OEM Cadillac XLR Window Regulator

Cadillac XLR Window Regulator Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Window Regulator, Front Driver Side
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  Q: How to replace the front door window regulator on Cadillac XLR?

  A: Begin by lowering the front door window before disconnecting the battery as the first step to replace the front door Window Regulator. Begin by lowering the door window and disconnecting battery power. After that, remove the door trim panel and disconnect the door panel electrical connector. The large water deflector requires removal to access the back of the door before you remove small mastic seals near the top and a small plug at the bottom. This will provide access to both upper regulator mounting fasteners. Excise the water deflector before you detach the electrical harness by taking off both radio speaker fasteners and electrical lock. First disconnect the regulator motor electrical connector by unlocking its connector lock then sliding it upward. Create a mark for regulator location that indicates both regulator pad mounts and their proper depth for assembly. Use the inner door access opening to remove the regulator after disconnecting its lower channel studs and motor studs as well as upper channel studs while compacting the regulator. To replace the Window Regulator use the original jack screw adjustments on the new unit before compacting the assembly until ready for installation by inserting the complete component with motor first into the door. Guide the motor studs through the inner panel of the door. Insert the motor nuts covering them to a torque of 10 n.m (89 lb in). Afterward, position the regulator channel studs through the door holes before installing the loose nuts. Thread the electrical connector to the motor before securing the connector lock into position on the seated spot. Adjust the installed window until it sits correctly with the door opening. Use the battery power to secure the door window switch after guiding the Window Regulator clamps to reach the glass which must be tightened to 16 n.m (12 lb ft). Begin by securing nuts on the regulator channel studs as follows: upper forward and upper rearward and then lower forward and lower rearward turning each stud to 10 n.m (89 lb in). The small mastic seals must be placed in the window clamp sight access holes while connecting the harness electrical connector to the speakers before installing the connector lock. The speaker assembly receives its uppermost screws for mounting onto the door which also enables correct positioning of the speaker tab before installing the remaining screws at a torque of 3 n.m (27 lb in). First reinstall the water deflector and then complete the electrical connector connection of the door panel before putting back the door trim panel. Drill holes according to the specification to check window drainage before fitting and installing the access plug into the lower door section to inspect electric functions of all window(s), mirror(s) and door switch operation.