Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

WARNING:

Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

Place the rear side door window in the down position.
Rear Side Door Trim - Remove - Rear Side Door Trim Removal and Installation
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Rear Side Door Trim Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Rear Side Door Pull Handle Bracket (2) - Remove
Rear Side Door Window Garnish Molding Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
Use a plastic flat-bladed tool to disengage the metal retainer.
Rear Side Door Window Garnish Molding (2) - Remove
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Route the rear side door inside handle cable through hole in deflector.
Rear Side Door Water Deflector (1) - Remove
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Lift the rear side door window inner sealing strip (1) off the pinch-weld flange.
Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip (1) - Remove
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Reposition the rear side door weatherstrip to access the rear side door window belt reveal molding bolts (1).
Rear Side Door Window Belt Reveal Molding Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
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Using the appropriate tool, lift the rear side door window belt reveal molding (1) up to remove it from the door flange.
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Rear Side Door Window Rear Channel Bolt (1) - Remove
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Reposition the rear side door weatherstrip (1) to gain access to the rear side door window weatherstrip bolt.
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Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Bolt (1) - Remove
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Place the window regulator in the full up position.
Rear Side Door Window Regulator Sash Clamp Nut (1) - Loosen [2x]
Tape the window to hold in the up position and lower the window regulator.
Remove the tape and guide the rear side door window down and out of the window channel.
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Pull the rear side door window weatherstrip (1) away from the outer window flange to remove.