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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 315825 Size: MH
  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. Remove the front door inner energy absorber pad (coupe). Refer to Front Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  4. Raise the front door window far enough in order to gain access through the inner door panel to the window to regulator bolts (2).
  5. Remove the bolts from front door window to regulator.
  6. Raise the front door window to the full up position.
  7. Tape the front door window in the full up position.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector.

    9. Object Number: 315829 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolts from the front door window regulator and motor.
  10. Remove the front door window regulator from the front door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 315829 Size: SH
  1. Position the front door window regulator in the front door.

    2. Object Number: 316144 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.

    Important: In order to ensure proper orientation of the window regulator to the door, tighten the window regulator bolts in the specified sequence (1,2,3,4).

  2. Install the regulator mounting bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front door window regulator bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connector.
  4. Remove the tape supporting the front door window.
  5. Lower the front door window far enough to gain access through the front door inner panel.
  6. Install the bolts to the front door window to regulator.

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

  7. Install the front door inner energy absorber pad (coupe). Refer to Front Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  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 .