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

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove the front door 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 electrical connector from the front door window regulator motor.

    5. Object Number: 1227578 Size: SH
  5. Remove the window from the regulator. Raise the window. Tape the window into position
  6. Remove the front door window regulator .

    7. Object Number: 1227582 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 3 screws (1) from the regulator motor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1227582 Size: SH
  1. Align the front door window regulator motor assembly to the front door window regulator.

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

  2. Install the front door window regulator motor to regulator screws (1).

    3. Object Number: 1227578 Size: SH
  3. Position the front door window regulator through the opening in the door.
  4. Install the front door window regulator to door screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the front door window regulator motor to door screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Connect the electrical connector to the front door window regulator motor.
  6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
  7. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement.
  8. Close the front door.