Window Motor: Removal
WARNING:
SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
ARTICLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY DOOR, SEAT, STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the door interior trim panel. See BODY article.
- Gently peel back the door watershield (1) enough to expose the power window motor attachment rivets and harness connector.
- Disconnect the power window motor harness connector (1), and drill out the power window motor attachment rivets (2).
- Remove the power window motor from the door.
NOTE:
Prevent the power window motor from falling while the attachment rivets are being removed.