Drivers window fell down 2003 Impala

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1991 Pontiac Sunbird






One piece trim panel is used on styles with standard trim. The custom trim has an upper metal trim panel. The one piece trim hangs over the door inner panel across the top and is secured by clips down the sides and across the bottom. It is retained by screws located in the areas of the top front of the panel assembly.

Remove all door inside handles.

Removing a window crank handle (with a retaining clip inside the handle) without a special tool can be a problem. An alternative method is to take a clean shop towel and wedge it between the window crank handle and the door panel. Move it up, while pulling it from left to right, as in a sawing motion working the clean shop towel until the retaining clip comes free.

Remove the door inside locking rod knob.
Unfasten the screws inserted through the door armrest and pull the handle assembly into the door inner panel or armrest hanger support bracket.
On styles with remote control mirrors assemblies, disengage the end of the mirror control cable from the bezel on the standard trim, or from the upper trim panel on the custom trim. On custom trim, remove the upper trim panel.
On styles with power window or door lock controls located in the door trim panel, disconnect the wire harnesses at the switch assemblies. On the four door sedan and the two door hatchback, remove the switch cover by pushing down at the switch area and pulling down at the bottom of the cover. The switch and base may be removed from the trim with the cover removed.
Remove the remote control handle bezel screws.
Unfasten the screws used to hold the armrest to the inner panel.
Remove the screws and plastic retainers from the perimeter of the door trim using tool BT-7323A or equivalent and a screwdriver. To remove the trim panel, push the trim panel upward and outboard to disengage from the door inner panel at the beltline.
On styles with an insulator pad fastened to the door inner panel, use tool J-21104 or equivalent to remove the fasteners and the insulator pad.
On styles with the water defector held in place by fasteners, use tool BT-7323A or equivalent to remove the fasteners and the water deflector.
On styles with the armrest bracket riveted to the inner panel and installed over the water deflector, drill out the armrest bracket rivets using a 3 / 16 in. (5mm) drill bit.

Tilt the front edge of the glass downward to locate the glass in the door.
Apply pressure rearward and snap the glass rear guide into the rear run channel.
Lower the glass to about 3 in. (76mm) above the beltline and install the widow regulator roller to sash channel.
Run the glass to the full up position.
Place the front glass retainer in position and install the bolts.
Check the window to make sure it operates correctly, then install the remaining trim parts.

If your careful you can get the door panel out of the window trim at top with out breaking it. Hooter day is best to do it as the plastic panel is more pliable. Once out wedge it back some and pull the trim out. This will give you a good inch plus gap to work threw. Most like the cable has wrapped around it. Flash light to see it and bent coat hanger, long screw driver or bar. You should be able to get it open.

I just had that happen on a 2000.
It was the window regulator.
I ordered a new one on e-bay.
Changing it involves taking the whole door apart, and you can do it yourself, if you are really "mechanical".
You would need to pay particular attention to where every nut & bolt goes, and replace exactly.
The window regulator is made of several metal pieces and some connecting wires or cables.
It is complicated if you are not familiar with it.
You will be needing to take the glass out of the door by rotating it, so you can install the new regulator.
Be blessed.

1- remove the window crank
2- remove any screws from the door panel; sometimes they are hidden by a plastic cap. look inside the elbow rest cavity; remove any screws you see.
3- insert a flat plastic or wooden tool in the shape of (roughly) a scraper, between the door panel and door and start prying the clips which hold the panel to the sheet metal. get as close to the clips as possible with the tool, as that will be the easiest way. there are about 8 of these clips on an average door. when all the clips have come loose of the sheet metal, lift the panel straight up to remove it. you will find a metal rod attached to the inside of your handle; unfasten it and remove the panel completely. that handle looks like it is part of the panel and cannot be removed separately.

Usually a broken cable, or the motor. To remove the trim, remove the speaker, then remove all the screws from inside the door handles. Then remove the screws around the edges of the trim panel. Prise the edge of the trim panel away from the door, and continue to pull until all the plastic clips are loose. Then just lift the panel up and off of the window ledge. Unplug electrical from the back of the switches, and the panel is then separated from the vehicle.

