How to Replace Window Regulator 03-11 Saab 9-3

[@1AAuto]

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[@craigselak]

This video helped me in 2024 in Australia. Thank you very much

[@86Feco]

I managed to replace my broken window regulator on my 93 thanks to your video, it's a very helpful step by step guide. Soo happy now and saved a lot of money too. Thanks!

[@1AAuto]

+Ferenc Soos Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com

[@viktorbill]

Thanks for the video! I bought a used one from a scrapyard and probably saved myself a couple of hundred bucks! :D

[@JasonLeeRocks]

Thanks for the video! I've been driving around for way too long with a driver's side window that doesn't work. $30 plus your instructional video means I'm not embarrassed in the drive through any more.

[@1AAuto]

+Jason Lee Thanks for watching Jason. We're happy to hear that auto repair video has helped you out. 1aauto.com

[@triplestonesChannel]

Top notch video! I didn't need to replace the regulator but the glass had become detached from the clamps (which had somehow ended up in the bottom of the door!) and this video enabled me to realise what the problem was and fix it within about 20 minutes... An absolute godsend as it's the middle of summer and my A/C has also stopped working :( Thanks so much!!

[@Glens928]

Thanks a lot. Made the job easy. It's always a challenge to get the electrical connectors apart.

[@1AAuto]

The window regulator shown in this video will fit the 2003-2011 SAAB 9-3. If you click on the link in the video, you will go right to the window regulator on our website. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@Syreious]

Very helpful! Don't make the same mistake I made and make sure that you have all of the little parts of the old regulator before installing your new one. I didn't notice that the window clip fell out when taking it out.

[@1AAuto]

+Luis Lopez Thanks for the tip!

[@1AAuto]

You're welcome. Thank you for checking us out. Have a great day 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@sora2o6]

Thanks you saved me 300 bucks by doing it myself!

[@Alvoncurt]

My drivers window doesn't work at all, is there a way of getting the window down manually enough to access the nuts holding it to the regulator?

[@vanoix1824]

Thank you mate! got mine fixed just in time for the Aussie summer!

[@glennhalstead]

Thanks Mike, that was a great help in fixing my 93 window problem.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Please let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

The window motor could be worn or possibly have a stripped gear which could cause the window not to go up, or even fall down when you hit a bump.

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video for that particular repair.

[@tttonic]

Great video thanks! It helped me a lot when switching the window regulator on my Saab 9-3 SS 2003.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@HelloSpyMyLie]

I actually needed to see you attach the door handle. I didn’t see you do the j hook cause your hand was in the way. Hopefully I can figure it out!

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows this particular repair. We'll keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

It sounds like the motor may be getting week. You might want to try replacing it to see if it fixes the issue.

[@jgeurts]

This was a fantastic video! Thanks for posting it!

[@1AAuto]

You can try, but you might need to replace it. If you need to replace it, you can call our sales line at 888-844-3393 1aauto.com and one of our sales reps can quote you a price. We do offer FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states.

[@billcwood160]

Very nice video! I'm not sure if the regulator you sell already has the 4 rubber pieces included or not but if not, installers should pull them off the old one and reinstall. There are one each on the bottom of the rail and one each midway up.

[@1AAuto]

You may have to take the door panel off and take a look at the regulator to see if anything has broke on it. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@1AAuto]

"Usually" you need to remove the window from the regulator, and slide the glass out of the top of the door. You may need to wiggle it around and play with the angles a bit to get the glass in or out of the door. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@raulportillo8154]

Great video! I removed the door panel on '05 9-3 and noticed the cable was frayed. Do I need to replace the whole regulator and how do you reattach that cable?

[@1AAuto]

+Raul Portillo If the cable is frayed then you will have to replace the regulator. You cannot just replace the cable. www.1aauto.com/1A/WindowRegulators/Saab/9-3/1AWRG01795?KZbin&CTA+Comment&AMjJo8Fej04

[@danc6774]

make sure when you tighten the clips that hold the glass in place that you torque them down as hard as you can. Both of mine came out and stopped functioning six months later. Put them back into the clips and they seem to be working again.

