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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Rendezvous - AWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the window from the window regulator carrier plate. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 621584 Size: SH
  4. Position the window in the full up position and tape it to the window frame.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
  6. Loosen the bolts on the window regulator motor.
  7. Loosen the bolts on the window regulator rail.
  8. Remove the front window regulator, lifting up and out from the key slots on the door inner panel and through the rear access hole.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 621584 Size: SH
  1. Install the front window regulator bolts half way into the rear window regulator motor and the rail.
  2. Position the front window regulator rail through the rear access hole first.
  3. Position the front window regulator motor through the rear access hole.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the front window regulator into the key slots. Attach the regulator to the motor and the rail. Secure the regulator with bolts.

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

  5. Remove the tape and position the front window to the regulator carrier plate.
  6. Connect the window to the regulator carrier plate. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  7. Connect the electrical connector to the front window regulator motor.
  8. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  9. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .