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Removal Procedure

Important:  This vehicle is equipped with express up, torque sensitive window on the front door windows.

When the battery or the power has been removed from the front door module, the front door module will need to be reprogrammed after power is restored and all repairs are completed.

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
    Fig 1: Window Regulator Clamp
    G01797541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to EXPRESS WINDOW DOWN CAUTION .
  4. Reconnect the power window switch and module.
  5. Raise the window to the full-up position.
  6. Tape the window in place.
  7. Loosen the window clamp fasteners.
  8. Lower the regulator clamps (2) to the full down position.
  9. Fig 2: Locating Fasteners
    G01797542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the five fasteners (1, 2).
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
  12. Remove the window regulator (1) from the door.
    Fig 3: Window Regulator & Fasteners
    G01797543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.