Glass Run Assembly: Installation
CAUTION:
The front door glass run requires very CRITICAL AND SPECIAL-TYPE HANDLING. The glass run must be handled by the center section only, NEVER FROM FRONT OR REAR LEGS. The glass runs must be handled in a manner that prevents damage to the A- and B-pillar corners.
NOTE:
This procedure requires two people, one inserting the front leg and another person holding the remainder of glass run at center section to prevent bending. After the front (A-pillar section) and the rear (B-pillar section) of the glass run assembly is inserted into the door.
NOTE:
Apply lubricant ESB-M99C109-A to glass run assembly from point Y to point Z. See LUBRICATION
under ON-VEHICLE SERVICE.
- Locate moulded B-pillar corner of glass run from pinch weld flange to upper corner of door frame.
- Apply hand pressure to glass run from belt line area of B-pillar and push run upward (vertically) into corner. Ensure run is fully flush with sheet metal.
- While applying upward pressure along B-pillar, install run onto door frame pinch weld along B-pillar starting from top and moving downward. Use hand pressure to ensure glass run is flush with outer door panel sheet metal.
- Use hand pressure from center to upper door frame area, and push glass run rearward along pinch weld flange into B-pillar upper corner. Ensure glass run is flush with outer door panel sheet metal at corner.
- While applying hand pressure rearward, install glass run onto door frame pinch weld along upper door frame starting from B-pillar and point to A-pillar.
- Use hand pressure from lower A-pillar leg of glass run and push run upward (vertically) into corner. Ensure run is fully flush with outside sheet metal.
- While applying upward hand pressure along A-pillar, install glass run onto door frame pinch weld. Use hand pressure to fully seat run. Ensure glass run leg is fully seated.
- Install front retainer to door inner panel with screw and washer assembly. Tighten to 7-14 N. m (6-10 Ft. Lbs.).