GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Front Side Door Window Replacement Sedan/Window

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 861810  Size: SH
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement . The outer door panel is removed in the illustration to show the location.
  2. Partially remove the water deflector to access the openings in the door structure.
  3. Lower the door window for access to the window insulators (slide clips).
  4. Depress the retaining clips on the window insulators (slide clips) and slide the sash from the window.
  5. Rotate the window, push up, and then remove from the door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 861864  Size: SH
  1. Install the door window into the door and align the sash (1) with the window insulators (slide clips) (2).
  2. Slide the sash onto the window insulators (slide clips), then check the door window operation and alignment.
  3. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Front Side Door Window Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 867694  Size: SH
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the speaker.
  3. Partially remove the water deflector to access the openings in the door structure.

  4. Object Number: 861820  Size: SH
  5. Lower the window to access the window insulator (slide clip) retention tabs. If the regulator has failed in the full up position, lower the window and regulator as an assembly.

  6. Object Number: 861864  Size: SH
  7. Disengage the front slide clip from the sash by depressing the retention tab and sliding the sash (1) forward. Repeat for rearwindow insulator (slide clip) (2).

  8. Object Number: 861858  Size: SH
  9. When the window is disconnected, rotate and remove from the door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 861820  Size: SH

    Important: Before installing the door window, clear the window guide of any debris.

  1. Install the door window into the door, aligning the sash with the window insulators (slide clips) and the window with the guides.
  2. Slide the sash rearward onto the window insulators (slide clips).
  3. Check the operation and alignment of the door window.

  4. Object Number: 867694  Size: SH
  5. Install the speaker.
  6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .