Door Glass Adjustment

NOTE:

Check the door weatherstrip and the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.
Sedan is shown; Sport Wagon is similar.

Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface when adjusting the door glass.
Remove these items:
- Door panel:
  - Front door (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  - Rear door (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Door panel bracket:
  - Front door (see step 3 on page 20-23)
  - Rear door (see step 3 on page 20-39)
- Plastic cover:
  - Front door (see step 4 on page 20-24)
  - Rear door (see step 4 on page 20-40)
Carefully lower the glass (A) until you can see the glass mounting bolts (B), then loosen them.
Front door

Fig 1: Lowering Front Door Glass With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Rear door

Fig 2: Lowering Rear Door Glass With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Push the glass against the glass run channel (C), then tighten the glass mounting bolts.
Check that the glass moves smoothly.
Raise the glass fully, and check for gaps. Also make sure that the glass (A) contacts the glass run channel (B) evenly.

Fig 3: Identifying Glass And Glass Run Channel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Attach the plastic cover making sure it is sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water.
Reinstall the door panel bracket:
- Front door (see FRONT DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR REPLACEMENT )
- Rear door (see REAR DOOR GLASS AND REGULATOR REPLACEMENT - SEDAN )
Check for water leaks. Run water over the roof and on the sealing area as shown, and note these items:
- Use a 12 mm (1/2 in) diameter hose (A).
- Adjust the rate of water flow as shown (B).
- Do not use a nozzle.
- Hold the hose about 300 mm (12 in) away from the door (C).
Fig 4: Checking Water Leaks
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Reinstall the door panel:
- Front door (see FRONT DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Rear door (see REAR DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )