatic driver-side window, this drag often triggers the built-in anti-pinch safety mechanism, forcing the glass to reverse and drop back down halfway through its travel.
Whenever I replace broken side glass, I clear out the packed debris inside the door shell, reseat the vapour barrier sheet, and ensure the replacement aftermarket glass glides smoothly through the run channels without dragging, protecting the installation with a lifetime workmanship warranty alongside a one-year warranty on the glass itself. If your window suddenly loses all electrical response rather than struggling mechanically, the issue may stem from the master control switch on the driver door armrest, which routes power across the entire cabin circuit.
Can I swap door glass between a 2013 and a 2015 model?
No. The 2013 and 2015 model years belong to different production cycles with completely redesigned door shells. The 2015 redesign altered the angle of the A-pillar division bar and changed the door dimensions, so a 73300-TK6-A10 panel will not fit into the 73300-T5A frame opening.
Does the front door glass include the small vent window near the mirror?
No, the front movable drop glass and the forward quarter glass are two independent parts. The small triangular vent window is permanently mounted directly into the A-pillar door corner forward of the side mirror, while the roll-down panel operates independently behind the division channel.
Why did the broken glass shatter into small pebbles inside the door?
Side windows are made from tempered safety glass designed to fracture into blunt, pebble-sized pieces rather than large, sharp shards. When an impact breaks the window, the glass falls into the bottom of the steel door cavity behind the interior plastic trim panel and must be vacuumed out through the service access holes before a new panel is bolted to the regulator.
