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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 STS 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Fixed and Moveable Windows 🢒 Front Side Door Window Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 758771 Size: SH
  1. Run the window to the full closed position.

    2. Caution: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Express Window Down Caution in the Preface section.

  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 closed position.
  5. Loosen the window clamp nuts 4 revolutions.
  6. Connect the door trim panel electrical connector.
  7. Using the power window switch, lower the window regulator to separate the window from the clamps.
  8. Remove the tape.
  9. Remove the window by tilting the window forward then pulling the window up and out of the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 758771 Size: SH

    Important: The window regulator should be at least 1/2 way down before installing the window.

  1. Position the window down into the door.
  2. Locate the window into the 2 window regulator clamps.

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

  3. Start the vehicle.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Using the power window switch, raise the window to the fully closed position.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the window clamp nuts to 11 N·m (98 lb in).

  5. Inspect for proper window operation and a tight seal.
  6. Shut off the vehicle.
  7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the door control module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .