How do you replace window regulator in a 2000 Oldsmobile intrigue?

Answer 1

I've replaced three out of four window regulators in my wife's '98 Intrigue. It is rather straightforward. You'll need Torx wrenches or sockets(better) First you'll need to pry off with a flatblade screwdriver the fitting under the door handle. You will need to unscrew (phillips, I believe) the screw affixing the handle area and electric door lock button. Disconnect the wiring clip to the lock button. You'll find another (two if memory serves) Torx bolt under the armrest. There are plastic clips holding the door panel -- you should be able to pull the panel and they'll pop out. There might be extra/different torx bolt locations, so don't manhandle it -- make sure everything is disconnected. Front doors have window switch panels that come out and disconnect from wiring. You'll also want to disconnect the speaker. Pull back the plastic and remove the two of three bolts holding the regulator -- the other you can just loosen, plus remove the other three holding the motor. There are two bolts holding the glass to the frame-- remove these and pull up the window away from the window frame section. You can now pull the crusty, rusty frame and motor out and disconnect the wiring harness to the motor. Pull the window glass up out of the way and feed the new regulator in the same way the old one came out. Hook the wiring harness and bolt the motor into place, then secure the regulator into place. The glass can now be secured with the two small bolts. (Make sure the window is in the fuzzy channel!!!!) I suggest that at this point you quickly rehook the window button to test operation of the window. If it is all good, hook up the speaker wires, reattach the plastic sheet, put the door panel back on and reattach all the bolts, screws, wires to lock and window buttons. And get ready to do it all again, because these stinkers fail with reckless abandon!!!