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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 3000
FRONT SIDE DOOR WINDOW REAR CHANNEL REPLACEMENT
Fig. 113: View Of Front Side Door Window Channels & Components
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Position the door window as needed for service.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel
Replacement (YE9) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) .
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector
Replacement .
4. Remove the front door inner sealing strip. Refer to Front Side Door Window Belt
Inner Sealing Strip Replacement.
1
Front Door Window Run Channel Lower Bolt
Tighten: 11 N.m (97 lb in)
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2
Front Door Window Run Channel
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
FULL-CUT METHOD DESCRIPTION
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Position the door window as needed for service.
2. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel
Replacement (YE9) or Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement (SLT) .
3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector
Replacement .
1
Front Door Window Run Channel Rear Bolt
Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
2
Front Door Window Rear Run Channel
Tip: Raise the door window to the fully close position to gain access the run
channel.
IMPORTANT:
If corrosion of the pinch-weld flange is present, or if sheet
metal repairs or replacements are required, refinish the
pinch-weld flange in order to present a clean, primer-only
surface.
If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area,
prior to applying the color coat, in order to provide a clean,
primer-only surface.
Appropriate materials for these primer applications are
typically 2 component catalyzed products. Use materials
such as BASF DE15®, DuPont 2610®, Sherwin-Williams PSE
4600 and NP70® and Martin-Semour 5120,5130®, PPG
DP90LF SPIES/HECKER 3688/8590 - 3688/5150 - 4070/5090
STANDOX 11158/13320 - 14653/14980 products are approved
for this application. Follow the manufacturer's directions for
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Use only the full cut method, also known in the field as full strip method, when installing
windows.
This method includes the following:
The replacement of a majority of the urethane adhesive bead. Remove all but approximately
2 mm (3/64 in) of the existing bead of urethane adhesive from the pinch-weld flange.
Apply pinch-weld primer to any exposed painted areas on the pinch-weld flange.
No mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive should remain on the pinch-weld flange. Do not
remove all traces of urethane adhesive.
ADHESIVE SERVICE KIT DESCRIPTION
The GM of Canada Adhesive Caulking Kit, P/N 10952983, contains the following items:
Four different primers
A tube of urethane adhesive with a nozzle
Four daubers
Instructions with warnings
Use the urethane adhesive caulking kit for replacement of any urethane adhesive-installed
window using the full cut method.
In the United States or Canada, you may use any of the following equivalent urethane adhesive
systems which meet GM Specification GM 3651G:
Dow Automotive - Essex 400HV. One part and requires associated primers.
Dow Automotive - Essex U216. Two part and requires associated primers.
Call Dow Automotive at 1-800-453-3779 for more information.
3M™ "Fast Cure" Auto Glass Urethane. One part and requires associated primers.
the mix, the application, and the drying times.
After repairing the opening as indicated, shake the pinch-
weld primer black #3 well. Using a new dauber, apply the
primer to the primed surface of the flange in the bonding
area. Allow the primer to dry for 10 minutes.
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Call 3M™ at 1-877-666-2277 for more information.
Use these materials based on specific manufacturer. Do NOT intermix primers or adhesives from
one manufacturer to another.
Always follow the system manufacturer's instructions for application, handling, and curing.
STATIONARY WINDOW DESCRIPTION
Most stationary windows, specifically windshields, are retained to the body with urethane
adhesive which adheres the window to the body, increasing structural integrity. The reinstallation
of the windows with urethane adhesive requires complete replacement of the urethane adhesive
bead, and is known as the full cut method.
POWER WINDOWS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Power Window System Components
The power window system consists of the following components:
Driver Door Switch (DDS) (RPO A31/AN3/DL3)
Driver window switch (RPO A31 W/O AN3, DL3)
Passenger Door Switch (PDS) (RPO A31/AN3/DL3)
Passenger window switch (RPO A31 W/O AN3, DL3)
Body Control Module (BCM) (RPO A31/AN3/DL3)
Rear door power window switches
Power window motors in each of the doors (circuit breaker protected)
LT DRS Circuit Breaker
RT DOORS Circuit Breaker
Sliding Rear Window Switch
PWR REAR WNDW Circuit Breaker
Sliding Rear Window Relays
Sliding Rear Window Motor
Power Window System Controls (RPO A31/AN3/DL3)
The power window system will operate anytime the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) system is
active or when the ignition switch is in the ACCY or ON position.
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