Quarter Window Glass: Adjustments

CONVERTIBLE GLASS

QUARTER GLASS ADJUSTMENT


NOTE: The door glass must be properly adjusted prior to performing any quarter glass adjustments.

UP-STOP ADJUSTMENTS





1. Remove quarter trim panel.

2. Remove water dam.

3. Apply tape to outboard top and seal surface of glass and raise glass with top closed.

4. Mark outboard seal contact to glass on tape.

5. Measure markings to edge of glass and see if it meets specifications.

6. Loosen up-stop nut.

7. Adjust quarter glass.

8. Tighten up stop nut.

9. Cycle quarter glass between full up and full down positions. Verify operation and adjust as necessary.

10. Install the water dam.

11. Install quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel.


BOTTOM OF GLASS - INBOARD/OUTBOARD ADJUSTMENTS





12. Remove the quarter trim panel.

13. Remove water dam.

14. Using a suitable offset wrench, loosen the upper forward jack screw set nut.

15. Using a suitable allen wrench, rotate the upper forward jack screw to achieve the proper gap between the door glass and the quarter glass seal. Tighten jack screw prior to measuring the gaps.

16. Using a suitable allen wrench, rotate the upper rearward jack screw to achieve the proper gap between the top seal and the quarter glass. Tighten jack screw nut prior to measuring the gaps.

17. Install water dam.

18. Install quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel.


TOP OF GLASS - INBOARD/OUTBOARD ADJUSTMENTS

19. Remove quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel.

20. Remove water dam.


NOTE: Alternatively, the lower adjustment can be accessed through a hole at the bottom of the quarter trim panel. This hole can be located by removing the rear seat cushion.

21. Using a suitable wrench, loosen the lower jack screw nuts.

22. Raise quarter glass.

23. Using a suitable allen wrench, rotate jackscrews to achieve the proper gap between the quarter glass, door glass, and top.

24. Verify that the quarter glass maintains even contact with the outer belt weatherstrip.

25. Cycle quarter glass between full up and full down positions. Verify operation and adjust as necessary.

26. Tighten all fasteners.

27. Install water dam.

28. Install quarter trim panel.


GLASS - FRONT/REAR ADJUSTMENT

29. Remove quarter trim panel.

30. Remove water dam.

31. Loosen three glass attachment bolts. For access move glass to the full up position loosen two bolts and lower glass slightly down to access the third bolt.

32. Raise quarter glass and ensure glass is in the proper position.

33. Tighten two adjustment bolts with glass in the full up position.

34. Lower quarter glass approximately 64 mm (2.5 inches) and tighten third bolt.

35. Cycle quarter glass between full up and full down positions. Verify operation and adjust as necessary.

36. Install water dam.

37. Install quarter trim panel.


QUARTER GLASS ALIGNMENT VERIFICATION

38. Raise door glass to full up position.

39. Cycle quarter glass between full up and full down positions.

40. Verify that quarter glass operates smoothly and maintains correct alignment to convertible top and door glass.


NOTE: The alignment to door glass can be checked with the "paper strip test". Place a piece of paper on the quarter glass seal and close the door. Slide the paper along the length of the seal - there should be some resistance to pulling the paper out.





41. Verify that quarter glass weatherstrip fully contacts door glass.

42. Verify that no scissoring of the door glass and weatherstrip occurs.

43. If any of the above conditions are found, adjust quarter glass and/or adjust door glass as necessary. Repeat Quarter Glass Alignment Verification.