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Next comes the preparation for the actuator installation: make sure that the window glass is in the full up position. Remove the plastic plugs in the armrest to gain access to the two 3/8" hex head screws that hold the armrest on. Remove them and the two sheet metal screws: the armrest will pivot down allowing you to disconnect the wiring harness from the switches. Disconnect the wiring harnesses at the connector plugs, the plugs are polarized and are different sizes so that they will only go back on one way. Set the armrest aside, and then remove the triangle shaped trim up by the rear view mirror (1 screw). Remove the door handle latch plastic trim (1 screw), and then the screw at the bottom of the door panel by the speaker. Gently pry the door panel away from the door: there are at least 6 plastic trim posts that need to be pried loose from their mounting holes in the door sheet metal. Take note of damaged or missing trim posts and be prepared to replace them when you reinstall the door panel. Lift up and out on the bottom of the door panel, and it will come loose at the top where the metal edge fits down in the door next to the glass. Set the door panel aside along with the rest of the pieces you have removed. Carefully peel back the plastic sheet used as a splash shield, only about half of it needs to be peeled loose to gain access to the actuator area. 

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Do not remove and discard the splash shield as it protects the door panel and upholstery from getting wet. 

The actuator assembly will now be visible through the rectangular opening in the door sheet metal. Use a common screwdriver to gently pry the actuator mount open to remove the actuator. Once the actuator is loose from its mount, wiggle and jiggle it loose from the door latch mechanism and slide it out through the rectangular opening. Then disconnect the wiring at the connector plug on the bottom of the actuator. Visually inspect the rubber mount bushings in the actuator mount to insure that they are in good condition. The old actuator mount and the rubber mount bushings will be reused, and need to be in good shape for everything to fit properly.

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