Front Side Door Window Replacement

The door window assembly on the Eldorado consists of a frameless piece of solid tempered safety plate glass with pre-set run channel guide blocks attached.

Verity that the adjustments for the following components are correct:
^ The door hinge
^ The mini wedge striker

When the window is lowered, ensure that the following conditions exist:
^ The door closes using normal effort.
^ The door is properly aligned to the body and the fender.
^ The door does not ride up or down on the mini wedge striker.

In the closed position, ensure that the rear of the door is flush to 1 mm (0.031 in) outboard of the quarter panel. Perform any door or mini wedge striker adjustments before performing any window adjustments. Refer to Door Adjustment and Lock Striker Adjustment - Door.

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Door Window Express Down in Service Precautions.




1. Remove the trim panel.
2. Remove the water deflector.
Note the position of the water deflector. Reinstall the water deflector in the same position in order to prevent water leaks.
3. Remove the inner belt sealing strip.
4. Remove the outer mirror assembly.
5. Remove the front door weather-strip.
6. Loosen the wedge in order to allow the wedge to drop.
7. Remove the rear run channel (3).




8. Position the window in order to access the 3 window sash to regulator bolts.

CAUTION: When working with any type of glass, use approved safety glasses and gloves to reduce the chance of personal injury.

9. Using the aid of an assistant, perform the following procedures:
9.1. Hold the window.
9.2. Remove the 3 window sash to regulator bolts (1).




10. With the aid from an assistant, remove the window (1) from the door.




11. Remove the rear run channel (3) from the door.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the window (1) into the door.




2. Loosely install the 3 regulator to window sash bolts (1).




3. Loosely install the rear run channel (3).
4. Install the inner belt sealing strip.
5. Install the front door window weather-strip.
6. Install the outer mirror assembly.
7. Reconnect the power window switch.
8. Raise the window 25 mm (1 in) below the full up position.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

9. Install the rear upper run channel bolt (1) inboard in the slot.

Tighten
Tighten the front and rear upper run channel bolts (1) to 11 Nm (97 lb in).

10. Loosen the window up stops.
11. Perform adjustments as needed. Refer to Window Adjustment - Door.

NOTE: Proper sealing is necessary in order to prevent water entry into the door and possible damage to inner door components.

12. Install the water deflector.
13. Install the door trim panel.