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Power Window System: Removal & Installation GMC Sonoma II

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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 & Installation (Front)

  1. Lower window half-way. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove inside door handle bezel retaining screw. Remove inside door handle bezel from trim panel by sliding forward. Remove power window switch panel. See «WINDOW SWITCH»(ref-2715-S06550676562000041200000) .
  2. Remove trim panel armrest screws. Using Trim Panel Remover (J-38778), pry retainers from door frame, and remove door trim panel. Remove water protection shield. Remove front run channel retaining bolts. Remove front run channel from door.
  3. Slide window forward. Remove rear run channel retaining bolts. Remove rear run channel from door. Remove front door check link-to-door jamb bolt. Remove window weatherstrip. Remove window from window regulator. Move window forward to release sash channel from rear regulator roller. Tilt window forward to vertical position and pull upward to release sash channel from front regulator roller. Remove window from door.
  4. Disconnect electrical connector from window regulator motor. Drill out rivets that secure window regulator to door. Remove window regulator. Drill hole through regulator sector gear and backplate. Install bolt and nut, locking sector gear into position. Drill out window motor mounting rivets. Remove motor from window regulator.
  5. Mount window regulator motor to window regulator. Remove bolt and nut used to lock sector gear into position. Use 3/16" (4.8 mm) rivets to install motor and regulator. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

Removal & Installation (Rear)

Note. Rear door window motor and regulator are serviced as an assembly. Do not attempt to separate window motor from regulator.

  1. Remove bottom seat belt anchor bolt. Remove shoulder belt trim cover. Using Trim Pad And Garnish Clip Remover (J-38778), release trim panel-to-door retainers. Feed seat belt through trim panel. Remove water protection shield.
  2. Run window to DOWN position. Pull door weatherstrip from window opening, starting at bottom center (butt joint). Remove front run channel retaining bolts. Remove front run channel from door. Slide window forward. Remove rear run channel retaining bolts. Remove rear run channel from door. Push window rearward. Rotate window to release window sash channel from regulator rollers. Remove window from regulator by disengaging retaining clip. Remove window from door.
  3. Disconnect window regulator motor electrical connector. Remove electrical harness retainers. Drill out window regulator-to-door rivets. Remove window regulator from door. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Using flat-blade screwdriver, pry power window switch panel at front edge to release spring clip. Pull switch panel up from door trim panel. Disconnect electrical connector and remove power window switch panel. Remove switch from switch panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Scheme 5: Power Window System Wiring Diagram (Blazer, Jimmy, Sonoma & S10 Pickup - 2-Door)
Scheme 6: Power Window System Wiring Diagram (Blazer, Bravada, Envoy & Jimmy - 4-Door)