Front Door Window Glass: Adjustments

51 32 154 Adjusting Left Or Right Front Door Window Glass

Requirements for correct adjustments:
- Front door correctly adjusted
- Convertible top correctly adjusted
- Car must stand on its wheels

NOTE: Observe adjustment sequence.

1. Pretension
2. Longitudinal direction
3. Retraction depth







Ideal adjustment, pretension:
Partially open convertible top and close door window glass (1).
Close door until lock closes in first catch.
Door window glass (1) must touch against A-pillar seal (2) but must not press into it.

Adjusting pretension:

NOTE:
- Adjustment can be carried out by way of opening for outside door handle or window guide rail.
- First carry out adjustment by way of opening for outside door handle.
- If ideal adjustment is not yet obtained, proceed with adjustment by way of window guide rail.

Adjustment by way of opening for outside door handle:







Remove outside door handle.
Slacken screw (1) in clockwise direction.
Slide clamping plate (3) upwards or downwards.

NOTE: Screw (1) must be sufficiently slackened.

Tighten down screw (1) in counterclockwise direction.
2AZ Door window glass to holder 8 Nm
Check adjustment, repeat procedure if necessary.







Adjustment by way of window guide rail:
Open door and lever out rubber plug (1).
Release nut (2) and move window guide rail.
Tighten nut (2).
Check adjustment, repeat procedure if necessary.







Ideal adjustment, longitudinal direction:
Close convertible top, door and door window glass.
Door window glass (1) must touch seal (2) in area of B-pillar.
Area (A) shows permitted area.
Area (A):
From tip of indentation (3) to max. 1.5 mm towards front








Adjusting longitudinal direction:
Remove outside door handle.
Slacken screw (1) in clockwise direction.
Slide door window glass (2) into desired position.

NOTE: Clamping plate (3) must not be moved in the process.

Tighten down screw (1) in counterclockwise direction.
2AZ Door window glass to holder 8 Nm
Check adjustment, repeat procedure if necessary.







Ideal adjustment, retraction depth:
Close convertible top, door and door window glass.
Stick adhesive tape at front and rear onto door window glass at height of window cavity cover strip.
Open door and manually close door lock rotary striker.
Measure gap (A) between adhesive tape and window cavity cover strip.
Gap (A) max. 3.5 mm.

NOTE:
- Gap (A) must be the same at front and rear.
- Door window glass must run parallel to cover strip.
- Door window glass must engage at top in seals.







Adjusting retraction depth:
Open door and door window glass.
Lever out rubber plugs (1 and 2).
Adjust height uniformly via adjusting screw (3) at front and rear.

NOTE:
- Adjustment values must be the same at front and rear.
- Door window glass must run parallel to cover strip.

Check adjustment, repeat procedure if necessary.

NOTE:
- Reinitialize power unit after completing adjustment work on door, door window glass or convertible top.
- Refer to Notes on initializing power window unit.