Window Channel Replacement - Front Side Rear

Window Channel Replacement - Front Side Rear

Removal Procedure

1. Lower the door window to the full down position.
2. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .
3. Peel the rearward half of the water deflector away from the door. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair.
4. Remove the window inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement) .




5. Pull the lower rear portion of the upper window seal out of the door frame far enough to gain access to the lower fastener of the door frame applique.
6. Remove the upper run channel fastener, which is also the lower door applique fastener.
7. Reinstall the window seal into the door frame.
8. Connect the door trim panel wire harness connector.
9. Run the window up until there is about a 25 mm (1 in) opening at the top.




10. Remove the lower run channel fastener.
11. Pull the run channel (1) down to clear the window.
12. Remove the run channel.



Installation Procedure





1. Insert the run channel (1) into the door through the front access hole.
2. Slide the run channel up along the window , making sure the upper portion is under the door frame applique.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the lower fastener.

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





4. Lower the window to the full down position.
5. Pull out enough of the lower rear edge of the window seal to install the upper fastener in the run channel and door applique.
6. Install the fastener.
7. Reinstall the window seal to the door frame.
8. Install the window inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Front Door Window Belt Inner (Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement) .
9. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair.
10. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .