Has Someone Posted a How-to about the Drivers Window Clunk?

[JohnC]

Has Someone Posted a How-to about the Drivers Window Clunk? I have tried the search with no luck.The other day I slammed the drivers door with the window down about two inches, there was a loud metalic pop sound and now when it is operated up/down there is a clunk sound as it passes that spot. I am just looking for the info on how to remove the door panel and what non-reusable fasteners I will need to get ahead of time. For now I am not using the window.Thanks

[scott_h]

We had our passenger window fixed under warranty. I know that doesn't answer your question, but if you still have a warranty, you don't need to know how to do it.

[18stars]

It'll only be a clunk until the window breaks! I read there is a bolt or something that loosens inside the door and starts to hit the window. Eventually when the door is closed it slams into the window and shatters the glass. I read about it after I had it happen. It started with a clunk and then once when I had the window down and closed the door it shattered. I was well over miles for the warranty and paid for a new window. I'd consider getting it taken care of pronto. Good luck.

[lmjcat]

You are lucky it's just a clunk for now. Eventually your window will shatter out if you continue to put it up and down. We had this unfortunate (and frightening) experience with my wife's 2004 Vibe the day we purchased it. We took it back to the dealership and they replaced the window but had no explanation. No amount of printed testimony from this web site could convince them to do any further investigations into the cause without "GM red flagging the problem" so I took off the door panel and looked into it myself. To do this, remove the srcew (behind a small, square cover) by the door lock/handle, and another screw down in the recessed handle where you pull the door shut. Remove the small triangular speaker cover at the lower front corner of the window by pulling it straight towards you (assuming you have one). Then, carefully pull the panel out and up. It's held to the door by re-usable round white plastic rivets.There is a sheet of plastic that has to be pulled away so you can see into the door panel. The glass is glued into two clips on a metal rail. The clips either brake (POOR DESIGN) or the inferior glue does'nt hold the glass in place. I was able to manually pull the window out of the re-glued dealership "fix". When the window comes free from the retaining clip, it can jam within the door panel. Forcing it up or down (especially with electric windows) will cause it to jam and brake or scratch. I used GORILLA brand glue and it seems to be holding very good so far. I live in a region of the U.S. where we experience very high and low climate temps so I need to keep an eye on the bond.I checked the other doors and for some strange reason, their design better. Good luck and hope I have helped.

[JohnC]

Thanks for the info, I'll take some pics and post a how-to.

[B14CK_H4WK]

here is my how to i hope it helpshttp://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=38420

[joatmon]

Quote, originally posted by B14CK_H4WK »here is my how to i hope it helpshttp://forums.genvibe.com/zero...65494instead of http://forums.genvibe.com/zeromodify?cm ... &id=465494 it'shttp://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=38420Thanks for the how to

[B14CK_H4WK]

sorry about that bad link i didn't even notice that. no prob guys this window thing was really annoying me. thanks gm for a great recall fix