Door Window Channel

Window Channel Retainer Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure


Notice: Refer to Paint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Apply masking tape to the door frame applique.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
4. Remove the front door window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Front Door Window (Door Window Weatherstrip) .
5. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement - Power (Mirror Replacement - Power Mirror) .
6. Remove the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement) .
7. Position the window to the full down position.




8. Remove the screw (2) from the top corner of the inside door frame.




9. Remove the window channel weatherstrip by grasping the center and pulling downward to expose the rivets.
Drill out the 4 mm (5/32 in) rivets (2) 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 (2) along the inside edge of the window channel retainer.
3. Install the window channel weatherstrip by working it around the door frame. Ensure that the weatherstrip is fully seated into the window channel retainer.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the screw (2) to the top corner of the frame.

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

5. Inspect the window for proper operation.
6. Remove the masking tape from the applique.
7. Install the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement) .
8. Install the outside mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement - Power (Mirror Replacement - Power Mirror) .
9. Install the front door window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Front Door Window (Door Window Weatherstrip) .
10. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
11. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .