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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  2. Remove the speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front Door in Entertainment.
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Loosen the regulator window carrier bolts.
  5. Raise and support the window.
  6. Fig 1: Replacing Window Regulator - Front Door
    GM723037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the regulator motor.
  8. Loosen the upper 2 bolts that retain the regulator assembly to the door.
  9. Remove the remaining 3 bolts that retain the window regulator assembly and the motor to the door.
  10. Lift the regulator assembly upward in order to release the upper 2 bolts.
  11. Rotate the upper portion of the regulator assembly forward.
  12. Beginning with the lower portion, remove the regulator assembly through the door opening.
  13. Place the regulator assembly on a prepared surface.
  14. Remove the upper 2 bolts from the regulator assembly.