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Removal Procedure

  1. Lower the window halfway.
  2. Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - Door .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - Door .
  4. Support the window in a position needed to access the window rivets by inserting a rubber wedge door stops (1) at the front and rear of the window between the window and the door inner panel.
    Fig 1: Inserting Rubber Wedge Door Stops
    G01768570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Drill out the window rivets (3) with a 1/4 inch drill bit.
  6. Remove the window (1) by lifting out of the door.

    Important:  Inspect the window bushings, window bushing retainers, window front up stop, window stabilizer pins and window wedges on the window for damage.

  7. Remove the window bushings and window bushing retainers if necessary, using a flat-bladed tool covered with cloth body tape.
  8. Remove the window front up-stop screw if necessary.
  9. Remove the window front up-stop, front up-stop nut and front up-stop washer if necessary.
  10. Remove the window stabilizer screws, if necessary.
  11. Remove the window stabilizer pins, stabilizer pin nuts and window wedges if necessary.
    Fig 2: Removing Window
    G01768571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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