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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. 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. Remove the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .
  6. Remove the window outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 428645 Size: SH
  7. Remove the window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  8. Remove the fasteners from the front window channel (2).
  9. Carefully pull the window weatherstrip (1) and channel (2) from the door.

Installation Procedure

    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.

  1. Prep the weatherstrip for installation.

    2. Object Number: 428645 Size: SH
  2. Install the window weatherstrip (1) to the door starting in the top corner working out in both directions.
  3. Firmly seat the window weatherstrip to the door.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the window channel fasteners.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the window channel fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  6. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to Power Mirror Replacement .
  7. Install the window outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  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 module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .
  11. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .