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Door Glass Adjustment

  1. Fully close the door glass.
  2. Remove the door trim.(See DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the door unit.(See DOOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Connect the power window regulator connector.
  5. Loosen the glass stopper installation bolts.
  6. Loosen the power window regulator and door glass tightening nuts.
  7. Align the door glass with the rear edge of the front beltline molding.
    NOTE:
    • The standard position for the rear edge of the front beltline molding is 1 mm from the rear edge of the door panel. If the standard position for the rear edge of the front beltline molding has deviated, align the rear edge of the door glass to the standard position for the rear edge position of the front beltline molding.
    Fig 1: Identifying Glass Stopper, Power Window Regulator With Bolt And Nut
    G04931232Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lightly tighten the power window regulator and door glass tightening nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Door Glass With Clearance
    G04931233Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Adjust the clearance between the upper edge of the door glass and the door glass guide.
    DOOR GLASS CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Clearance Standard Minimum Maximum
    a 1.0 mm {0.04 in} 0 mm {0 in} 1.5 mm {0.06 in}
    Fig 3: Identifying Door Glass, Door Glass Guide With Clearance
    G04931234Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Adjust the door glass position.
    Fig 4: Identifying Door Glass Position
    G04931235Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tighten the power window regulator and door glass tightening nuts.
    Fig 5: Power Window Regulator & Door Glass Tightening Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G04931236Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Tighten the bolts while pressing the glass stopper in the direction of the arrows.
  13. Verify that the door glass opens and closes smoothly.
  14. Install the door unit.(See DOOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Install the door trim.(See DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Close the door with the convertible top, detachable hardtop, or power retractable hardtop closed and verify that the door glass opens and closes smoothly.
Fig 6: Glass Stopper With Bolt With Torque Specifications
G04931237Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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