Door Window Replacement DeVille

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
4. Remove the inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement .



5. Remove the front lower run channel.
6. Remove the 2 rivets (2) retaining the regulator sash to the window (1).
7. Remove the window (1) from the door.

1. Install the window (1) to the door from the outboard side of the door frame.
2. Install the rivets (2) on the regulator to the window sash channel.
3. Install the front lower run channel.
4. Adjust the window as needed. Refer to Door Window Adjustment .
5. Install the inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement .
6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
8. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Door Window Replacement Eldorado

The door window assembly on the Eldorado consists of a frameless piece of solid tempered safety plate glass with pre-set run channel guide blocks attached.

Verify that the adjustments for the following components are correct:

When the window is lowered, ensure that the following conditions exist:

In the closed position, ensure that the rear of the door is flush to 1 mm (0.031 in) outboard of the quarter panel. Perform any door or mini wedge striker adjustments before performing any window adjustments. Refer to Door Adjustment .

Door Striker Replacement .

Caution: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .

Note the position of the water deflector. Reinstall the water deflector in the same position in order to prevent water leaks.

3. Connect the power window switch.
4. Remove the inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement .
5. Loosen the wedge and allow the wedge to drop.



6. Remove the rear run channel (3).



7. Position the window in order to access the 3 window sash to regulator bolts.
8. With the aid of an assistant, perform the following procedures:

8.1.	Hold the window.

8.2.	Remove the 3 window sash to regulator bolts (1).




9. Remove the window (1) from the door.



10. Remove the rear run channel (3) from the door.

1. Install the window (1) into the door.



2. Loosely install the 3 regulator to window sash bolts (1).



3. Loosely install the rear run channel (3).
4. Install the inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement .
5. Connect the power window switch.
6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
8. Raise the window 25 mm (1 in) below the full up position.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

9. Tighten the rear upper run channel bolt (1) inboard in the slot.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts (1) to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

10. Loosen the window up stops.
11. Perform adjustments as needed. Refer to Door Window Adjustment .