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301 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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328 viewsBring winding mechanisim down and keep window glass up.
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336 viewsEither slide the arm out from the bracket or slightly pull down and towards you to release from lifter channel.
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318 viewsWhat the window lifter looks like with locating spring attached at bottom.
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292 viewsRemove locating spring and wire brush area -- and spring -- clean. Lubricate with grease.
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323 viewsClose-up of back side.
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308 viewsClose-up of front side.
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318 viewsUsing a wire brush to clean the channel.
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319 viewsI used a Q-Tip to assist greasing the whole lifter channel.
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333 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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