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Removal Procedure (Front)


    Object Number: 279029  Size: MH
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector in order to access the window channel retainer. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the front door window assembly. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolts (1) from the upper window channel retainer.
  5. Remove the upper window channel retainer (5).
  6. Remove the bolt (1) from the lower window channel retainer.
  7. Pull upward on the lower window channel retainer (3) in order to disengage the hook.
  8. Remove the lower window channel retainer (3).

Installation Procedure (Front)


    Object Number: 279029  Size: MH
  1. Push downward on the lower window channel retainer (3) in order to engage the hook.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the bolt (1) to the lower window channel retainer.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the upper window channel retainer (5) by fully seating the outboard seal lip along the front door applique.
  6. Seat the inboard seal carrier on the weld flange.
  7. Install the bolts (1) to the upper window channel retainer.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  9. Install the front door window assembly. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
  10. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Removal Procedure (Rear)

  1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear door water deflector in order to access the window channel retainer. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear door window assembly. Refer to Door Window Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 279028  Size: MH
  5. Remove the bolts (1) from the upper window channel retainer.
  6. Remove the upper window channel retainer (5).
  7. Remove the bolt (1) from the lower window channel retainer.
  8. Pull upward on the lower window channel retainer (3) in order to disengage the hook.
  9. Remove the lower window channel retainer (3).

Installation Procedure (Rear)


    Object Number: 279028  Size: MH
  1. Push downward on the lower window channel retainer (3) in order to engage the hook.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the bolt (1) to the lower window channel retainer.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt (1) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the upper window channel retainer (5) by fully seating the outboard seal lip along the rear door applique.
  6. Seat the inboard seal carrier on the weld flange.
  7. Install the bolts (1) to the upper window channel retainer.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  9. Install the rear door window assembly. Refer to Door Window Replacement .
  10. Install the water deflector. Refer to Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the rear door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .