Front and Rear Door Glass Adjustment

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NOTE: Check the weatherstrip and the glass run channel for damage or deterioration, and replace them if necessary.

Place the vehicle on a firm, level surface.
Remove these items:
- Door panel:
  - Front door
  - Rear door
- Plastic cover:
  - Front door (see step 3
  - Rear door (see step 3
Carefully move the glass (A) until you can see the glass mounting bolts (B), then loosen them.
Front

Fig 1: Removing Glass Mounting Bolts (Front)
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Rear

Fig 2: Removing Glass Mounting Bolts (Rear)
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Push the glass against the 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 Run Channel
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Attach the plastic cover, making sure it is sealed around its outside perimeter to seal out water, then install the door panel:
- Front door
- Rear door
Front door: Do the power window control unit reset procedure (see RESETTING THE POWER WINDOW CONTROL UNIT ).
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 Roof On Sealing Area

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