Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Front Side Door Window Rear Channel & Bolts

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Sedan)Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Coupe) . Remove the front door water deflector.
1	Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Place the window in the full up position. Use masking tape to tape the window to the upper door frame. Disconnect the window from the window regulator. Reposition the front side door window regulator rear rail for access to the rear channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Sedan) Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Coupe) . Pull the lower section of the window weatherstrip out of the rear lower channel . Pull the front side door window rear channel downward releasing it from the stationary window. Tighten 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Procedure When installing the front side door window rear channel ensure that it is in line with the stationary window so that the window will roll properly. After install the front side door window rear channel, start at the top of the channel working downward. NOTE: Inspect the window for proper operation before installing the trim.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Sedan)Front Side Door Trim Replacement (Coupe) .
Remove the front door water deflector.

Front Side Door Window Rear Channel Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Place the window in the full up position.
Use masking tape to tape the window to the upper door frame.
Disconnect the window from the window regulator.
Reposition the front side door window regulator rear rail for access to the rear channel. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Sedan) Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Coupe) .
Pull the lower section of the window weatherstrip out of the rear lower channel .
Pull the front side door window rear channel downward releasing it from the stationary window.

Tighten
10 N.m (89 lb in)

Front Side Door Window Rear Channel

Procedure

When installing the front side door window rear channel ensure that it is in line with the stationary window so that the window will roll properly.
After install the front side door window rear channel, start at the top of the channel working downward.

NOTE:

Inspect the window for proper operation before installing the trim.