GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the rear door.
  2. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the lower rear corner of the water deflector to allow access to the rear door window regulator motor.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear door window regulator motor.

  5. Object Number: 689705  Size: SH
  6. Remove the rear door window regulator motor to door screws.
  7. Position the rear door window regulator motor through the access opening to allow removal of the rear door window regulator motor to regulator screws.
  8. Remove the rear door window regulator motor to regulator screws.
  9. Remove the rear door window regulator motor and bracket from the rear door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 689705  Size: SH
  1. Align the rear door window regulator motor and bracket to the rear door window regulator.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the rear door window regulator motor to regulator screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear door window regulator motor to regulator screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  5. Position the rear door window regulator motor through the opening in the door.
  6. Install the rear door window regulator motor to door screws.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the rear door window regulator motor to door screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Connect the electrical connector to the rear door window regulator motor.
  9. Install the lower rear corner of the water deflector.
  10. Important: Discard the old door trim panel retainers and replace with new retainers before installing the door trim panel.

  11. Install the new door trim panel retainers to the door.
  12. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  13. Close the rear door.