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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Fixed and Moveable Windows 🢒 Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Important: The driver door window regulator and motor MUST be replaced as an assembly. The right door is serviceable as door window regulator or motor.

  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  3. Raise the window far enough in order to gain access to the bolts (1, 2) that attach the window to the regulator.

    4. Object Number: 797973 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts (1, 2) that attach the window to the regulator.
  5. Raise the window to the full up position and tape in place.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the power window motor.
  7. Remove the front door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement.

    8. Object Number: 797970 Size: SH
  8. Remove the window regulator and motor through the access opening in the inner panel.
  9. Remove the power window motor bolts from the window regulator.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 797970 Size: SH
  1. Install the power window motor bolts to the window regulator.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  2. Install the window regulator and motor through the access opening.
  3. Install the front door window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement.
  4. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the power window motor.

    5. Object Number: 797973 Size: SH
  5. Remove the masking tape.

    6. Lower the window far enough in order to gain access to the bolts (1, 2) that attach the window to the regulator.

  6. Install the bolts (1, 2) that attach the window to the regulator.

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

  7. Inspect the window for proper operation.
  8. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  9. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.