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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front door window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 940638  Size: SH
  4. Partially remove the water deflector in the front lower corner to access the lower front glass channel bolts.
  5. Remove the front glass run channel bolts and remove the channel.

  6. Object Number: 940703  Size: SH

    Important: After drilling out the rivets, remove all rivet debris from the door.

  7. Drill out the rivets in the rear glass run channel and remove the channel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 940703  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear glass run channel with rivets.

  2. Object Number: 940638  Size: SH
  3. Position the front glass run channel retainer.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the retainer bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the portion of the water deflector that was loosened to gain access to the bolts.
  8. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the front door window run channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Channel Replacement .