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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement

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

    5. Object Number: 441943 Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 441807 Size: SH
  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

    Object Number: 441807 Size: SH
  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.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the lower fastener.

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


    Object Number: 441943 Size: SH
  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 Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  9. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  10. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .