Glass run channel and applique attachment and method

A glass run channel and applique attachment for a door having an interior surface, an exterior surface, a door frame, and an openable window, the glass run channel and applique attachment comprising:

• a glass run channel configured to guide movement of the openable window having a first locating feature adapted for attachment to the door frame, and a first snap-fit feature;
• an applique having a second locating feature and a second snap-fit feature with the applique located relative to the glass run channel in a located position when the first locating feature contacts the second locating feature, and the applique attached to the glass run channel in the located position when the first snap-fit feature engages the second snap-fit feature;
• and
• a fastener for mounting the first locating feature to the door frame with the fastener being concealed from view on the interior surface of the door by the door frame, and the fastener being concealed from view on the exterior surface of the door by the applique when the applique is in the located position.