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Rear Door Glass: Adjustment

NOTE: Rear door glass, as a rule, should be adjusted in the same manner as front glass, although they are different in dimension. Special notes for rear glass are given below.
  1. Adjust glass position using the following dimensions as a guide line.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Rear Door Glass (1 Of 2)
    G02863875Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • If dimensions are smaller than the given dimensions, glass may get caught in weatherstrip during lifting/lowering operation. In the worst case, it may cause glass not to open fully. 
    • After adjustment, move glass up and down to check whether it is caught. 
  2. Adjust crimp of glass using the following dimensions as a guide line.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Rear Door Glass (2 Of 2)
    G02863876Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • If crimp of rear glass is higher than necessary, glass may get caught in weatherstrip of center pillar corner, resulting in early wear of weatherstrip. Be careful when adjusting. 
    • After adjustment, move glass up and down to check whether it is caught.