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Old 04-23-2005, 04:20 PM
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Just finished. This turned out to be about a 1 hour job. The key is to take off the mirror access panel, the window switch panel (note the screw holding in the large door panel), the panel around the door release handle, and then pop out the lock switch and seat control switch. There are two screws, one on the very bottom of the door, and then one near the grab handle. With these out, you can lift up on the large door panel and pretty much take it loose, fitting the electrical wiring through the holes. I only had to disconnect a speaker and pull the light out of the door panel. The rest of the electrical I left connected, and just fitted them through the holes on the large door panel.

One trick I did was to put duct tape on the window to hold it in place while I removed the door regulator. There are two bolts, one on each end of the window, that hold the window to the regulator. Loosen these, and then take out the six bolts holding the window regulator in place.

When replacing the regulator, bolt the new one in place and plug in the connector, turn the key on and roll the window up, then tighten the two bolts at each end of the window.

The only thing I would do differently is have some light adhesive on hand for the weather protective film. I ened up using a light glue, so it'll be a pain in the butt the next time I need to go in there.

Not a bad job, though. And thanks for the tips, for I managed to keep my patience while using the right tools and didn't damage anything...
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