Damaged window glass is a credible safety hazard, as glass with nicks or cracks can easily cleft when the door is closed. Be careful not to scratch the glass on the window opening. Lower the glass until it sits on the window regulator.11. Install the window glass-to-regulator bolts and window glass-to-channel mounting bolts with a socket wrench.
1. Assign a customary screwdriver under the aptitude door lock and energy window switch. Pry the switch elsewhere from the door panel. Unplug the electrical connector from the rear of the switch and remove the switch.
2. Remove the three door panel retaining screws with a Phillips screwdriver. One screw is located at the backside of the armrest, one is located near the ability window and potentiality lock switch that was formerly removed, another retaining screw is located endure the reflector near the rear of the door panel. Remove the reflector with a standard screwdriver to access the retaining screw.
3. Pull the door latch to the open position and remove the Torx retaining screw with a Torx screwdriver. Pry the door latch trim away from the door, unplug the electrical connector and remove the latch trim. Pry the plastic cover on the door pull with a standard screwdriver and remove the two retaining screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Place a standard screwdriver behind the side view mirror trim panel and pry the panel away from the door, dislodging the retaining clips on the rear of the panel. Remove the panel.
5. Place a small pry between the door panel and the door. Pry the door panel away from the door to dislodge the retaining clips located on the rear of the door panel. Work the pry bar around the perimeter of the door, dislodging all of the clips. Pull the door panel away from the door and remove it.
6. Peel the plastic water shield away from the door.
7. Lower the window glass, leaving the window glass-to-channel bolts accessible through the access hole. The bolts are located on the edges of the window glass. Remove the bolts with a socket wrench. Remove the window glass-to-regulator mounting bolts with a socket wrench.
8. Pull the weather sealing strip from the top of the window opening and remove it. Gently raise the glass through the window opening. Tilt the top of the window glass toward the outside of the vehicle, clearing the top of the door frame and remove it from the door.
9. Install the window glass-to-regulator plastic clips to the replacement glass if necessary using a Phillips screwdriver.
10. Lower the replacement window glass into the window opening, tilting the top of the glass to clear the top of the door frame, then straightening the glass once it is clear of the frame. Damaged glass can besides visually impinge a vehicle's equal, chiefly when trying to exhibit the vehicle for lurking buyers. On the contrary, the window glass on a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am can easily be swapped by most vehicle owners within an day. Although designated chagrin must be taken when handling the window glass, replacing the glass is a quite straightforward growth.
Instructions
Push the weather sealing strip onto the top of the window opening.
12. Stick the plastic water shield to the door.
13. Push the door panel against the door, aligning the retaining clips on the rear of the panel with the retaining holes on the door. Push each of the clips into the holes on the door, attaching the panel to the door.
14. Push the side view mirror trim panel against the door, engaging the retaining clips on the rear of the panel with the retaining holes on the door.
15. Install the two screws near the door pull and the three retaining screws in the armrest, window switch hole and behind the reflector with a Phillips screwdriver. Push the plastic cover over the door pull retaining screws. Push the reflector over the retaining screw near the rear of the door panel.
16. Place the door latch trim against the door panel and install the Torx retaining screw with a Torx screwdriver. Plug in the electrical connector to the rear of the power door lock and power window switch. Push the switch into the hole on the door panel.
