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Removal Procedure

  1. Run the window to the full up position.
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR  .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
  4. Tape the window in the full up position.
  5. Through the access holes in the inner door panel, loosen the window clamp nuts 4 revolutions.
  6. Connect the door trim panel wiring harness.
  7. Lower the window regulator 3/4 of the way down.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
  9. Remove the window regulator bolts (1, 2, 3, 4, 5).
  10. Remove the window regulator from the door.
    Fig 1: Removing Window Regulator From Door
    G02097682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.