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Door Window Adjustment

    Fig 1: View Of Door Window
    GM63801Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Reconnect the window switch to the door harness.
  3. Raise the window.
  4. Disconnect the window switch from the harness.
  5. Pull back the water deflector as required.
  6. Mark the location of the clamps on the window.
  7. Loosen the window clamp bolts.
  8. Jiggle the window to break the window loose from the clamps rubber seals.
  9. Adjust the window using one of the following methods:
    • Put a socket on the clamp bolt and use the socket to move the window.
      1. Adjust the window forward or reward first.
      2. Adjust the front height second.
      3. Adjust the rear height last.
    • Sit in the vehicle with the door closed and with the aid of an assistant standing outside of the vehicle, position the window in the door opening.
      1. Adjust the window forward or reward first.
      2. Adjust the front height second.
      3. Adjust the rear height last.
  10. Slide the window in the window clamps as necessary.
    • The gap to the reveal molding should be 5-8 mm (0.2-0.3 in).
    • The gap to the retainer should be 5-8 mm (0.2-0.3 in).
    11. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  11. Tighten the window clamps.

    Tighten:  Tighten the window regulator window clamp bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  12. Perform minor height and minor tip-in adjustments as necessary. Refer to Door Window Tip-In Adjustment  and Door Window Major Height Adjustment .
  13. Reposition the water deflector.
  14. Install the door trim panel. Refer to Door Trim Panel Replacement .
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