Removing power window regulator

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING COVER ON DOOR HANDLE .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING SOUND INSULATION ON FRONT DOOR .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Loosen nuts (2) .
Carefully thread the power windows (3) out of the door and detach the Bowden cable from the holder at the same time.

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