Window Frame: Service and Repair

2000 Chevrolet S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the door trim panel.
2. Remove the water deflector.
3. Remove the bolts that retain the front run channel to the door.
4. Carefully pull the front run channel in order to disengage the run channel from the window weatherstrip.
5. Remove the front run channel from the door.
6. Slide the window forward.
7. Remove the bolts that retain the rear run channel to the door.
8. Carefully pull the front run channel in order to disengage the run channel from the window weatherstrip.
9. Remove the rear run channel from the door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the rear run channel to the door.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts that retain the rear run channel to the door.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

3. Slide the window rearward into the rear run channel.
4. Install the front run channel to the door.
5. Install the bolts that retain the front run channel to the door.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

6. Install the water deflector.
7. Install the door trim panel.
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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