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Door Glass Will Not Open in Cold Ambient Temperatures (Modify Sealing Strip and Install Glass Stabilizer)

Subject:Door Glass Will Not Open In Cold Ambient Temperatures (Modify Sealing Strip and Install Glass Stabilizer)

Models:2006 Buick Lucerne
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 6U206580



Condition

Some customers may comment that the door glass will not open in cold ambient temperatures.

Cause

The door glass may be frozen to the outer belt sealing strip.

Correction

  1. Remove the outer belt sealing strip following the procedures in SI.
  2. Using a razor blade, carefully remove the whole lower sealing strip from the molding.
  3. Before the sealing strip is reinstalled, clean the glass and apply a coating of *Aquapel® Glass Treatment to the door glass following the manufacturer's recommendations.
  4. Reinstall the outer belt sealing strip following the procedures in SI.
  5. Remove the inner belt sealing strip following the procedures in SI.

  6. Object Number: 1832924  Size: SH
  7. Install a glass stabilizer to the inner belt sealing flange.
  8. Install the inner belt sealing strip following the procedures in SI.

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Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

10361111

Stabilizer, Frt S/D Wdo

1

Aquapel® Glass Treatment can be purchased by calling toll free 1-877-733-5591.

Warranty Information

For vehicles under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C0130

Strip, Right Front Door Window Outer Sealing - R&R or Replace

0.3 hr

C0131

Strip, Left Front Door Window Outer Sealing - R&R or Replace

0.3 hr

C0330

Strip, Right Rear Door Window Outer Sealing - R&R or Replace

0.2 hr

C0331

Strip, Left Rear Door Window Outer Sealing - R&R or Replace

0.2 hr

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Material Allowance

GD (U.S.)

GC (Canada)