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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door .
  2. Remove the bolts that retain the inner panel upper bar.
    Fig 1: View Of Inner Panel Upper Bar Bolts
    GM319052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .

    Use a soft-faced scraper, if needed, in order to peel the water deflector away from the door.

  4. Roll up the window.
  5. Apply a cloth backed body tape from the window over the top of the door to the other side of the window in order to hold the window in position when the regulator is removed.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the power window regulator motor, if equipped.
  7. Remove the window regulator rivet (2) heads by using a 6 mm (1/4 in) drill bit.
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Window Motor To Window Regulator Rivets
    GM323624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the regulator (3) from the door:
    1. Push the regulator into the door and slide the regulator forward and then rearward in order to remove the power window regulator arms from the sash and the regulator rail.
    2. Fold the regulator arms together and remove it through the access hole.
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