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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. NOTE: Refer to PAINT DAMAGE NOTICE .
  4. Apply masking tape to the outer reveal.
  5. Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Motor Electrical Connector
    GM1362843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Raise the window far enough in order to gain access through the inner door panel to the window guide retainer clip.
  7. Push inward on the window guide retainer clip locks, lift upward on the window until released from the retaining clip.
  8. Raise the window to the full up position and tape in place.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the power window motor by pulling up on the tab to release it.
  10. Fig 2: View Of Window Regulator
    GM1362845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the bolt from the window regulator motor (3).
  12. Remove the nuts (2, 4) from the window regulator studs.
  13. Remove the window regulator and motor through the access opening in the inner door panel.
  14. Remove the power window motor from the window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement .