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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 315825 Size: MH
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door inner energy absorber pad (coupe). Refer to Front Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Remove the window to regulator bolts (2).

    6. Object Number: 315823 Size: SH
  6. Remove the front door window from the front door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 315823 Size: SH
  1. Position the front door window between the inner and the outer panels.
  2. Point the lower front corner of the front door window down.
  3. Pass the front door window through the belt opening.

    4. Align the edges with the door window weatherstrip.

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

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

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

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


    Object Number: 315825 Size: MH

    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 bolts to the front door window regulator (2) (forward bolt first).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the front door window regulator bolt (2) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the bolt to the front door window regulator (2) (Install the rearward bolt second).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the front door window regulator bolt (2) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the front door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  9. Install the front door inner energy absorber pad. Refer to Front Side Door Inner Panel Lower Energy Absorber Replacement .
  10. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .