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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Window Channel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the door water reflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Outer Belt Sealing Strip Replacement .
  4. Remove the door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 276354 Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower bolt (2).
  6. Remove the upper screw (4).
  7. Disengage the front door window front run channel retainer from the door frame.
  8. Remove the front door window run channel (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 276354 Size: SH
  1. Push on the front door window front run channel (1) in order to engage the retainer to the door frame.

    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 lower bolt (2).

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

  3. Install the upper screw (4).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Inner Belt Sealing Strip Replacement .
  5. Install the door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Outer Belt Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Install the door water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .