Door Window Channel

Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Lower the door window to the full down position.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Peel back the rearward half of the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement.
4. Remove the window inner belt seal.




5. Pull the lower rear portion of the window weatherstrip out of the door frame far enough in order to gain access to the lower fastener of the door frame applique.




6. Remove the upper run channel fastener (1), which is also the lower door applique fastener.
7. Reinstall the window weatherstrip into the door frame.
8. Connect the door trim panel wire harness.
9. Run the window up until there is a 25.4 mm (1 in) opening at the top.
10. Remove the lower run channel fastener (2).
11. Pull the run channel down in order to clear the window.
12. Remove the run channel.

Installation Procedure




1. Insert the run channel into the door through the rear access hole.
2. Slide the run channel up along the window, ensuring that the upper bracket is under the door frame applique.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the lower fastener (2).

Tighten the fastener to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




4. Lower the window to the full down position.
5. Pull out enough of the lower rear edge of the window seal in order to install the upper fastener in the run channel and door applique.
6. Ensure that the window channel bracket is under the door applique.
7. Install the upper fastener.

Tighten the fastener to 2 N.m (18 lb in).






Important: When reusing the window weatherstrip, the flange mounting area (1) must be pinched together in order to counteract the splaying effect when removed. Use a thumb and an index finger in order to pinch the carrier (2) back together. Work from one end of the weatherstrip to the other.

8. Install the window weatherstrip into the door frame.
9. Install the window inner belt sealing strip.
10. Install the water deflector.
11. Install the door trim panel.