Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: The door window regulator motor and door regulator are serviced as a unit.

Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
Raise the window far enough in order to gain access through the door inner panel to the window to regulator bolts (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Window-To-Regulator Bolts

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Remove the window to regulator bolts.
Raise the window to the full up position.
Tape the window in the full up position.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the 4 regulator mounting bolts.
Remove the 3 regulator motor bolts.
Remove the regulator from the door.

Fig 2: Identifying Window Regulator

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Remove the electrical connector.
Remove the regulator from the door.