Windows: Adjustments

Window Adjustment - Door

Causes of Slow Moving Glass






Caution: Disconnect the power window switch when working inside the driver door. When operated, the Express Up/Down Feature allows the door window to move very quickly, without stopping, which could cause personal injury.

1. Owners may comment that the windows (door glass) operates slowly when going up or down.
2. Listed below are 4 conditions that may cause slow moving glass.

1. The glass run channel outboard lip at the rearview mirror is rolled over or the glass run channel outboard lip at the center pillar is rolled over (2).
2. The glass run channel is not seated at the center pillar.
3. The glass is misaligned in the opening.
4. The regulator is misaligned causing misalignment of the glass.




Adjustment Procedure





1. Remove the front and/or rear door trim panel.

* For the front door, refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .
* For the rear door, refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door Service and Repair

2. Remove the front and/or rear door water deflector.

* For the front door, refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair .
* For the rear door, refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Remove the front and/or rear door inner energy absorber.

* For the front door, refer to Energy Absorber Pad Replacement - Inner Front (Coupe) Service and Repair
* For the rear door, refer to Energy Absorber Pad Replacement - Inner Rear Service and Repair


* Using a flat-bladed tool, straighten the run channel lip by pulling it out to its correct position.
* Use a flat-bladed tool to push the run channel rearward to seat it in the door frame.
* Condition 2.3: Loosen the window to regulator bolts.
Rotate the cam (5) on the window regulator plate so that the slot (6) is straight up and down. In this position, the back of the glass will tilt forward.

Tighten the 2 window to regulator bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

* Loosen the window to regulator bolts.
Loosen the 4 regulator bolts.
Now, tighten the window regulator bolts according to the tightening sequence: 1,2,3, and 4.

Tighten the 4 window regulator bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
Tighten the 2 window to regulator bolts.

Tighten the 2 window to regulator bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).


4. Connect the power window switch.
5. Install the front and/or rear door inner energy absorber.

* For the front door, refer to Energy Absorber Pad Replacement - Inner Front (Coupe) Service and Repair
* For the rear door, refer to Energy Absorber Pad Replacement - Inner Rear Service and Repair

6. Install the front and/or rear door water deflector.

* For the front door, refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door Service and Repair
* For the rear door, refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Rear Door (Service and Repair) .

7. Install the front and/or rear door trim panel.

* For the front door, refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Service and Repair) .
* For the rear door, refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Rear Door Service and Repair