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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: The door window regulator motor and door regulator are serviced as a unit.

  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the inner energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 316137 Size: MH
  4. Raise the window far enough in order to gain access through the door metal to the window to regulator bolts.
  5. Remove the window to regulator bolts.
  6. Raise the window to the full up position.
  7. Tape the window in the full up position.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector (2).

    9. Object Number: 316144 Size: SH
  9. Remove the regulator mounting bolts (1,2,3,4).
  10. Remove the regulator from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 316137 Size: MH
  1. Install the regulator (3) to the door.

    2. Object Number: 316144 Size: SH

    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.

    Important: In order to ensure proper orientation of the window regulator to the door, tighten the window regulator bolts in the specified sequence (1,2,3,4).

  2. Install the regulator mounting bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the window regulator bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the electrical connector.
  4. Remove the tape.
  5. Lower the window far enough in order to gain access through the door metal to the bolts.
  6. Install the window to regulator bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the inner energy absorber pad. Refer to Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement
  8. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  9. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .