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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 Century (China) (CNG) 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Position the window in the full down position.
  2. Remove the front door inner trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 164570 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front door window to the front door window regulator bolts (1) and (2).

    6. Object Number: 164567 Size: SH
  6. Remove the window from the front door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 164567 Size: SH
  1. Position the front door window between the inner and the outer door panels.
  2. Point the lower front corner of the front door window down and pass through the belt opening.
  3. Align the edges with the front door window weatherstrip.
  4. Turn the front door window to a horizontal position and align the holes in the window with the holes in the regulator.

    5. 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: Install the forward bolt (1) first.


    Object Number: 164570 Size: SH
  5. Install the front door window to the front door window regulator bolts, first (1) and then (2).

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

    Important: Ensure that both sealing lips on the outer belt sealing strip are not rolled over and pointing downwards. If this condition is present the window will not raise properly.

  6. Install the front door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  7. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the front door inner trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .