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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011SAVANA SPECIAL 4.8 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 19 (FIXED AND MOVEABLE WINDOWS SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT SIDE DOOR WINDOW CHANNEL REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 A

Installation Procedure

2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Run Channel & Bolt
    GM568219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the rear run channel (1) to the door.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the bolt (2) in order to retain the rear run channel (1) to the door.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  3. Install the front door window to the door from the outside of the vehicle.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Front Run Channel & Bolts
    GM568214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the nuts (3) in order to retain the front door window to the sash.

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining nuts to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

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

    Tighten:  Tighten the retaining bolt to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  7. Adjust window channel for proper alignment.
  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 Outer Belt 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 Rear Garnish Molding Replacement .
  12. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
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