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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement

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 window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  4. Remove the front door reveal molding by the window rear channel.

    5. Object Number: 738933 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt from the rear channel (2).
  6. Lift up the rear channel to disengage the top clip.
  7. Remove the window rear channel (1) from the front door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 738933 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear run channel (1) in the front door.
  2. Lift up the rear channel to install the top clip.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the window rear channel bolt (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the front door window rear run channel bolt 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  4. Install the reveal molding.
  5. Install the front door window . Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  6. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .