Window Channel Replacement - Door (Convertible)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE (Front)




1. Remove the trim panel.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Remove the door rear view mirror.
4. Peel the deflector away from the door inner panel as necessary.

CAUTION: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver's door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the door window to drop very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

5. Remove the door belt outer molding.
6. Remove the nuts (1) from the door bracket studs.
7. Remove the nut washer (4).
8. Remove the glass front channel and seal assembly (2).
8.1. Lift the glass front channel and seal assembly (2).
8.2. Remove the adjustment stud (3) through the door inner panel access hole.
8.3. Pull the front channel upward through the top of the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (Front)




1. Install the glass front channel and seal assembly (2).
1.1. Insert the glass front channel and seal assembly (2) through the top of the door. Press downward enough in order to install the adjustment stud (3) through the door inner panel access hole.
1.2. Engage the front channel to the door window glass.
Position the channel upper mounting bracket over the door studs.
1.3. Place the adjustment stud (3) through the door inner panel hole.
2. Install the nut washer (4).
Do not tighten the nut washer at this time.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the nuts (1) to the door bracket studs.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts (1) to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Install the door belt outer molding.
5. Adjust the window glass as necessary.

Tighten
Tighten the nut washer (4) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Install the water deflector.
7. Install the door rear view mirror.
8. Install the trim panel.
9. Remove the door trim panel.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE (Rear)




1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the trim panel.
3. Peel the deflector away from the door inner panel as necessary. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Door.

CAUTION: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver's door. When operated, the Express Down Feature allows the door window to drop very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

4. Position the door glass approximately 51 mm (2 in) from the full-up position.
5. Remove the nut washer (5) and the nut (8).
6. Remove the window rear channel (1).
6.1. Tip the top of the window rear channel (1) outward and rearward.
6.2. Slide the bottom of the window rear channel (1) rearward in order to disengage the channel from the window.
6.3. Pull the window rear channel (1) from the door through the access hole.

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (Rear)




1. Remove the adjustment stud (6).
2. Remove the screws (3) and the channel upstop (2).
3. Remove the screw (7) and the rear upstop bracket (4).
4. Remove the nut (9) and the rear upper extension bracket (10).

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (Rear)




1. Install the rear upper extension bracket (10) and the nut (9).
Do not tighten the nut at this time.
2. Install the rear upstop bracket (4) and the screw (7).
Do not tighten the screw at this time.
3. Install the channel upstop (2) and the screws (3).
4. Install the adjustment stud (6).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (Rear)




1. Install the window rear channel (1) through the access hole.
1.1. Tip the window rear channel (1) upward into position.
1.2. Align the window rear channel (1) to the rear window guide.
1.3. Position the rear extension bracket (10) and the adjustment stud (6) through the door inner panel holes.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the nuts (8,9).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts (8,9) to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

3. Adjust the window glass as necessary.

Tighten
Tighten the nut washer (5) to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the water deflector.
5. Install the trim panel.
6. Install the door trim panel.