The window on a Pontiac Vibe is mounted within the door. The window's regulator is a permanent fixture and can't be serviced without professional help; but it is possible to replace the window glass if needed. You need to get inside the door to remove and replace the window glass. Use extreme caution if you are replacing cracked or broken glass -- one of the more common reasons for replacing the glass.
Instructions
- 1
Roll the window down. Remove the window control. The easiest way is to work a cloth back and forth behind a manual crank to dislodge its clip, or to pry out the power switch and disconnect the electrical connector.
2Pry the mirror trim cover off with a small flat screwdriver -- remove the manual handle with a Philips screwdriver first if needed -- and pry out the screw cover within the inner door handle.
3Unscrew the door panel screws and then pry the panel off its clips with the trim stick or flat screwdriver. Lift the panel off the door, disconnect its electrical connectors and peel off the watershield.
4Drill out the three rivets for the black door access plate and remove the plate.
5Remove the mounting bolts for the window glass with a wrench and pull the glass up.
6Lower the new glass into the door and fasten it within the door with its bolts.
7Reconnect the door access plate, securing it with either rivets and a rivet gun or sheetmetal screws.
8Reconnect the door trim panel with its clips and screws, then reconnect the trim panels and window controls.
