Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR (AZTEK) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR (RENDEZVOUS) .
- Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR
- Disconnect the window from the window regulator carrier plate. Refer to WINDOW REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR .
- Position the window in the full up position and tape it to the window frame.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
- Loosen the bolts on the window regulator motor.
- Loosen the bolts on the window regulator rail.
- Remove the front window regulator, lifting up and out from the key slots on the door inner panel and through the rear access hole.