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Power Windows: Removal & Installation GMC Pickup C2500

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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

Removal

  1. Remove door trim panel. See «DOOR TRIM PANEL»(ref-142596-S24236446102002081400000). Lower the window all the way down.
  2. Remove screws holding the module to the door. (Scheme 9) Pull back the water deflector.
  3. Disconnect lock and handle rods from the back of the module. Tape them to the door.
  4. Disconnect module wiring connector, if present. Pull the wiring from the door hinge pillar to reach the connector. Remove the boot over the wiring. Push the wiring harness into the door.
  5. Remove upper belt through window run channel. (Scheme 10) Move the channel away from the glass. Tilt the module and window glass assembly and lift it out of the bottom of the door.

Installation

  1. Install module and glass assembly into the door. (Scheme 9) Fit the glass into the rear channel in the door.
  2. Install upper run channel bolt and tighten it.
  3. Connect lock and handle rods to the back of the module.
  4. Connect wiring connector, if present. Pull the wiring through the boot and connect it inside the door hinge pillar.
  5. Install new water deflector. See «WATER DEFLECTOR/INNER DOOR PANEL»(ref-142596-S30627134182002081400000).
  6. Install top front and the top rear module screws.
  7. Install module to door screws.
  8. Install lower run channel bolt.
  9. Install door trim panel. See «DOOR TRIM PANEL»(ref-142596-S24236446102002081400000).

Scheme 9

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
  1. Remove trim panel pull strap, if present. Remove the plug on each side of the strap and the screws underneath.
  2. Remove door handle bezel.
  3. Remove armrest screws.
  4. Remove armrest pad. (Scheme 11)or (Scheme 12).
  5. Use J 24595-C to remove the nylon fasteners from the inner door panel. (Scheme 13)
  6. Remove door trim pad.
  7. Remove bezel with switches fit through cut-out in trim panel.
  1. Connect nylon fasteners to the door trim panel if any remained in the door. Replace any broken nylon fasteners.
  2. Install bezel with switches through cut-out in trim panel.
  3. Put the trim pad in place on the door and push the nylon fasteners into the holes on the door.
  4. Install window handle if used
  5. Install armrest pad.
  6. Install T armrest screws.
  7. Connect door handle bezel.
  8. Install pull strap, if present.

Scheme 11

Scheme 11

Scheme 12

Scheme 12

Scheme 13

Scheme 13

Remove door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL. Remove water deflector by pulling it back from the door module. (Scheme 14) To install, reverse removal procedure.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Removal & Installation
  1. Roll the window all the way down.
  2. Remove door trim panel. See «DOOR TRIM PANEL»(ref-142596-S24236446102002081400000).
  3. Remove module panel. See «DOOR MODULE»(ref-142596-S30706992952002081400000).
  4. Remove glass from the channel. (Scheme 10), (Scheme 15) and (Scheme 16). Fold back the tab on the channel and slide the glass out.

Scheme 15

Scheme 15

Scheme 16

Scheme 16
  1. Install glass into the channel. Fold the tab on the channel up.
  2. Install module and glass assembly into the bottom of the door. First fit the glass into the rear channel in the door. Fit the glass into the front run channel while pulling the channel toward the glass.
  3. Install upper front run channel bolt.
  4. Connect lock rods to module.
  5. Connect boot over the wiring harness from the door to the body.
  6. Connect wiring to the connector inside the door hinge pillar.
  7. Install lower front run channel bolt.
  8. Install lock rods to the module.
  9. Install new water deflector. See «WATER DEFLECTOR/INNER DOOR PANEL»(ref-142596-S30627134182002081400000) .
  10. Install module to door screws, starting with the top front and top rear screws. Tighten the lower front run channel screw.
  11. Install door trim panel. See «DOOR TRIM PANEL»(ref-142596-S24236446102002081400000) .
  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove door trim panel. See «DOOR TRIM PANEL»(ref-142596-S24236446102002081400000).
  3. Remove water deflector.
  4. Disconnect door lock linkage.
  5. Remove door module and glass. See «DOOR MODULE»(ref-142596-S30706992952002081400000).
  6. Remove window, bend the tab down on the window run channel to slide the door glass, from the regulator roller assembly.
  7. Remove regulator assembly rivets. (Scheme 15)and (Scheme 16).
  8. Remove regulator and motor as a unit.
  1. Install regulator and motor assembly to the module panel.
  2. Install window, bend the tab upward on the window run channel.
  3. Install window and module to the door.
  4. Connect lock rods to the retainer clips.
  5. Install module panel screws, starting with the top front, and top rear screws.
  6. Connect door lock linkage.
  7. Install new water deflectors. See «WATER DEFLECTOR/INNER DOOR PANEL»(ref-142596-S30627134182002081400000) .
  8. Install door trim panel. See «DOOR TRIM PANEL»(ref-142596-S24236446102002081400000) .
  9. Connect negative battery cable.
  1. Roll up window.
  2. Remove door trim panel. See «DOOR TRIM PANEL»(ref-142596-S24236446102002081400000).
  3. Remove door-to-window run channel bolts. (Scheme 10)
  4. Gently pull back water deflector.
  5. Remove window run channel from door.
  6. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Roll down the window. Remove window run channel weatherstrip by pulling weatherstrip from front or rear channel runs. Install window run channel weatherstrip by sliding it between run channel and glass.

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Scheme 17: WIRING DIAGRAMS

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Scheme 21: SPECIAL TOOLS