2002 GMC Safari

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2002 GMC SAFARI
6 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
170,000 MILES

Thank you for the reply to my question on the window regulator. I also need to know how to remove the window, since the bracket holding the window to the regulator has rusted apart. I have a used window with the bracket attached to it to replace the old one with.

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Window Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure
1.Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door (See: Body and Frame Doors, Hood and Trunk Front Door Panel Service and Repair Front Door Panel Replacement) .
2.Use a sharp bladed tool, if needed, in order to separate the water deflector at the perforations. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (See: Body and Frame Doors, Hood and Trunk Front Door Panel Service and Repair Front Door Panel Components) .

3.Remove the lower run channel. Refer to Window Run Channel Replacement (See: Window Track Service and Repair) .
4.Remove the outer window sealing strip.
5.Roll the window half-way down.

6.Remove the window from the regulator (3):
1.Tip the edge of the window toward the front of the vehicle.
2.Tip the window in toward the inside of the frame (4).
7.Remove the window (1) from the door frame (4).

Installation Procedure
1.Install the window (1) to the door frame (4).

2.Install the window to the regulator (3).

3.Install the lower run channel. Refer to Window Run Channel Replacement (See: Window Track Service and Repair) .
4.Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Sliding Door (See: Body and Frame Doors, Hood and Trunk Sliding Door Interior Trim Panel Service and Repair Trim Panel Components - Sliding Door) .
5.Install the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door (See: Body and Frame Doors, Hood and Trunk Front Door Panel Service and Repair Front Door Panel Replacement) .