Removal Procedure

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

Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .

NOTE: Refer to Paint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Apply masking tape to the outer reveal.

Fig 1: Power Window Motor Electrical Connector

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Raise the window far enough in order to gain access through the inner door panel to the window guide retainer clip.
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 by pulling up on the tab to release it.

Fig 2: Window Regulator

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Remove the bolt from the window regulator motor (3).
Remove the nuts (2, 4) from the window regulator studs.
Remove the window regulator and motor through the access opening in the inner door panel.
Remove the power window motor from the window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Motor Replacement - Front Door .