Door Windows

Door window adjustment should be performed if the following conditions exist:

• If any beveled edge of window is visible with window in full up position, window should be adjusted up/down at inner panel cam.
• If window does not fit frame, or if up/down adjustments were made, window should be adjusted fore/aft at widow sash.
• If window rattles in full down position or if any other adjustments were made, lower run channels should be adjusted fore/aft.

  Adjustment reasons may vary. Adjustment procedures should always be performed in the following sequence. See Fig 1 .

1. Remove window switch assembly. See WINDOW SWITCH  . Remove door trim plate. Gently pull inward to disengage trim fastener retaining outside mirror trim cover. Remove 2 screws from door panel. Remove door panel by lifting up and out. Disconnect electrical connectors.
2. Remove speaker (if equipped). Remove side door inflatable restraint side impact inflator module and side impact sensing module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. Remove water deflector by removing fastener and peel deflector from inner panel.
3. Lower window slightly to relieve excess pressure on inner panel cam.
4. Loosen bolts retaining inner panel cam. Front door has 2 bolts and rear door has 3.
5. Adjust window cam up/down as necessary.
6. Tighten inner panel cam bolts to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).
7. Verify proper up/down adjustment by raising window to full up position.
8. Check fore/aft adjustment of window to window frame.
9. Loosen adjustment bolt on window sash through access hole in door inner panel.
10. Position window fore/aft in window frame as necessary. Tighten bolt to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).
11. Cycle window several times to verify proper up/down and full up fore/aft adjustment.
12. Lower window to full down position. Verify window rests inside of front lower run channel and rear lower run channel.
13. Loosen lower run channel adjustment bolt(s).
14. Fit run channel(s) against window and tighten bolts to 97 INCH lbs. (11 N.m).
15. Cycle window to ensure no binding occurs.
16. Install water deflector and door trim panel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Window Adjustments (Front Shown, Rear Similar)

    Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.