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Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement

Fig 1: Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip
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Preliminary Procedures Remove the front side door window. Refer to Front Side Door Window Replacement .
1 Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Upper Screw
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Use masking tape, tape off the outer door frame, applique and the front side door window outer sealing strip to prevent scratching.
  2. Pull the weatherstrip out of the upper retainer to expose the upper screw.

Tighten 
3 N.m (27 lb in)
2 Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip Lower Bolt

Procedure

  1. Remove the weatherstrip from the front and rear lower guides.
  2. In order to remove the window weatherstrip from the door frame, carefully grasp the window and weatherstrip as it pulling downward guide the window out of the door.

Tighten 
9 N.m (80 lb in)
3 Front Side Door Window Weatherstrip

Procedure

  1. Before installing the window ensure that the window weatherstrip is fitted around the inner door frame fully.
  2. Install the window to the front and rear guides, hand move the window up and down before installing the window to the regulator.
  3. Carefully move the window upward in short slow intervals, while ensuring that the window remains in the guide.
  4. Inspect the window for proper operation before installing the trim.