Rear Door Glass: Adjustment

NOTE: The rear door glass, as a rule, should be adjusted in the same manner as the front door glass, although they are different in dimension. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Door Glass. >

Adjust the glass position using the dimensions in the figure as a guide.

Fig 1: Identifying Glass Adjusting Position Dimensions
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NOTE:
- If dimensions are smaller than the given dimensions, glass may get caught in weather strip during lifting/lowering operation and may not be fully open.
- After adjustment, move the glass up and down to check whether it is caught.
Attach the special tool to the glass, and adjust the glass adhesion until the dimensional value becomes as shown below.
ST 61299AE010 SPACER (Glass thickness: 4 mm (0.157 in) for rear door glass)

Fig 2: Adjusting Glass Adhesion
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NOTE:
- If rear glass adhesion is higher than necessary, glass may get caught in weather strip of center pillar corner, resulting in early wear of weather strip. Be careful when adjusting.
- After adjustment, move the glass up and down to check whether it is caught.