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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 190 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWINDOW ADJUSTMENT - DOOR
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Window Adjustment - Door

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Window Adjustment - Door
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  1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
  2. Reconnect the window switch to the door harness.
  3. Raise the window.
  4. Disconnect the window switch from the harness.
  5. Remove the window clamp sight access plugs.
    Fig 1: Window Clamp Sight Access Plugs
    G01451245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Mark the location of the clamps on the window.
  7. Loosen the window clamp bolts.
  8. Jiggle the window to break the window loose from the clamps rubber seals.
  9. Adjust the window using one of the following methods:
    • Put a socket on the clamp bolt and use the socket to move the window.
      1. Adjust the window forward or reward first.
      2. Adjust the front height second.
      3. Adjust the rear height last.
    • Sit in the vehicle with the door closed and with the aid of an assistant standing outside of the vehicle, position the window in the door opening.
      1. Adjust the window forward or reward first.
      2. Adjust the front height second.
      3. Adjust the rear height last.
      Fig 2: Adjusting Window
      G01451246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Slide the window in the window clamps as necessary.
    • The gap to the reveal molding (1) should be 5 to 8 mm (0.2 to 0.3 in).
    • The gap to the retainer (3) should be 5 to 8 mm (0.2 to 0.3 in).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  11. Tighten the window clamps.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 3: Sliding Window In Window Clamps
    G01451247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Open the door and install the window clamp sight access plugs.
  13. Install the door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - DOOR .
  14. Perform minor height and minor tip-in adjustments as necessary. Refer to WINDOW TIP-IN ADJUSTMENT - DOOR  and WINDOW HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - DOOR MINOR .
    Fig 4: Window Clamp Sight Access Plugs
    G01451248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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