Body - Front/Rear Windows Chatter/Operate Slowly

Group: 64

Number: 05-01

Date: August 01, 2005

Subject:
Door Glass, Operation Slow or Chatters (not Smooth)

Model(s):
See Table Below

Supersedes T.B. Group 64 number 03-01 dated April 29, 2003 due to added Model and Model Years.

Condition

Front or rear door glass seems to be too tight in window channel, operates slowly or chatters.





For the models shown this may be caused by window glass channel dimensions out of tolerance (too narrow).

Production

Front window channel tolerance improved as of VIN: 4B_2N083000.

Service





- Repair channel tolerance by widening channel using special Tool No: JC4300 as follows:

Tip:

For all models listed, prior to regulator repair or replacement (especially on rear windows), ensure window channel tolerance is within specification (use tool to check).

Front door

- Remove front door component carrier (see Repair Manual - Body Exterior, Repair Group 57, "Front door component carrier, removing and installing".

- Remove window (see Repair Manual - Body Exterior, Repair Group 57, "Window regulator and door window, removing and installing"





- Widen window channel -A- using special tool.

Rear door

- Remove rear door component carrier (see Repair Manual - Body Exterior, Repair Group 58, "Rear door component carrier, removing and installing".

- Remove window (see Repair Manual - Body Exterior, Repair Group 58, "Window regulator and door window, removing and installing"





- Widen window channel -A- using special tool as follows:

Window Channel, widening

To widen channel:





- Push wedge (D) into and along channel as shown (see Tip below).





- Push wedge (D) on the underside (B) into the channel and continue pushing until in reaches the (C) area,

Tip:

Do not alter the upper section of "C" (C = 5cm).

Component carrier, Installing

^ During reassembly, install new window channel seal.

Tip

When ordering seal, take note whether you are working with tinted glass or regular glass!

^ Always Replace window clips on rear doors (2 per side) Part No: 8D0 845 233.

Part numbers are for reference only Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.

Tip

Align door glass with B - pillar side during installation!

- Reinstall front or rear component carrier (see appropriate Repair Manual Group).

- Verify window operation.





When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the table.