GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Fixed and Moveable Windows 🢒 Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement

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

    2. Object Number: 1226148 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 outside door mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  5. Remove the outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Remove the screw from the window channel.
  7. Remove the window channel from the front door frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1226148 Size: SH
  1. Position the window channel into the front door.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  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 outside door mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  7. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  8. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .