I bought a door clip tool and followed this to do the same door on our 2003 Malibu. The main snag was the lack of a clear understanding of how the lifting clip attached to the window channel (my old one had broken in the failure and I had never seen an intact assembly.) After many trials and prayers, I called on a neighbor who retired from selling used cars. He put the clip in the channel with no problem. Everything went on and off just like the video.
Very helpful! Thanks so much! First time I fixed anything alone on Malibu and it took me just about an hour in total. Your videos are great and have helped me with a lot of repairs to my cars.
+Larry Sutton Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers need to replace their window regulators, we carry the one shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/window-regulator-pair/i/1awrk00087?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Very helpful video, thank you. In my case both rear windows were stuck closed but you could hear the motors run. What happened was that each of the rectangular aluminum clamps that hold the glass for the sliding mechanism that pushes up & pulls down on the windows had come off and fallen into the door space. I cleaned the remaining adhesive and the part of the glass where it sticks, squeezed some clear silicone adhesive caulk into each piece, and stuck them back on. I also greased the rails where the slide mechanism goes. Scotty Kilmer has a great video about spraying silicone lubricant into the window guide to eliminate the friction that can break your window motors & parts, so after fixing & greasing the motor assemblys I cleaned way down in the window seals, removing a lot of dirt & pine needles, then I sprayed the window guides generously with silicone lube. With some maintenance, cleaning, adhesive caulk, and silicone spray, both my rear windows are back in action.
We do not have an auto repair video that shows you how to do this. Usually you can remove the glass out of the top of the door. You have to unbolt it from the window regulator first though. Hope this helps you out.
Thank you so much for this! I had a rear one replaced last year and it was $400 at the shop. Now I had my other side go out and my passenger front is starting to die. I was scared to do it myself but was able to replace rear passenger following this. Strangely enough, all my regulators are going out except my driver window is still going strong.
+Scott Coulter Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers that particular model. You may be able to apply some of the basic procedures shown in the video to your Grand Prix.
+William Corby We currently do not have an auto repair video specific to your vehicle. You might be able to apply some of the basic steps shown in this video to your application. Here is a link to the repair part that would fit your vehicle. Hope this helps you out
Once again back to 1A Auto for knowledge! Is this anywhere close to a 1993 Grand Prix rear door window? I seem to have become the mechanic for all my son's college friends. Thanks for any info.
When I did this, I had a problem that Mike didn't have: the access slot for the two bolts in the center of the door wasn't big enough for the socket to fit through, so I had to use a drill to ream the hole big enough for the socket to fit through the panel.
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Patrick Joseph
I hafta comment here... I watched a video on changing the rear window motors on my 97 BMW 528i? Would probably take me 2 hours each window and I'd probably have parts left over after I was done. LOL I fixed the fuel filter on my Malibu about 4 years ago from your video. So this was my first go-to for info. Thanx much!
I ordered a rear drivers side window regulator from your site. Unfortunately it it’s not the same as the vehicle has and is also different than the one in this video. I have the 2003 Malibu.
+Gerard Donaire Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
great video i am going to try to get this done on my 2002 malibu but i do have another issue with it, the signal on left side blinks faster than it should, i have been told that it is the cable on the rear drivers side light, i was told that it was going to set me back $110 bucks no way, i know i can get it done for less do you have any videos about that
This was a struggle since I chose the cheap third party one. The clip is an oval instead of a square like the OEM one, and was very hard to get in. I had to basically screw the top bolt in, lower the regulator so the clip was on the lower third, aligned the window piece, and hammered it in/used the window switch to get it in there by pulling the regulator towards the window slide in portion. And then it was low quality and the motor was welded diagonally so i had to pull it towards the metal door panel that was blocking it and force the bolts in. Not a great time, get a higher quality one.
Hey not sure the LS versions have different screws, but my girls 99 malibu ls had a security bit for the door handle bezel. easy enough I had an allen wrench that fit into anyways. Thanks for the video
Hey, i was wondering: does it matter which rear side the window regulator goes on? Because online some regulators are listed as "Rear Driver" although my window regulator needs to replaced on the rear passenger side. Does it matter or are all 97-03 regulators the same regardless of which side needs replacing?
I just received the regulator, got everything installed and it seemed to be working but then the bracket came off of the window. It appears as if it was only held on with adhesive. What is the best glue/procedure to fix this? 2002 Chevy Malibu
Thank you for such a great video, we ordered the part from your site, def recomend getting the complete kit 1aauto.com is the only site to sell the complete unit, took about 30 minutes to complete this job, saved about $275 in labor because they call this a 3hour job... again I am not a mechanic and I watched this video 2 times and job took only 30 minutes..
+Emily Dawn Thanks for checking us out! The rear driver side would be the rear left side. Please let us know if you have any further questions, thank you.
We carry brand new window regulators on our website 1aauto.com with free shipping. You may have a burnt out directional light bulb on the left side that may be causing the directional to blink fast. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
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This was spot on for installation! I’m a woman with little money. I bought the part and installed it myself! Wala it worked perfectly!
I bought a door clip tool and followed this to do the same door on our 2003 Malibu. The main snag was the lack of a clear understanding of how the lifting clip attached to the window channel (my old one had broken in the failure and I had never seen an intact assembly.) After many trials and prayers, I called on a neighbor who retired from selling used cars. He put the clip in the channel with no problem. Everything went on and off just like the video.
Thank you! Worked well for my 2004 Chevy (Classic) Malibu.
Very helpful! Thanks so much! First time I fixed anything alone on Malibu and it took me just about an hour in total. Your videos are great and have helped me with a lot of repairs to my cars.
+Lehtinen10 Thank you! We are happy we could help.
I have a Malibu and I've learned so much from your videos. thank you so much
+Larry Sutton Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers need to replace their window regulators, we carry the one shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/window-regulator-pair/i/1awrk00087?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Worked great. I would have never figured out how to attach the window to the regulator so thank you very much!
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Very helpful video, thank you.
In my case both rear windows were stuck closed but you could hear the motors run.
What happened was that each of the rectangular aluminum clamps that hold the glass for the sliding mechanism that pushes up & pulls down on the windows had come off and fallen into the door space.
I cleaned the remaining adhesive and the part of the glass where it sticks, squeezed some clear silicone adhesive caulk into each piece, and stuck them back on. I also greased the rails where the slide mechanism goes.
Scotty Kilmer has a great video about spraying silicone lubricant into the window guide to eliminate the friction that can break your window motors & parts, so after fixing & greasing the motor assemblys I cleaned way down in the window seals, removing a lot of dirt & pine needles, then I sprayed the window guides generously with silicone lube.
With some maintenance, cleaning, adhesive caulk, and silicone spray, both my rear windows are back in action.
+Bikewithlove Thanks for the feedback!
We do not have an auto repair video that shows you how to do this. Usually you can remove the glass out of the top of the door. You have to unbolt it from the window regulator first though. Hope this helps you out.
Enjoy your videos and the time you all take to show how it is done. Was looking for 2012 chevy malibu motor replacement. Thanks
Thank you so much for this! I had a rear one replaced last year and it was $400 at the shop. Now I had my other side go out and my passenger front is starting to die. I was scared to do it myself but was able to replace rear passenger following this. Strangely enough, all my regulators are going out except my driver window is still going strong.
Thank you for the video. Just did this on my 99 Malibu and worked perfectly.
+Scott Coulter Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers that particular model. You may be able to apply some of the basic procedures shown in the video to your Grand Prix.
Great video. Everything went just like you showed it.
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Great video. I'm preparing to do this job on a 2002. I can hardly take my eyes off of the 1960 Pontiac on the left. You don't see those every day.
+William Corby We currently do not have an auto repair video specific to your vehicle. You might be able to apply some of the basic steps shown in this video to your application. Here is a link to the repair part that would fit your vehicle. Hope this helps you out
Once again back to 1A Auto for knowledge! Is this anywhere close to a 1993 Grand Prix rear door window? I seem to have become the mechanic for all my son's college friends. Thanks for any info.
