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Initial Adjustment

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NOTE: The following procedure must be carried out after a door window glass or a door window regulator and motor is replaced, or removed and re-installed.
NOTE: The LH or RH front window motor must be de-initialized, then initialized whenever the front window motor is removed from the window regulator, a new window regulator and motor is installed, a new window glass is installed or for any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the window regulator or glass run.
  1. Remove the door opening weatherstrip.
  2. Close the door.
  3. Check the dimension of the gap between the door window glass and the weatherstrip retainer in the locations shown. If the dimension is within the specification, only a final adjustment may be required.
    1. Sheet metal
    2. Weatherstrip retainer
    3. Door window glass
    4. 10.5 mm (0.41 in) (convertible)

      11.5 mm (0.45 in) (coupe)

    4. Fig 1: Checking Dimension Of Gap Between Door Window Glass & Weatherstrip Retainer
    GF0046225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  5. Remove the water shield.
    6. NOTE: As the door window glass is moved up and down, the door window glass clamps have plastic inserts equipped with ramp-style surfaces that tip the glass in or out as the glass assembly is slid up or down.
  6. Loosen the 2 (front and rear) door window glass bolts.
  7. Fully close the door.
  8. Adjust the door window glass by physically moving the glass to the desired position and tighten the door window glass bolts.
    • Tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
  9. From underneath the door, loosen the front window regulator guide rail lock nut.
    10. Fig 2: Locating Front Window Regulator Guide Rail Lock Nut
    GF0014818Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Operate the door window glass to the full down position.
  11. Tighten the front window regulator guide rail lock nut.
  12. Operate the door window glass to the full up position and verify the dimensions meet the specification as outlined in the initial adjustment graphics. If necessary, re-adjust the glass as outlined in the previous steps.
  13. Install the door opening weatherstrip.
  14. Install the water shield.
  15. Install the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  16. Initialize the door window motor. For additional information, refer to Window Motor Initialization .
  17. Operate the window up and down several times to check for smooth operation and adequate sealing properties (it may be necessary to carry out a water leak test with a hose).
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