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(6) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Figs. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR WINDOW GLASS
ADJUSTMENT
One adjustment location provides amount of effort
required to raise and lower the door window glass.
The door window glass division channel is adjustable
fore and aft at the lower attaching location.
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Figs. 8 and 10).
(2) Loosen channel lower adjustment screw and
move the division channel fore or aft to obtain the
desired door window glass operation.
Movement of the division channel fore or aft
will decrease or increase the free-play between
the channels.
(3) Tighten the division channel lower adjustment
screw.
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Figs. 8 and 10).
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Figs. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the window glass down-stop bumper
(Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the screws that attach the regulator
arm guide to the window glass. Remove the screws,
bushings, nuts and the guide from the glass (Fig. 11).
(4) Lower the window glass to the bottom of the
door.
(5) Remove the division channel upper attaching
screw and the lower adjustment screw. Detach the
front 3 inches of window glass weatherstrip seal from
the door upper frame.
(6) Separate the division channel from the front
window glass rubber seal. Pull the division channel
up and in toward the inside of vehicle.
(7) Raise and tilt the window glass toward the
hinge side of the door and disengage it from the rear
channel.
(8) Pull the window glass up and out of the door
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lower the window glass into the door, while in-
serting the window glass into the front and rear
channels.
(2) Slide the window glass downward to the bottom
of the door panel.
(3) Lower the division channel into the door and
position the window glass securely in the channel.
(4) Install the weatherstrip seal in the upper door
frame and install the upper attaching screw and the
lower adjustment screw.(5) Slide the guide onto the regulator arm and po-
sition the guide on the window glass. Install the re-
taining nuts, bushings and screws (Fig. 12).
(6) Install the window glass down-stop bumper
(Fig. 11).
(7) Test the window operation for proper adjust-
ment.
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR KEY LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
(Figs. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover screws and remove
the cover (Fig. 11).
(3) Remove the retaining clip and remove lock cyl-
inder-to-latch rod (Fig. 13).
(4) Remove the lock cylinder retainer and the lock
cylinder from the door panel (Figs. 13 and 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lock cylinder in the door panel (Fig.
14).
(2) Install the lock cylinder retainer, the lock cyl-
inder-to-latch rod and the retaining clip (Fig. 13).
(3) Install the door latch cover and the cover
screws (Fig. 11).
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Figs. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR LATCH EXTERNAL RELEASE
HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the door trim panel and the waterdam
from the door inner panel (Figs. 8 and 10).
(2) Remove the door latch cover attaching screws
(Fig. 11).
Fig. 13 Key Lock Cylinder and Door Handle
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(3) Remove the hitch pin and the latch release rod
from the door external handle (Fig. 13).
(4) Close the window completely and tap the han-
dle keepers upward (Fig. 13).
(5) Disconnect the window glass from the regulator
arm guide (Fig. 12).
(6) Remove the division channel upper and lower
attaching screws.
(7) Separate the division channel from the front
window glass weatherstrip seal.
(8) Pull the division channel upward and remove
the window glass from the door.
(9) Remove the keepers from the door handle with
needlenose pliers and remove the handle and gasket
from the door (Figs. 13 and 14).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the gasket and the door external handle
and slide the keepers into the door handle from the
top (Figs. 13 and 14).
(2) Tap the retainers downward lightly to tighten
the handle.
(3) Install the latch release rod and the hitch pin
and attach the rod to the latch (Fig. 13).
(4) Position the window glass in the door and the
channels.
(5) Install the division channel and the attaching
screws.
(6) Attach the window glass to the regulator arm
guide (Fig. 12).
(7) Install the door latch cover (Fig. 11).
(8) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Figs. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the trim panel and the waterdam from
the door inner panel (Figs. 8 and 10) .
(2) Remove the door latch cover (Fig. 11).
(3) Disconnect the inside release handle-to-latch
rod. Disconnect the lock cylinder-to-latch rod. Discon-
nect the inside lock-to-latch rod. Disconnect the ex-
ternal handle-to-latch rod from the door latch (Fig.
15).
(4) Remove the door latch attaching screws and re-
move the latch from the door (Fig. 15).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the door latch with the attaching screws
(Fig. 15).
(2) Connect the rods to the latch (Fig. 15).
