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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Window Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 316132 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear door inner energy absorber. Refer to Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  4. Remove the rear door window inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear door window outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear door frame applique. Refer to Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  7. Remove the bolts from the rear door window.
  8. Remove the rear door window.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 316132 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear door window between the inner and the outer panels.
  2. Point the lower front corner of the rear door window down.
  3. Pass the rear door window through the belt opening.

    4. Align the edges with the rear door window weatherstrip.

  4. Turn the rear door window to the horizontal position.

    5. Align the holes in the rear door window with the holes in the rear door window regulator.

  5. Ensure that both sealing lips on the rear door outer belt sealing strip are not rolled over and pointing downward.

    6. If this condition is present, the rear door window will not raise properly.

    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.

  6. Install the bolt to the rear door window regulator (forward bolt first).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the rear window regulator bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the bolt to the rear door window regulator (rearward bolt second).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear door window regulator bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the rear door window outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  9. Install the rear door window inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  10. Install the rear door inner energy absorber. Refer to Rear Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  11. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  12. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .