1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement

简介

We seek to develop a trouble-free step-by-step repair guide for a 1999 Buick Century that meets the criteria set by IFIXIT. Not only is our purpose to repair a failed window regulator and motor for personal and security reasons, but also to demonstrate and breakdown to the inexperienced how to make said repair at a more economically inclined price.

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步骤 1 Lower Window

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Lower Window: 步骤 1 中的图像 1，1

Lower window to about ¾ of the way down or until the frame that the window sits on is visible in the lower opening.

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步骤 2 Disassemble Door Panel

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Disassemble Door Panel: 步骤 2 中的图像 1，3

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Disassemble Door Panel: 步骤 2 中的图像 2，3

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Disassemble Door Panel: 步骤 2 中的图像 3，3

Locate the 3 screws in the door.
1 screw is in the door latch (phillips head)
The other 2 are in the door tray (10mm socket)

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步骤 3 Disassemble Door Panel (cont'd)

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Disassemble Door Panel (cont'd): 步骤 3 中的图像 1，1

Pry away the door (a flat head can be used as seen in the image, but any wedge like object would work.)

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步骤 4 Disconnect Necessary Cables

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Disconnect Necessary Cables: 步骤 4 中的图像 1，2

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Disconnect Necessary Cables: 步骤 4 中的图像 2，2

Tweeter Connection (circled in red)
Disconnect the tweeter connection where the red arrow is pointing.
Automatic Lock Connection (circled in green)
Disconnect the automatic lock connection from its location in the green circle.

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步骤 5 (Remove Plastic If Applicable)

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, (Remove Plastic If Applicable): 步骤 5 中的图像 1，2

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, (Remove Plastic If Applicable): 步骤 5 中的图像 2，2

If the internal door panel is covered with protective plastic, remove it before proceeding.

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步骤 6 Removing The Window Motor

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Removing The Window Motor: 步骤 6 中的图像 1，3

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Removing The Window Motor: 步骤 6 中的图像 2，3

1999 Buick Century Window Regulator and Motor Replacement, Removing The Window Motor: 步骤 6 中的图像 3，3

Locate and remove the 3 screws holding the window motor in place (Wrench and 10mm socket needed).
Disconnect the window motor connection wiring.
Wedge in-between the outer shell of the door and the window to hold the window in place (be careful not to damage the window. May have to stick it in at an angle).