Rear Door Glass: Adjustment

NOTE: Rear door glass, as a rule, should be adjusted in the same manner as front glass, although they are different in dimension. Special notes for rear glass are given below.

Adjust glass position using the following dimensions as a guide line.

Fig 1: Adjusting Glass Position
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CAUTION:
- If dimensions are smaller than the given dimensions, glass may get caught in weatherstrip during lifting/lowering operation. In the worst case, it may cause glass not to be opened fully.
- After adjustment, move glass up and down to check whether it is caught.
Install ST to glass and adjust degree of adhesion of glass until it becomes the following value.
ST 61299AE010 SPACER [Glass thickness: 4 mm (0.157 in) for rear door glass]

Fig 2: Adjusting Degree Of Adhesion Of Glass Using Spacer ST61299AE010
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NOTE:
- If degree of adhesion of rear glass is higher than necessary, glass may get caught in weatherstrip of center pillar corner, resulting in early wear of weatherstrip. Be careful when adjusting.
- After adjustment, move glass up and down to check whether it is caught.