Front Door Window Glass: Adjustments

DOOR GLASS

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Verify that the door, mirror flag, and convertible top are properly adjusted to the body prior to adjusting the door glass.

TOP OF GLASS - INBOARD / OUTBOARD ADJUSTMENTS

1. Remove move door trim panel.
2. Remove the convertible top side rail weatherstrip from the location to be adjusted.

NOTE: Remove only one weatherstrip section at a time or the glass to weatherstrip retainer measurements will not be accurate.

Fig. 5:

Fig. 6:

3. Using a 10 mm socket, loosen the jack screw nuts (Fig. 5) and (Fig. 6).
4. Using a 3 mm allen wrench, rotate the jack screw to achieve the proper gap between the door glass and the weatherstrip retainer (Fig. 5). Tighten all fasteners prior to measuring the gaps.
5. Install the weatherstrip. Cycle the glass fully down and up, open and close the door. Verify that the edge of the door glass is engaging into the weatherstrip.
6. Install door trim panel.

UP / DOWN AND FORE / AFT ADJUSTMENTS

1. Remove door trim panel.

Fig. 7:

2. Loosen the up stop and fore/aft fasteners (Fig. 5) and (Fig. 7).

NOTE: Remove only one weatherstrip section at a time or the glass to weatherstrip retainer measurements will not be accurate.

3. Close door and raise door glass.
4. Adjust the glass to achieve the proper glass to weatherstrip retainer gap (Fig. 5).
5. Tighten all fasteners and install the weatherstrip.
6. Cycle the glass fully down and up, open and close the door. Verify that the edge of the door glass is beneath engaging into the weatherstrip.

NOTE: Verify that the forward edge of the glass is flush with the mirror flag edge. Adjust the mirror flag as necessary to achieve a flush condition.

7. Install door trim panel.

DOOR GLASS ALIGNMENT VERIFICATION

NOTE: Door Glass Alignment Verification procedure must be done whenever the door glass is adjusted and after all adjustments are made.

1. Close door and cycle door glass between full up and full down positions.
2. Verify that door glass operates smoothly and maintains correct alignment to convertible top and A-pillar.
3. Verify that door glass does not contact convertible top cloth or seal retainer lip during door closing with glass full up position.
4. If any of the above conditions are found, adjust the door glass as necessary to cure the condition.