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441 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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444 viewsBring winding mechanisim down and keep window glass up.
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483 viewsEither slide the arm out from the bracket or slightly pull down and towards you to release from lifter channel.
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504 viewsWhat the window lifter looks like with locating spring attached at bottom.
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452 viewsRemove locating spring and wire brush area -- and spring -- clean. Lubricate with grease.
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452 viewsClose-up of back side.
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441 viewsClose-up of front side.
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458 viewsUsing a wire brush to clean the channel.
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473 viewsI used a Q-Tip to assist greasing the whole lifter channel.
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458 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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