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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Raise the window far enough in order to gain access to the bolts (1) that attach the window to the regulator.

    4. Object Number: 797969 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts (1)
  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. Loosen the bolt to the window regulator motor (3).
  8. Lift the motor free of the retaining slot.
  9. Remove the bolts from the door window regulator (4) in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3).
  10. Remove the window regulator and motor from the door.
  11. Remove the power window motor from the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 797968 Size: MH
  1. Pre-start the bolts specified sequence (1, 2, 3 to the new window regulator and motor.
  2. Install the power window motor to the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement .
  3. Position the window regulator and motor into the locating slots of the inner door panel.

    4. 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. Install the window regulator and motor bolts in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3) to the door.

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


    Object Number: 800438 Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the power window motor by pushing in on the tab (1).

    6. Object Number: 797969 Size: SH
  6. Remove the masking tape.
  7. Lower the rear door window far enough in order to gain access to the bolts (1) that attach the window to the regulator.
  8. Install the bolts (1) that attach the window to the regulator.

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

  9. Inspect the window for proper operation.
  10. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .