Glass - Door - LH - Rear (Adjust): Procedure

Check the LH rear window glass fitment with a gap and flush tool.
Place 2 pieces of masking tape vertically across the moving glass and outer belt, and cut the tape near the edge where the glass meets the seal.
Remove the LH rear door trim panel. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
Remove the plugs (x2) that cover the openings in the door to gain access to the bolts that attach the window glass.

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Connect the window switch special tool and lower the window to access the regulator isolation clamps.
Loosen the fasteners that attach the window glass to the window regulator clamps about 1/2 turn to maintain the position of the window but still allow adjustment.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Adjust the window glass position to achieve the gap target, and then hand tighten the fasteners.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
Close the LH rear door and then fully raise the LH rear window using the window switch tool.
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Check the gap and flush on the LH rear window and adjust it, if necessary.
Open the LH rear door.
While holding the mounting stud in position with a 3 mm Allen wrench, loosen the forward and rearward lower regulator mounting nuts by 3 turns.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 2 in extension
- 3 mm hex
- 10 mm 12 pt combination wrench
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Adjust the window regulator angle by turning the mounting studs.
NOTE: One turn of the lower regulator nut equals 1 mm adjustment; clockwise turns adjusts the window angle outwards and counterclockwise adjusts the window inwards.

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 2 in extension
- 3 mm hex
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After the window glass angle adjustment is complete, hand tighten both lower regulator nuts.
Close the LH rear door and then raise the LH rear window fully using the window switch tool.
Check the LH rear window for gap and flush and re-adjust, if necessary.
Remove the strips of masking tape from the vehicle.
Open the LH rear door.
Inspect the regulator isolator clamps for glass splinters or other debris, and clean them if necessary.
CAUTION: Debris and splinters may damage or shatter the new door glass.
Lower the window for access to the regulator isolation clamps.
Tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the window glass to the window regulator.
9.5 N.m (7.0 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 13 mm socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Tighten the nuts (x2) that attach the window regulator to the closeout panel.
10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
- 2 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Lower the window glass, and then disconnect the window switch special tool.
Install the plugs (x2) that cover the openings in the door for access to the fasteners securing the glass.
Install the LH rear door trim panel. See INTERIOR TRIM - DOOR TRIM - REAR DOOR TRIM PAD - DOOR TRIM ASSEMBLY - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
Recalibrate the window regulator. See WINDOW REGULATOR (RECALIBRATE) (MODULE RESET/REFLASHED) .
Exit the vehicle and close the LH front and rear doors.