Window motor replacement on 2000-2007 Chevy/GMC/Cadillac trucks

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Rear passenger side: amzn.to/3FfI4tT
A complete step-by-step guide to replacing your window motor/regulator on all 2000-2007 Chevy Tahoes, Silverados, and Avalanches, GMC Sierras and Yukons, and Cadillac Escalades.

[@jont9002]

3 1/2 years later of making this video and still being used like a charm. thank you very much for posting.

[@stupidsnek]

6 now

[@durtydean8430]

@@stupidsnek hell yea bro, I'm about to do this later on today

[@stupidsnek]

@@durtydean8430 BE SURE TO TAKE THE OLD RUBBER CLAMP OFF THE OLD WINDOW

[@TheNosePickler]

SeeEEEEeeven!

[@matthewl1187]

My passenger window has been dead for months. I finally decided to fix it today and this video was a huge help! Thank you for making it.

[@angieray3]

The best step-by-step informative video I’ve watch. Simple and to the point. Helped me a lot!

[@williamtorbeck5641]

Thank you so much for making this video on window regulator replacement. You removed much stress and anxiety.

[@TheKeymaster316]

Kudos on the great video. Ordered my regulator last week and it came in the mail today. I had watched your video last week to see what it entailed. After seeing how simple it was, I pulled the trigger. Installed it tonight and I'm back in business. Thank you.

[@melvinmoten9427]

It's 2018 and I have to do this to my front driver side. I must say this is the best most elaborate KZbin video that I have seen. Much appreciate on your attention to detail.

[@timothyhoelscher8137]

Great video! Saved me a considerable amount of money at the service center. I ended up just replacing the motor. Could not have done it without your video. Keep up the good videos.

[@AutoRex101]

Love reading comments like these! Glad it worked out for you.

[@scottmartin6792]

Did you have to pull out the entire regulator just to change the motor?

[@joearagon3319]

Thanks for the video tutorial. I just did two window motors on my Avalanche and the process went smoothly thanks to your tips. Keep 'em coming. I have more repairs to make. -Joe

[@tysonthebarber1461]

Thanx 4 this video. I just fixed my window and I have no experience in this area. Great job!!!!

[@Der8cho]

The best how-to video for these trucks! Thanks for posting!

[@vossman5]

3rd and last video I watched. Thanks for keeping the camera orientation correct and being detailed with everything

[@TheLadyWoreBlack73]

Thank you so much for this video! I fixed my Tahoe window today and it was so easy following your video!

[@bobfrye1551]

Thanks my friend, you save me $350.00. It was very simple. Thanks again

[@SilverPonyKat]

Always check youtube for how to videos. Yours was the first that popped up. Very well done! You made this a clear and understandable step by step process. Another mechanical chic here. '04 Silverado and '07 Sierra. Thank You!

[@pesticidemike5]

Thank you so much!!!! If it wasn't for KZbin and people like you...id be screwed for life! I subbed. Keep up the great work bro!

[@sonnysurles]

Great! Saved me from breaking at least three plastic parts! Thanks!

[@beefalobob1334]

Thank you for this video, this was very helpful changing the window motor in my sons truck.

[@tinsleysmith2305]

One of the best tutorials on youtube thanks for sharing

[@viannaposadas]

Great video & saved us some money on replacement of a window regulator and motor for our 05 Yukon XL. The part cost $99.95 at Autozone for the driver side door and the only real tricky part was getting the window glass into the clip correctly and getting it secured. Thanks for the video, it was very helpful.

[@jsturgillrn]

I got a complete regulator and motor off of EBay for like $32It was new. It’s from a parts warehouse that sells in Ebay. Just thought it might save someone a buck or two. Great video thanks

[@pudster4115]

Thank you for the video. Took about an hour and saved me $$$

[@pudster4115]

2001 Silverado does not have T-20 bolts.

[@billentriken8097]

This video works. For 2002 Escalade. Dorman part #741-644 driver window. Regulator and motor assembly prices $35-$55 on comp parts. Takes less then an hour to install if your tools are out. Remember to attach the 2 sets of window switch wire sets to check your installation and to adjust the window hold brackets into place. There are only (2) 8mm screws holding the panel on, then left it up to remove the wire connections. 4- 10mm bolts hold the new assembly in place. Thanks for the video. .Bill E

[@crazygem9994]

thanks for this post man you have got to be the smoothest MFer with a flat head ;) 6 years later lol

[@Ogrebyte]

Great video. Took under two hours start to finish. Thank you very much from me and my 2003 Avalanche

[@BoostAndRedline]

Worked like a charm brother! Thanks for sharing

[@dianaespinoza4188]

Just FYI people. Some of these panels have a bolt on the bottom of the panel too. The panel won't come off if you don't remove it first.

[@Kevin__Tate]

Thanks. I used the first few minutes just to learn how to remove the door panel in order to replace the armrest. Removing the panel was easy, but reattaching the wiring harnesses to the underside of the (electric window) switch bezel took a several minutes due to the limited amount of room I had between the door frame and the partially removed panel. The wiring harnesses are short in length. Another couple inches would have made a big difference.

[@kylelewis2952]

That's what she said 😂

[@TradBarbie]

You mean fully removed, but you had to keep the panel so close to the door to hook it up?

[@tomah50]

FOR '03 TAHOE! First, this was a HUGELY helpful video. Especially the tip about putting the tape on the OUTSIDE of the window to avoid messing up the tint--I wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks! Here are some intricacies for the '03 Tahoe. First, there are no tab screws (using the T-20 socket). There are only the two screws (door handle and manual lock)--after those are removed, it lifts out. I would also recommend that you do this in warm weather or a heated garage. There were several times where I'm guessing I would have broken the plastic had it been cold. I also strongly recommend you use your smart phone to take pics each step of the way. I found it helpful to remove the wire harnesses from the 'holders'; that gave extra length to work with. For me, putting the panel back on was the hardest part of the whole fix. Hope this helps. Thanks SO MUCH for posting the original video!

[@jahazielgarcia]

I have a 03 Tahoe. Do you or any one else know if it's significantly different on the rear doors?

[@orangecrushz28]

thank you for such a well detailed vid ...added to watch later when my part comes in ...

[@trevorferguson8271]

I’m doing the same thing when mine comes in.

[@thickheart28]

Thanks for this helpful tutorial! I was able to change out the driver side and passenger side fronts no problem thanks to you. Cheers

[@dangcook]

Thank you. You have help me by showing this I fixed my avalanche driver window

[@petetousley1428]

Dang Cook w S2ed

[@dangcook]

@@petetousley1428 what do you mean?

[@GEEMONEY973]

& thank You for answering my question b4 I can ask... I have a Avalanche as well.....

[@madrabbit9007]

This was very useful, thank you. On my 04 Avalanche there were only minor differences but not so bad that I couldn't figure it out. One big difference...on torx required.

[@djcashwell]

thanks for the video. it made the swap on my 02 escalade EASY!

[@bfgivmfith]

Thanks Man! I hope mine goes that smoothly. I tend to lose patience quickly and break things and throw tools around.

[@dcampbell925]

lol

[@USA2ndAmendment]

Dude, thank you so much. This video helped me more than you can imagine!

[@mattagascarr]

you the man! This made my life so much easier, thank you!

[@BigMexican03]

Followed every step and it worked like a charm! Much appreciated!! Thank you!! 2001 Yukon.

[@EthanShaw525]

Thank you brother followed step by step saved me hundreds window is like new

[@jdmec81]

Thanks! Help me easily tackle a job I thought would be a lot harder.

[@petequinn323]

Thank you very much for this video, great instruction from start to finish.

[@slickrick8046]

Great step by step video. 👍 But you can save a step by not removing the switch box and just hooking back up the plugs from the inside of the door panel. I had enough room to where I only disconnected the plug from the motor, but did not have to disconnect the plugs from the switch. I guess it depends on how long your wires are.

[@heribertocandelaria2140]

Thank you so much Sir for this great vid. Just changed one on my 03 Denali. Appreciated

[@riozen]

Thanks dawg fixed my truck thanks you your video ❤

[@samsen201]

Now I found your clip after half way doing my Yukon Denali XL 2003. Very similar to min only the driver door outer aspect 20Hexa does not exist in Denali. Also the inner clip at same level doesn't exit. I had followed the 2007 and above or 2002 or below instructions so as expected, broke the door look/window/mirror switch module's screw that I believe is a common novice doing, if you only try to prey form outside, not knowing that there is a screw in inner aspect that has to be opened only after removal of panel. Not sure why GM was this stupid to do it that way... Anyhow great job and you are really fast in doing entire job in such a short period. Great thanks for sharing.

[@Brittbrothers2]

Awesome video man! Thanks for the help!

[@roberthawkins777]

Thank you very much i did it my self your video was great 👍

[@dennisfox935]

Great info, now its my turn. Thanks

[@aidenclarke9533]

Video was great, only took me 6 hours to figure this shit out on my truck 😂 all my fault.

[@Boogeyman671]

Just got mine replaced, thanks for the video/titorial 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@patronus1776]

Many thanks for this video. It worked for me as well.

[@blazer4285]

Very good mechanics teacher thanks a lot.

[@mr.breedlove6022]

Just installed this thanks to your video...100

[@jjones1993]

Thanks SO much! Very helpful and accurate!

