Body - Rear Door Glass Binding
NUMBER: 23-038-04GROUP: Body
DATE: September 23, 2004
SUBJECT:
Rear Door Glass Binds
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves inspecting and refitting or replacing a rear door glass run and insuring the glass is properly installed in the glass run.
MODELS:
2005 (LX) 300/Magnum
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Door glass binds or stalls, usually in the up direction.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the window regulator moves the rear window partially through full travel and the window stalls, the window is likely mis-installed in the rear glass run below the window sill, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove rear door glass using the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT.
2. Pull the glass run out of the "C" flag channel at the rear of the door.
3. Spread the glass run open and inspect the sealing lip at the base of the glass run.
4. If the lip is cut or torn, replace the glass run using the procedures outlined in TechCONNECT, otherwise, reinstall the glass run into the channel.
5. Install the glass, making sure the window is engaged properly in the glass run.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.