[@1AAuto]

You may want to take the door panel off an inspect the window motor and regulator to see if one of them has gone bad. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@Lesmc1of3]

Great video! I have a 2011 9-3 and my passenger side window won't move. The motor clicks when I activate the button but the window is jammed shut. Do you have any thoughts on this? My service guy said the motor was needing replaced but that was a diagnosis he made without even looking at it.

[@rogrod3876]

i just finished replacing my regulator and I would never have been able to figure this out on my own. One thing that happened was the left side window clamp rubber piece fell out while I was trying to slide window back into place. If I didnt catch that I prob would be replacing the window cuz it would most likely shatter from metal on to glass pressure from clamp. Lucky for me I noticed it. Next I am doing my blower motor

[@cameronstevens8566]

Awesome video, incredibly helpful! I got my regulator replaced easily, however I cant seem to get the window to move smoothly. The motor struggles and barely moves the window, do I need to grease something?

[@1AAuto]

+Cameron Stevens You may want to see if the weatherstrip around the window is dry and needs to be replaced. 1aauto.com

[@Trampolinwildlife]

hello - is it similar for a rear window? (Saab 9.3 2009). Thank you!

[@FrenchConnection67]

Thanks for the clear video!

[@1AAuto]

You will need to replace the regulator.

[@TheKirbydude1234]

Thank you guys for doing this!!

[@1AAuto]

+R Huyck Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

[@chrisrtz]

Hi, i somewhat have the same problem as John. The only difference is that it still stays up when i am driving. It first started when I would hear a bump sound coming from with in the door panel every time I would lower and raise the window. Finally one day, the window was stuck in the down position and would not go up on it's own power. So I had to pull on the window as I pulled on the up button for my window. What would I need to replace? Thinking of inspecting, before i make any purchase

[@trencher7]

Shoot I just did this and forgot to clip the cable on the inside top of door after I closed the door back up. Wonder how much that matters??? Or does it just stop it from making noise?

[@perpetualcitizen]

Thanks for this! How about one on replacing the electronic side mirror controller? Mine 'caved in' and I can't control my side mirrors now.

[@delc9876]

Here's some helpful tips: Leave the battery connected. Remove the door panel, leaving the electrical connectors still connected. With a utility knife, carefully cut the adhesive of the rain guard by the door lock up/down knob, exposing the interior of the door. Then actuate the window switch and lower the window enough so that the nut that fastens the window into the regulator is visible. WIS says 5 cm. (2"). If you don't lower the window, getting to the nuts holding the window in will be next to impossible. Then disconnect the battery, disconnect the wire connectors then proceed to remove the regulator.

[@1AAuto]

+delc9876 Thanks for the tips!

[@TheCleftStoneWorksKutztown]

Thanks! Great video, helped me replace mine. Works Great!

[@1AAuto]

+The CleftStone Works Your welcome!

[@bobcollins3803]

2011 9-3, passenger side. I'm thinking about doing this job myself, actually helping my son! After watching the video, I'm not sure it's something we can do. But the dealer wants 400+ to do it. What do you think the hardest part of this job is and what should we be really careful with? How long should this take? I'm going back to watch the end of the video now. Thanks!!!

[@1AAuto]

+Bob Collins If you follow the video you should be okay. Here is a link to the replacement part shown in this video on our website www.1aauto.com/1A/WindowRegulators/Saab/9-3/1AWRG01795?KZbin&CTA+Comment&AMjJo8Fej04

[@bobcollins3803]

Is there a difference between the drivers side and passenger side parts? I saw 2 and they were about $60 apart. I need passenger side.

[@1AAuto]

+Bob Collins Yes, they are side specific.

[@rabbitgear]

I have a 2005 Saab 9-3 and need to do this procedure. Would the parts for a 2004 model be compatible with my 2005 model?

[@giraffe2588]

In my 2003 saab 9-3 linear the passenger window goes up and down slowly, and when it gets to the top it doesn't go all the way up. When driving you can hear a small air crack but cannot see it. Do you think its a regulator I need or a new motor?