(3) Install the latch cover with the cover screws
(Fig. 11).
(4) Install the door waterdam and the trim panel
(Fig. 8 and 10).
FULL-METAL DOOR HINGES
ADJUSTMENT
The doors are adjusted at the hinge attaching loca-
tions on either the body or the door. Enlarged holes
are located in the body (lower hinge only) for fore, aft
and tilt adjustments. Enlarged holes are also located
in the door (upper and lower hinges) for up, down,
fore, aft and tilt adjustments.
Prior to door adjustment or alignment, the door
latch must be removed to allow the door to close
freely and be properly aligned.
The door latch striker should be adjusted in or out
to allow the door latch to be fully engaged. The door
should be flush with the adjacent body panels.
Fig. 15 Latch Removal/installation
Fig. 14 Key Lock Cylinder and Door Handle
Removal/Installation
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INSTALLATION
(1) Apply adhesive to the front, rear and bottom
edges of the door from the beltline downward.
(2) Install the upper front corner of the seal on the
door first using your fingers or a wooden wand to po-
sition the seal in the channel. Place the inner shoul-
der of the seal in the channel-to-window frame above
the beltline.
(3) Force the retainers, starting at the rear edge of
the door, into the door panel holes.
(4) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
around the door.
BELTLINE SEAL REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the beltline weatherstrip seal
(Fig. 17) from the door with a weatherstrip seal re-
moval tool or similar pry tool.
(2) Pry the seal upward to remove it from within
the glass and door panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal between the door panel and
the glass. Force the seal downward with your fingers
to seat it against the glass and panel (Fig. 18).
(2) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
within the door (Fig. 18).
DOOR FRAME GLASS CHANNEL
REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Carefully remove the glass channel (Fig. 17)
from the door with a pry tool.
(2) Pry the seal outward to remove it from the
frame.INSTALLATION
(1) Position the channel in the frame and force it
inward with your fingers to seat it within the frame.
(2) Ensure that the seal is completely seated
within the door frame.
FULL-METAL DOOR SERVICE
REMOVAL/DISASSEMBLY
(1) Open the door.
(2) Remove the door restraint strap from the pin.
(3) Remove the door latch inside release handle
(Fig. 8).
(4) Remove the assist handle (Fig. 8).
(5) Remove the window glass regulator handle
(Fig. 8).
(6) Remove the upper trim panel. Remove the
lower trim panel by detaching the retainers around
the perimeter of the trim panel (Fig. 8).
(7) Remove the waterdam from the door inner
panel (Fig. 10).
(8) Remove the door latch cover plate from the
door inner panel (Fig. 11).
(9) Remove the retaining screws and the door latch
with the rods attached (Fig. 15).
(10) Remove the beltline weatherstrip seals from
the door (Fig. 18).
(11) Remove the window glass from the regulator
arm guide (Fig. 12).
(12) Carefully remove the window glass from the
channel and the door.
(13) Remove the key lock cylinder from the door
(Fig. 14).
(14) Remove the door outside handle keepers, dis-
connect the latch release rod and remove the handle
from the door panel (Fig. 13).
(15) Carefully remove the weatherstrip seal from
door edge (Fig. 18).
(16) Remove the retaining nuts from the door
hinge pins and remove the door from the body (Fig.
16).
(17) Remove the retaining screws and the hinges
from the door panel (Fig. 14).
ASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
(1) Install the hinges on the door (Fig. 14).
(2) Position the door at the body opening, insert
the hinge pins in the hinge receptacles and install
the retaining nuts (Fig. 16). Tighten the nuts se-
curely.
(3) Install the weatherstrip seal on the door edge
(Fig. 18).
(4) Install the door outside handle and the keepers.
Connect the latch release rod to the handle (Fig. 13).
(5) Install the key lock cylinder (Fig. 14).
(6) Position the window glass in the channel and
the door.
Fig. 18 Beltline Weatherstrip Seals
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(7) Attach the window glass to the regulator arm
guide (Fig. 12).
(8) Install the beltline weatherstrip seals in the
door (Fig. 18).
(9) Position the latch in the door and install the re-
taining screws (Fig. 15). Tighten the screws securely.
(10) Connect the latch rods (Fig. 19). Attach the in-
side release handle securely. Attach the rods to the
latch making sure the lock position of the lock posi-
tion of the latch toggle button are the same (Fig. 20).
