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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. Remove the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner .
    5. 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.
  7. Reconnect the power window switch and module.
  8. Raise the window to the full up position.
  9. Tape the window in place.
  10. Remove the front window channel. Refer to Window Channel Replacement - Rear Door Front .
    11. CAUTION: When working with any type of glass or sheet metal with exposed or rough edges, wear approved safety glasses and gloves in order to reduce the chance of personal injury.
    Fig 2: View Of Window Regulator Clamps
    GM524074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Loosen the window clamp attachment fasteners four revolutions.
  12. Lower the regulator clamps (2) to the full down position.
    13. Fig 3: View Of Rear Channel Lower Retaining Fasteners - Rear Door (Standard Door)
    GM524079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the rear window channel lower retaining fasteners (1).
  14. Remove the window from the door in the following order:
    1. While supporting the window through the access hole of the inner panel, remove the tape holding the window up.
    2. Lower the window slightly.
    3. Position the window forward, away from the rear window channel.
    4. Carefully position the window rearward between the inner door panel and the division post.
    5. Tilt the window inward, while pulling the window up and out of the door from the inner side of the window opening.
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