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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Standard)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (WC2, WC8) .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door .
  4. Fig 1: View Of Inside Handle Assembly & Clip Guides - Rear Door
    GM554990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the inside handle assembly (1) in order to gain access to the window clamp attachment bolts:
    1. Carefully pry the front of the assembly (1) rearward.
    2. Pull the front of the assembly (1) outward.
    3. Slide the assembly (1) forward to remove.
  6. Disconnect the handle rod from the clip guide (2).
  7. CAUTION: Refer to Express Window Down Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Reconnect the power window switch and module.
  9. Raise the window to the full up position.
  10. Tape the window in place.
  11. CAUTION: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 2: View Of Window Regulator Clamps
    GM524074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Loosen the window clamp attachment fasteners.
  13. Lower the regulator clamps (2) to the full down position.
  14. Fig 3: View Of Window Regulator & Clamps - Rear Door (Standard Door)
    GM524067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the electrical connector from the window regulator motor.
  16. Remove the window regulator to inner door panel fasteners (2).
  17. Remove the window regulator (1) from the inner door panel.