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Adjustment Procedure

    Fig 1: Window Regulator Bolts
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  1. Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Impala)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Monte Carlo) .
  2. Remove the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Impala)  or Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Monte Carlo) .
    • Condition 2.1: Using a flat-bladed tool, straighten the run channel lip by pulling it out to its correct position.
    • Condition 2.2: Use a flat-bladed tool to push the run channel rearward to seat it in the door frame.
    • NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
    • Condition 2.3: Loosen the window to regulator bolts.

      Rotate the cam (5) on the window regulator plate so that the slot (6) is straight up and down. In this position, the back of the glass will tilt forward.

      Tighten:  Tighten the 2 window to regulator bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    • Condition 2.4: Loosen the window to regulator bolts.

      Loosen the 4 regulator bolts.

      Now, tighten the window regulator bolts according to the tightening sequence (1,2,3,4).

      Tighten:  Tighten the 4 window regulator bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

      Tighten the 2 window to regulator bolts.

      Tighten:  Tighten the 2 window to regulator bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  3. Connect the power window switch.
  4. Install the front door water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Impala)  or Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door (Monte Carlo) .
  5. Install the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Impala)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (Monte Carlo) .