Door Window, Front - Hard to Cycle/Roll/Seal
NUMBER: 93-T-34CORP.REF.NO: 231066
DATE: January 1993
SECTION: 10-6
SUBJECT:
FRONT DOOR MANUAL WINDOWS HARD TO CYCLE/ROLL/SEAL - REPLACE RUN CHANNEL ASSEMBLY/REGULATOR AND ADJUST
MODELS/YEARS:
1992-93 ACHIEVA
CONDITION:
Some 1992-93 Achievas may exhibit the following front door window conditions:
^ Hard to cycle ^ Do not seal properly
^ Do not roll up properly ^ Disengage from the run channel
CAUSE:
Insufficient channel depth at front lower area of run channel and/or mis-adjusted window resulting in window disengaging from run channel and possibly damaging window regulator.
CORRECTION:
Replace front door window run channel assembly, and if damaged, replace window regulator. Adjust window accordingly.
A. Replace front door window run channel assembly with new replacement part according to procedure in SECTION 10-6 of the 1992-93 Achieva Service Manual. Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
B. If front door window regulator is damaged, replace according to procedure in SECTION 10-6 of the 1992-93 Achieva Service Manual.
C. Adjust front door window using the following procedure:
1. Remove door trim panel and water deflector according to SECTION 10-6 of the 1992-93 Achieva Service Manual.
2. Move top of window assembly (2) 102 mm to 152 mm (4 to 6 inches) away from front door header.
3. Loosen inner panel cam screws (4).
4. Loosen front lower run channel attachment screw (5).
5. Adjust cam (3) to fully seat window into rear run channel.
6. Tighten inner panel cam screws (4) to 10.0 N-m (89 lbs.in.).
7. Move window assembly (2) downward until top is 51 mm (2 inches) above bottom of window opening.
Important:
When operating window, do not contact down stop bumper prior to tightening front channel attachment screw to prevent mis-location of window assembly.
8. Grasp front channel guide above screw (5) to keep retainer from twisting while fully seating front channel (1) on window (2). Refer to SECTION A-A.
9. Tighten front channel screw (5) to 10.0 N-m (89 lbs.in.).
10. Cycle window assembly up and down twice to check for proper operation, seating and sealing of window.
11. Repeat adjustment procedure if necessary.
12. Return window to full upward position.
13. Install water deflector and door trim panel.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Front Door Window Run Channel
2 Door Coupe 4 Door Sedan
RH 22588490 99588492
LH 22588491 99588493
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Labor Operation Number: RH=C0140 LH=C0141
Labor Time: 2 door/4 door=0.8 hour If replacing window regulator, add 0.3 hour.