Door Window Channel

Window Channel Retainer Replacement - Front Door

Removal Procedure


Notice: Refer toPaint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Apply masking tape to the door frame applique.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .
3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer toWater Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
4. Remove the front door window weatherstrip. Refer toWeatherstrip Replacement - Front Door Window .
5. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer toMirror Replacement - Power .
6. Remove the front door inner window belt sealing strip. Refer toSealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
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 toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (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 toSealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner .
8. Install the outside mirror. Refer toMirror Replacement - Power .
9. Install the front door window weatherstrip. Refer toWeatherstrip Replacement - Front Door Window .
10. Install the front door water deflector. Refer toWater Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
11. Install the front door trim panel. Refer toTrim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door .