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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Avalanche - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the window glass.
  2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the harness from the electric window motor assembly.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts that hold the window glass to the regulator.

    6. Object Number: 348453 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts from the window regulator.
  7. Remove the window regulator assembly from the door by folding both sides of the window regulator assembly together.
  8. Remove the window regulator motor. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the window regulator motor. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 348453 Size: SH
  2. Position the regulator to the inside door structure. A slight twisting motion of the regulator is needed.
  3. Ensure the regulator is positioned firmly in the door.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Important: Place Permatex Threadlocker, Part Number 24200, GM P/N 12345382, onto the regulator bolt threads prior to tightening.

  4. Install the bolts to the window regulator.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Align the window glass to the regulator.
  6. Install the bolts that hold the window to the regulator.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Lower the window and inspect the operation.