Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door in Interior Trim.
Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .

NOTE: Refer to PAINT DAMAGE NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 1: View Of Window Guide

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Raise the window far enough in order to gain access through the inner door panel to the window guide retainer clips.
Push inward on the window guide retainer clip locks, lift upward on the window until released from the retaining clip.
Raise the window to the full up position and tape in place.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the power window motor.

Fig 2: View Of Window Regulator

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Loosen the bolt to the window regulator motor (2, 3, 4).
Lift the motor free of the retaining slot.
Remove the window regulator and motor from the door.
Remove the power window motor from the window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Motor Replacement - Rear Door .