The ends of the latch rods are threaded and
the overall length of each rod is adjustable
within the retainer clip. Adjust as necessary.
(11) Install the door latch cover plate on the door
inner panel (Fig. 11).
(12) Install the waterdam on the door inner panel
(Fig. 10).
(13) Install the interior trim panels (Fig. 8).
(14) Install the window regulator handle.
(15) Connect the handle-to-latch rod and the lock-
to-latch rod to the door latch inside release handle
and install the handle (Figs. 19 and 8).
(16) Install the assist handle.
(17) Attach the restraint strap to the pin.
Fig. 20 Latch Rod Positions
Fig. 19 Latch Rod Connections
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FIXED WINDOW GLASS
INDEX
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Fixed Glass Water Leak Detection and Repair . 189
Hard Top Quarter Window Glass............ 188
Rearview Mirror......................... 183
Rearview Mirror Retaining Bracket........... 183
Service Information...................... 183Windshield Frame....................... 184
Windshield Frame Weatherstrip Seal......... 185
Windshield Glass........................ 185
Windshield Reveal Moulding............... 183
SERVICE INFORMATION
The following fixed window service information in-
cludes removal/installation procedures for the:
²windshield reveal moulding,
²rearview mirror,
²windshield frame,
²windshield frame weatherstrip seal,
²windshield glass (using both the short and the ex-
tended installation method), and
²hard top quarter (side) window glass.
WINDSHIELD REVEAL MOULDING
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage the reveal moulding around the pe-
rimeter of the windshield glass with an appropriate
tool.
(2) Remove the mouldings from the windshield
frame.
(3) Inspect the reveal moulding retainers. Replace
the moulding if it has broken, distorted or ineffective
retainers.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the reveal mouldings on the wind-
shield frame.
(2) Attach the mouldings to the frame by tapping
each moulding with a rubber mallet to seat the re-
tainers.
REARVIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
(1) Loosen the mirror set screw and slide the mir-
ror up and off the retaining bracket (Fig. 1).
(2) To install the mirror, slide the mirror onto the
retaining bracket and install the set screw.
(3) Tighten the mirror setscrew to 1 Nzm (9 in-lbs)
torque.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the setscrew be-
cause glass chipping and/or breakage could result.
REARVIEW MIRROR RETAINING BRACKET
REPLACEMENT
(1) Mark reference position lines for the mirror re-
taining bracket on theoutsideof the windshield
glass with a wax pencil. Mark both horizontal and
vertical reference lines for accurate bracket position-
ing.
(2) If the vinyl pad remained on the windshield
glass, soften and remove it with a heat gun. Applica-
tion of low heat will be sufficient to soften the pad.
(3) Thoroughly clean the bracket contact area on
the glass. Use a mild abrasive cleaning powder on a
cloth saturated with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Fi-
nal-clean the glass with a paper dampened with al-
cohol.
(4) Lightly sand the contact surface on the replace-
ment bracket with fine grit sandpaper. Next, wipe
the bracket contact surface clean with a paper towel
and alcohol.
(5) Apply adhesive accelerator to the contact sur-
face on the mirror bracket according to the following
instructions:
²crush the vial in the plastic housing of the accel-
erator to saturate the felt applicator;
²remove the paper sleeve;
²apply a generous amount of accelerator to the con-
tact surface on the mirror retaining bracket;
Fig. 1 Rearview Mirror Removal/Installation
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CAUTION: Be prepared to install the windshield
glass immediately after applying the adhesive. The
adhesive begins to cure within 10-15 minutes.
(12) Align the windshield with the grease pencil
marks (or the tape strips) and position windshield on
frame flanges.
(13) Force the windshield glass inward just enough
to wet-out and set urethane. Use care to avoid exces-
sive squeeze-out of adhesive.
(14) Water test the windshield with a cold water
spray after installation. Do not direct high pressure
streams of water directly at the urethane. Use a
moderate spray only. If any leaks are detected, apply
urethane as necessary.
(15) Install the windshield reveal moulding and (if
used) remove the masking tape from the inner sur-
face of the glass.
(16) Install all removed components and clean the
vehicle. If necessary, refer to the applicable installa-
tion procedures.
