Removal Procedure
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Remove the two fasteners securing the door trim hanger bracket (Oldsmobile front doors only).
- Remove the door trim bracket (1) on Oldsmobile front doors only.
- Remove the two retainers (2) securing the top of the water deflector (3).
- Carefully guide the electrical wiring through the slits in the water deflector.
- Remove the water deflector (3) by peeling the water deflector off the door (4).
Notice: Proper sealing is necessary in order to prevent water entry into the door and possible damage to inner door components.
Important: Note the electrical wiring harness routing for re-installation.
Installation Procedure
- Install the water deflector (3) over the inside handle.
- Align the water deflector with the top of the inner door panel.
- Install the two upper water deflector retainers (2).
- Push in the retainers in order to secure.
- Carefully guide the electrical wiring harness through the slits in the water deflector.
- Install the extruded pockets as required.
- Remove any wrinkles.
- Secure the bottom center of the deflector by working forward and in an upward direction.
- Work the seal rearward and up from the bottom center.
- Install the door trim hanger bracket (1) (Oldsmobile front doors only).
- Install the front door trim hanger bracket fasteners first, (Oldsmobile).
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to one of the following procedures:
Notice: Proper sealing is necessary in order to prevent water entry into the door and possible damage to inner door components.
Apply pressure in order to hold the deflector in position.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the front door trim hanger bracket fastener first to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the rearward fastener last to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
