Window Regulator removal?

2013 KIA OPTIMA
160,000 MILES • V6 • TURBO • AUTOMATIC
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I am trying to remove the left passenger Window Regulator on the car listed above SX model, turbo. The window is stuck all the way down, so I cannot access the last bolt on the white window clamp (below the circle) through the middle hole (circled) to finally remove the whole regulator. The only way to access it is to roll the window up a bit and align it through the hole. But the window won't go up. I have tried to pull the window up through the speaker hole, but it is stuck solid. What do I do?
Nov 13, 2023 at 10:53 AM
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It looks like you just undo the window motor, and you should be able to move the window but also you should be able to remove the plastic module in the image you have provided, here are the instructions on how to do the job in the images below. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
Nov 14, 2023 at 7:41 AM
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Oh wow. Taking the motor off freed the window just like you said. You just saved me $600.00! Thank you for this honest and professional response!
Nov 14, 2023 at 3:16 PM
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Nov 16, 2023 at 9:58 AM