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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011CANYON 4WD L4-2.9LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT SIDE DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT
2011 GMC Canyon 4WD L4-2.9L
Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
2011 GMC Canyon 4WD L4-2.9LSECTION Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
Power window regulator (A31) shown, manual window regulator (without A31) similar.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement).
2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement).
3. Remove the bolts retaining the front door window to the window regulator.
4. Remove the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor, if equipped with A31.
6. Loosen the bolts (1) retaining the window regulator to the inner panel at the keyhole slot locations.
7. Remove the remaining fasteners retaining the window regulator to the inner panel.
8. Remove the window regulator from the door by lifting the regulator up, and out of the keyhole slots, and removing the regulator out through the access hole.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the front door window regulator into the front door through the access hole.
2. Position the window regulator to the inner panel by sliding the regulator bolts (1) into the keyhole slots in the inner panel.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the fastener retaining the front door window regulator to the door. Tighten the front window regulator fasteners to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the window regulator motor, if equipped with A31.
5. Install the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the bolts retaining the window to the window regulator. Tighten the front door window bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
7. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement).
8. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement).
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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.