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Old May 2, 2018 | 12:49 PM
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Angry Broken Bracket Wont Allow Window To Close Entirely

The black bracket part that lays flat as the window closes is partially broken. The window will not close all the way. When I do manage to get it closed, the back of the window is partly pushed down, like its off track. How can I get the bracket layed down so the window can close all the way to the front and still seal in the back. Its enough space for water to get thru and I don't want this.
Old May 2, 2018 | 01:12 PM
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Did somebody recently have the interior trim panel off?

In order to get that part back on right you have to remove the panel and re install it correctly. It is supposed to hang over the sheet metal, you may be able to force it back on if you have strong fingers.

Here is a youtube:
Old May 2, 2018 | 01:14 PM
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Hi Mineka, to the forums!!

Which window are you referring to? I don't see any bracket on mine. Maybe you're referring to the moonroof?
Old May 2, 2018 | 02:03 PM
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Here's the exploded drawing, what are we even talking about?

Old May 2, 2018 | 02:22 PM
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The part of the trim panel that is supposed to clip over the sheet metal. Inexperienced folks usually miss the step and the panel does go on fine, but the top looks funny and does not seal the window.

Seen at 4:15 in the above video.
Old May 2, 2018 | 03:20 PM
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That doesn't seem like what the OP is saying... have to wait and see if they come back. I just don't see how the door panel could keep the window from closing all the way.
Old May 2, 2018 | 03:39 PM
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Upon rereading, you may be right. Would be nice if they didn't give us a choice of 7 windows.
Old May 2, 2018 | 06:16 PM
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Old May 2, 2018 | 06:59 PM
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It really sounds like the moonroof, I guess GM is calling it a sunroof. You know, the window that is in the roof? Sounds like the front deflector is broken.

I'm ok with windows 7, I'm not used to 10 yet. When I can't get windows to close, I have to resort to Ctrl+Alt+Del to bring up task manager, then close the programs that way.
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