Regulator

1996 Buick Century Sedan L4-2.2L VIN 4SECTION Regulator

Front Door Hardware - Disassembled View:




Front Door Window Electric Regulator Assembly:






Tool Required:
M 30910 Heavy Duty Rivet Gun

Remove or Disconnect

1. Water deflector.
2. Raise window to full-up position and tape window to door frame using cloth-backed body tape.
3. Lower sash bolts.
4. Punch out center pins of regulator rivets. Drill out rivets using 1/4 inch drill bit.
5. For manual regulator, remove regulator through rear access hole. For electric regulator, remove window as stated previously. Move regulator and motor assembly rearward and remove electrical connector. Remove regulator and motor assembly through rear access hole.

Install or Connect

1. Using M 30910, rivet regulator to inner panel using 1/4 inch x 1/2 inch aluminum peel type rivets (part no. 9436175 or equivalent). If rivet tool is not available, use the following nuts and bolts method.
2. U clips on regulator at three attaching locations. Be sure to install clips with clinch nuts on outboard side of retainers.
3. Slide regulator through the rear access hole and align regulator attaching clips with holes in inner panel. Attach regulator metal retainers with M6.0 x 1 x 13 (1/4-20 x 1/2 inch) screws (part no. 9419723 or equivalent). Attach housing part of regulator with M6.0 x 1 x 13 (1/4-20 x 1/2 inch) screws into 6 mm (1/4 inch) nuts with integral washers.

Tighten
^ Screws to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

4. Lower sash bolts.
5. Water deflector.
6. Tape from window.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.