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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    Refer to Express Window Down Warning .

    WARNING:

    Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .

    NOTE:

    If servicing the left front door window regulator it MUST be serviced as assembly because of the window express feature. The right door is serviced as regulator or motor.

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Acadia or Traverse)Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Enclave) , or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Enclave)Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Acadia or Traverse) .
  2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the energy absorber retainers and energy absorber from the door.
  4. Remove the to covers that conceal the holes for the regulator bolts.
  5. Remove the window guide to regulator bolts. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  6. Raise and support the window in the full up position.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the regulator motor.
    8. Fig 1: Upper & Lower Window Regulator Bolts
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  8. Loosen the upper bolt (3) that retains the regulator to the upper inner door.
  9. Remove the nut (2) that retains the motor to the door.
  10. Remove the lower bolts (1) that retain the regulator to the door.
  11. Rotate the upper portion of the regulator (4) forward.
  12. Beginning with the lower portion, remove the regulator through the door opening.
  13. Remove the window regulator and motor (4) and the regulator from the door.
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