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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Caprice WM 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement.
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  4. Raise and support the window in the full up position.

    5. Object Number: 1940042 Size: SH
  5. Loosen the window regulator to window glass retaining bolts (1).
  6. Support the window glass.
  7. Lower the window regulator approximately 1/2 way down.

    8. Object Number: 1939957 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the window regulator electrical connector (1).

    9. Object Number: 1940041 Size: SH
  9. Remove the window regulator to door retaining bolts (1).

    10. Object Number: 1940040 Size: SH
  10. Remove the window regulator (1) through the large access hole in the door (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1940040 Size: SH
  1. Position the window regulator (1) through the large access hole in the door (2).

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


    Object Number: 1940041 Size: SH
  2. Install the window regulator to door retaining bolts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N-m (89 lb in).

  3. Remove the support from the window.
  4. Lower the window into the window regulator clamps.

    5. Object Number: 1939957 Size: SH
  5. Connect the window regulator electrical connector (1).
  6. Start the vehicle to make sure maximum power to the window motor. This is required to fully seat the window for adjustment.
  7. Raise the window to the full up position.

    8. Object Number: 1940042 Size: SH
  8. Tighten the window regulator to window glass retaining bolts (1).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8 N-m (70 lb in).

  9. Inspect the window for correct operation and a tight seal.
  10. Shut off the vehicle.
  11. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  12. Install the speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement.
  13. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.