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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 495 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSMOTOR REPLACEMENT - POWER WINDOWREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the regulator motor without releasing the counterbalance spring tension. The regulator lift arm is under tension from the counterbalance spring and can cause personal injury if the motor is removed from the regulator.

Remove the window regulator. Refer to WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR or WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR .
Drill a hole through the window regulator and the sector gear.

Fig 1: Drilling Hole Through Window Regulator & Sector Gear
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install a bolt and a nut through the hole in order to lock the sector gear in position.
Drill out the rivets that secure the power window motor to the window regulator.
Remove the power window motor from the window regulator.

Fig 2: Removing Power Window Motor From Window Regulator
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.