Canada - Body - Front/Rear Door Glass Run Deformed/Loose

Bulletin
1234

Issue Date
2003-06-05

Reference
BC-03-011

Model
Matrix

Year Range
2003

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
DOOR GLASS WINDOW RUN IMPROVEMENT

Some customers may experience a loose or deformed front or rear door glass window run. Parts have been improved to resolve this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2003 model year Matrix vehicles produced before the VINs shown below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:







REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS:

FRONT DOOR REPAIR PROCEDURE:

If the Front Door Glass Run is Deformed:
1. Place window in down position.







2. Remove Power Window Regulator Switch Assembly (W/Power Window).







3. Remove Front Door Window Regulator Handle Assembly (W/O Power Window).
a) Using a shop rag, remove snap ring.
b) Remove the front door window regulator handle and plate.







4. Remove Front Door Pull Handle.
5. Lift access cover and remove attaching screw from the Door Inside Handle Sub Assembly.







6. Remove Front Door Lower Frame Bracket Garnish.







7. Remove Front Door Trim Board Sub Assembly (see diagram for clip location).







8. Remove Door Window Glass Run.
9. Install New Door Window Glass Run.
10. Reassemble in reverse order.

NOTE:
Please refer to the ETAS Library for section Engine Hood/Door >> Front Door Overhaul or the 2003 Matrix Repair Manual Vol. 2.

REAR DOOR REPAIR PROCEDURE:

If the Front Door Glass Run is Deformed:
1. Place window in down position.







2. Remove Rear Door Window Regulator Handle Assembly (W/O Power Window).
a) Using a shop rag, remove snap ring.
b) Remove the rear door window regulator handle and plate.







3. Remove Rear Door Pull Handle.
4. Lift access cover and remove attaching screw from the Door Inside Handle Sub Assembly.







5. Remove Rear Door Trim Board Sub Assembly (see diagram for clip location).







6. Remove Door Window Glass Run.
7. Install New Door Window Glass Run.
8. Reassemble in reverse order.

NOTE:
Please refer to the ETAS Library for section Engine Hood/Door >> Front Door Overhaul or the 2003 Matrix Repair Manual Vol. 2 for additional information.

If the Door Glass Run is loose:
Carefully reattach it using 3M Super Weather Strip Adhesive or equivalent.







REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.