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Rear Side Door Window Replacement

GM2780847
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the rear side door trim. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear side door window garnish molding. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Garnish Molding Replacement (Buick)Rear Side Door Window Garnish Molding Replacement (Chevrolet) .
  3. Remove the rear side door rear guide. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Rear Guide Replacement .
1 Rear Side Door Window Guide Nuts (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Use masking tape, tape off the outer door frame, applique and outer sealing strip to prevent scratching.
  2. Remove the rear side door water deflector.
  3. Loosen nuts on the guide so that the window can be removed.
  4. Remove the rear door window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Power) Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Manual) .

    After the window has been detached from the regulator lower window into the door panel.

  5. Remove the rear side door window weatherstrip. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement .
  6. Remove the window from the door.
NOTE:

In order to remove the window out of the frame, carefully grasp and tilt the window as you guide the window up and forward.


Tighten 
10 N.m (89 lb in)
2 Rear Side Door Window

Procedure

  1. Place the window into the door before installing the window regulator.
  2. Install the rear side door window weatherstrip to the door frame.
  3. Slide the window to the full up position, tape in place.
  4. Install rear door window regulator in the door.
  5. Align the window guide with the access holes in the inner door panel.
  6. Do not operate the regulator motor without supporting the window. Ensure that the window remains in the guide when operating the regulator motor.
  7. Carefully move the regulator upward for short slow intervals, while ensuring that the window remains in the guide. Tighten the nuts to the window guide.
  8. Inspect the window for proper operation before installing the trim.