Door Window Channel Replacement

Door Window Channel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement (Door Water Deflector Replacement) .
3. Remove the sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement) .
4. Remove the window. Refer to Door Window Replacement (Door Window Replacement) .
5. Remove the front upstop adjuster nut.
6. Remove the front upstop adjuster.




7. Remove the bolt.

Important: Do not damage the mirror seal.


8. Move the top of the front run channel (2) away from the mirror.
9. Rotate the channel toward the bottom of the door.
10. Pull up on the bottom of the channel in order to release the channel from the retainer.
11. Remove the front run channel (2).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the front run channel (2) into the door, parallel to the bottom of the door.
2. Align the lower adjuster into the retainer.
3. Swing up the top of the front run channel (2).
4. Align the retainer to the bolt hole.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

6. Install the upstop adjuster.
7. Install the nut.

Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

8. Apply a thin coat of lubricant GM P/N 99882386 or the equivalent onto the run channels.

Important: Avoid lubrication build-up on the window run channels. Ensure that the lubricant does not contact the door window or belt line sealing strips.


9. Install the window. Refer to Door Window Replacement (Door Window Replacement) .
10. Perform the window adjustments as needed. Refer to Door Window Adjustment (Adjustments) .
11. Install the sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement) .
12. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement (Door Water Deflector Replacement) .
13. Install the trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .