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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Front Side Door Window Upper Rear Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Lower the folding top to a suitable working position.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the upper rear weatherstrip from the front side door window. Refer to Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 311146 Size: SH
  4. Remove the weatherstrip retainer bolt (4) from the front side door window.
  5. Remove the weatherstrip retainer (3) from the front side door window.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 311146 Size: SH
  1. Install the weatherstrip retainer (3) to the front side door window .

    2. 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.

  2. Install the weatherstrip retainer bolt (4) to the front side door window.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 1.3 N·m (12 lb in).

  3. Install the weatherstrip to the front side door window. Refer to Folding Top Side Front Weatherstrip Replacement .
  4. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  5. Raise the folding top.