Removing the power windows of the front door
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE MIRROR TRIANGLE COVER . .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE EXTERIOR MIRROR ON THE FRONT DOOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WINDOW CHANNEL STRIP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT DOOR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE PLATE ON THE FRONT DOOR .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS .
- Disconnect the plug connection (1) and release the corresponding cable bracket.
- Release all cable ties of the Bowden cable sleeve (2).
NOTE:
Mark the position of the cable ties for reinstallation.
- Release all cable ties of the Bowden cable sleeve (1).
- Loosen screws (1).
- Guide out and remove the power window (2).