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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Rendezvous - AWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Lower the window to the down position.

    2. Object Number: 624483 Size: SH
  2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Remove the screw from the window channel.
  6. Remove the window channel from the front door frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 624483 Size: SH
  1. Position the window channel into the front door.

    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 front door window channel screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the window channel to the front door, starting in the top corner working out in both directions.

    4. Firmly seat the window channel to the front door.

  4. Inspect the window for proper operation.
  5. Install the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .