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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the regulator motor without releasing the counterbalance spring tension. The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed from the regulator.
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR  .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
  3. Apply the cloth-backed body tape from the window over the top of the door to the other side of the window. This will hold the window in position when the removing the regulator.
  4. Remove the wiring harness from the regulator motor.

    Important:  Draw a line across the spring through the center with a marker or grease pencil in order to aid in the re-installation and orientation of the counterbalance spring.

  5. Use the J 38864  to walk down the spring tension.
  6. Unsnap the power window motor in order to remove the power window motor from the lock module.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Window Motor From Lock Module
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