[ChevroletTough]

hey guys. Just wondering how hard it is to change a driver side 1996 grand am window motor. I've never replaced a window motor.

My g/fs window got stuck, but later went up, so it might need to be replaced. If the window gets stuck, is there a way to keep it up? I know GM in the 90's especially have had problems with their window motors, including some early gen 2000's..

 

[nicolet]

The 92-98 Grand am is totally different than the 99-05....


There is a counterbalance spring to be careful with...motor is riveted to regulator...can be bolted it a blind head bolt is used...

 

[eurohazard]

If it's anything like my 1993 Camry...it's pretty easy. As long as you can remove the door panel, the rest is pretty straight forward.

Found a possible good link for you.... Grand Am window reg R2

edit: I see GMCSonoma chimed in with excellent advice!

 

[ChevroletTough]

The 92-98 Grand am is totally different than the 99-05....


There is a counterbalance spring to be careful with...motor is riveted to regulator...can be bolted it a blind head bolt is used...

God i hate springs... thats why I don't do drum brakes.

Have a diagram by chance Sonoma?

 

[nicolet]

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Service Information
1998 Pontiac Grand Am | Achieva, Grand Am, Skylark, (VIN N) Service Manual | Body and Accessories | Doors | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 488432
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Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement (Front)
Removal Procedure




Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
Remove enough of the door water deflector to access the window regulator. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
Remove the door window assembly. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
Remove the window regulator (1). Refer to Door Window Regulator Replacement .
Remove the motor rivets (2) from the window regulator.
Installation Procedure




Install the motor to the window regulator rivets (2).
Install the window regulator (1). Refer to Door Window Regulator Replacement .
Install the door window assembly. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
Install the door water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .