GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Pontiac
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2009
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G8
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Body Repair
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Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures
🢒 Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the door trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.
Remove the speaker. Refer to
Radio Front Side Door Lower Speaker Replacement
.
Remove the water deflector. Refer to
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
Raise and support the window in the full up position.
Loosen the window regulator to window glass retaining bolts (1).
Support the window glass.
Lower the window regulator approximately 1/2 way down.
Disconnect the window regulator electrical connector (1).
Remove the window regulator to door retaining bolts (1).
Remove the window regulator (2) through the large access hole in the door (1).
Installation Procedure
Position the window regulator (2) through the large access hole in the door (1).
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the window regulator to door retaining bolts (1) and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Remove the support from the window.
Lower the window into the window regulator clamps.
Connect the window regulator electrical connector (1).
Start the vehicle to make sure maximum power to the window motor. This is required to fully seat the window for adjustment.
Raise the window to the full up position.
Tighten the window regulator to window glass retaining bolts (1) and tighten to
8 N·m (71 lb in)
.
Inspect the window for correct operation and a tight seal.
Shut off the vehicle.
Install the water deflector. Refer to
Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement
.
Install the speaker. Refer to
Radio Front Side Door Lower Speaker Replacement
.
Install the door trim panel. Refer to
Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
.