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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011CANYON 4WD L4-2.9LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDOWSSERVICE AND REPAIRREAR SIDE DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT
2011 GMC Canyon 4WD L4-2.9L
Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
2011 GMC Canyon 4WD L4-2.9LSECTION Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
Manual window regulator (without A31) shown, power regulator (A31) similar.
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement).
2. Remove the rear inside door handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement (Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement).
3. Remove the rear door speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement (Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement).
4. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement).
5. Remove the bolts retaining the rear window to the window regulator.
6. Raise and support the rear door window.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor, if equipped with A31.
8. Loosen the bolts retaining the window regulator (1) to the inner door at the keyhole slot (2) locations.
9. Remove the bolts retaining the window regulator to the inner panel.
10. Remove the window regulator (1) by lifting the regulator up, and out of the keyhole slots (2) in the inner panel, and removing the regulator out through the access hole.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear door window regulator (1) into the rear door through the access hole.
2. Position the rear door window regulator to the inner panel by inserting the regulator bolts to the keyhole slots (2) on the inner panel.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the bolts retaining the rear door window regulator to the inner panel. Tighten the rear window regulator bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the window regulator motor, if equipped with A31.
5. Remove the window support and lower the window onto the window regulator carrier plate.
6. Install the bolts retaining the window to the window regulator. Tighten the rear window bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
7. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement).
8. Install the rear door speaker. Refer to Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement (Radio Rear Side Door Speaker Replacement).
9. Install the rear door inside handle. Refer to Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement (Rear Side Door Inside Handle Replacement).
10. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Rear 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.