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Window Tip-In Adjustment - Door

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required 

#6 Inverted TORX® Socket

  1. Position the window fully up.
  2. Remove the large access plug from under the front of the door.
  3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Large Access Plug From Under Front Of Door
    G01451249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel
  5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.
    • Turn the jack screw clockwise to tip the window outward.
    • Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to tip the window inward.
    • One turn of the screw equals approximately 1 N.m (0.04 in) change at the top of the window.
  6. Tighten the jack screw jam nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Reflector From Trim Panel
    G01451250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Lower the window.
  8. Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.
  9. Raise the window and check the alignment.
  10. Install the access plug under the front of the door.
  11. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.
    Fig 3: Installing Access Plug Under Front Of Door
    G01451251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.