Replacing the window lifter is quite simple. Just unbolt the vertical chanels, and the motor, and the whole thing comes out. You can get refurbished lifters with the motor quite affordably from the dealer, or the auto parts store.

The arm rest, and inside door handle trim have phillips retainer screws...both the arm rest, and door handle trim need to be removed before the door panel can be pryed up from the bottom...white plastic push in clips secure the panel...after all have been popped loose...you should be able to lift the door panel up at the window to remove...be sure to look for insulation liners that should be taped back into position before re-assembling...the push in plastic clips are also available at your parts store..."Help Parts" for GM models...Hope this helps:)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Important: When removing a door trim panel or switch plate, disconnect the negative battery terminal. This will eliminate the possibility of shorting out the switch if you use a screwdriver, an awl, or other metal object in order to remove the switch from the harness.
2. Remove the window regulator handle, if equipped.
3. Remove the front door warning reflector.
4. Remove the door panel screw (1) through the hole in the door warning reflector opening.
5. Use a flat bladed tool in order to remove the rear deck release switch bezel.
6. Disconnect the rear deck release switch.
7. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the lower switch bezel trim screw access cover.
8. Remove the lower switch bezel trim screws.
9. Remove the lower switch bezel
10. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry the front door switch bezel upward.
11. Disconnect:

1. Gently disengage the front door trim retaining clips and remove the door trim panel from the door.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the front door trim panel to the door. Ensure that the retainers are locked into place.
2. Connect the rear deck release connector.
3. Install the rear deck release switch bezel. Press the bezel firmly into place.
4. Install the window regulator handle to the door.
5. Connect:

• lock switch connector, if equipped.
• Power window switch connector, if equipped.
• Power mirror switch connector, if equipped.

1. Install the front door switch bezel assembly to the front door trim panel.
2. Install the lower switch bezel trim panel. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the lower switch bezel trim screws.
4. Install the lower switch bezel trim screw access cover.
5. Install the door trim panel screw (1) through the hole in the front door warning reflector.
6. Install the front door warning reflector.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Remove the front door pull cup screw

Remove the screw cap and the screw from the inside door handle and slide the handle rearward to disengage the hook from the inner sheet metal.

• Disconnect the inside door handle from the front door latch remote control link

Remove the two-piece pushpins from the front door trim panel (23942).


NOTE: Use a commonly available spring loaded trim pad removing tool with a long thin nose to prevent damage to the door trim panel.
Release the seven front door trim panel bullet nose fasteners and push inboard, then upward to release the front door trim panel.

• If equipped, disconnect the master window regulator control switch electrical connector

Remove the retainer from the master window regulator control switch panel.

1. Pull outward on the cup retainer tabs and remove.

1. Remove the master window regulator control switch electrical connector from the retainer

thw window either came off the window slider or the slider bracket, this can be determined by removing the door panel. this could also be cable driven and the cable has disconnected or broke, can also be determined by removing door panel.

you either need a motor or motor and window regulator assembly.
SECTION 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation 2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Front Door Trim Panel Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the front door trim panel screws.

1. NOTE: To release the door trim panel two part pin-type retainers, first pull outward on the bottom of the door trim panel.
   Remove the front door trim panel.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

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SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Front Door Window Regulator And Motor
Special Tool(s) Heavy Duty Riveter
501-D011 (D80L-23200-A) or equivalent
Removal and Installation

1. Remove the front door window glass. For additional information, refer to Front Door Window Glass in this section.

1. Disconnect the front door window regulator motor electrical connector.

1. Remove the window regulator rivets.

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SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 2002 Taurus/Sable Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Door Window Regulator Motor Removal and Installation

1. Close the window.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

1. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

1. If equipped, remove the radio speaker.

1. Position the watershield aside.

1. Disconnect the door window regulator motor electrical connector.

1. Remove the bolts and the door window regulator motor.

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