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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement

    2. Object Number: 259088 Size: SH
  2. Remove the water deflector (3) by peeling the deflector off the door inner panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 259088 Size: SH
  1. Install the water deflector (3) over the inside handle.
  2. Align the water deflector with the top of the inner door panel. Apply pressure to the deflector in order to hold the deflector in position.
  3. Install the wire harness through the slits in the water deflector.
  4. Insert the extruded pockets as required. Remove any wrinkles.
  5. Secure the bottom center. Work forward and up.
  6. Return to the bottom center. Work the seal rearward and up.
  7. Install the trim panel bracket.

    8. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  8. Install the 3 fasteners.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  9. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .