Front Door Window Glass: Adjustments
Glass Adjustment
NOTE:
- If the A-pillar-header weatherstrip, the roof weatherstrips, or the B-pillar weatherstrip are damaged or deteriorated, replace them with new ones.
- Wipe each weatherstrip and the front lower channel clean with a shop towel.
- Lubricate the front lower channel with Shin-Etsu silicone grease P/N 08798-9013.
1. Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
2. Secure the convertible top with both convertible top lock handles. Make sure they are locked securely.
3. Lower the glass fully.
4. Remove these items:
- Door panel Service and Repair
- Plastic cover Locations
- A-pillar-header weatherstrip, pillar portion Convertible Top A-Pillar-Header Weatherstrip and A-Pillar Molding Replacement
- Roof side weatherstrip Convertible Top Cloth Replacement
- Roof corner weatherstrip Convertible Top Mechanical Component Location Index
- B-pillar weatherstrip Convertible Top Cloth Replacement
5. Close the door. Check the door fit to the body opening. Adjust the door position, if necessary. Adjustments
6. Raise the glass fully.
7. At the measuring points (A, B, C), measure and record the clearances "H" and "B" between the glass (D) and the molding (E) and the glass and the retainer (F). Adjust the clearance as described in step 9 and 10.
Clearance (Standard clearance)
8. Move the door sash holder all the way forward.
9. Adjust clearance "H" as follows:
-1 Loosen the bolts (A) securing the stop plates (B).
Loosen the bolts (C) securing the glass (D).
-3 Move the glass up or down, as well as, forward and rearward, to align it with the retainer and the molding. Move the glass until clearance "H" is within the specified limits.
Tighten the bolts securing the glass.
-5 Press the stop plates against the glass stops (E).
Fasten the stop plates. Check that the stop plates contact the glass stops evenly.
10. Adjust clearance "B" as follows:
-1 Push the glass (A) outward 10 mm (0.39 in.), then lightly push the stabilizer (B) against the glass.
Tighten the bolt (C) securing the stabilizer. Check that the glass moves smoothly.
-3 Loosen the locknuts (D).
Turn the adjusting bolts (E) until the clearance "B" is within the specified limits. Turn the front and rear adjusting bolts the same amount to keep the regulator (F) parallel with the seating surface of the door.
-5 Tighten the locknuts. Make sure that the ends of the adjusting bolts still project out of the locknuts.
Move the glass up and down to seat it, then measure clearance "B" at the designated locations.
-7 Measure clearance "H" again to make sure it is still within the specified limits at the designated locations. Repeat the above steps until the correct clearances are obtained.
11. Align the door sash holder with the glass using the adjusting bolt at the bottom of the door sash holder.
12. After the clearances have been adjusted properly, reinstall each weatherstrip.
13. Check that the glass moves smoothly.
14. Raise the glass (A) fully, and check that the glass contacts each weatherstrip (B) evenly. Measuring points are described at step 7.
15. Attach the plastic cover making sure it is sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water, then install the door panel. Service and Repair
16. Make sure that the top is locked securely, then raise the glass fully, and close the doors.
17. Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
- Use a 12 mm (1/2 in.) diameter hose (A).
- Adjust the rate of water flow (B).
- Do not use a nozzle.
- Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in.) away from the door.
18. If there are leaks, recheck the work done, and check the door glass, weatherstrip, A-pillar molding, and retainer adjustment.
19. Test-drive, and check for wind noise.
