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Window Channel Retainer Replacement - Rear Door



Window Channel Retainer Replacement - Rear Door

Removal Procedure


Notice: Refer to Paint Damage Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Apply masking tape to the door frame applique.
2. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the rear door window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Window (Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Window) .
5. Position the window to the full down position.




6. Remove the screw (2) from the top corner of the inside door frame.
7. Remove the rear door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner (Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner) .
8. Pull forward to release the rear door stationary window from the door frame. Refer to Window Replacement - Rear Door Stationary (Window Replacement - Rear Door Stationary) .
9. Remove the rear door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Outer (Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Outer) .
10. Remove the window channel weatherstrip by grasping the center and pulling downward to expose the rivets.




11. Drill out the 4 mm (5/32 in) rivets (2) along the inside edge of the window channel retainer (1).
12. Remove the window channel retainer from the door.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the window channel retainer to the door.
2. Install the new 4 mm (5/32 in) rivets (2) along the inside edge of the window channel retainer.
3. Install the window channel weatherstrip by working it around the door frame. Ensure that the weatherstrip is fully seated into the window channel retainer.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the screw (2) to the top corner of the inside door frame.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Install the rear door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Outer (Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Outer) .
6. Push rearward to reset the rear door stationary window into the door frame. Refer to Window Replacement - Rear Door Stationary (Window Replacement - Rear Door Stationary) .
7. Install the rear door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner (Sealing Strip Replacement - Rear Door Window Belt Inner) .
8. Install the rear door window weatherstrip. Refer to Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Window (Weatherstrip Replacement - Rear Door Window) .
9. Remove the masking tape.
10. Inspect the window for proper operation.
11. Install the rear door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .
12. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door (Service and Repair) .