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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Express Down Feature Warning .
NOTE: The window motor and door module are sealed from the factory, and are serviced as part of the regulator assembly. The entire unit must be replaced if repairs are necessary.
  1. Lower the door window.
    2. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  2. Disconnect the battery.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Door Trim Panel
    GM63818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Door Panel Electrical Connector
    GM1071318Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the door panel electrical connector.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Water Deflector
    GM929155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the large water deflector (1) for inside access to the rear of the door.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Mastic Seals & Window Clamp Access Holes
    GM929163Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the small mastic seals (1) near the top of the door for access to the upper regulator mounting fasteners.
  7. Remove the small plug on the bottom of the door for access to the lower regulator mounting fastener.
    8. NOTE: Do not handle the speaker by the water deflector.
    Fig 5: Identifying Radio Speaker Components
    GM929180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the radio speaker fasteners (4).
  9. Remove the electrical connector lock.
      Fig 6: View Of Radio Speaker & Electrical Harness
      GM929181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    1. Disconnect the electrical harness.
    2. Remove the radio speaker from the door.
    10. Fig 7: View Of Door Window
    GM63801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the door window. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
    11. Fig 8: Identifying Regulator Motor Electrical Connector
    GM1070906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the regulator motor electrical connector (3).
    12. Fig 9: Identifying Electrical Connector & Lock
    GM929153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Slide the connector lock (1) up. Separate the harness.
    13. Fig 10: View Of Regulator, Studs & Nuts
    GM63807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Mark the location of the regulator to aid in reassembly. Note the position and depth of the regulator mounting pads for positioning new parts.
  14. Remove the nuts from the regulator lower channel studs.
  15. Remove the nuts from the regulator motor studs.
  16. Remove the nuts from the upper regulator channel studs.
    17. Fig 11: Identifying Regulator
    GM929172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Compact the regulator (2) and remove the regulator through the inner door access opening.
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