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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Diagnostic Navigation 🢒 Vehicle Diagnostic Information 🢒 Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 797969 Size: SH
  3. Raise the window far enough in order to gain access to the bolts (1) that attach the window to the regulator.
  4. Remove the bolts (1) that attach the window to the regulator.
  5. Raise the window to the full up position and tape in place.

    6. Object Number: 800438 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the power window motor by pulling out on the tab (1).

    7. Object Number: 797968 Size: MH
  7. Remove the window regulator bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3) from the inner door panel.
  8. Remove the window regulator and motor through the access opening in the door panel.

    9. Object Number: 797970 Size: SH
  9. Remove the window regulator motor bolts from the window regulator.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the window regulator motor bolts to the regulator.

    2. Object Number: 797970 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the window regulator motor bolts to the window regulator.

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

  3. Install the window regulator and motor through the access opening.

    4. Object Number: 797968 Size: MH
  4. Install the window regulator bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3) to the regulator.

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


    Object Number: 797969 Size: SH
  5. Remove the masking tape.

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

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

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


    Object Number: 800438 Size: SH
  7. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the power window motor by pushing in on the tab (1).
  8. Inspect the window for proper operation.
  9. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  10. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .