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.

Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .

CAUTION: Refer to Express Window Down Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Reconnect the power window switch and module.
Raise the window to the full-up position.
Tape the window in place.

CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 1: View of Window Regulator Clamps

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Loosen the window clamp fasteners.
Lower the regulator clamps (2) to the full down position.

Fig 2: Identifying Window Regulator Motor Fasteners

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Remove the five fasteners (1, 2).
Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.

Fig 3: View of Window Regulator

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Remove the window regulator (1) from the door.