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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008TRIBUTE S SPORT, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 542 (GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS)DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENTNOTES
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WD
Door Glass Adjustment: Notes
2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Notes
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- Adjust the clearance between the upper edge of the door glass and the ventilator glass weatherstrip.
- If vehicle has a convertible top, adjust the retainer. (See RETAINER ADJUSTMENT .)
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DOOR GLASS CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONmm {in} Clearance Standard Minimum Maximum a 0{0} -0.5 {-0.02} 1.0(0.04} - Adjust the convertible top. (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT .)
- Adjust the detachable hardtop. (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP ADJUSTMENT .)
- Raise the door glass fully and adjust it so that there is no clearance with the retainer weatherstrip.
- Remove the retainer weatherstrip.
- Adjust the door glass vertically.
- Adjust the door glass forward/backward.
- Adjust the door glass inward/outward.
- Verify the door glass is in correct position when it is fully raised.
- Install the weatherstrip.
- Verify the door glass raises and lowers smoothly with the door closed.NOTE:
- The front retainer installation hole is named retainer installation hole No.1, and the bottom hole is named retainer installation hole No.8 (convertible top) or retainer installation hole No.6 (detachable hardtop).
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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.