Window Regulator Disassembly

1. REMOVE COVER PLATE

Screw type cover plate:





^ Remove the two screws and cover plate see Figure 1.

[Note:]
The screws and cover plate are reusable.

Crimped type cover plate:





^ Pry up the cover plate tab using a small flat-head screwdriver and remove the plate. Do not damage the motor housing see Figure 2.

[Note:]
The cover plate is not reusable.





2. REMOVE WINDOW REGULATOR DRUM AND WIRE GUIDE FROM MOTOR HOUSING USING NEEDLE NOISE PLIERS (SEE FIGURE 3)

Caution:
Do not use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the window regulator drum and wire guide.