Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 Pontiac Aztek AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Installation Procedure
- Install a stationary window into the opening. Refer to URETHANE ADHESIVE INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY WINDOWS .
- Install the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT -- INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER (AZTEK) or TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT -- INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER (RENDEZVOUS) .
- Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
- Install the antenna connector. Refer to ANTENNA CABLE REPLACEMENT .
- Install the rearview mirror. Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REPLACEMENT .
- Install the door auxiliary weatherstrip from the upper pinchweld flange.
- Install the air inlet grille. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
- Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the double layer of masking tape from around the perimeter of the painted surfaces and the interior trim.
- Close the hood.
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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.