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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Body 🢒 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 back the rearward half of the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the window inner belt seal. 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 window weatherstrip out of the door frame far enough in order to gain access to the lower fastener of the door frame applique.

    6. Object Number: 441807 Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper run channel fastener (1), which is also the lower door applique fastener.
  7. Reinstall the window weatherstrip into the door frame.
  8. Connect the door trim panel wire harness.
  9. Run the window up until there is a 25.4 mm (1 in) opening at the top.
  10. Remove the lower run channel fastener (2).
  11. Pull the run channel down in order to clear the window.
  12. Remove the run channel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 441807 Size: SH
  1. Insert the run channel into the door through the rear access hole.
  2. Slide the run channel up along the window, ensuring that the upper bracket 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 (2).

    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 in order to install the upper fastener in the run channel and door applique.
  6. Ensure that the window channel bracket is under the door applique.
  7. Install the upper fastener.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 489783 Size: SH

    Important: When reusing the window weatherstrip, the flange mounting area (1) must be pinched together in order to counteract the splaying effect when removed. Use a thumb and an index finger in order to pinch the carrier (2) back together. Work from one end of the weatherstrip to the other.

  8. Install the window weatherstrip into the door frame.
  9. Install the window inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  10. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .