Door Water Deflector Replacement Front

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement
2. Remove the fasteners from the armrest hanger plates, (if equipped).
3. Remove the front door armrest hanger plates (if equipped).
4. Remove the door speakers (if equipped). Refer to Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
5. Carefully peel the water deflector off of the inner door panel.
6. Carefully guide the electrical wiring through the slits in the water deflector.
7. Remove the water deflector.

Notice: Proper sealing is necessary in order to prevent water entry into the door and possible damage to inner door components.

1. Align the water deflector to the door.
2. Carefully guide the electrical wiring through the slits in the water deflector.
3. Attach the water deflector to the door.
4. Smooth out the wrinkles in the water deflector beginning with the bottom of the door, then the sides, then the top.
5. Press the outer edges of the water deflector in order to fasten the water deflector to the door.
6. Install the armrest hanger plates to the door (if equipped).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

7. Install and tighten the fasteners to the hanger plates as follows.

Tighten

1. Buick--Tighten the fasteners to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).
2. Buick--Tighten the nuts to 8.0 N·m (71 lb in).
3. Pontiac--Tighten the fasteners to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in).
8. Install the door speakers (if equipped). Refer to Radio Front Side Door Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
9. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .