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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  3. Raise the window far enough in order to gain access through the inner door panel to the window guide channel to window bolts.
  4. Remove the bolts (2) that attach the window guide channel to the window.
  5. Fig 1: Window Guide Channel Bolts (Front Door)
    GM797960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Raise the window to the full up position and tape in place.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the power window motor by pulling out on the tab (1).
  8. Fig 2: View Of Electrical Connector & Power Window Motor
    GM800438Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Loosen the bolt on the window regulator motor (5).
  10. Lift the motor free of the retaining slot.
  11. Remove the bolts from the front door window regulator (1, 2, 3, 4).
  12. Fig 3: Front Door Window Regulator & Motor
    GM787499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the window regulator and motor through the access opening in the inner door panel.
  14. Remove the power window motor from the window regulator. Refer to Window Regulator Motor Replacement - Front Door .