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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1999LESABRE V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSPOWER WINDOW SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN K
Power Window Switch: Service and Repair
1999 Buick LeSabre V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the two trim panel retaining screw (Oldsmobile).
3. Pull out on the lower pull-handle insert to disengage it from the switch plate (Oldsmobile).
4. Insert a small, flat-blade tool between the switch plate and the trim panel at either the forward or rearward edge in order to disengage the retainer clips from the trim panel (Oldsmobile).
5. Remove the switch plate by inserting a small flat-bladed tool between the switch plate and the trim panel at the forward retaining clip (Buick and Pontiac).
6. Lift the switch plate (1).
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2).
8. Remove the setscrew from the remote mirror control, if applicable.
9. Remove the window switch (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the window switch (2) to the switch plate (1).
2. Install the remote mirror control.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the remote mirror set screw.
Tighten
Tighten the setscrew to 8 N.m (7 lb in).
4. Connect the electrical connectors.
5. Install the switch plate (1) in the trim panel. Push inward the switch plate in order to secure.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the two trim panel retaining screw (Oldsmobile).
3. Pull out on the lower pull-handle insert to disengage it from the switch plate (Oldsmobile).
4. Insert a small, flat-blade tool between the switch plate and the trim panel at either the forward or rearward edge in order to disengage the retainer clips from the trim panel (Oldsmobile).
5. Remove the switch plate by inserting a small flat-bladed tool between the switch plate and the trim panel at the forward retaining clip (Buick and Pontiac).
6. Lift the switch plate (1).
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2).
8. Remove the setscrew from the remote mirror control, if applicable.
9. Remove the window switch (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the window switch (2) to the switch plate (1).
2. Install the remote mirror control.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
3. Install the remote mirror set screw.
Tighten
Tighten the setscrew to 8 N.m (7 lb in).
4. Connect the electrical connectors.
5. Install the switch plate (1) in the trim panel. Push inward the switch plate in order to secure.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
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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.