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To remove

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  1. Open the front door.
  2. Remove the door trim. See ADJUSTMENT - REPLACEMENT in INTERIOR EQUIPMENT.
  3. Remove the plastic water barrier.
    Fig 1: Illustration For Step 3
    G03509503Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Lower the window lift approximately 10 cm until the glass mounting is visible in the upper door holes.
  5. Fasten the glass in the frame with 2 strips of tape.
    6. Fig 2: Illustration For Step 4-5
    G03509504Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Detach the scissor-lift stay from the window mounting by removing the clips and then prying the stay away from the sliding rollers with a large flat chisel. Pry the top edge between the stay and the rail.

    Pry close to the edge to avoid deforming the rail  .

  7. Drill out the blind rivet heads (4 pcs) and knock them out of the door (8.5 mm drill bit, 4 mm drift).
  8. Run the window lift motor so that the scissor-lift takes up as little space as possible.
  9. Unplug the connector for the window lift motor.
  10. Remove the scissor-lift guide channel, fastened with 2 nuts.
  11. Lift out the window lift assembly.
    NOTE: If the window lift motor is not functioning, tape the window glass in the frame, drill out the rivets and then lower the window.
    12. Fig 3: Illustration For Step 6-11
    G03509505Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Remove the 3 retainer screws that secures the motor to the window lift.
    NOTE: If one of the retainer screws should be hidden by the scissor-lift gear wheel and the motor is not functioning, it is possible to turn the gear wheel with the motor's rotor.

    Do not dismantle the motor until you are absolutely certain that is not functioning  .

    First dismantle the stator, fastened with four screws, to access the rotor. Then turn the rotor while pressing on the gear wheel until the retainer screw is accessible.

  13. Remove and replace the motor.
    14. Fig 4: Illustration For Step 12-13
    G03509506Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
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