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Window Regulator Basic Setting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Caliper

• Steel ruler

• When removing regulator or working with extreme adjusted values, it is necessary to perform a window regulator basic setting. The door trim, window regulator motor, speaker and door insulation are removed for this.

Window tension, checking





• Close convertible top.

- Open door.

- Raise window (window is in short lift).

- Close door until upper edge of window touches side window seal - arrow -.

- Measure gap between side window and inner edge of door window with steel ruler.

• Specified dimension - a - = 6-8 mm.

Window tension, adjusting (rear lifting unit)





• To adjust rear lifting unit - 1 -, door does not need to be disassembled.

• Adjust front lifting unit - 2 -.

- Raise window (window is in short lift).

- Remove rubber stops - arrow -.

- Loosen rear lifting unit lower nut through opening - 1 -.

- Slide lifting unit in elongated hole toward door outer panel as far as stop.

- Tighten rear lifting unit and seal opening with rubber plugs.

Tightening torques => [ Window Regulator Assembly Overview ] Front Door Window Regulator Assembly Overview.

Adjusting (front lifting unit)





- Remove window regulator motor, speaker and door insulation.

- Raise window (window is in short lift).

- Remove rubber stops - arrow -.

- Loosen front lifting unit lower nut through opening.

- Slide lifting unit in elongated hole until frame aligns with door inner notch.

- Tighten front lifting unit and seal opening with rubber plugs.

Tightening torques => [ Window Regulator Assembly Overview ] Front Door Window Regulator Assembly Overview.

Shaft dimension, checking and adjusting (rear lifting unit)





- Disengage door trim as shown in illustration.

- Lay aside door seal - 1 - in B-pillar area.

- Raise window (window is in short lift).

- Using a caliper, measure shaft dimension (it must be possible to pull the gap gauge through with firm resistance).

• Shaft dimension - a - = 6 mm.

- Loosen lock nut - arrow -.

- Adjust shaft dimension by turning threaded pin.

- Tighten lock nut.

Tightening torques => [ Window Regulator Assembly Overview ] Front Door Window Regulator Assembly Overview.