Window Channel Replacement - Door

Window Channel Replacement - Door

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the inside door handle assembly, if required. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Inside (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door (Service and Repair) .




3. Remove the 3 door brackets (1) from the door inner panel (3) by levering out the center pin of the bracket.
4. Carefully, peel off the door water shield (2) upwards to gain access to the window guide.
5. Remove the outside rear view mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement () .
6. Remove the door speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front Door in Entertainment.




7. Remove the 2 door inner panel belt seals (1).




8. Remove the window weather-strip (1) from the window channel (2).




9. Partially remove the door upper weather-strip (1) from the lip on the door upper frame, to allow access to the front window channel cap (2).




10. Remove the window channel cap (1) away from the window channel (2).




11. Remove the 3 bolts (1) securing the window channel (2) to the door panel (3).




12. Remove the window channel (1) from the door (3) in an upward direction, disengaging the window slides (2) from the window channel (1).



Installation Procedure





1. Position the window channel (1) to the door (3) and engage the window slides (2) to the window channel (1).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the 3 bolts (1) to the window channel (2).

Tighten the 3 bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).





3. Install the window channel cap (1) to the window channel (2).




4. Reposition and install the door upper weather-strip (1) to the lip on the door upper frame.




5. Install the window weather-strip (1) to the window channel (2).




6. Install the 2 inner door panel belt seals (1).
7. Install the door speaker. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front Door in Entertainment.
8. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Mirror Replacement () .
9. Adjust the door window, if necessary. Refer to Window Adjustment - Front Door (Window Adjustment - Front Door) .




10. Reposition and install the door water shield (2).
11. Install the 3 door brackets (1) to the inner door panel (3).
12. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Door (Service and Repair) .
13. Install the inside door handle assembly, if removed. Refer to Door Handle Replacement - Inside (Service and Repair) .