Adjusting the side window

NOTE: The instructions below refer to the adjustment points in "ADJUSTMENT POINTS SIDE WINDOW ".

NOTE: To be able to check/adjust the side window, the interior equipment, rear speakers and inner seal should be removed.

Check/adjust the side window upper stop and extra upper stop. ADJUSTMENT 6 and ADJUSTMENT 9.
Before VIN number W7055419/X7002872, ADJUSTMENT 6:

The adjustment affects the side window height position.

Fig 1: [Identifying Side Window Upper Edge Height Adjusting Dimensions]
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The side window upper edge can be adjusted 2 mm in height below the upper edge of the door window when both the door window and the side window are up. Check the adjustment also with the hood open.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Window Upper Edge Height Adjusting Dimensions
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After VIN number W7055419/X7002872, ADJUSTMENT 6 and ADJUSTMENT 9:

The adjustment affects the side window height position.

Fig 3: [Identifying Side Window Height Position]
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Remove the tape piece on the water trap and release the extra upper stop, ADJUSTMENT 9.

The side window upper edge can be adjusted using the two upper stops, ADJUSTMENT 6, 2 mm in height below the upper edge of the door window when both the door window and the side window are up.

Fig 4: Identifying Side Window Upper Edge Height Adjusting Dimensions
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Check the adjustment also with the hood open. Run the side window up.

Move the extra upper stop, ADJUSTMENT 9, forwards and tighten the nuts. Fit a piece of tape over the hole in the water trap.
Check/adjust the side window lateral fixing. ADJUSTMENT 7. The adjustment affects how hard the side window presses against the hood seals.

Fig 5: Adjusting Side Window Lateral Fixing
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The side window should press against the hood seals. The side window edge should engage under the seals. The pressure on the hood seals should be the same as for the door window.

Fig 6: Identifying Side Window Edge Position
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Check/adjust the side window longitudinal fixing. ADJUSTMENT 8. The adjustment affects the side window longitudinal position and the distance between the door window and side window.

Fig 7: Adjusting Side Window Longitudinal Fixing
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The distance between the door window rear edge and the side window seal front edge should be even and between 5 - 8 mm. Check the adjustment also with the hood open.

Fig 8: Identifying Distance Between Door Window Rear Edge And Side Window Seal Front Edge
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Check the adjustment.
With the hood and door closed:

Run the door window down and up with the side window up. Check that there is no major collision between the door window and the side window. The door window must not overlap with the side window.

Run the side window down and up with the door window up. Check that there is no major collision between the door window and the side window. The door window must not overlap with the side window.
Check the adjustment.
With the hood and door open:

Run the door window down and up with the side window up. Check that there is no major collision between the door window and the side window. The door window must not overlap with the side window.

Run the side window down and up with the door window up. Check that there is no major collision between the door window and the side window. The door window must not overlap with the side window.

If there is a major collision or overlap, check the adjustment of the door window and side window.
Fit the door water trap and interior equipment. Fit the side window inner seal, the rear speaker and interior trim.
Run the door and side windows down and up a few times with the hood and door closed.
If creaking or other noises are heard from the seal, lubricate these with 30 19 312 anti-friction agent.
Work the lubricant into the seals with clean hands, and leave to stand for a while, then check that the noise has disappeared.
IMPORTANT: Anti-friction agent must not be used on the seal for the soft top C-pillar.

IMPORTANT: Use the recommended anti-friction agent. Do not use agents containing any form of silicone.
Check for water leaks by spraying with water from above. Do not use high pressure.
If there is a water leak, check the adjustment of the hood, seals and door and side windows.