(17) Open windows and liftgate to prevent pres-
sure build-up while the urethane is curing.
(18) Install the rearview mirror on the bracket and
tighten the mirror setscrew with 2 Nzm (15 in-lbs)
torque.
INSTALLATIONÐEXTENDED METHOD
Normally, after a windshield is installed, the rear-
view mirror bracket also requires installation.Do not
install the bracket until after the windshield in-
stallation is completed.
(1) Remove all of the original urethane from all the
frame pinchweld flanges. Use an electric hot knife
and a plow-type knife blade to remove the adhesive.
(2) Inspect and repair the windshield frame and
the pinchweld flanges as necessary.
(3) Inspect and replace the reveal moulding if the
retainers are damaged.(4) Prime the frame pinchweld flanges with a ure-
thane base primer. However, if the flange is top-
coated with paint, prime the flanges with a paint
finish primer.This is important because ure-
thane adhesive will not adhere to all top coat
paints.
(5) Install the replacement interior trim moulding
(Fig. 5) on the frame pinchweld flanges (Fig. 5).
(6) Install and inspect the fit of the windshield
glass on the pinchweld flanges according to the fol-
lowing instructions:
²position the windshield glass on the flanges and
adjust the position until it is correctly aligned within
the windshield frame;
²measure the gap between the frame and the glass
around the entire perimeter of the glass and the
flange;
²the gap should be at least 3 mm (1/8 in) but no
more than 6 mm (1/4 in) at any point around the pe-
rimeter; and
²the flanges should in complete contact with the
glass around the perimeter of the frame.
(7) If the pinchweld flanges require repair, remove
the windshield glass and straighten, align, or repair
the flange(s) as necessary.
(8) Position the windshield on the flanges and in-
spect the windshield fit again. If the fit is acceptable,
mark windshield final position on the glass and the
frame. The marks (or masking tape) will be used for
installation alignment reference.
(9) If the replacement windshield glass does not
have blackout primer:
²attach a 25-mm (1-in) wide masking tape band
around the interior side of the glass 16 mm (5/8 in)
from the edge of the glass (Fig. 6);
²attach the tape only to the interior side of
the glass;
²thoroughly mix and apply blackout primer to the
16 mm (5/8 in) surface area around the interior side
of the glass (Fig. 6); then
²allow the primer to dry for at least 10-12 minutes.
(10) Cut the urethane adhesive applicator nozzle
according to the instructions in Figure 7.
(11) Apply a 3-mm (1/8-in) diameter bead of ure-
thane to the surface area.
CAUTION: Be prepared to install the windshield
glass immediately after applying the adhesive. The
adhesive begins to cure within 10-15 minutes.
(12) Align windshield with reference marks (or the
tape strips) and position it on the frame pinchweld
flanges.
(13) Force the windshield glass inward just enough
to wet-out and set urethane. Use care to avoid exces-
sive squeeze-out of adhesive.
(14) Water test the windshield with a cold water
spray after installation. Do not direct high pressure
Fig. 7 Applicator Nozzle Preparation
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streams of water directly at the urethane. Use a
moderate spray only. If any leaks are detected, apply
urethane as necessary.
(15) Install the windshield reveal moulding and (if
used) remove the masking tape from the inner sur-
face of the glass.
(16) Install all the other previously removed com-
ponents and clean the vehicle. If necessary, refer to
the applicable installation procedures.
(17) Open windows and liftgate to prevent pres-
sure build-up while the urethane is curing.
(18) Install the rearview mirror on the bracket and
tighten the mirror setscrew to 2 Nzm (15 in-lbs)
torque.
HARD TOP QUARTER WINDOW GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Cover surface areas with protective covering to
avoid paint damage and extra clean-up time.
(2) Remove the reveal moulding (Fig. 8).
(3) Make a preliminary cut around theperimeter
of the window glass along the glass edge with a razor
knife.
CAUTION: When cutting through the urethane with
a hot knife blade, do not allow the knife blade to re-
main stationary at any location.
(4) Cut the adhesive bead with a hot knife and a
hooked knife blade.
(5) Start hot knife between glass and urethane.
Next, cut the adhesive as close to the glass edge as
possible. Allow as much adhesive to remain on thewindow opening flange as possible.For best cutting
results, clean the knife blade frequently with
steel wool while the blade is hot.
