Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement

Front Side Door Window Channel Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Paint Damage Caution (Paint Damage Caution).

1. Remove the front door frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement ().
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement (Power Mirror Replacement).
5. Remove the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement).
6. Position the window to the full down position.
7. Remove the front door window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement (Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement).
8. Remove the bolt (3) from the window channel retainer (2).
9. Drill out the 4 mm (5/32 in) rivets (1) along the inside edge of the window channel retainer.
10. Remove the window channel retainer from the door.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the window channel retainer to the door.
2. Install the new 4 mm (5/32 in) rivets (1) along the inside edge of the window channel retainer.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the bolt (3) to the window channel retainer (2).

Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

4. Install the front door window weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement (Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement).
Install the front door window weatherstrip by working it around the door frame. Ensure that the weatherstrip is fully seated into the window channel retainer.
5. Inspect the window for proper operation.
6. Install the front door frame applique. Refer to Front Door Frame Applique Replacement ().
7. Install the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement).
8. Install the outside mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement (Power Mirror Replacement).
9. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).