Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door window run channel. Refer to Window Run Channel Replacement - Front Door .
Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Early Production) .

Fig 1: Front Door Window Channel Retainer

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Partially remove the water deflector in the front lower corner to access the lower front glass channel bolts.
Remove the front glass run channel bolts and remove the channel.

Fig 2: Rear Glass Run Channel

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IMPORTANT: After drilling out the rivets, remove all rivet debris from the door.

Drill out the rivets in the rear glass run channel and remove the channel.