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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009CORVETTE V8-7.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSSERVICE AND REPAIRDOOR WINDOW REPLACEMENT
2009 Chevrolet Corvette V8-7.0L
Door Window Replacement
2009 Chevrolet Corvette V8-7.0LSECTION Door Window Replacement
Door Window Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the water deflector.
3. Remove the door radio speaker assembly.
* Remove the screws mounting the speaker assembly.
* Disconnect the electrical/audio connector.
4. Remove the window clamp sight access plugs.
5. Reconnect the window switch.
6. Reposition the window full up to access the window clamp nuts.
7. Disconnect the window switch.
8. Mark the location of the window.
9. Loosen the window clamp nuts.
10. Remove the window through the top opening of the door.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the window, through the top of the door, to a regulator that is in the full up position.
2. Align the rearward glass clamp within the alignment marks on the window.
3. Loosely tighten the rear window clamp nut.
4. With the aid of an assistant standing outside the vehicle position the window to the door opening.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
5. From inside the vehicle tighten the window clamps.
Tighten the window regulator window clamp nuts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
6. Open the door and install the window clamp access plugs.
7. Install the uppermost screw mounting the radio speaker assembly to the door.
8. Install the remaining screws in a criss-cross pattern.
Tighten the door speaker assembly screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
9. Connect the electrical/audio connector.
10. Install the water deflector.
11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
12. Perform minor height and tip-in adjustments as necessary. Refer to Door Window Minor Height Adjustment (Door Window Minor Height Adjustment) or Door Window Tip-In Adjustment (Door Window Tip-In Adjustment).
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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.