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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSWINDOW REGULATORSERVICE AND REPAIRCOUNTERBALANCE SPRING
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Counterbalance Spring
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Counterbalance Spring
WINDOW REGULATOR COUNTERBALANCE SPRING
TOOL REQUIRED:
^ J 38864 Counterbalance Spring Removal and Installation Tool
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Door trim panel.
2. Water deflector.
3. Using tool J 38864 and a breaker bar, release spring from regulator.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Spring using tool 3 38864.
2. Water deflector.
3. Door trim panel.
Removal Of Window Regulator Counterbalance Spring:
TOOL REQUIRED:
^ J 38864 Counterbalance Spring Removal and Installation Tool
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Door trim panel.
2. Water deflector.
3. Using tool J 38864 and a breaker bar, release spring from regulator.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Spring using tool 3 38864.
2. Water deflector.
3. 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.