When I did this, I had a problem that Mike didn't have: the access slot for the two bolts in the center of the door wasn't big enough for the socket to fit through, so I had to use a drill to ream the hole big enough for the socket to fit through the panel.
Very good Eric!!! Sorta tricky getting that plastic piece in the track but think I could do it, I'm an old buzzard, 73.
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Patrick Joseph
Great videos you put out. Very precise, thank you
Gregory Hainey No problem. Thank you for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
I hafta comment here... I watched a video on changing the rear window motors on my 97 BMW 528i? Would probably take me 2 hours each window and I'd probably have parts left over after I was done. LOL I fixed the fuel filter on my Malibu about 4 years ago from your video. So this was my first go-to for info. Thanx much!
+MaziesButt Thanks for checking us out. Yeah extra parts are never a good thing...lol. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
I ordered a rear drivers side window regulator from your site. Unfortunately it it’s not the same as the vehicle has and is also different than the one in this video. I have the 2003 Malibu.
Thank you so much 1A Auto great video
+Gerard Donaire Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
So helpful excellent video! Thank you
Thank you SO much. This video was just what I needed!
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great video i am going to try to get this done on my 2002 malibu but i do have another issue with it, the signal on left side blinks faster than it should, i have been told that it is the cable on the rear drivers side light, i was told that it was going to set me back $110 bucks no way, i know i can get it done for less do you have any videos about that
This was a struggle since I chose the cheap third party one. The clip is an oval instead of a square like the OEM one, and was very hard to get in. I had to basically screw the top bolt in, lower the regulator so the clip was on the lower third, aligned the window piece, and hammered it in/used the window switch to get it in there by pulling the regulator towards the window slide in portion. And then it was low quality and the motor was welded diagonally so i had to pull it towards the metal door panel that was blocking it and force the bolts in. Not a great time, get a higher quality one.
Thanks, worked like a charm!
@arashjalalian At the current time,we do not have a video for that particular vehicle.
They are side specific on your Impala. The part number for a 97 Impala rear passenger side regulator is 1AWRG00569 on our website 1aauto.com
Hey not sure the LS versions have different screws, but my girls 99 malibu ls had a security bit for the door handle bezel. easy enough I had an allen wrench that fit into anyways. Thanks for the video
What if my window stuck down and i need to replace just motor? Do i need to remove it all ? Last star screw is hard to get to
Thank you!
Hi,
Thank you for the video.
Do you have the same video for Opel Astra TS 2002 model? Is it very different from this one?
Hey, i was wondering: does it matter which rear side the window regulator goes on? Because online some regulators are listed as "Rear Driver" although my window regulator needs to replaced on the rear passenger side. Does it matter or are all 97-03 regulators the same regardless of which side needs replacing?
I just received the regulator, got everything installed and it seemed to be working but then the bracket came off of the window. It appears as if it was only held on with adhesive. What is the best glue/procedure to fix this?
2002 Chevy Malibu
Yes very much helped.
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I didn't see where you remove the bottom assembly bracket or install the bracket.
We did it, we did it...didn't even need Dora or a backpack.
Thank you for such a great video, we ordered the part from your site, def recomend getting the complete kit 1aauto.com is the only site to sell the complete unit, took about 30 minutes to complete this job, saved about $275 in labor because they call this a 3hour job... again I am not a mechanic and I watched this video 2 times and job took only 30 minutes..
I think you mean Malibu*. but thanks man this was it!
My bracket peice keeps coming off any suggestions
Thanks for checking us out. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
That was pretty quick
rear window driver side does that mean right or left ?
+Emily Dawn Thanks for checking us out! The rear driver side would be the rear left side. Please let us know if you have any further questions, thank you.
We carry brand new window regulators on our website 1aauto.com with free shipping. You may have a burnt out directional light bulb on the left side that may be causing the directional to blink fast. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
anybody know what the plastic piece attached to the window is called?
Thanks
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