Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Quarter Power Windows: Adjustment
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- INSPECT QUARTER WINDOW ASSY RH
- Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
- ADJUST QUARTER WINDOW ASSY RH
- Adjust the lower part of the glass inward/outward.
- Loosen the 2 bolts on the quarter window assy.
- Insert the shim to adjust the glass position (inside/outside).
HINT:
The shim should be inserted between the power window regulator and body.
- Tighten the 2 bolts after adjustment.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 ft.lbf)
- Adjust the upper part of the glass inward/outward.
- Remove the lock nut for the adjusting bolt.
- Using a hexagon wrench, turn the bolt for adjustment.
- Tighten the nut after adjustment.
Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
- Adjust the glass vertically and forward/rearward.
- Loosen the 3 bolts on the glass for adjustment.
- Adjust the vertical and forward/rearward positions of the glass.
- Vertical position: +/- 3 mm (+/- 0.12 in.)
- Horizontal position: +/- 5 mm (+/- 0.20 in.)
- Tighten the 3 bolts after adjustment.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 ft.lbf)
- Install the glass stopper.
HINT:
When the window is fully closed, adjust the position so that the window touches the 2 stoppers at the same time.
- Adjust the lower part of the glass inward/outward.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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