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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the window run channel bolts (2, 4) to the window run channel (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the window run channel bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  2. Install the front door inner belt sealing strip. Refer to SEALING STRIP REPLACEMENT - REAR DOOR WINDOW BELT INNER  .
  3. Install the front door outer belt sealing strip. Refer to SEALING STRIP REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR WINDOW BELT OUTER  .
  4. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to WATER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT DOOR  .
    Fig 1: Installing Front Door Window Run Channel & Bolts
    G01590528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the outside rearview mirror. Refer to MIRROR REPLACEMENT  or MIRROR REPLACEMENT - REMOTE  .
  6. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR  .