Window Regulator: Removal

CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the regulator motor without releasing the counterbalance spring tension. The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed from the regulator.

Remove the front door trim panel.

Fig 1: Identifying Door Trim Panel

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Remove the front door water deflector.
Apply the cloth backed body tape from the window over the top of the door to the other side of the window in order to hold the window in position when the removing the regulator.
Remove the wiring harness from the regulator motor.
IMPORTANT: Draw a line across the spring through the center with a marker or grease pencil in order to aid in the re-installation and orientation of the counterbalance spring.
Use J 38864 (Door Module Coil Spring Tool) in order to release the regulator spring tension. Walk down the spring tension.

Fig 2: Identifying Window Regulator Module

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Unsnap the power window motor in order to remove the power window motor from the lock module.