Door Glass Adjustment: Notes

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Adjust the clearance between the upper edge of the door glass and the ventilator glass weatherstrip.

If vehicle has a convertible top, adjust the retainer. (See RETAINER ADJUSTMENT .)

Fig 1: Identifying Clearance Between Upper Edge Of Door Glass And Ventilator Glass Weatherstrip

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DOOR GLASS CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION

mm {in}
Clearance	Standard	Minimum	Maximum
a	0{0}	-0.5 {-0.02}	1.0(0.04}

Adjust the convertible top. (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT .)
Adjust the detachable hardtop. (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT .)
Raise the door glass fully and adjust it so that there is no clearance with the retainer weatherstrip.
Remove the retainer weatherstrip.
Adjust the door glass vertically.
Adjust the door glass forward/backward.
Adjust the door glass inward/outward.
Verify the door glass is in correct position when it is fully raised.
Install the weatherstrip.
Verify the door glass raises and lowers smoothly with the door closed.
NOTE:
- The front retainer installation hole is named retainer installation hole No.1, and the bottom hole is named retainer installation hole No.8 (convertible top) or retainer installation hole No.6 (detachable hardtop).