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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1998FIREBIRD V8-5.7L VIN GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSPOWER WINDOW SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Pontiac Firebird V8-5.7L VIN G
Power Window Switch: Service and Repair
1998 Pontiac Firebird V8-5.7L VIN GSECTION Service and Repair
POWER WINDOW SWITCH REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Protect the trim panel with a rag when prying up the switch to prevent marring the trim panel.
1. Pry up the rear of the drivers side switch, the front edge of the passenger side switch.
2. Slide the driver side switch rearward, the passenger side switch forward, out of the door trim panel.
3. Disconnect the power window switch electrical connector (4).
4. Remove the power window switches (3) from the panel.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the power window switches (3) to the panel.
2. Connect the power window switch electrical connector (4).
3. Insert the front edge of the driver side switch, the rear edge of the passenger side switch, into the door trim panel.
4. Press the rear edge of the driver side switch, the front edge of the passenger side switch, into the trim panel to secure.
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Protect the trim panel with a rag when prying up the switch to prevent marring the trim panel.
1. Pry up the rear of the drivers side switch, the front edge of the passenger side switch.
2. Slide the driver side switch rearward, the passenger side switch forward, out of the door trim panel.
3. Disconnect the power window switch electrical connector (4).
4. Remove the power window switches (3) from the panel.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the power window switches (3) to the panel.
2. Connect the power window switch electrical connector (4).
3. Insert the front edge of the driver side switch, the rear edge of the passenger side switch, into the door trim panel.
4. Press the rear edge of the driver side switch, the front edge of the passenger side switch, into the trim panel to secure.
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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.