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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2005 🢒 TopKick C-Series (Crew) C6/C7/C8 🢒 Body 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Window Channel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front door rear garnish. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding .
  3. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  4. Lower the front door window.
  5. Remove the inner window sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  6. Remove the outer window sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 568214 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolt (2) that retains the front run channel (1) to the door.
  8. Remove the front run channel (1) from the door.
  9. Raise the front window approximately half-way in order to access the nuts that retain the front door window to the sash. Access the nuts through the holes in the front door module.
  10. Remove the nuts that retain the front door window to the sash.

    11. Object Number: 568219 Size: SH
  11. Remove the front door window from the door from the outside of the vehicle.
  12. Remove the bolt (2) that retains the rear run channel (1) to the door.
  13. Remove the rear run channel (1) from the door.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 568219 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear run channel (1) to the door.

    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.

  2. Install the bolt (2) in order to retain the rear run channel (1) to the door.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  3. Install the front door window to the door from the outside of the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 568214 Size: SH
  4. Install the nuts (3) in order to retain the front door window to the sash.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

    Important: Before raising or lowering the front door window ensure that the front door window is properly aligned in the rear run channel.

  5. Lower the front door window.
  6. Install the front run channel (1) to the door.
  7. Install the bolt (2) in order to retain the front run channel (1) to the door.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  8. Install the inner window sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Inner Sealing Strip Replacement .
  9. Install the outer window sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt Outer Sealing Strip Replacement .
  10. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
  11. Install the front door rear garnish. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Frame Garnish Molding .
  12. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .