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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
  2. Use a sharp bladed tool, if needed, in order to separate the water deflector at the perforations. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
  3. Remove the lower run channel. Refer to WINDOW RUN CHANNEL REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Run Channel
    G01567013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the outer window sealing strip.
  5. Roll the window half-way down.
  6. Remove the window from the regulator (3):
    1. 6.1. Tip the edge of the window toward the front of the vehicle.
    2. 6.2. Tip the window in toward the inside of the frame (4).
  7. Remove the window (1) from the door frame (4).
    Fig 2: Removing Window From The Door Frame
    G01567014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.