Auto Glass: power window motor, phillips head screws, flathead screwdriver

Question
I have a 1990 bonneville sse.I have to replace the power window motor and was wondering how hard it is to get at? I hope this question is in your field.   thx.

Answer
Hi Troy,

I haven't worked on a 1990 Bonneville, but I have the door panel removal instructions for a 1995 Bonneville.  It should be very similar.  If not, follow-up with me and I will research it further.

Remove the door light by carefully prying it out with a small flathead screwdriver from the rear.  Disconnect the power connection.

Remove the two Phillips head screws located at either end of the light opening.

Using a small flathead screwdriver, remove the plastic cover located at the top of the armrest handle.  This is the piece with the small light that shines down on the door controls.  You should be able to pry it off from the top edge.  Once off, disconnect the electrical connection.

Remove the Phillips head screw from the opening.

Remove the door controls by carefully prying them up with a small screwdriver.  Careful when you do this because there is a clip on either end that is used to hold this piece in place.  Disconnect the electrical connections.

Using a 7mm socket, remove the bolt located at the lower front corner of the door panel and the bolt a few inches above it.  Both are located on the outer edge of the speaker / door pocket molding.

Remove the center cap behind the door handle with the small flathead screwdriver.

Remove the screw behind the handle using a T-15 Torx bit. Remove the molding behind the handle. This may take a bit of maneuvering to do.

Pry the door panel loose by CAREFULLY pulling out the push in clips that line the front, bottom, and rear edges of the door panel.  This can be done by carefully prying the panel up using a flathead screwdriver or a putty knife.  Work your way around slowly and be sure not to put too much pressure on the parts.

Look behind the panel and disconnect any other connections such as the speaker connections.

Once all the screws, clips, and electrical connections have been removed, lift up on the panel and slowly work it out of the track that it sits in at the top edge.  Don't force the panel or you may separate the door panel from the trim work where it is attached.  It is a slide in fitting at the top edge, but it is usually a tight fit.

Thanks,
Kevin