Front Side Door Window Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Side Door Window & Retainers

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury. CAUTION: Refer to Paint Damage Caution . Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the front side door inner sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement . Remove the front side door window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
1	Front Side Door Window Guide Retainer Clip (Qty: 2) Procedures Apply masking tape to the outer applique and frame. Position the window approximately half way down in the door. Remove the front door water deflector. Push inward on the window guide retainer clip, lift upward on the window until it releases from the retaining clip on the left and right side. Tilt the window downward in the front, pull up on the back of the window and pull it out from the frame.
2	Front Side Door Window Procedures Window motor relearn procedure. Window regulator motor programming and set-up. Refer to Window Motor Programming - Express Function NOTE: Inspect the window for proper operation before installing the trim panel.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

CAUTION:

Refer to Paint Damage Caution .

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove the front side door inner sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
Remove the front side door window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .

Front Side Door Window Guide Retainer Clip (Qty: 2)

Procedures

Apply masking tape to the outer applique and frame.
Position the window approximately half way down in the door.
Remove the front door water deflector.
Push inward on the window guide retainer clip, lift upward on the window until it releases from the retaining clip on the left and right side.
Tilt the window downward in the front, pull up on the back of the window and pull it out from the frame.

Front Side Door Window

Procedures

Window motor relearn procedure.
Window regulator motor programming and set-up. Refer to Window Motor Programming - Express Function

NOTE:

Inspect the window for proper operation before installing the trim panel.