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To remove

  1. Open the window about 5 cm.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 3
    G03719726Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove Door trim, front, 4D and fold down the water barrier.
  3. Remove the outer weatherstrip for the window. Lift the rear end using the removal tool.

    Pull out the moulding from the base of the door mirror.

  4. Slacken the bolts to release the window.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 4, 6, 8 & 9
    G03719727Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Lift the rear end of the window. Hold it at an angle and lift it up.
  6. Remove the nuts and bolt securing the window lift.
  7. Press out the window lift so that the studs come free of the mounting holes.
  8. Remove the upper lift cable from the clip.
  9. Unplug the motor.
  10. Angle out the rear guide channel through the hole.
    Fig 3: Illustration For Steps 10-11
    G03719728Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Continue with the front guide channel and motor.