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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN1998SL2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSWINDOW REGULATORSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT DOORWINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY
1998 Saturn SL2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7
Window Regulator Assembly
1998 Saturn SL2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7SECTION Window Regulator Assembly
REMOVAL
IMPORTANT: Do not damage insulator panel when removing regulator.
1. Remove door trim panel. Outer panel is removed in illustration to show location.
2. Remove speaker assembly from door.
3. Partially remove water deflector to access openings in door structure.
4. Remove front door window. If power regulator has failed in the full up position lower window and regulator as an assembly to access window insulator (slide clip) retainer tabs.
5. Remove regulator bolts (four forward and one rear).
6. Disconnect wiring harness connector from regulator, if equipped.
7. Collapse arms of regulator assembly.
8. Use one hand through speaker opening to rotate regulator assembly to a vertical position and slide regulator assembly out of door.
INSTALLATION
1. Slide regulator assembly into door and position regulator with attachment bolts.
Torque: 10 N.m (89 in.lbs.)
2. Install wiring to regulator (if equipped). Raise regulator into position and install bolts.
3. Install window to regulator assembly. Slide sash onto window insulators (slide clips).
4. Install speaker assembly.
5. Install water deflector.
6. Install door trim panel.
IMPORTANT: Do not damage insulator panel when removing regulator.
1. Remove door trim panel. Outer panel is removed in illustration to show location.
2. Remove speaker assembly from door.
3. Partially remove water deflector to access openings in door structure.
4. Remove front door window. If power regulator has failed in the full up position lower window and regulator as an assembly to access window insulator (slide clip) retainer tabs.
5. Remove regulator bolts (four forward and one rear).
6. Disconnect wiring harness connector from regulator, if equipped.
7. Collapse arms of regulator assembly.
8. Use one hand through speaker opening to rotate regulator assembly to a vertical position and slide regulator assembly out of door.
INSTALLATION
1. Slide regulator assembly into door and position regulator with attachment bolts.
Torque: 10 N.m (89 in.lbs.)
2. Install wiring to regulator (if equipped). Raise regulator into position and install bolts.
3. Install window to regulator assembly. Slide sash onto window insulators (slide clips).
4. Install speaker assembly.
5. Install water deflector.
6. Install door trim panel.
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.