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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Remove the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
    Fig 1: Removing Inside Handle Assembly & Disconnecting Handle Rod From Clip Guide
    G01809040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the inside handle assembly (4) in order to gain access to the window clamp attachment bolts:
    1. 5.1. Carefully pry the front of the assembly (4) rearward.
    2. 5.2. Pull the front of the assembly (4) outward.
    3. 5.3. Slide the assembly (4) forward to remove.
  6. Disconnect the handle rod (3) from the clip guide (2).
    CAUTION: Refer to EXPRESS WINDOW DOWN CAUTION .
  7. Reconnect the power window switch and module.
  8. Raise the window to the full-up position.
  9. Tape the window in place.
    CAUTION: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
  10. Loosen the window clamp attachment fasteners four revolutions.
  11. Lower the regulator clamps (2) to the full down position.
    Fig 2: Lowering Regulator Clamps To Full Down Position
    G01809041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the window from the door in the following order:
    1. 12.1. While supporting the window through the access hole of the inner panel, remove the tape holding the window up.
    2. 12.2. Lower the window slightly.
    3. 12.3. Tilt the window downward at the front.
    4. 12.4. Pull upward on the rear edge of the window.
    5. 12.5. Pull the window up and out of the door from the outer side of the window opening
      Fig 3: Removing Window From Door
      G01809042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.