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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 CTS 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 758981 Size: SH
  1. Run the window to the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Tape the window in the full up position.
  5. Through the access holes in the inner door panel, loosen the window clamp nuts 4 revolutions.
  6. Connect the door trim panel wiring harness.
  7. Lower the window regulator 3/4 of the way down.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
  9. Remove the window regulator bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
  10. Remove the window regulator from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 758981 Size: SH
  1. Install the window regulator into the door.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the window regulator bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Remove the tape from the window.
  4. Lower the window into the window regulator clamps.

    5. The glass must be fully rearward into the window channel when it is seated in the window clamps.

  5. Connect the power window motor electrical connector.

    6. Important: Start the vehicle to ensure maximum power to the window motor. This is required to fully seat the window for adjustment.

  6. Start the vehicle.
  7. Raise the window to the full up position.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the window clamp nuts to 11 N·m (95 lb in).

  8. Check for proper window operation and a tight seal.
  9. Shut off the vehicle.
  10. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .