2004 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Quarter Power Windows: Adjustment

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.

  1. INSPECT QUARTER WINDOW ASSY RH 
    1. Check that the clearance is within the standard value.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Quarter Window Assy RH (Standard)
    G03479713Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. ADJUST QUARTER WINDOW ASSY RH 
    1. Adjust the lower part of the glass inward/outward.
      1. Loosen the 2 bolts on the quarter window assy.
      2. Insert the shim to adjust the glass position (inside/outside).

        HINT:

        The shim should be inserted between the power window regulator and body.

      3. Tighten the 2 bolts after adjustment.

        Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 2: Adjusting Lower Part Of Glass Inward/Outward
      G03479714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Adjust the upper part of the glass inward/outward.
      1. Remove the lock nut for the adjusting bolt.
      2. Using a hexagon wrench, turn the bolt for adjustment.
      3. Tighten the nut after adjustment.

        Torque: 13.0 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 3: Adjusting Upper Part Of Glass Inward/Outward
      G03479715Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Adjust the glass vertically and forward/rearward.
      1. Loosen the 3 bolts on the glass for adjustment.
      2. Adjust the vertical and forward/rearward positions of the glass.
        • Vertical position: +/- 3 mm (+/- 0.12 in.) 
        • Horizontal position: +/- 5 mm (+/- 0.20 in.) 
      3. Tighten the 3 bolts after adjustment.

        Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 4: Adjusting Glass Vertically & Forward/Rearward
      G03479716Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the glass stopper.
      1. After adjustment (step  a to  c), install the glass stopper.
      2. Tighten the 2 bolts.

        Torque: 11.5 N.m (117 kgf.cm, 8.5 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    When the window is fully closed, adjust the position so that the window touches the 2 stoppers at the same time.

    Fig 5: Installing Glass Stopper
    G03479717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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