Power Windows: Removal & Installation Saturn SL II

Removal & Installation (Front)

1. Remove mirror trim panel by pulling out to disengage clips. Remove inside door handle retaining screw. Slide door handle forward while pulling outward away from trim panel. Disconnect electrical connector from power door lock switch (if equipped). Using thin screwdriver, disengage lock and latch rods from door handle assembly.
2. On coupe, remove push-pin rivet on upper rear edge of trim panel and retaining screw at upper front edge, near mirror.
3. On all models, remove retaining screws inside door pull cup and at lower rear corner of trim panel. Lift up on trim panel to disengage retaining hooks. Set trim panel aside.
4. Remove speaker assembly from door. Partially remove water liner to access openings in door. Lower door window for access to sash slide clips. If motor has failed in full-up position, remove 5 bolts securing window regulator/motor to door. Lower glass and regulator as an assembly to access window retainer clip tabs.
5. Depress retaining clips and slide sash from window. Rotate and push up on window to remove from door. Remove 5 bolts securing window regulator/motor to door, unless previously removed to access sash slide clips. Disconnect wiring harness connector from regulator.
6. Collapse arms of regulator assembly. Insert hand through speaker opening to rotate regulator assembly to vertical position and slide regulator assembly out door. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten regulator/motor bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).

Removal & Installation (Rear)

1. Remove inside door handle retaining screw. Slide door handle forward while pulling outward away from trim panel. Disconnect electrical connector. Using thin screwdriver, disengage lock and latch rods from door handle assembly. Open access cover at rear of trim panel and remove trim panel fastener. Remove trim panel retaining screws inside door pull cup. Lift up on trim panel to disengage retaining hooks. Set trim panel aside.
2. Remove inner sealing strip (belt seal) molding. Remove door frame inner seal (secondary) fixed glass assembly. Partially remove water liner to access openings in door. Lower door window for access to sash slide clips. Depress retaining clips and slide sash from window. Rotate and push up on window to remove from door.
3. Disconnect regulator electrical harness connector. Remove rear regulator bolt and loosen 4 other regulator bolts. Slide regulator/motor out of door. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten regulator/motor bolts to 89 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).

Removal & Installation

Remove screw from center of rear inside door handle assembly. Slide door handle forward while pulling outward away from trim panel. Disconnect electrical connector. Remove switch from door handle assembly. To install, push switch into door handle assembly until fully seated. Reconnect electrical connector. Position door handle assembly into trim panel. Tighten door handle retaining screw to 22 INCH lbs (2.5 N.m).

Slide switch forward. Using a thin-blade screwdriver, pry switch up at rear edge. Disconnect electrical connector and remove switch. To install, connect electrical connector. Insert front edge of switch into opening. Push down on rear of switch until fully seated.

Power Window System Wiring Diagram (Coupe). Scheme 1

Power Window System Wiring Diagram (Sedan & Wagon). Scheme 2