Adjustment Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect for the following conditions before making adjustments.
- Using a flat-bladed tool, straighten the run channel lip by pulling it out to its correct position.
- Use a flat-bladed tool to push the run channel rearward to seat it in the door frame.
- Inspect the window guide channel to window bolts to ensure that they are in the proper slots and the window is not tilted forward.
- Inspect the window to be straight up and down position.
- Loosen the window guide channel to window bolts.
- Loosen the bolts that attach the window regulator to the inner door panel, in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Tighten the window guide channel to window bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Loosen the bolts that attach the window regulator to the inner door panel in the specified sequence (1, 2, 3, 4).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 1: Front Door Window Regulator & Motor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Inspect the window for proper operation.
Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .