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Front Window

  1. Remove door trim panel. See DOOR TRIM PANEL & WATERSHIELD  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Loosen fasteners for following components:
    • Delta sash.
    • Equalizer arm bracket.
    • Window guide front track.
    • Window guide rear track.
    • Up stop.
    • Inner stabilizer.
  2. Lower the window before loosening the delta sash bolts. Refer to Fig 1 . Raise the window and adjust to specifications. Refer to Fig 2 . Remove weatherstripping from area to be measured (one area at a time). Push up stops against lift arm bracket of regulator. Tighten bolts. Ensure dimensions "a" and "d" are held while tightening front and rear guide tracks. Tighten equalizer arm bracket bolts. Align delta sash to front edge of window and tighten bolts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Window Adjustment Bolts
    G98J00306Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 2: Identifying Window Adjustments
    G98A00307Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Open and close door. Raise and lower window. Ensure window operates smoothly. Check window gaps. See GLASS CATCH GAP  . Adjust as necessary.
    Fig 3: Identifying Window Gap Adjustments
    G98B00308Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: If clearance is too small, window will ride over glass catch. If clearance is too large, wind noise may occur at high vehicle speeds.
    GLASS CATCH GAP

    Location Dimension In. (mm)
    Section A-A
    "A" .07 (1.9)
    "B" .15-.23 (3.8-5.8)
    Section B-B
    "C" .21-.29 (5.3-7.3)
    "D" .07 (1.9)
    Section C-C
    "E" .47-.55 (5.3-7.3)
    NOTE: In following step, if clearance is too small, window will be damaged. If clearance is too large, rattling will occur.
  4. Close door and raise window fully. Check window gaps. See Fig 3 . See GLASS CATCH GAP  . Adjust as necessary. Raise window fully and close door. Recheck gaps. Glass catch and weatherstrip should be parallel and both upstops should touch at same time when window is fully raised.
    NOTE: In following step, if tilt is too small, window will ride over glass catch. If tilt is too large, door will be hard to close and window will not fully seat.
  5. Raise window fully. Close door until top of window touches weatherstrip at top of center pillar. Measure gap between top of door edge and top of quarter panel. Gap should be .59-.79 in. (15-20 mm). Adjust as necessary. When all adjustments are completed, install door trim panel.