[@BigBoyz33]

God damn Escalades motor failed today... But this video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@christophergoff4798]

Who the hell gives this a thumbs down? Why?

[@griffinsteel8908]

The window actuator actually pops off the door panel nuch Easyer than trying to take apart the wireing harness while it's connected

[@kennethlim4406]

Great video.Very helpful. I was able to do my Escalade without any issues, same tools etc.

[@marshal7102]

Excellent Video, Just what I'm getting ready to do to mine. (All 4) hahha

[@howardmcadams3852]

Thanks very helpful. Sir

[@brocboettcher5309]

Great video thank you for the help

[@TitusDeClercq]

great guide.

[@thuannhatn8074ever]

Thank you so much. You save me a lot of money..

[@Official_Cyberwolf_Ledgic]

Do you have a video about changing the passenger side too?, I know it’s a stupid question but I’m asking anyway

[@johnfroybaljr1205]

The actuator cables, came off their mounts,that hold the window inplace,,,can cables be reinstalled,to existing window support guides.

[@russellhohl8495]

Removing the plastic water shield (or taping it out of the way) would have made it much easier to SEE what was being done. The plastic water shield blocked many of the details of removal and installation.

[@cp1855]

Window regulator replacement

[@lovelifelivelife9225]

I followed this to a tee and it worked wonderfully thanks. Oh and by the way I'm a girl lol. I have a Chevy avalanche also

[@MirrorMirror8]

Im try that on a 2004 tahoe lets see how it goes. However is the back driver one that normally only go half way down any advice?

[@franbenson8624]

That was great, the best I've seen👍🏽👍🏽

[@gr84all]

This was very helpful. I only cut my finger once...

[@Wildwestwrangler]

Do you have to unbolt the window, if it's all the way up?

[@rjvincent9245]

Good explanation my friend

[@420jramsey]

So regulater has to come out with the motor? Motor can't come out alone?

[@Captain_Kickass-l1f]

Thanks for posting this!

[@michaellamarr4928]

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[@watrboy42]

Thanks man, I needed this!

[@perrywidhalm114]

Thank you!

[@jeremiahtalkssports1832]

Thank you bro

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Thank you for calling it a GMT800

[@jorgeaguila6774]

Great Job brother thanks a million!!

[@stevencooper6962]

Thanks bro....

[@rhinogear]

great video, nice details. ty

[@ESPNEWS8]

Is there a way to test the switches? I bought a motor from the junkyard. I know it’s a 50/50 chance it will work. But after installing the part my window still doesn’t roll up. The other 3 do though

[@petefreill3806]

Great video. Save me lots of time :)

[@shahaniwiththewhip3282]

Thanks for your video Bud

[@joeyyoung9517]

Great video!

[@aprendeconmartinii8569]

Nice work man, i just wish i new this before l.

[@ccccen]

My regulator still works, window just came off the rubber holders, can I just open thee holders and slide window on to them and then tighten them up??????????

[@ericwalker1955]

Will this work for 2007 Escalade? my power window button clicks but no movement of anykind. Just had gotten it to go up the other day and accidently let it down. Now it wont go back up.

[@dianaespinoza4188]

I just want to tighten my door handle. That window regulator in the top left is in my way. Do I really have to go through the entire process of removing everything to get to the bolt I need tightened? It's on the upper left hand side, that I need access to....

[@MsPlastina1]

What adhesive you can buy for the water barrier?

[@jtking4713]

This is a great video and very helpful. Although I had a small problem, one of my connectors is broken. It has 26 holes and it was the last one you disconnected. What's the name of that connector that way I can order a new one? TIA

[@marcduncan6147]

JT King j

[@FradyKatt]

so ez after watching thanks

[@MagaRickn]

So, maybe I missed it, but you have to change the whole regulator? Cant just change the motor? :)

[@Notdaniellarson]

Rick Neighbors From what ive seen online it’s cheaper and easier to just replace the whole thing. I was thinking the same thing but this looks easiest

[@Channel0002]

Just wondering why didn’t you just replace the window motor? Why did you replace the whole assembly with the regulator??

[@earlewaters1917]

The title says replacing the motor not the regulator Assembly

[@my95buick]

Could not have gone worse for me. The regulator part on the left will not line up now

[@JoseVasquez-rw4lo]

Thanks for the video, well done

[@Zraupp10]

Cheaper just to replace the motor you didn't have to replace the entire guts

[@SoopieMadrox]

Great video but misleading title. Was looking for motor replacement not regulator.

[@WaboJoe]

Text book Performance..... Thanks.....

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

this says window MOTOR replacement, you are replacing the entire regulator. so this is kind of a bummer for me, I wanted to get out cheap. my motor wont run, the rest is fine, looks like your old one is all good as well.