Front Door Window Glass: Adjustments

Door Window Adjustment

Causes of Slow Moving Glass

Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.




* Owners may comment that the windows (door glass) operates slowly when going up or down.
* Listed below are 4 conditions that may cause slow moving glass.

- The glass run channel outboard lip at the rearview mirror is rolled over or the glass run channel outboard lip at the door rear, is rolled over (2).
- The glass run channel is not seated at the door rear.
- The glass is misaligned in the opening.
- The regulator is misaligned causing misalignment of the glass.

Adjustment Procedure




1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair
2. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement Service and Repair

* Condition 2.1: Using a flat-bladed tool, straighten the run channel lip by pulling it out to its correct position.
* Condition 2.2: Use a flat-bladed tool to push the run channel rearward to seat it in the door frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

* Condition 2.3: Loosen the window to regulator bolts.
Rotate the cam (5) on the window regulator plate so that the slot (6) is straight up and down. In this position, the back of the glass will tilt forward.

Tighten the 2 window to regulator bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

* Condition 2.4: Loosen the window to regulator bolts.
Loosen the 4 regulator bolts.
Now, tighten the window regulator bolts according to the tightening sequence(1,2,3,4).

Tighten the 4 window regulator bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
Tighten the 2 window to regulator bolts.

Tighten the 2 window to regulator bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

3. Connect the power window switch.
4. Install the water deflector. Refer to Front Side Door Water Deflector Replacement Service and Repair
5. Install the trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Panel Replacement Service and Repair