Adjusting Height And Parallel Alignment

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NOTE:

Side window height adjustment is OK when upper edge of door window and upper edge of side window are the same height.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Height And Parallel Alignment

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The rear lid is adjusted.

-- Remove side trim. Refer to Removal and Installation

-- Loosen nuts -2- and lock nut -3-.

-- Adjust side window with window regulator in elongated holes.

-- Tighten nuts -2- and lock nut -3-. Tightening specification: 10 Nm.

-- Perform a function check and check adjustment with roof open and closed.

-- Check adjustment dimension of side window with roof closed. Refer to SIDE WINDOW ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS .

If adjustment ability at window regulator connection is not sufficient, there are adjustment possibilities on side window to window regulator connection.