How do I Remove a Door Window From a 1983 GMC?

The door windows on a 1983 GMC are made up of a wing window that pivots open, then a rolling window that goes up and down with either a power window motor or a window crank. These windows can break, and if they develop a crack or chip, then they need to be removed from the door before they crack and break completely. Taking out the door windows should take about 30 minutes.

Instructions

1

Open up the door as wide as possible and roll down the main window as far as possible. Remove the trim panel around the interior door handle using the Phillips-head screwdriver. Unscrew the pocket and the screws at the bottom of the panel with the screwdriver as well.

2

Lift the door panel up and off of the door, then unplug the wiring to the power window switch on the backside of the panel.

3

Unscrew the top of the wing window from the door jam on the vehicle with the Phillips-head screwdriver. Unbolt the bottom of the wing window from the door panel, then tilt the wing window in towards the outer door jam, then lift it straight up out of the door.

4

Pull the remaining window up slightly so you can hold on to it. Slide the window forward so the rollers on the base of the window pop off of the track.

5

Lift up the forward edge of the window while sliding the remaining roller out from the window track. Then lift the entire window up and out of the door.