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How to remove inside door panel / door card for access to window regulator/ motor

Have replaced window regulators on other vehicles but not sure how to remove door card on driver side door of vibe

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Watch this video all the way through . It does get to removing door panel. Pontiac Vibe Speaker and Radio Upgrade tips and ideas

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  • Posted on Aug 08, 2008

SOURCE: How to replace a window motor on the driver side.

I hope you're talking about the interior trim door panel and not the metal structure of the door. Be forwarned that a special body rivet tool is required. You can not get this tool at your local hardware or autoparts store. Also, you will most likely need to adjust the window once the replacement is made. If you are unsure how to do this, you may be better off taking it to a shop.

To remove the panel, you must remove the manual door lock slide and the screw behind the door handle. Remove the panel that contains the window/lock/mirror controls, then remove the screw under the panel. There should be a screw in the door map pocket. Carefully pry the push fasteners from around the edges of the panel from the door. The panel should push straight up. Be careful with the door handle and the wires for the lock/window/mirror controls and speaker.

The window motor and regulator must be removed as a unit. Drill out the rivets that hold the assembly. Disconnect the wire to the window motor. Remove the bolts to the regulator channels. Use one hand to support the glass while you remove the assembly.

You can not get a copy of the dealer service manual procedure unless you know someone or buy a similar manual. It would be cheaper to pay someone to replace your window motor!

R/R the motor on the regulator is easy. Once you change out the motor, replace the motor/regulator assembly into the door and window. Don't forget to connect the wire! Replace the rivets and adjust the window. Replace the door panel, making sure each hook and the door handle and manual lock rod line up.

Good luck and hope this helps.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2008

SOURCE: Replace regulator on driver's side window of a 2005 Sunfire

i dont know of any car window regulator that is attached to the outer door skin. generally there should only be 5 mounting screws holding the regulator in the door cavity. 2 on the top 2 on the bottom and one near the regulator motor. when these are sent to the manufacture the lifting plates that hold the glass are in what is called a shipping position. which allows them to install the regulator in the door and then attached the glass. this position is generally half way up the guide rail. so picture the window only being open half way. look at the regulatr that you bought. the position of the lifting plates (glass attachments) is where the regulator inthe door should be in order to get it out. good luck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 11, 2009

SOURCE: Replace regulator on driver's side window of a 2005 Sunfire

Depends, Front or rear door, power or manual regulator?

Here is the front side/power

  1. Lower the window to the three quarters down position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel.
  3. Remove the water deflector in order to access the window regulator.
  4. Remove the window to regulator nuts (4).
  5. Push the window to the closed position and tape in place.
  6. Disconnect the regulator electrical connector.
  7. Removed the power window regulator bolts (3).
  8. Drill out the power window regulator rivets (2).
  9. Remove the power window regulator (5) from the door.
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Dennis Mulford

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  • Posted on Mar 21, 2009

SOURCE: cables have become disconnected from power window regulator motor

you have too take the winwow guide rails out put it all together and put it back in in one peice

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 13, 2009

SOURCE: Grand Am Power Window Replacement

Are you able to loosen any other bolts that could cause the window to come down more? You could also try manually turning the gears to lower the window...

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