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292 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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321 viewsBring winding mechanisim down and keep window glass up.
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328 viewsEither slide the arm out from the bracket or slightly pull down and towards you to release from lifter channel.
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309 viewsWhat the window lifter looks like with locating spring attached at bottom.
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283 viewsRemove locating spring and wire brush area -- and spring -- clean. Lubricate with grease.
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312 viewsClose-up of back side.
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300 viewsClose-up of front side.
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307 viewsUsing a wire brush to clean the channel.
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310 viewsI used a Q-Tip to assist greasing the whole lifter channel.
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325 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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