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Installation Procedure

  1. Insert the run channel into the door through the rear access hole.
  2. Slide the run channel up along the window, ensuring that the upper bracket is under the door frame applique.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the lower fastener (2).

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Installing Lower Fastener
    G01554910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Lower the window to the full down position.
  5. Pull out enough of the lower rear edge of the window seal in order to install the upper fastener in the run channel and door applique.
  6. Ensure that the window channel bracket is under the door applique.
  7. Install the upper fastener.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 2: Installing Upper Fastener In Run Channel & Door Applique
    G01554911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  When reusing the window weatherstrip, the flange mounting area (1) must be pinched together in order to counteract the splaying effect when removed. Use a thumb and an index finger in order to pinch the carrier (2) back together. Work from one end of the weatherstrip to the other.

  8. Install the window weatherstrip into the door frame.
  9. Install the window inner belt sealing strip. Refer to SEALING STRIP REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR WINDOW BELT INNER  .
  10. Install the water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
  11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR  .
    Fig 3: View Of Flange Mounting Area & Carrier
    G01554912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.