Power WIndow Inoperative or Operates Slow (Replace Power Window Motor)

Some customers may comment that the power window does not work or operates slowly. The customer may also comment that this condition is intermittent.

A new motor kit without the regulator is now available for 1999-2002 model year vehicles only. This is not to be used on 1997-98 model year vehicles.

Replace the power window motor, using the following service procedure:

Sedans

All Models

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to the Door Trim Panel Replacement procedure in the Doors sub-section of the Service Manual.
2. Position the water deflector to allow access to the power window motor to door mounting screws.
3. Disconnect the motor electrical connector.
4. Remove the motor-to-door mounting screws.
5. Position the motor assembly through the door access opening to allow removal of the motor-to-window regulator mounting screws.



6. Remove the motor and door mounting bracket from the window regulator.
7. Install a new power window motor and door mounting bracket to the window regulator.

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

8. Reposition the motor to the door and install the mounting screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

9. Reconnect the motor electrical connector.
10. Reposition the water deflector to the door.

Important: Discard the old door trim panel retainers and replace with the new retainers before installing the door trim.

11. Install the new trim panel retainers to the door trim panel.
12. Install the door trim panel. Refer to the Door Trim Panel Replacement procedure in the Doors sub-section of the Service Manual.
13. Verify proper operation of the power window.

Coupes

Grand Prix and Monte Carlo Models

1. Remove the power window switch assembly.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to the Door Trim Panel Replacement procedure in the Doors sub-section of the Service Manual.
3. Reconnect the power window switch electrical connector.
4. Position the water deflector to allow access to the window regulator and power window motor mounting screws.
5. Remove the energy absorber pad from the door access opening.
6. With the window positioned to gain access, remove the regulator to the window attaching screws.
7. Raise the window to the full up position.
8. Tape the window in the full up position.
9. Disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.
10. Remove the regulator and motor-to-door mounting screws.
11. Position the regulator in order to gain access to the motor.
12. Position the motor assembly through the door access opening to allow removal of the motor-to-regulator mounting screws.
13. Remove the motor and door mounting bracket from the regulator.
14. Install a new power window motor and door mounting bracket to the regulator.

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

15. Reposition the regulator and motor assembly to the door and install the door mounting screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

16. Reconnect the motor electrical connector.
17. Remove the tape supporting the window.
18. Lower the window to gain access to the regulator to window attaching screws and install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

19. Install the energy absorber pad.
20. Reposition the water deflector to the door.
21. Disconnect the power window switch electrical connector.

Important: Discard the old door trim panel retainers and replace with the new retainers before installing the door trim panel.

22. Install the new trim panel retainers to the door trim panel.
23. Install the door trim panel. Refer to the Door Trim Panel Replacement procedure in the Doors sub-section of the Service Manual.
24. Install the power window switch assembly.
25. Verify proper operation of the power window.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: