{Bump} because I was feeling daring today. Yep, had the car less than a week and already tearing it (& myself) up! Holy Bend-it-Like Beckham Batman! Gonna need some Motrin tonight. But I got it out. I think my biggest concern right now for reassembly is the hoop and weather seal. Thanks Shipkiller for the most excellent write-up. On to part two....
Or not. The damn motor is dry! Sure, the outer case is a little dirty with some evidence of water but the foam is dry, there's no rust on the motor, power to it and sounds "healthy" (though actuators don't move). PM'd SK to see if any other suggestions on how to test motor. FML everything else seemed to check ok so should've been the motor. Too bad there's no other way to check it physically out w/o having to go thru this to get it.
