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388 viewsRemove window crank, door handle release trim (escutcheon), door card (panel) and remove vapor barrier. Remove the four shown bolts with a 10mm wrench.
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399 viewsBring winding mechanisim down and keep window glass up.
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439 viewsEither slide the arm out from the bracket or slightly pull down and towards you to release from lifter channel.
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434 viewsWhat the window lifter looks like with locating spring attached at bottom.
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398 viewsRemove locating spring and wire brush area -- and spring -- clean. Lubricate with grease.
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414 viewsClose-up of back side.
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391 viewsClose-up of front side.
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406 viewsUsing a wire brush to clean the channel.
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413 viewsI used a Q-Tip to assist greasing the whole lifter channel.
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409 viewsInsert winding mechanisim, lower glass a little, and slide locating spring into lifter channel (wire brush just used to hold window up for picture). Bolt winding mechanisim back to door. Replace everything, including the important vapor barrier (plastic sheet) as this protects the door card from water damage!
   
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