Document ID# 871385
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2
 

Window Regulator Replacement - Front Door

Front Door - Sedan/Wagon Shown - Coupe Similar

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 861246  Size: SH
    Click here for detailed picture of above image.

    Important

    Do not damage the insulator panel when removing the regulator.

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door . The outer panel is removed in the illustration to show the location.
  2. Remove the speaker assembly from the door.
  3. Partially remove the water deflector to access the openings in the door structure.
  4. Remove the front door window. Refer to Window Replacement - Front Door . If the power regulator has failed in the full up position, lower the window and the regulator as an assembly to access the window insulator (slide clip) retainer tabs.
  5. Remove the regulator bolts (4 forward and 1 rear).
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the regulator, if equipped.
  7. Collapse the arms of the regulator assembly.
  8. Use one hand through the speaker opening to rotate the regulator assembly to a vertical position and slide the regulator assembly out of the door.
Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 861803  Size: SH
    Click here for detailed picture of above image.
  1. Slide the regulator assembly into the door and position the regulator with the attachment bolts.
  2. Notice

    Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

  3. Install the wiring to the regulator, if equipped.
  4. Raise the regulator into position and install the bolts.
  5. Tighten

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

  6. Install the window to the regulator assembly. Slide the sash onto the window insulators (slide clips). Refer to Window Replacement - Front Door .
  7. Install the speaker assembly.
  8. Install the water deflector.
  9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .

  Document ID# 871385
1998 Saturn SL2/SC2/SW2