[@danc6774]

Mine came (from 1A Auto) with the window clips in the down position. Now I've got it in there, but I'm worried that trying to put in the window will fail since I can't access them to tighten. Should I turn teh car on and raise the window before putting the glass in?

[@danc6774]

Solution for this is simple. Make sure you loosen the clips before installing the regulator. Install as instructed, but without the glass, hook everything up so no electrical circuit is unplugged, but don't install door trim all the way so you can still see what's going on. Then you can just roll it up so that the clips are in the easy position near the top to install glass and tighten. Thanks for making these videos! Directly resulted in my purchasing from you (with the convenient link to products shown).

[@tedhargiss1056]

1A Auto Parts > Have you swapped the window motor or regulator for the rear window in a Saab convertible? I can't figure out if the motors are the same for the front and back. And, do I need to replace the entire regulator unit or can I replace just the motor? Thanks

[@1AAuto]

+Ted Hargiss What year is the Saab ?

[@tedhargiss1056]

1A Auto Parts 2008 Saab Convertible 9-3 2.0T.

[@Ox-Plays]

Do you know how to take the window out of the back door to replace the door latch/lock?

[@erichkristoffermatter4741]

Do you know if It's the same procedure on the sidewindow back in the car?

[@1AAuto]

+Erich Kristoffer Matter We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows the rear window. You may be able to apply some of the basic steps shown in this video to the rear window. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@stevenclark6662]

Hey guys, I'm pretty sure i have a bad one too. Passenger side - tried to roll the window down.. and it went almost down.. then when i tried to roll it back up.. "crunch crunch crunch" but the window didn't go up. I can pull it up with my hands but that's it. I took the panel off - spooled wire looked all jacked up.. BUT there was a white plastic clip near the top of the door that looked like it held a cable and THAT is broken. How do i replace that? thanks.

[@1AAuto]

Hi Steven, If it's one of the plastic rollers, we may have one to fix the window regulator. Here's a link to the window regulators, and repair parts for a SAAB 9-3 on our website. Hope this helps you out www.1aauto.com/saab-9-3-window-regulator/mo-c/913-16?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@skylinegtr81]

Hi I have a 2001 9-5 with a bad regulator will it be the same process for the 2001? I saw another video and it was riveted any help would be appreciated.

[@1AAuto]

We currently do not have an auto repair video with this particular repair. It may be a similar process. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@oliilo1]

Hi. I just installed a brand new regulator, but the window clamps are to low to be tightened to the glass. How do I get them up during installation?

[@1AAuto]

+Olly You should be able to push them up by hand.

[@dominiquejones4399]

I have a question. I have a 2003 Saab 9-5. the window on my passenger side goes down just fine but will not come back up. There is no clicking noise or anything. what could the problem be? I ruled out the motor because the window does go down and the regulator is working fine. all the other windows work with no problem as well.

[@1AAuto]

+Dominique Jones Have you visually inspected the regulator or motor? Have you tried messing with the switch to see if it gets an intermittent response? Chances are it's one of those three parts causing the issue, but you will have to take a look first!

[@alanbywater4711]

My drivers side window is jammed solid, so cannot move downwards to loosen the bolts for removing glass window??????

[@kotastrophie]

so everything is working fine on my window the only issue I believe Iam having is that the window is no longer secured to the clamps. The window stays up but I can hear the mechanism and motor roll down and when it rolls all the way up I hear the window go into the clamps. I have taken door panels off and am working on the weather protector. Also any ideas about the code P0496? 2008 Saab 9-3 aero V6 turbo 6 speed manual transmission

[@1AAuto]

+killacaliboy KCBkotastrophie Thanks for your inquiry. We would suggest taking your vehicle to a local mechanic for an exact diagnosis, the code you referenced here seems to be related to the EVAP system. 1aauto.com

[@duke3Dtx]

thank you for the video and for the parts as well:)

[@alanbywater4711]

