Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Window regulator, basic setting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Caliper
- Steel ruler

NOTE: When removing regulator or working with extreme adjusted values, it is necessary to perform a window regulator basic setting. The door trim, window regulator motor, speaker and door insulation are removed for this.







Window tension, checking

- Close convertible top.
- Open door.
- Raise window (window is in short lift).
- Close door until upper edge of window touches side window seal - arrow -.
- Measure gap between side window and inner edge of door window with steel ruler.
- Specified dimension - a - = 6-8 mm.







Window tension, adjusting (rear lifting unit)

NOTE:
- To adjust rear lifting unit - 1 -, door does not need to be disassembled.
- Adjust front lifting unit - 2 -. Raise window (window is in short lift).

- Remove rubber stops - arrow -.
- Loosen rear lifting unit lower nut through opening - 1 -.
- Slide lifting unit in elongated hole toward door outer panel as far as stop.
- Tighten rear lifting unit and seal opening with rubber plugs.






Adjusting (front lifting unit)

- Remove window regulator motor, speaker and door insulation.
- Raise window (window is in short lift).
- Remove rubber stops - arrow -.
- Loosen front lifting unit lower nut through opening.
- Slide lifting unit in elongated hole until frame aligns with door inner notch.
- Tighten front lifting unit and seal opening with rubber plugs.







Shaft dimension, checking and adjusting (rear lifting unit)

- Disengage door trim as shown in illustration.
- Lay aside door seal - 1 - in B - pillar area.
- Raise window (window is in short lift).
- Using a caliper, measure shaft dimension (it must be possible to pull the gap gauge through with firm resistance).

- Shaft dimension - a - = 6 mm.

- Loosen lock nut - arrow -.
- Adjust shaft dimension by turning threaded pin.
- Tighten lock nut.