Removal Procedure

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

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 (Standard) or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (WC2, WC8) .
Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .

Fig 1: View Of Inside Handle Assembly - Front Door

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Remove the inside handle assembly (4) in order to gain access to the window clamp attachment bolts:
1. Carefully pry the front of the assembly (4) rearward.
2. Pull the front of the assembly (4) outward.
3. Slide the assembly (4) rearward to remove.
Disconnect the handle rod (3) from the clip guide (2).

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 2: View Of Window Regulator Clamps

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

Fig 3: View Of Window Regulator & Inner Door Panel Fasteners - Front Door (Standard Door)

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Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
Remove the window regulator to inner door panel fasteners (2, 3).
Remove the window regulator (1) from the inner door panel.