Removal & Installation
| CAUTION | Prior to replacing GEM, it is necessary to upload module configuration information to New Generation STAR (NGS) tester. After installation this information needs to be downloaded into new GEM. |
- Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove steering column opening cover. Remove fuse door. Disconnect hood latch release handle and parking brake release handle from instrument panel steering column cover.
- Remove lower instrument panel steering column cover. Remove bulkhead connectors (C242 and C243) from central junction box.
- Remove central junction box bolts and remove interior fuse junction panel nuts. Disconnect GEM electrical connectors. Remove GEM. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Doors)
| WARNING | Failure to ensure regulator arms are in fixed position before removing window motor from regulator could result in personal injury. |
- Remove door trim panel and watershield. Raise and support glass in full up position. Disconnect motor electrical connector. Remove window glass to regulator nuts.
- Drill out rivets that attach motor and window regulator assembly to door. Remove motor and window regulator assembly.
- Ensure regulator arms are in fixed position to prevent counterbalance spring unwind when motor is removed. Remove motor from regulator assembly.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Use Heavy Duty Riveter to install new rivets. Cycle door glass to ensure gear engagement.
Removal & Installation (Vent)
Remove quarter trim panel. Unclip vent window regulator from vent window. Disconnect vent window motor electrical connector. Remove nuts and vent window motor. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Carefully pry up front and rear of switch plate. Using thin-blade screwdriver, pry connector from switch. Remove window switch by carefully prying up with a flat-bladed tool on switch plate. To install, reverse removal procedure.
