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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Rear Side Window Catch Screws, Gasket, Nuts & Frame
    GM1851983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the rear sliding window (4) to the frame.
  2. Align the window to the upper and lower frame, push down the window and then pull upward locking the window in the frame.
  3. Slide the window all the way to the right (passenger side).
    4. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the rear sliding window catch screws (1), catch, gasket (2) and nuts (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    5. Fig 2: View Of Regulator & Cables
    GM1852007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Slide window by hand, back and forth in the window frame to ensure proper operation before installing the regulator to the motor.
  6. Install the window to the halfway position.
  7. Install the regulator (1) and cables (2) to vehicle.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Cable Ends At Window Guide
    GM1851995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the cable ends (1) to the window guide (2) at each end of the window.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Regulator & Screw
    GM1852031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    When installing the regulator (2) align the gear to the motor drivegear before installing the screw.

  9. Install the regulator (2) to the motor/module.
  10. Install the screw (1) to the motor/module.

    Tighten 

    Tighten nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    11. Fig 5: View Of Pulley, Tabs & Frame
    GM1862458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the rear sliding window pulley (1).
    1. Align the tabs (2) on the pulley (1) with the notch in the frame (3).
    2. Turn the pulley downward, locking the pulley into the frame (3).
    12. Fig 6: View Of Regulator Cables & Retainers
    GM1851990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Install the regulator cables (2) to the retainers (1) across the bottom edge of the window frame.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Rear Window Pulley, Tabs & Cover
    GM1862459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the rear sliding window pulley covers (2) to the pulley (3), clip the tabs (1) in place.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Rear Sliding Window Stops
    GM1851984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install the rear sliding window stops (1) until fully seated.
  15. Cycle the rear sliding window to the fully closed position.
  16. Install the lower garnish molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement (Regular Cab) , Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement (Ext Cab/Crew Cab w/A48) , Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement (Ext Cab/Crew Cab w/o A48) .
  17. Inspect the rear sliding window for proper operation.
  18. Clean the window.
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