Window Track: Service and Repair

Window Channel Replacement - Front Side Rear

Removal Procedure

1. Lower the door window to the full down position.
2. Remove the door trim panel.
3. Remove the rearward half of the water deflector.
4. Remove the window inner belt seal.




5. Pull the lower rear portion of the window seal out of the door frame far enough 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 connector.
9. Run the window up until there is a one inch opening at the top.
10. Remove the lower run channel fastener (2).
11. Pull the run channel down to clear the window.
12. Remove the run channel.

Installation Procedure




1. Insert the run channel into the door through the front access hole.
2. Slide the run channel up along the window, making sure the upper portion is under the door frame applique and the water shield is against the rearward surface of the inner door panel above the latch.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the lower fastener (2).

Tighten the lower 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 to install the upper fastener in the run channel and door applique.
6. Install the 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 to counteract the splaying effect when removed. Use thumb and index finger to pinch the carrier (2) back together. Work from one end of the weatherstrip to the other.


7. Reinstall the window weatherstrip into the door frame.
8. Install the window inner belt seal.
9. Install the water deflector.
10. Install the door trim panel.