Forward/Backward Adjustment

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Measure the rear edge of the door glass and the retainer.

If not as specified, loosen the upper side of the window regulator installation nuts and that of the rear glass guide installation nuts, move the window regulator and the rear glass guide forward or backward and reposition the door glass.

DOOR GLASS FORWARD/BACKWARD ADJUSTMENT CLEARANCE SPECIFICATION

mm {in}
Clearance	Standard	Minimum	Maximum
a	12.5(0.492}	9.5 {0.374}	15.5 {0.610}
b	12.1 {0.476}	9.1 {0.358}	15.1 {0.594}

Fig 1: Adjusting Door Glass - Forward/Backward Clearance

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Tighten the nuts.