Removal Procedure
- Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the hanger brackets (1,3) (if equipped).
- Partially remove the speaker (if equipped).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the two retainers securing the top of the water deflector (2) to the door.
- Carefully peel the water deflector away from the door.
- Remove the water deflector (2).
Installation Procedure
- Align the water deflector to the door.
- Ensure the electrical wiring is guided through the slits in the deflector.
- Smooth out the wrinkles in the water deflector.
- Ensure that the outer sealing edges of the water deflector are tightly secured to the door.
- Install the two retainers at each of the top corners of the water deflector.
- Connect the electrical connections to the speaker (if equipped).
- Install the speaker (if equipped).
- Secure the speaker to the door.
- Install the hanger brackets (1,3) to the door (if equipped).
- Install the hanger bracket fasteners to the door.
- Tighten the fasteners as follows:
- Buick--Tighten the nuts to 8.0 N·m (71 lb in)
- Pontiac--Tighten the screws to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in)
- Pontiac--Tighten the nuts to 8.0 N·m (71 lb in)
- Install the door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
Notice: Proper sealing is necessary in order to prevent water entry into the door and possible damage to inner door components.
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.
Tighten
