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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2005 🢒 ION 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Window 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 rear view mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement
  5. Remove the window belt outer sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 895795 Size: SH
  6. Remove the mastic patch on the window channel lower bolt.
  7. Remove the channel lower bolt.
  8. Remove the window run channel weatherstrip from the front door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 895795 Size: SH
  1. Install the run channel weatherstrip to the front door window.

    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 channel lower bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  3. Install the window belt outer sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  4. Install the front door rear view mirror. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Replacement .
  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 .