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Window Regulator: Service and Repair



WINDOW REGULATOR









Removal

1. Lower glass slightly.
2. Disconnect battery negative cable.
3. Remove armrest.
4. Remove speaker grille.
5. Remove door trim panel as previously described.
6. Remove water separator.
7. Remove inner mounting plate.
a. Disconnect wire harness connectors at rear of plate.
b. Remove plate to door screws. Mark position of guide bolts
c. Remove bolts plate to motor, guide to plate, guide to door and remove guide.
d. Disconnect rods at remote control and lock actuator (pull rod out of rubber at actuator), push plate down and pull top out to gain access to remote rod clip and pop out of plastic guide.
e. Disconnect connector at window regulator motor.
f. Pull plate out and let it hang from lock rod at rear of door.
8. Remove screws at weatherstrip to window opening on door.
9. Mark position and remove glass stop bracket.
10. Loosen anti-rattle pads, move to facilitate glass removal.
11. Remove regulator to glass nuts and remove glass through top of door.
12. Remove regulator bolts and remove from vehicle.









Installation

Reverse removal procedures to install regulator. Adjust glass as necessary.