Door Vent/Window Run Channel Assembly Replacement; Vent Glass Replacement - GMC G Service Manual

DOOR VENT/WINDOW RUN
CHANNEL ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT
The door vent and the front window run channel are one
assembly. This assembly is fit into the front of the door
frame.
M Remove or Disconnect (Figure 10)
• Place the window in the lowered position.
1. Door trim panel. Refer to "Door Trim Panel
Replacement."
2. Run channel molding.
• Pull the molding out of the vent assembly only.
3. Door panel to run channel bolt (31).
4. Door to ventilator screws (26) and spacer (27).
5. Door vent/window run channel assembly from the
vehicle.
Figure 8 — Trim Panel Components
M
1. Door vent/window run channel assembly to the
2. Door to ventilator screws (26) and spacers (27).
3. Door panel to run channel bolts (31).
4. Run channel molding.
5. Door trim panel. Refer to "Door Trim Panel

VENT GLASS REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: Always wear heavy gloves when han­
dling glass to minimize the risk of injury.
REMOVAL (Figure 10)
1. Open the vent window.
2. Squirt solvent on the tar-paper-like filler all around the
3. When the filler and sealer soften, pull the glass and
the old filler from the channel.
INSTALLATION (Figure 10)
1. Thoroughly clean the inside of the glass channel with
sandpaper to remove all rust and foreign matter.
2. Cut the new piece of glass channel filler 51 mm
DOORS 10A1-7
19. Retainer
20. Door Trim Panel
21. Arm Rest
22. Screw
23. Cover
24. Screw
25. Strap
77. Screw
• Pull the top of the vent backwards away from
the door frame.
• Lift and rotate the assembly out of the door.
Install or Connect (Figure 10)
vehicle.
• Rotate the vent assembly into the door.
• Fit the assembly into the door frame.
• Start with the screw at the top of the door, and
work downward.
• Seat the clip into the vent, then push the
remainder of the molding into the run channel.
Replacement."
glass channel, on both sides of the glass.
(2-inches) longer than required.
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