(6) Remove the window glass from the opening
(Fig. 8).
(7) After the hot knife blade has cooled, clean the
hot knife blade with solvent and a cloth. Sharpen the
blade with a fine-tooth file.
INSTALLATION
(1) Inspect the window opening (Fig. 8) Prime any
bare spots with urethane primer. Allow a minimum
of 18 minutes for dry time.
(2) Inspect the urethane bead for high spots. Level
the bead by shaving off high spots with a razor knife.
This is necessary for a flush-fit of the window glass.
(3) Inspect the window moulding. Replace the
moulding if damaged.
(4) Clean the outer edge of the window glass with
naphtha or a similar product.
(5) Prime the outer perimeter of the interior side of
the glass 16 mm (5/8 inch) from the edge. Use a
wipe-off type urethane primer and wipe the glass dry
after primer application.
(6) Place windshield in the opening and inspect for
gaps in the urethane. Gaps in excess of 3 mm (1/8
inch) must be filled with urethane.
(7) Adjust window glass position until it is aligned
with the opening and the adhesive.
(8) Remove the window glass and position it on a
flat surface.
(9) If the replacement window glass does not have
blackout primer:
²attach a 25-mm (1-in) wide masking tape band
around the interior side of the glass 16 mm (5/8 in)
from the edge of the glass;
²attach the tape only to the interior side of
the glass;
²thoroughly mix and apply blackout primer to the
16 mm (5/8 in) surface area around the interior side
of the glass; then
²allow the primer to dry for at least 10-12 minutes.
(10) Apply a 3-mm (1/8-in) diameter bead of ure-
thane to the surface area with the blackout primer
on the interior side of the glass.
CAUTION: Be prepared to install glass immediately
after applying the adhesive. The adhesive begins to
cure within 10-15 minutes.
(11) Align the window glass with the grease pencil
alignment reference marks (or the tape strips) and
position it in the window opening.
(12) Force glass inward just enough to wet-out and
set urethane. Use care to avoid excessive squeeze-out
of adhesive.
(13) Water test with a cold water spray after in-
stallation. Do not direct high pressure streams of wa-
Fig. 8 Hard Top Quarter Window Glass
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ter directly at the urethane. Use a moderate spray
only. If any leaks are detected, apply urethane as
necessary.
(14) Install the window reveal moulding and (if
used) remove the masking tape from the inner sur-
face of the glass.
(15) Clean the vehicle.
(16) Open windows and liftgate to prevent pressure
build-up while the urethane is curing.
FIXED GLASS WATER LEAK DETECTION AND
REPAIR
The sources of water leaks around windshield/win-
dow glass can be sealed without removing the wind-
shield/window glass. If the glass is firmly bonded and
only has a small leak, seal areas with a liquid butyl
sealant. However, if weatherstrip seal or urethane
sealant has large breaks, a urethane sealant must be
used.
LEAK TEST
Water test the windshield/window with a spray
only.Do not use hard streams of water.Work
from the bottom to the top of the windshield/window.
Water test the windshield/window with a spray
only.Do not use hard streams of water.Work
from the bottom to the top of the windshield/window
glass.If a water leak exists between the glass and weath-
erstrip seal (or between the seal and a body flange):
²push the glass outward at the leak area, and
²determine the extent of the gap.
Push the glass outward while a helper sprays the
windshield/window glass with water.
SEALING MINOR LEAK AREAS
(1) Thoroughly clean and remove all foreign mate-
rial from the leak area. Dry the area with com-
pressed air.
(2) Seal the leak area with butyl sealant. Allow
the sealant to cure for at least 1/2 hour. Next, water
test the glass to ensure that the leak area is sealed.
SEALING MAJOR LEAK AREAS
(1) Thoroughly clean the leak area.
(2) As applicable, apply primer to either glass or
weatherstrip seal leak area. Use blackout primer on
the glass and urethane primer on the weatherstrip
seal.
(3) Apply urethane to the leak area. Use an adhe-
sive cartridge with a pointed nozzle.
(4) Water test glass immediately with cold water
spray. Allow the water to spill over the edge of glass
and weatherstrip seal.
(5) Apply additional adhesive, if necessary.
(6) Remove any excess adhesive.
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