I am having a problem. Removing (loosening). the window bolts.. As the window is. Jammed in solid so cannot lower window

[@BenYanken]

I have a Saab 2004 9-3 and I cannot find the second window clamp by the motor. In your video it shows it right next to the window motor but on my Saab it doesn't. Only shows the very obvious one

[@1AAuto]

+Abel Arriola Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/WindowRegulators/Saab/9-3/1AWRG01795?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@edwardthayer9386]

Hello, the link doesn't work! And I can't find this part on your website! Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

[@1AAuto]

+Edward Thayer Thanks for watching! The part number in that link is no longer on our website, but if you are looking for a replacement regulator please check out part number 1AWRG02594! It the regulator only for the front driver side. 1aauto.com

[@TheKopite5times]

hi my window wont work when bought car i stripped panel like on your video,the cable from the motor is snapped what do i need ,thanks.

[@kyleclubbs4815]

can you do a video on how to remove a fog light lens?

[@westanarnold5231]

So the process was going well for me until I got the water cover off, when I go to remove the nuts that hold the window, I realize that they are in the bottom of the door because my window is all the way down and won’t go up to remove the nuts holding the window, please help!

[@1AAuto]

+Westan Arnold If you need to free the glass from a regulator that is stuck you can cut the cables that run the glass up and down. This will free the glass completely, so be sure to secure the glass. Thanks for watching! 1AAuto.com

[@liammillichamp]

How do you do it if you can’t get the window down

[@doliferight87]

Hello, I have a 2008 9-3. my front windows have a history of going up normally, hitting the top and then coming back down to about 3/4 up then stopping. I basically toggle the windows up till they are closed the the time being. Do you think that's a regulator or motor? Thank you!

[@1AAuto]

You may want to inspect the window motor to see if the gear has any damage to the teeth, or it could also be that the cable has stretched out over the years on the window regulator. We carry the window regulator seen in this video on our website. They are brand new, all of our parts also include FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states. Here's a link to them on our website. Hope this helps you out. www.1aauto.com/1A/WindowRegulators/Saab/9-3/1AWRG01795?VideoReply&VideoReply&ATony

[@doliferight87]

1A Auto Parts Thank you!

[@1AAuto]

Christien Frank Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@NotARealUTubeAccount]

This is your pinch protection acting up! Just google 'Saab 93 pinch protection' and it will show you how to reprogram it. Super easy!

[@doliferight87]

outstanding! I'll give it a shot! thanks!

[@slocavky]

Thanks so much for this video....

[@paradad999]

Excellent, thank you.

[@juniorquezada4080]

What if window is all the way up and can't put it down to take the 10mm bolts off??

[@slidesatmidnight3003]

remove motor and push it it up or down

[@slidesatmidnight3003]

might have to cut the old cables i just removed the moeter

[@f296877]

Thanks!

[@shirleykuria9091]

Very pleased

[@MusicFromNowhere]

at $400 a piece, may as well bolt it shut and unplug it, if it's a rear.

[@Ox-Plays]

Do you know how though? It;s driving me crazy and a dealer would charge me $300 to put it in probably.

[@leonagraca2239]

Excellent sore absolutely nothing about how to remove the switch in the first part of the video!

[@caffina5882]

This is $488 dollars to fix at my dealership...

[@kyleclubbs4815]

ok

[@Paulmuscle]

I destroyed mine trying to install it 😭

[@lachaparrita49]

that is too much work for me do grrrrr

[@1AAuto]

+Esther Ramirez Sometimes the best way to tackle a problem is to let someone else tackle it haha Glad the video helped you make the decision about whether or not you'd do it yourself. Thanks for watching, and thanks for commenting.

[@neosapien1]

Can you simply replace the white colored) motor without removing the entire assembly and unbolt everything? (If the wire is still ok)

[@voyageurdeleau]

Thanks, very helpful

[@1AAuto]

+Benoit Hostiou Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers need to replace their window regulator we carry the one shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the lower 48 states. www.1aauto.com/saab-9-3-window-regulator-driver-side-front/i/1awrg01795?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony