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Removal Procedure

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

   • Air bag deployment
   • Personal injury
   • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
   • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
   • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

Caution: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key when performing service in the area of the SIS.

Caution: If this procedure must be done with the regulator out of the vehicle, the counterbalance spring must be removed first. The regulator lift arms are under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause serious injury if the motor is removed without removing the spring.

Caution: Do not attempt to service the regulator motor without releasing the counterbalance spring tension. The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed from the regulator.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:
  3. •  Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
    •  Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
    •  Door Trim Panel Replacement
  4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 443090  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  7. Remove the 3 retaining nuts.
  8. Remove the motor.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 443090  Size: SH
  1. Install the motor.
  2. Install the nuts.
  3. Connect the electrical connector.
  4. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .
  6. Install the door trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:
  7. •  Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
    •  Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
    •  Door Trim Panel Replacement