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Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement Impala

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 459239  Size: SH
  6. Remove the screws from the front door window channel.

  7. Object Number: 459235  Size: SH
  8. Remove the front door window channel from the front door frame.

  9. Object Number: 459238  Size: SH
  10. Remove the front door window channel from the front door.

  11. Object Number: 459234  Size: SH
  12. Remove the screw from the front door rear window channel.

  13. Object Number: 459229  Size: SH
  14. Remove the front door rear window channel from the front door slot by pulling down to disengage the retainer clip.

  15. Object Number: 459233  Size: SH
  16. Remove the front door rear window channel from the front door through the access hole in the inner front door panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 459238  Size: SH
  1. Position the front door window channel front 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.


    Object Number: 459239  Size: SH
  3. Install the front door window channel screws.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the front door window channel screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 459235  Size: SH
  5. Install the front door window channel to the front door starting in the top corner working out in both directions.
  6. Firmly seat the front door window channel to the front door.


    Object Number: 459233  Size: SH
  7. Install the front door rear window channel to the front door through the access hole in the inner front door panel.

  8. Object Number: 459229  Size: SH
  9. Install the front door rear window channel to the front door slot by pushing up to engage the retainer clip.

  10. Object Number: 459234  Size: SH
  11. Install the screw to the front door rear window channel.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the front door weatherstrip channel screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  13. Install the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  14. Inspect the front door window for proper operation.
  15. Install the front door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  16. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  17. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement Monte Carlo

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 459239  Size: SH
  6. Remove the screws from the front door window channel.

  7. Object Number: 459235  Size: SH
  8. Remove the front door window channel from the front door frame.

  9. Object Number: 459238  Size: SH
  10. Remove the front door window channel from the front door.

  11. Object Number: 459234  Size: SH
  12. Remove the screw from the front door rear window channel.

  13. Object Number: 459229  Size: SH
  14. Remove the front door rear window channel from the front door slot by pulling down to disengage the retainer clip.

  15. Object Number: 459233  Size: SH
  16. Remove the front door rear window channel from the front door through the access hole in the inner front door panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 459238  Size: SH
  1. Position the front door window channel front channel into the front door.

  2. Object Number: 459235  Size: SH
  3. Install the front door window channel to the front door starting in the top corner working out in both directions.
  4. Firmly seat the front door window channel to the front door.

    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.


    Object Number: 459239  Size: SH
  5. Install the front door window channel screws.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the front door window channel screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 459233  Size: SH
  7. Install the front door rear window channel to the front door through the access hole in the inner front door panel.

  8. Object Number: 459229  Size: SH
  9. Install the front door rear window channel to the front door slot by pushing up to engage the retainer clip.

  10. Object Number: 459234  Size: SH
  11. Install the screw to the front door rear window channel.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the front door weatherstrip channel screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  13. Install the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  14. Inspect the front door window for proper operation.
  15. Install the front door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  16. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  17. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .