Front Door Window Glass: Adjustments

Door Glass Adjustment

NOTE:
- Check the A-pillar-header weatherstrip, roof weatherstrips and B-pillar weatherstrip for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.
- 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
- Plastic cover
- A-pillar-header weatherstrip, pillar portion
- Roof side weatherstrip
- Roof corner weatherstrip
- B-pillar weatherstrip

5. Close the door. Check the door fit to the body opening.
6. Raise the glass fully.







7. At the measuring points (A, B, C), measure and record 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 steps 9 thru 10.
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).
2. 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 molding. Move the glass until clearance "H" is within the specified limits.
4. Tighten the bolts securing the glass.
5. Press the stop plates against the glass stops (E)
6. 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.
2. Tighten the bolt (C) securing the stabilizer. Check that the glass moves smoothly.
3. Loosen the locknuts (D).
4. 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.
6. 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, and install the door panel.
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 performed, and check the door glass, weatherstrip, A - pillar molding, and retainer adjustment.
19. Test-drive and check for wind noise.