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Rear Side Door Window Channel Replacement TrailBlazer, Envoy, Bravada

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  3. Remove the outer window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Remove the window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 690972  Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolt that retains the weatherstrip run channel to the door.
  8. Pull the weatherstrip/run channel from the window frame opening.
  9. carefully release the double sided tape attaching the molding to the outside of the door.
  10. Carefully twist the weatherstrip run channel and pull up at the top of the door frame.
  11. Important: The quarter glass and weatherstrip/run channel is not serviceable and should be replaced only as an assembly.

  12. Remove the weatherstrip/run channel from the door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 690972  Size: SH
  1. Install the weatherstrip/run channel to the door.
  2. Press the weatherstrip/run channel into the window frame opening.
  3. Position the tabs on the weatherstrip/run channel into the slots on the door.
  4. Attach the molding to the outside of the door with double sided tape.
  5. 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.

  6. Install the weatherstrip/run channel retaining bolt.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  8. Install the window. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement .
  9. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  10. Install the outer window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  11. Install the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  12. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Rear Side Door Window Channel Replacement TrailBlazer EXT, Envoy XL

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  3. Remove the outer window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  4. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  5. Remove the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  6. Carefully lower the glass into the door.

  7. Object Number: 800126  Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolt (2) that retains the weatherstrip run channel to the door.
  9. Pull the weatherstrip (1) loose from the window frame opening.
  10. Release the clip retaining the quarter glass to the window opening by pulling forward on the run channel (4).
  11. Important: The quarter glass and weatherstrip/run channel is not serviceable and should be replaced only as an assembly.

  12. Remove the weatherstrip run channel assembly from the top of the door opening.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 800126  Size: SH
  1. Install the weatherstrip/run channel assembly to the door.
  2. Install the quarter glass into the window opening by pressing the window channel (4) rearward until the retaining clip is fully installed.
  3. Press the weatherstrip (1) into the window frame opening.
  4. Position the tabs on the weatherstrip into the slots on the door.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. Install the weatherstrip/run channel retaining bolt.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  8. Install the window glass into the run channel, slide up to the closed position, tape the window to the door frame.
  9. Install the window regulator. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .
  10. Install the water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the outer window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  12. Install the inner window belt sealing strip. Refer to Rear Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  13. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .