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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  3. Remove the outer window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Remove the window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 690972  Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolt that retains the weatherstrip run channel to the door.
  8. Pull the weatherstrip/run channel from the window frame opening.
  9. carefully release the double sided tape attaching the molding to the outside of the door.
  10. Carefully twist the weatherstrip run channel and pull up at the top of the door frame.
  11. Important: The quarter glass and weatherstrip/run channel is not serviceable and should be replaced only as an assembly.

  12. Remove the weatherstrip/run channel from the door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 690972  Size: SH
  1. Install the weatherstrip/run channel to the door.
  2. Press the weatherstrip/run channel into the window frame opening.
  3. Position the tabs on the weatherstrip/run channel into the slots on the door.
  4. Attach the molding to the outside of the door with double sided tape.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the weatherstrip/run channel retaining bolt.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  9. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  10. Install the outer window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  11. Install the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  12. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .