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Window Guide Channel Replacement - Front Door Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 861264  Size: MF
  1. Remove the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement . The outer door panel is removed in the illustration to show the location.
  2. Remove the front door window upper weatherstrip from the guide. Refer to Window Guide Channel Replacement - Front Door .
  3. Remove the attaching fasteners and remove the rear window guide.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the rear window guide with 2 rivets and 1 nut.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the front door rear window guide bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  3. Install the front door window upper weatherstrip. Refer to Window Guide Channel Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Install the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
  5. Check the window for proper operation.
  6. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Window Guide Channel Replacement - Front Door Sedan/Wagon

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 860946  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement . The outer door panel is removed in the illustration to show the location.
  2. Remove the front door rear applique. Refer to Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door window upper weatherstrip from the guide. Refer to Window Guide Channel Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Partially remove the inner sealing strip (belt seal).
  5. Partially remove the front door window secondary weatherstrip.
  6. Remove the 2 rivets and 1 nut and remove the window guide.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the window guide with the 2 rivets using the Marson HP2 riveter, or equivalent. Press the riveter tip into the channel flush with the surface.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the nut to the guide.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the front door rear window guide bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  5. Install the front door window secondary weatherstrip. Refer to Front Side Door Upper Auxiliary Weatherstrip Replacement .
  6. Install the inner sealing strip (belt seal).
  7. Install the front door window upper weatherstrip. Refer to Window Guide Channel Replacement - Front Door .
  8. Install the front door rear applique. Refer to Rear Door Frame Applique Replacement .
  9. Install the front door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .