Power Window Motor: Removal

Raise the window to the full-up position, if possible. If the glass can not be raised and is in a partially down position, it must be supported so that it will not fall into the door well during motor removal.
Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove the (2) screws retaining the door trim panel located above the door handle. Also remove (1) screw in the upper front portion of door trim panel. See Figure .
Remove trim cup at the door handle using a screwdriver or sharp object. Retention nibs will flex for easy removal.
To remove power window door lock and mirror control plate, use notch at lower end of plate using screwdriver to lift and remove. See Figure .
Remove plate from door trim panel pulling wire harness from inside panel.
From bottom of plate, remove (2) screws and disconnect connector from switches; then flex finger on power mirror switch connector to disconnect.
At each plastic clip location, pry the door trim panel away from the door inner panel using a door trim panel removing tool.
When wiring and disengagement of trim clips is completed, it is recommended that to remove panel, lift slightly to remove flange at the top of door trim panel from trough in the glass weather strip. Pay special attention to the cut-out in the door trim panel for the door handle, so that it clears the handle during removal.
NOTE: Do not pull on the trim panel to remove clips from the inner panel holes.
Disconnect socket and bulb from illuminated courtesy lamp before total removal of panel.
Disconnect the window motor connector.
Position the motor wiring harness out of the way. There are two holes and one drill dimple located on the door inner panel adjacent to the motor.
CAUTION: Prior to motor removal, make sure that the regulator arm is in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind.
Remove the three window motor mounting screws and disengage the motor and drive assembly from the regulator quadrant gear.