Body Side Window - Unable To Keep in Closed Position
Article No.96-3-16
01/29/96
GLASS - BODY SIDE WINDOWS - UNABLE TO KEEP IN CLOSED POSITION
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-96 VILLAGER
ISSUE:
The body side window(s) may not stay in the closed position on some vehicles. This may be caused by the position of the body side window latch base, in relation to the vehicle body, not allowing the intended latch geometry.
ACTION:
Adjust the body side window(s) latch. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
FIRST BODY SIDE WINDOW - DRIVER SIDE, SECOND BODY SIDE (MANUAL) WINDOWS - LEFT AND RIGHT
1. Remove the interior trim panel to expose the two (2) Phillips screws at the latch base. Refer to the appropriate year Villager Service Manual, Section 01-05.
2. Open the particular body side window that requires the adjustment.
3. Loosen the two (2) Phillips screws that attach the latch base to the body side pillar (Figure 1).
4. Slide the latch fully rearward (toward the back of the vehicle) and hold the latch in this position. Tighten the two (2) Phillips screws to 3.8-4.5 N.m (34-40 lb-in).
5. Install the interior trim panel. Check latch operation and window retention in the closed position.
6. If the latch fails to keep the window closed after Steps 1-5 have been completed, perform Steps 7 and 8.
7. Open the window.
8. Loosen the Phillips screw that attaches the glass position retainer "beauty bolt" to the latch (Figure 2). Slide the glass position retainer to the full forward position (front of vehicle) and hold. Tighten the Phillips screw to 3.8-4.5 N.m (34-40 lb-in).
SLIDING DOOR WINDOW
1. Open the window.
2. Loosen the two (2) Phillips screws that attach the latch base to the vehicle body (Figure 3).
3. Slide the latch fully rearward (toward the back of the vehicle) and hold the latch in this position. Tighten the two (2) Phillips latch screws to 3.8-4.5 N.m (34-40 lb-in).
4. Check latch operation and window retention in the closed position. If the latch fails to keep the window closed after Steps 1-3 have been completed, perform Steps 5 and 6.
5. Open the window.
6. Loosen the Phillips screw that attaches the glass position "beauty bolt" to the latch (Figure 2). Slide the glass position retainer to the full forward position (front of vehicle) and hold. Tighten the Phillips screw to 3.8-4.5 N.m (34-40 lb-in).
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
960316A Slide Door Glass Adjust 0.4 Hr.
960316B Body Side Glass Adjust - Both 1.0 Hr.
960316C Body Side Glass Adjust - One 0.6 Hr.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1227157 36
OASIS CODES: 102000, 112000