DORMAN 740-821 Front Driver Side Power Window Regulator Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- DORMAN
Table of Contents
740-821
INSTALL/REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: WINDOW REGULATOR
740-821 Front Driver Side Power Window Regulator
ATTENTION: Refer to the appropriate shop manual for your vehicle to
obtain specific service procedures for this part. If you do not have a service
manual or lack the skill to install this part, it is recommended that you seek
the services of a qualified technician. Pay special attention to all cautions
and warnings included in the shop manual. Read and follow all instructions
carefully.
REMOVAL/INSTALL OF WINDOW REGULATOR (740-821)
Chevrolet Malibu 1997–2003, Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2004–05,
Oldsmobile Cutlass 1997–99
General Tech Tips:
- Use painter’s tape rather than duct tape to secure window. It will not damage paint or leave sticky residue.
- A plastic pry tool is useful. It will not easily damage delicate trim like a screwdriver or metal pry bar.
- The replacement regulator should have a liberal amount of grease on slide area. If there is not much grease present, white lithium grease works well to lubricate the slide area.
- After market window tinting can cause the window to travel slower and put additional strain on the window regulator assembly.
- Window run channels should be cleaned and lubricated before installation of a new window regulator assembly. Silicone spray works well.
Tools required for removal and installation of window regulator and motor assembly:
- Silicone spray lubricant
- Trim panel removal tool
- Pick
- Saddle cup assembly, tape or wedge to hold window in place
- Flat-blade screwdriver or plastic pry tool
- 10 mm socket or driver
- Phillips screwdriver
- Grease pencil or marker
- 8 mm socket
PLEASE WEAR SAFETY GLASSES!
Removal Instructions
STEP 1: Using a trim panel removal tool, remove the rear view mirror
bezel.
STEP 2: Remove the
Phillips head screw attaching the interior door handle bezel assembly to the
door. STEP 3: Disconnect the power door lock switch. STEP 4: Using a
picor small flat-blade screwdriver remove the interior door trim panel
attaching screw cover.
STEP 5: Using an 8 mm socket remove the door trim
panel attaching screws. STEP 6: Using a trim panel removal tool, remove
the interior door trim panel.
NOTE: You may want to use a plastic trim panel tool to prevent scratching
the painted surface. STEP 7: With the interior door trim panel removed
from the door, disconnect the master power switch assembly. STEP 8 :
Remove the interior door trim panel.
STEP 9: Remove the four (4) door speaker attaching screws. STEP 10:
Disconnect the door speaker. STEP 11: Once the door speaker has been
removed, remove the water vapor barrier. STEP 12: Disconnect the interior
door handle latch rods from the interior door handle. STEP 13: Remove the
Phillips head screw that holds the interior door handle assembly onto the
door. STEP 14: Temporarily connect the power window switch to lower the
door glass to expose the two (2) door glass attaching bolts.
STEP 14a: Once the door glass is disconnected from the window regulator,
slide the door glass into the up position and hold in place with either a
saddle cup assembly, tape, or wedge.
STEP 14b: Disconnect the window lift motor. STEP 15: Remove the
window regulator assembly attaching screws. STEP 16: With the window
regulator assembly removed, remove the three (3) window lift motor attaching
screws.
NOTE: BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE WINDOW LIFT MOTOR. THE PRE
TENSIONER SPRING IS UNDER PRESSURE AND CAN INFLICT BODILY INJURY IF EXTREME
CAUTION IS NOT USED.
Installation Instructions
STEP 1: Install the window regulator onto the plastic panel assembly.
STEP 2: Attach the three (3) window lift motor attaching screws to the
window lift motor. STEP 3: Install the window regulator assembly onto the
door.
STEP 3a : Connect the window lift motor STEP 3b: Attach the window
regulator assembly attaching screws. STEP 4: Temporarily install the
master power switch assembly to raise or lower the window regulator for the
door glass attaching points.
STEP 4a : Lower the door glass into position and attach to the window
regulator.
STEP 5: Install the interior door handle STEP 5a: Connect the
interior door handle latch rods. STEP 6: Attach the water vapor barrier.
STEP 7: Install the door speaker
STEP 7a: Connect the door speaker. STEP 8: Connect the master power
switch assembly. STEP 9: Align the interior door trim panel retainers with
their corresponding holes and push the interior door trim panel into place.
STEP 10: Attach the interior door trim panel retaining screws. STEP 11
: Install the interior door trim panel attaching screw cover. STEP 12:
Connect the power door lock switch. STEP 12a: Install the interior door
handle bezel assembly.
STEP 13: Install the rear view mirror bezel
assembly. STEP 14: Verify that the window regulator is operating properly
and that all of the interior door trim panels retainers are installed.
We appreciate your opinions regarding this product!
Please call our Technical Assistant with any challenges or suggestions
regarding the installation or operation of this product.
1-800-523-2492
Disclaimer:
Even though every attempt is made to ensure this information is complete and
accurate, it is impossible to account for all possible circumstances or
situations. Please consult with a qualifi ed auto technician before attempting
to perform any work you are not qualified to do. Automobiles can be hazardous
to work on; be sure to take all necessary safety precautions. Failure to do so
may result in property damage or personal injury. Certain motor vehicle
standards and performance requirements may apply to your motor vehicle (such
as Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration). Be sure that your work is performed in accordance with
such standards and that you do not disable any motor vehicle safety feature.
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