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Chevrolet Camaro 2010-Present: How to Replace Your Power Window Actuator

Has your power window suddenly stopped working, leaving you exposed to the elements or unable to retrieve your drive through hamburger? You might have a faulty window regulator.

By Brett Foote - March 3, 2016

This article applies to the Chevrolet Camaro (2010-Present).

A non-operational power window can be quite troublesome. From the impending doom of a storm rolling into town if the window is stuck down, to not being able get some fresh air if the window is stuck up. Power windows are largely the same across all makes and models, and can be simplified down to a few major components. That means that diagnosing a dead window usually isn't too hard. In fact, normally, the most tedious part of the job is removing the door card to expose the power window mechanism. With that said, if your window is out of the game, here's how to rejuvenate it.

Chevrolet Camaro 2010-Present How to Replace Power Window Actuator

Materials Needed

  • Phillips head screwdriver
  • Flat head screwdriver
  • Ratchet and standard size sockets

Step 1 – Remove the door panel

Begin by removing the two Phillips screws located on the bottom of the door panel, then remove the screw up near the side mirror. Pry the panel off behind the door handle using a flat head screwdriver, then remove the screw behind it. Remove the screw inside the arm rest grab handle. Pry off the side mirror panel and disconnect the connector on the back. Pull out on the bottom of the door panel to release it from the retaining clips, work your way around the sides, then lift it up. Disconnect the connectors from the back of the panel and set it aside. Carefully peel back the plastic water shield behind the door panel.

  • 2010-2015 chevy camaro SS LS power window not working fix repair replace motor regulator how to location
    Figure 1. Remove the screws from the bottom of the door panel.
  • 2010-2015 chevy camaro SS LS power window not working fix repair replace motor regulator how to location
    Figure 2. Remove the screw from the side of the panel.
  • 2010-2015 chevy camaro SS LS power window not working fix repair replace motor regulator how to location
    Figure 3. Pry out the panel behind the door handle.
  • 2010-2015 chevy camaro SS LS power window not working fix repair replace motor regulator how to location
    Figure 4. Remove the screw inside the grab handle.
  • 2010-2015 chevy camaro SS LS power window not working fix repair replace motor regulator how to location
    Figure 5. Pry off the side mirror panel.
  • 2010-2015 chevy camaro SS LS power window not working fix repair replace motor regulator how to location
    Figure 6. Lift up and work your way around the panel to release it from the retaining clips.

Step 2 – Replace window regulator and motor

Make sure the window is all the way up before beginning. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window motor, then remove the door speaker. Remove the three bolts from the motor. Remove the window regulator bolt and carefully push the regulator outward while pulling it through the speaker opening to remove it. If you are not replacing the motor at this time, unbolt it and bolt it to the new motor. Slide the new power window assembly back in the door through the speaker opening and align it with the bolt holes. Reinstall the four bolts and nuts. At this point it's a good idea to plug in the window switch on the door panel and test it before reassembly.

2010-2015 chevy camaro SS LS power window not working fix repair replace motor regulator how to location
Figure 7. Remove the four bolts as shown to remove the regulator and motor.

Step 3 – Reinstall the door panel

Replace the water shield and reconnect the electrical connectors on the back of the door panel. Press the door panel back into the retaining clips and replace the screws, door handle panel, and side mirror panel.

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