Removal Note

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the front door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL FRONT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the watershield.
Support the door glass.
If equipped, disconnect the power window motor electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Power Window Motor Electrical Connector
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Loosen the center door glass run retainer.
- Remove the center door glass run retainer nuts.
Fig 2: Loosening Center Door Glass Run Retainer
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NOTE:
- Use a drift punch to remove the steel centers and a 6.35 mm (1/4 in) diameter drill bit to remove the rivets.
NOTE:
- The power window regulator has four rivets; the manual window regulator has three.
Remove the window regulator rivets.
1. Remove the steel centers.
2. Remove the rivets.
Fig 3: Removing Window Regulator Rivets
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Remove the window regulator.

Fig 4: Removing Window Regulator
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NOTE:
- Prior to motor removal, ensure the regulator arms are in a fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind.
If necessary, remove the motor.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the power window motor.
Fig 5: Removing Motor
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