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Recently did a door swap where I needed to move both hinges backward.
This swap included window and regulator swap.
I have the door fitting nicely like rear of window fits perfectly in mid-window section
In the v part of weather seal. The gap inbetween the rear door an ¼ panel is perfect also.
Then I just had to put the upper window seal on which I couldn’t get pressed outward enough.
Now the window leans inward to much where door doesn’t close properly bc the window contacts the top of weather strip before the latch grabs door.
From inside I can pull hard on door to close.from outside I can knee the door however this is putting stress on window.
I believe the seal is pushing window inward. when I removed from old door I pressed upward w/ large screwdriver at each metal clip. when reinstalled strip I inserted foot of clip then pressed downward & outward. cant get seal to stay positioned properly.
So I need to adjust the top of window outward.
additional comment: I just noticed the pass. door has a similar gap at rear of door gap is inbeteewn outside of lower window and seal.I've never noticed this gap. these windows are very long an heavey maybe this gap is normal? can someone please post a image of there rear section windows at the seal.
I've tryed to adjust window outward using the allen bolts at the vertical regulator track window didn't move either inward or outward.
only thing I haven't looked at closely is where the door attches to the hinge this maybe pushing the lower hinge outward a tad causing the top of window to lean in.
I don't have my car any more, but the seal was like this for years. The only time it touched the glass was when it came from the factory. My guess was always that the rubber seal shrank as it aged and oxidized.
Not a big mechanical deal as the inside of the doors have gutters and holes and deflectors to deal with the water.
I sure would like to close door normaley, I have to take a close lookat the lower hinge.
think I' ll putt some crunched up brown paper bags inside door. testing door for leaks before I reinstall my expensive speaker. thanks wssix99 for advice.at least I got that fugly purple door off weird that door closed fine. wonder if the regulator isn't mounted properly?
The first step should be getting the door to the right place with the window down. The door should close properly, line up with the strike and be flush with the fenders. If I recall correctly, it's more about getting things right with the back of the door. The front fender can adjust to the door, if needed.
Then the glass...
If the door is in the correct position, the position of the glass (front-to-back of the car) is controlled by the rear vertical track. One thing to watch out for is the roller that moves in that track. It is notorious for breaking and pulling out of the metal window molding inside the door. (The part that the glass rivets too.) If that roller is starting to go, you don't have a chance in getting this right. (You would need to fix the roller first.)
Your regulator could be off. People have put it in the wrong holes before, but that should be an easy thing to check. If you post a picture of what the door looks like with your trim off, we can take a look.
The first step should be getting the door to the right place with the window down. The door should close properly, line up with the strike and be flush with the fenders. If I recall correctly, it's more about getting things right with the back of the door. The front fender can adjust to the door, if needed. I think I've accomplished this BC w/out the upper seal door closed prefectly w/ latching
Then the glass...
If the door is in the correct position, the position of the glass (front-to-back of the car) is controlled by the rear vertical track. One thing to watch out for is the roller that moves in that track. It is notorious for breaking and pulling out of the metal window molding inside the door. (The part that the glass rivets too.) If that roller is starting to go, you don't have a chance in getting this right. (You would need to fix the roller first.)
Your regulator could be off. People have put it in the wrong holes before, but that should be an easy thing to check. If you post a picture of what the door looks like with your trim off, we can take a look.
I seriously doubt I have in wrong holes however do you remember in the other thread where I couldn't get all 4 bolts in holding the regulator to the inside of door an used self tampers in stead of the 4th bolt. the reg is in the correct position.
edit: wonder if the inside plastic panels inside sweap ( the part that wipes off the inside of window) it appears to add some outward pressure, remember I haven't reinstalled the plastic inner door panel yet. plan to when everything is adjusted.
edit 2: seams the grease on the pass. door is dryed up bc I now hear a major creeking. it'll be just my luck that I've ruined the lower hinges pin plan to lube w/ white lituim grease in airasol can.or should I stick to green grease? thanks for door advice.
plan to lube w/ white lituim grease in airasol can.or should I stick to green grease? thanks for door advice.
Stick with whatever is there or completely clean the parts and then re-lube. Mixing grease can cause things to gum up. If I recall correctly, GM directed to use SuperLube on the hinges. I have a pen applicator that works great on the pins.
Originally Posted by badmfkr
wonder if the inside plastic panels inside sweap ( the part that wipes off the inside of window) it appears to add some outward pressure, remember I haven't reinstalled the plastic inner door panel yet. plan to when everything is adjusted.
The properly adjusted window should rise up and then contact the stabilizers mid-way. They will press the glass outward so it doesn't drag on the rubber seals around the window frame. As the window gets near the top, the curvature of the glass (on properly adjusted stabilizers) should cause the glass to loose contact with the stabilizers and the glass comes in, hits the rubber seals, and makes a watertight connection around the frame.
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How to adjust door windows? 
